My long-awaited and glorious return to Thailand

[Min]

1 hour ago, ichigo said:

I decided to go with the boy who had been previously trying really hard to get my attention the last time I went. Effort deserved reward right? Well.. this encounter was different. I wouldn't say that he was the dud, more like I was lol. Anyway, when he sat with me he was very clingy straight from the get go, and he was trying really hard in the bedroom, but I just wasn't really into it. He wasn't unattractive, and he has a really nice body but for some reason I just could not get into it. Kudos for him though as he was able to fuck longer that some of the other guys that I've had.

This all sounds familiar  You picked a boy who appeared to be your type and who was obviously into you, then you felt almost nothing in bed despite his efforts. It was nobody's fault, just a total lack of chemistry. The last time this happened to me was just a couple of weeks ago, with a Lao boy from Pikky bar, Pattaya. I still tipped him more though because he had tried so hard to pleasure me and I just couldn't feel it. 

[ichigo]

8 hours ago, Min said:

This all sounds familiar  You picked a boy who appeared to be your type and who was obviously into you, then you felt almost nothing in bed despite his efforts. It was nobody's fault, just a total lack of chemistry. The last time this happened to me was just a couple of weeks ago, with a Lao boy from Pikky bar, Pattaya. I still tipped him more though because he had tried so hard to pleasure me and I just couldn't feel it. 

Wow sounds exactly like my experience right down to me tipping him more because he tried so hard!

[ematt]

On 7/9/2022 at 12:21 PM, ichigo said:

Some thoughts about Phuket. Tourism is starting to pick up again which is great, and even though it’s slightly busy, it’s not at pre-pandemic levels just yet. I’ve been here once before and I decided to visit again as I wanted a bit of a beach holiday. I stayed in party central patong (which is not really my scene, but I thought I would try) and don’t really recommend Seaview hotel for a number of reasons, one of which is I was put into a room with an adjoining door and I could hear everything very clearly from the room next door (including s3x, but fortunately, or unfortunately for them, it did not last too long). I did book the cheapest room type though and I didn’t really complain as I was only there 2 nights. Can’t fault the service though, it was actually very good. They also played the Thai national anthem at 8am each morning quite loudly and I’ve never experienced that in a hotel before.

In terms of guys, I visited 4 massage in the past and I thought I would return as I had a good experience previously. The guy that massaged me in the past still worked there and remembered me (but not quite at first) but I chose him and fun times ensued. Later on after exchanging line details he even invited me to have drinks with him later, which I thought was nice, but declined in the end. Grindr has been a lot more active than in bkk and cnx and 2 guys I was chatting to also worked at 4 massage. I told them they can massage me next time I come to Phuket.

Phuket is generally a little pricey but it’s a good time to travel now. Hotel prices are decent and it’s not yet overrun with tourists. Would I come back? Probably yes but I think next time I may try stay somewhere different, somewhere a little more relaxing. I stayed in Karon before so I’ll explore the different beaches. The smart bus at the moment is only 100 baht but I think it’s only a promotion for a while. 

I’m coming back to Bangkok for about a week before I go back home, lots of guys to see, and I think I might do some day trips to like Ayutthaya or the ancient city etc. Looking forward to it!

Quick question about Phuket. We’re any of the bars open in Soi Paraduse?

[ichigo]

21 minutes ago, ematt said:

Quick question about Phuket. We’re any of the bars open in Soi Paraduse?

I’m not actually too sure as I didn’t go to any, but considering one of the massage boys invited me to go to a gay bar, I would assume some would be open. 

[emiel1981]

14 hours ago, ematt said:

Quick question about Phuket. We’re any of the bars open in Soi Paraduse?

The bars, or at least some of them, should be open. Few days ago I was chatting with one of the dancers of zag club that is working there now. Also I did see massage places in paradise promoting themselves online, so they should also be (partly?) opened again. 

[vaughn]

15 hours ago, ematt said:

Quick question about Phuket. We’re any of the bars open in Soi Paraduse?

The bars and massage places in Paradise Complex were open in April, it was pretty quiet back then but it might be busier now. I posted a short summary of what I found at the end of this thread.

 

[ichigo]

Final thoughts

And just like that, my trip is over. This particular trip was special because not only for the fact it was my first international trip after a 2.5 year absence, but because it provided me an escape as I had been going through some shit in the weeks prior to my trip. Now being back home, I need to deal with reality again, and more than ever yearning to be back in Thailand. December/January could be an option for my next trip.

My final 2 nights were spent in Dreamboys, and since I had been there a number of times I was becoming more familiar with the staff - I don't know the name of the mamasan, the smaller, older guy, but he was really nice and always knew my drink order. My 2nd final night I spent with a dreamboy, not my regular one, but another one that I had my eye one. He was decent though and softly spoken. He also took me back to the hotel on his motorbike, which by the way I am deathly afraid of, but it was only a short distance and I told him to go slow which he did. My final night was spent with my dreamboy regular for the 5th time. I've spoken about him before but he is excellent and my favourite. I even told him that - I said that even if I go with 100 boys, he will always be my favourite.

Since I had an early morning flight, after he left, I spent some time packing and checking out at about 3:30am and going to the airport. The flight back home was pretty non-eventful but I was pretty wrecked as I hadn't slept that night and I have a lot of trouble sleeping on planes.

Things I will miss:

Prime massage - I lost count the amount of times I have been here, but it is always a good quality professional experience. I've tried the oil, Thai, and foot massages and they are all good. There is even a room with an actual massage table with a face hole which I hadn't seen before. So so so many stairs though lol. I know that Thai massages are not meant to be sensual, but when you and the masseur are contorted into all these shapes together, you cannot help but get a little aroused! Tip - if you go earlier in the day you are more likely to get seen straight away as a walk-in, I tried once at night but there was a 2 hour wait as I didn't have an appointment.

The weather - going out every day in shorts and a shirt was delightful when it is the middle of winter in my country. Our winter's are pretty mild but I would still prefer the heat.

7/11 - I loved being able to get decently priced snacks and drinks 24/7, and seemingly seeing the same cute guy(s?) serving me no matter what time I am there (I frequented the 7/11 just in front of the Tarntawan).

Tarntawan Hotel - it's showing its age, but it is a nice hotel and very conveniently located. I like the safety aspect how guys need to leave their ID at reception. Staff are always friendly.

Bum guns - going back to just toilet paper seems gross now.

Public transport - being able to get to a BTS/MRT station and having the train show up within a few minutes, and not having to rely on a train timetable is amazing.

Food - so much variety and at so many price points. You want a cheap meal? Sure thing. You want something fancy and expensive? You can have that too.

And of course the guys - some are better than others, but it is always nice to spend time with these young men.

Anyway, thanks for reading, and whilst waiting patiently for my next trip, I look forward to reading many more trip reports now that international travel is becoming easier and easier.

[jason1975]

Glad you enjoyed your holiday back in Thailand. Thanks for trip report! Maybe we can meet in December if you happen to be in Bangkok during Christmas week.

[ichigo]

2 hours ago, jason1975 said:

Maybe we can meet in December if you happen to be in Bangkok during Christmas week.

Will let you know if I end up back in Bangkok during that time!

[scott456]

Some people are predicting another Covid wave that will cause shutdowns in Fall/winter.

[khaolakguy]

Thanks Ichigo, interesting and enjoyable reports. Glad you enjoyed your trip!

[ichigo]

6 hours ago, scott456 said:

Some people are predicting another Covid wave that will cause shutdowns in Fall/winter.

Hmm doesn't sound promising!

3 hours ago, khaolakguy said:

Thanks Ichigo, interesting and enjoyable reports. Glad you enjoyed your trip!

Thanks for reading!

[vinapu]

14 hours ago, scott456 said:

Some people are predicting another Covid wave that will cause shutdowns in Fall/winter.

Thank you for cheering us up

[fedssocr]

May not take that long given the BA.5 variant currently driving the numbers up everywhere

[ggobkk]

Thanks for your reports, the conversation and introspective style makes for a wonderful read.

[ichigo]

21 hours ago, ggobkk said:

Thanks for your reports, the conversation and introspective style makes for a wonderful read.

Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed!