Newbie's first time in Thailand

[Tomasian]

Hi everyone, it’s been months since I last posted on here re my first Brazilian trip. Although I have not posted anything since, I have been actively lurking and liking posts that I found interesting. Thailand had been on my bucket list and I finally ticked that off when I visited the Land of Smiles late October. Before going I referred on to this forum for some useful information but there wasn’t much (compared to info on Brazil). I also went to GayThailand but didn’t get the info I needed. Anyway, I went  and here’s the acount of my adventure …

-I arrived raining in Bangkok but it stopped quickly. I got stuck in traffic for nearly two hours from airport to the hotel. My hotel is near Surasak station and I paid the cabbie total B685. I think I got ripped off because my friend said that it should only be less than B500.

-My hotel and the room is very basic. The hotel dont even have a diner.  I’m on a shoe string budget so I didn’t mind it. The room is small but comfortable and I like that there’s plenty of places to eat nearby.

-I had dinner at a Korean restaurant as it’s the only one open that late. I didn’t enjoy the food (too spicy and too bland). I then went back to my hotel, had a quick shower and headed to Soi Twilight to see dancing boys.

-I walked about 15 minutes to reach the venue. I can’t remember the name of the club that I went to.. just as well coz it’s forgettable. I ordered Heineken overpriced at B350, watched the show but quickly got bored. Boy am I disappointed by the quality of boys onstage. They’re mainly twinks but none I found attractive. Maybe I went on the wrong night (it was Friday). The show didn’t titillate me so I walked out after finishing one beer. I had a look around outside, checked out the massage boys in blue shorts, and again disappointments. I didn’t try to go to another club fearing it won’t have what I’m looking for. I also don’t want to pay another overpriced beer. So I decided to call it a night. I picked up fresh mangoes and pomelos along the way. Had a few skewers of Thai sausage as well.

-Instead of walking back, I decided I’m gonna try tuk-tuk. The guy wanted B300 but I said no then he chased me and lowered it to B150. I said yes coz I wanna experience it. Hated it. It was uncomfortable, hot wind blowing in my face and I had to hold on tight as it was bumpy. Well at least I can tell my friends that I’ve tried it.

-The next day, I visited Wat Arun, Wat Pho and The Grand Palace. I enjoyed those despite the heat. I cant remember what i had for lunch but i remember it being overpriced and not delicious.  

-I had a massage. The proper one from a girl but she’s not good. I had mango and sticky rice and that compensated for the bad massage.

-I went back the next day and had asked for a different girl. She said she’s the teacher but she’s not good either. I didn’t come back anymore because if the teacher is not good, then they’re all shit. Tom yum gum made it better later on.

-I checked out Chatuchak Market.. massive market with lots of interesting items on sale but all I bought was 4 keyrings for my friends. I am not good in haggling so if I think the guy is ripping me off, I just walk away. I had mango ice cream, coconut water and fresh fruits on skewers.

-I also checked out MBK but again I’m not good in haggling so I didn’t buy much. I found the quality dodgy too. Sure the Adidas tee looks almost as good as the original but what will happen to it after one or two washes. I did buy my mom two blouses and for myself a box of eye drops. I had chicken dish from a Hongkong restaurant for lunch.

-I went to DJ Station. Had a bit of a dance but it got very busy where it was so hard to dance coz we’re too close with each other so I went outside but everyone’s smoking like chimney so I left at 2am. I had noodles from 711 as midnight snack. 

-Then off to Pattaya where instead of getting a cab (B1500), I travelled by BTS and bus for total B144. The bus is comfortable and I noticed a few farangs onboard. Then from the bus terminal to my hotel, I got a ride from a motorbike and paid B40. I had larb and beer.  Larb was spicy. I loved it!

-That night I visited the bars to watch go-go boys. Again meh. Two guys fucked on stage, fun but I didn’t get hard. A sort of cute dancer tried chatting with me but I wasn’t really that into him coz he’s too thin so I pretended I can’t understand his English so he walked away. I too walked away from that place after one beer, which was overpriced as usual.

-I then went to Jomtien and sat outside the club with my drinks. I decided I’m not gonna see any more shows. I saw a cute massage boy so I called him. He was fantastic and he is still on mind. I paid B2000. What a hot kisser that young man was. I was in so much ecstacy to eat anything afterwards.

-The next day I went to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary where I had a blast and took plenty of pictures.

I still want to go back but I’ll probably avoid Bangkok. I just didn’t like the traffic. I don’t mind the crowd that’s why I’ve been taking the BTS. Thai people are lovely but I met some bad apples too. On my next visit, I think I’ll stay in Pattaya as that’s where I had the most fun.

Thanks everyone for reading.

[paulsf]

I don’t understand why you would want to go back to Thailand if you had such a miserable time. 

[Riobard]

Thanks for the critical appraisal and "calling it" as you see, caeron. Like you, the dearth of options for mischief that is a good fit for my tastes is not necessarily a deal-breaker for enjoying and returning to a particular destination. 

 

[Tomasian]

8 hours ago, paulsf said:

I don’t understand why you would want to go back to Thailand if you had such a miserable time. 

Hmm..i wouldn't call it miserable. I love the food and I'll have more of that when i go back.  I swapped phone numbers with the Pattaya guy and we've been texting each other since so i'd definitely see him again. Maybe I'll join more tour adventure as price is reasonable. Maybe try jet skiing. I probably wont bother with shopping, which most people claimed as best Thai experince. And i know places to avoid for getting a massage. Maybe ill give bar with gogo boys another go but its not hot on my agenda anymore. Hit and miss, yes... but certainly not miserable.

[Riobard]

Apologies, I meant to address you by name earlier, Tomasian. Am I perhaps mixing up the Aussies here? 

[Tomasian]

5 hours ago, Riobard said:

Apologies, I meant to address you by name earlier, Tomasian. Am I perhaps mixing up the Aussies here? 

It's all good my friend lol.