Eric Posted November 13, 2021 Posted November 13, 2021 Can anybody tell me when Tawan bar will be open for business (the shows etc)? How much do they charge nowadays? Quote
vinapu Posted November 14, 2021 Posted November 14, 2021 based on recent announcements bars won't open until mid-January. Whether they will open at all and have a show there's no way telling until they actually open. I'd not worry about charges now as they may go 3 ways after opening- stay the same , go up to made up for lost income or go down to bring custom and earn ANY baht in the same way hotel charges went down. So in short all entertainment is great unknown now IMHO Will7272, Patanawet, Eric and 1 other 3 1 Quote
Eric Posted November 16, 2021 Author Posted November 16, 2021 Mid-January? But I thought Thailand has already opened to tourists on Nov 1? Why the delay until Jan? Quote
Popular Post vinapu Posted November 16, 2021 Popular Post Posted November 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Eric said: Mid-January? But I thought Thailand has already opened to tourists on Nov 1? Why the delay until Jan? it looks that as 1st step government decided to open country to non-bar frequenting tourists first giving others 2 1/2 months to sober up BL8gPt, Ruthrieston, reader and 6 others 1 7 1 Quote
Will7272 Posted November 17, 2021 Posted November 17, 2021 Well I’m not coming back to Bangkok until Taiwan is open. Quote
Eric Posted November 18, 2021 Author Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 5:49 PM, Will7272 said: Well I’m not coming back to Bangkok until Taiwan is open. Tawan and not Taiwan. Taiwan is a country. Patanawet 1 Quote
Popular Post caeron Posted November 18, 2021 Popular Post Posted November 18, 2021 54 minutes ago, Eric said: Tawan and not Taiwan. Taiwan is a country. Don't let China hear you say that! sydneyboy1, Ruthrieston, Aux1010 and 3 others 6 Quote
Patanawet Posted November 22, 2021 Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/16/2021 at 8:40 PM, Eric said: Mid-January? But I thought Thailand has already opened to tourists on Nov 1? Why the delay until Jan? You need to read more closely. Thailand airports opened to incoming on 1st of November. Nothing to do with clubs, bars alcohol etc. If you want to know about the reasons Pinocchio gave for the 15th January, look around these boards or Bangkok Post or Google. One glimmer of hope is that some committees reporting to the CCSA are pushing for easing before January -- to be discussed this Friday. Look for the thrice weekly English language CCSA bulletin broadcast on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. vinapu 1 Quote
Members sydneyboy1 Posted November 22, 2021 Members Posted November 22, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 3:59 AM, Eric said: Can anybody tell me when Tawan bar will be open for business (the shows etc)? How much do they charge nowadays? As I wrote on another thread, the last time I was in Bangkok the Tawan was dreadful, a tragic shadow of its former self. It it reopens I only hope it can regain some of its past glory. Will7272 1 Quote
vinapu Posted November 22, 2021 Posted November 22, 2021 5 hours ago, sydneyboy1 said: As I wrote on another thread, the last time I was in Bangkok the Tawan was dreadful, a tragic shadow of its former self. It it reopens I only hope it can regain some of its past glory. I braved to enter Tawan late in my trips , perhaps 8 or 9th so I guess in it's tragic stage and still liked it very much to an extend that on one of my 2 weeks trips I was on their mono-diet so only hope they open , tragic or not Will7272 and Ruthrieston 1 1 Quote
Eric Posted November 28, 2021 Author Posted November 28, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 2:54 PM, sydneyboy1 said: As I wrote on another thread, the last time I was in Bangkok the Tawan was dreadful, a tragic shadow of its former self. It it reopens I only hope it can regain some of its past glory. Mind giving some details on how 'dreadful' it became? I wonder where the boys are situated now and whether is it possible to contact them personally instead of via Tawan. Quote
Members sydneyboy1 Posted November 28, 2021 Members Posted November 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Eric said: Mind giving some details on how 'dreadful' it became? I wonder where the boys are situated now and whether is it possible to contact them personally instead of via Tawan. I have reported this here on a number of threads but the Tawan on my last trip was a shadow of what it once was. The “boys” on offer were only a fraction of those working there in Tawan’s heyday and were all out of shape and heavily tattooed. I remember the Tawan in its glory days when there was a smorgasbord of boys on offer, playful, handsome and many with magnificent bodies. The consensus seems to be that the Internet has changed the gay scene in Bangkok forever. Quote
vinapu Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 looks less than inviting , at least for now but hope dies last Quote
Guest Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 More building materials there today and the door was open. Quote
spoon Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, z909 said: More building materials there today and the door was open. Some repair/renovation on going? Perhaps to make it covid friendly? Quote
gerefan Posted November 28, 2021 Posted November 28, 2021 14 hours ago, Eric said: Mind giving some details on how 'dreadful' it became? The 1 a.m. wanking show was no more last time I visited. It used to be an excellent diversion on the way home! Quote
Boy69 Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/28/2021 at 7:22 AM, sydneyboy1 said: I have reported this here on a number of threads but the Tawan on my last trip was a shadow of what it once was. The “boys” on offer were only a fraction of those working there in Tawan’s heyday and were all out of shape and heavily tattooed. I remember the Tawan in its glory days when there was a smorgasbord of boys on offer, playful, handsome and many with magnificent bodies. The consensus seems to be that the Internet has changed the gay scene in Bangkok forever. Yes that's correct but not only in Bangkok but at Pattaya and Phuket too , the decline started around 2014-15 and from there went down hill . It's obvious that boys prefer to freelance at on-line apps without commitment to bars and without bosses telling them what to do. Quote
vinapu Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Boy69 said: It's obvious that boys prefer to freelance at on-line apps without commitment to bars and without bosses telling them what to do. I have my doubts whether as many people will travel to Thailand to comb through the apps which can be done at home instead of entertaining themselves in bars. Approaching Mona Lisa in the Louvre can't be compared at staring at the same painting even on the best computer screen . Aux1010, Ruthrieston, sydneyboy1 and 1 other 4 Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, vinapu said: I have my doubts whether as many people will travel to Thailand to comb through the apps which can be done at home instead of entertaining themselves in bars. For anyone who likes cute Asians, combing through the apps here is far more rewarding than at home. Occasionally, one can get lucky at home, but it just doesn't compare. Also, walking around Bangkok in shorts and t-shirt is far more pleasant in the winter than at home. As is drinking a beer at one of the outdoor "restaurants". Quote
Popular Post spoon Posted November 29, 2021 Popular Post Posted November 29, 2021 If i were to go to thailand for a week or less, i wont waste my time on the app. I would casually check it once in a while in case there is someone worth the trouble, but would not depend on it. The apps while convenient and cut the middleman, is littered with customers and boys alike, as well as those who are just looking for a free hookup, free dinner, free transport, or just free money without committing to anything. And if they dont deliver, they can just create a diff profile, or block u, and u cant really do anything about it. While boys at bars are not 100% perform as you wish, most of the boys on offer are available for hire, so no guessing games, no fake picture, no lenghty conversation getting nowhere. And we can always complaint to mamasan, or just review here and bitch about the bars hehe. If there is a choice, like the case in thailand, id choose bars, then massage, then only app. vaughn, Nikom, daydreamer and 8 others 10 1 Quote
vinapu Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, z909 said: Also, walking around Bangkok in shorts and t-shirt is far more pleasant in the winter than at home. As is drinking a beer at one of the outdoor "restaurants". No doubt but many of us have such an option in places 3 hours flight away , never mind 13 or 23. Quote
Guest Posted November 29, 2021 Posted November 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, vinapu said: No doubt but many of us have such an option in places 3 hours flight away , never mind 13 or 23. Count yourself lucky. Flying from the UK, even North Africa would not be warm enough and I expect it would be less comfortable than Thailand. Quote
Eric Posted December 28, 2021 Author Posted December 28, 2021 On 11/29/2021 at 12:41 PM, Boy69 said: Yes that's correct but not only in Bangkok but at Pattaya and Phuket too , the decline started around 2014-15 and from there went down hill . It's obvious that boys prefer to freelance at on-line apps without commitment to bars and without bosses telling them what to do. Do you know which is the most popular on-line app the boys are at? I hope to contact some of them. Better still, are there any massage parlors where the boys hang out? Quote
Members sydneyboy1 Posted December 28, 2021 Members Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Eric said: Do you know which is the most popular on-line app the boys are at? I hope to contact some of them. Better still, are there any massage parlors where the boys hang out? Good question. Quote
