macaroni21 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Since these shops largely use freelancers, do you think any part of the shop's charge whether 350 or 550, goes to the boy? I have a suspicion that it may be the other way around - the the boy may have to part with some portion of his tip as "commission" to the shop. I saw a quick transaction recently at OneSpa where a boy passed at least one red note to Barbie. The boy wasn't the one who serviced me so I wouldn't be able to say what the context was. Maybe he had to pay Barbie a commission. An alternative explanation might have been that he had just done an outcall and was passing on to the shop what the customer had paid as the shop fee. All I knew was that money went from boy to Barbie. And that got me wondering.... floridarob and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 6 Author Share Posted June 6 I think it’s quite possible as another way of financing the business. in shops where masseurs work long shifts—typically 10+ hours—they usually receive a cut of the room fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkmfj2648 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 also note that the mamasans or managers of our guys - also can provide other services to them, such as: loans, pay day advances, banking, police / immigration payments, etcetra I knew of a bar guy who could not properly manage his money and also he did not do the required military service and was blocked from banking (I am not sure in what capacity), and the mamasan took care of these extra services for the guys that required it from her. vinapu, reader and pong2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc308 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 yes i am sure the mamasans are angels floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 28 minutes ago, Marc308 said: yes i am sure the mamasans are angels And so are some boys reader and fedssocr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maump Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 On 6/5/2024 at 4:59 AM, bkkmfj2648 said: Hi maump, I also have a Samsung - but a Samsung S23 - I only justify to buy a new Samsung every 3 years. But with the recent One UI OS software upgrade - which includes some of the AI features that were released in S24, they are now available to us in S23 and perhaps even in other previous Samsung models. Below is a screenshot example of this NEW Samsung AI feature activated within one of the many Thai massage Line chat groups that I am a member of. r To find more information about these Thai massage groups - I wrote about it on 27 January 2024 in a post initiated by Olddaddy. https://www.gayguides.com/forums/topic/40375-is-the-gay-scene-dying-off/page/5/#comment-372916 So, I believe that you can already take advantage of this new AI auto translate feature right now without having to buy a new Samsung phone. Enjoy. I'm currently using a ONEPLUS 8T.. pretty old (as they are on 12). a ~350$ b phone with good processor and lots of memory. the newer ones do little more than better camera... so hard for me to justify ... I give my older phones to men I meet who need a phone vinapu and Marc in Calif 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 6/6/2024 at 6:51 PM, maump said: I'm currently using a ONEPLUS 8T.. pretty old (as they are on 12). a ~350$ b phone with good processor and lots of memory. the newer ones do little more than better camera... so hard for me to justify ... I give my older phones to men I meet who need a phone ONEPLUS makes very good phones -- little used here in the USA. It's been only five months since I stopped using my 5T. It worked fine for six years until it simply didn't. maump 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 On 6/6/2024 at 12:46 PM, reader said: is rumored that One Spa is boosting rate to 500 but have not yet confirmed this. I believe K-Man is top at 550. Confirmed by reliable source. Standard room now 500, VIP 600. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 On 6/4/2024 at 3:26 AM, maump said: Google key board will translate as you type into any google translate language in any app on your android phone of any make. (dont know if there is a apple equivalent) It works! Many thanks. Probably after I downloaded the latest update! I only have a fairly basic Samsung phone, as well, though it is 5G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Visited One Spa on a quiet Monday night and learned that management has reassessed its pricing policy (apparently in view of the competition) and reduced the rate for one hour oil to Bht 450, down from 500 announced just last week. A sign at the desk upon entering displays new fees. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1975 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 6 minutes ago, reader said: Visited One Spa on a quiet Monday night and learned that management has reassessed its pricing policy (apparently in view of the competition) and reduced the rate for one hour oil to Bht 450, down from 500 announced just last week. A sign at the desk upon entering displays new fees. Good decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 KK massage offering 250 bht promotion on one-hour session today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post reader Posted June 16 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 16 Made my fourth visit to Phetboy Saturday. Myself and a fellow member both made reservations for 2:30p.m. Upon arrival, my guy was waiting and we were sent up to room on second floor. I was later to learn, however, that my mate’s masseur didn’t show up for another 45 minutes. Understandably dismayed, my friend requested and received a refund of the 380 baht fee. When I finished and found out what had happened, I accompanied him to nearby 15M where he chose a guy who happened to be in the shop. Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise because he reported after that it was an excellent session (400 baht). As I reflect on my four visits to Phetboy, one was satisfactory while the other three were fine. The shop is clean and well maintained with showers that could comfortably accommodate three. Although I’ve only visited 15M on one prior occasion, I found that also to be clean and similarly well maintained. Both are less than a 5-minute walk from the Saphan Kwai BTS. bkkmfj2648, 10tazione, vinapu and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 KK Massage is repeating a midweek promotion of one-hour session for baht 250 today and tomorrow. Ever since One Spa hiked its fee to 450, KK has been seeing an opportunity to become more competitive. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 7 hours ago, reader said: Ever since One Spa hiked its fee to 450, KK has been seeing an opportunity to become more competitive. glad to hear market economy arrived in Sahpan Kwai annualguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post reader Posted June 27 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 27 As many have noted, the Saphan Kwai area is a target-rich environment for massage seekers. Although all the shops are on the basic side, SK makes up for it with lower prices and generally larger selections of masseurs than you’ll find elsewhere in town. Most of the guys are free lancers and you’ll find many of the same faces at multiple shops. Having said that, there are some all-male shops scattered about that have dedicated cadres of boys serving only their shop. Last night I booked a guy at 15M which is less than a five-minute walk from the BTS station. Booking is fairly easy via LINE. I sent them his name and photo and requested one hour for two hours later. After initially reporting that he was unable to contact him, he sent me a message a few minutes later saying the boy called back and was available so I booked him. When I arrived at appointed time,my guy and three others were in the shop, any of whom would have been acceptable to me. Rooms are small but adequate with mattress pad on floor and aircon. Showered separately down the hall. There was a large lock box on wall but no key. Pleased to report that the young man provided very good service with skill and affection, fulfilling my expectations. Showered together and took turns soaping each other. Overall, a very pleasant experience worth repeating and tipped above the posted minimum. Prices for an hour vary around the area from promotions as low as 250 to the highest I’m aware of at 550. But I think you’ll find the average about 400 which it is at 15M. Getting there is fairly simple from Saladeang with a change of trains at Siam. Travel time about 25 minutes and RT fare less than 100 baht. splinter1949, floridarob, JimmyJoe and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 Phetboy is offering a package of three one-hour sessions for 900 baht which purchased separately would cost 1200. They can be used until end of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 How many packages did you buy? btw, I'm still thinking about your comment that you'd drag yourself to the massage shops from the skytrain, the visual, I can't stop laughing 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason1975 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 With so many shops and guys available in Saphan Kwai area, perhaps it's time to consider staying in Airbnb in the area? 3 massages in one day will not be a problem! floridarob and fedssocr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 5 hours ago, reader said: Phetboy is offering a package of three one-hour sessions for 900 baht which purchased separately would cost 1200. They can be used until end of year. One issue I often have is that a lot of the shops don't specify top, bottom or vers. I'm a top, and bottoms are in the minority in these shops, so it would be good to know from the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriusBE Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 40 minutes ago, Keithambrose said: One issue I often have is that a lot of the shops don't specify top, bottom or vers. I'm a top, and bottoms are in the minority in these shops, so it would be good to know from the pics. At least Phetboy declares that clearly with "T", "T&B" or "B". Even the pictures are coded accordingly (Yellow=Top, Pink T&B and so on). Same with KK on their Twitter (X) site: https://x.com/okok1090/ splinter1949 and TMax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithambrose Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 2 hours ago, siriusBE said: At least Phetboy declares that clearly with "T", "T&B" or "B". Even the pictures are coded accordingly (Yellow=Top, Pink T&B and so on). Same with KK on their Twitter (X) site: https://x.com/okok1090/ Thanks. I hadn't seen Phetboy, but as you say KK are very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsf Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Kman does a separate section of bottoms . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichigo Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 6 hours ago, jason1975 said: With so many shops and guys available in Saphan Kwai area, perhaps it's time to consider staying in Airbnb in the area? 3 massages in one day will not be a problem! Oh no.. now you've put this idea in my head for my next trip 😅 floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted June 29 Author Share Posted June 29 KK massage identifies “T&B” on their LINE feeds. fedssocr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
