Time to return

[ggobkk]

I’ve been absent from this forum for more than a year, it’s time to return to Thailand - which I will on July 12 before heading to Japan at the end of the month.  Looking forward to meeting Forum members and meeting up with friends I’ve made over the past decade.  

[vinapu]

Welcome back after bit of absence, rest assured you are not forgotten here

[spoon]

We will missed each other by 1 day! Im going there tomorrow and will leave july 11.

[vinapu]

Allelujah ! 

two trips reports coming soon to the ' forum near you' as they put in commercials

[macaroni21]

I am looking forward to those two trip reports too.

[a-447]

I'm keeping a close eye on the weather in Bangkok. 

Is it bearable at the moment? It seems too hot and rainy. Is it raining constantly or just periodically during the day? I can live with that.

I'll be on the plane as soon as it improves.

Unfortunately, Japan is enduring the same weather conditions.  

[JZenLyfe]

Will be in Bangkon starting Sunday for 2 weeks, then off to Chiang Mai on the July 16th, should be back in Japan for a month starting July 25th. 

Happy to make a trip report for Vietnam & Thailand hehe

[kokopelli3]

5 hours ago, a-447 said:

I'm keeping a close eye on the weather in Bangkok. 

Is it bearable at the moment? It seems too hot and rainy. Is it raining constantly or just periodically during the day? I can live with that.

I'll be on the plane as soon as it improves.

Unfortunately, Japan is enduring the same weather conditions.  

Not sure about Bangkok, but Pattaya weather has been somewhat cooler past week or so . Rain has been not continuously at all, mostly lasting an hour or so but not enough to deter going out and about.

[a-447]

I've got a "friend " in Bangkok is like to catch up with, so I'm not thinking about Pattaya.  But looking at the weather app on my phone, the daily temperatures for next week are around 35-36 degrees. 

 

[reader]

On 6/29/2024 at 11:14 AM, a-447 said:

Is it bearable at the moment? It seems too hot and rainy. Is it raining constantly or just periodically during the day? I can live with that.

I’ve been here for about six weeks and have had much less rain than anticipated. Mid-day heat can be quite hot but not oppressive because cloudiness has been common later in day. 

Have had occasional downpours as was the case tonight between 7 and 9.

if that’s all that’s keeping you away, don’t read weather forecasts. Boys are here and would be glad to see you.

[floridarob]

17 hours ago, reader said:

as was the case tonight between 7 and 9.

is already past your bedtime, no?

[reader]

Some milk and cookies and I can stay up as late as Biden.

[Keithambrose]

18 hours ago, reader said:

I’ve been here for about six weeks and have had much less rain than anticipated. Mid-day heat can be quite hot but not oppressive because cloudiness has been common later in day. 

Have had occasional downpours as was the case tonight between 7 and 9.

if that’s all that’s keeping you away, don’t read weather forecasts. Boys are here and would be glad to see you.

How about humidity?

[reader]

Tolerable, Keith. Just comes with territory.

does wonders for my beautiful skin. 🙂

[a-447]

Living in Australia I'm used to really hot weather; it's the humidity that gets me.

[floridarob]

11 hours ago, reader said:

Some milk and cookies and I can stay up as late as Biden.

I get what milk you're talking about, but trying to figure out the cookies part 🧐

[ggobkk]

Well, I made it!  Thursday morning United Airlines Flight from San Francisco to Tokyo, 5 hour layover, then more hours on the ANA flight to Bangkok.  Arrived as Friday turned into Saturday.  Using the benefit of being an ancient and following long time ago advice from PaulSF and Reader I bypassed the general immigration area and went to the monk/diplomat/old fart line.  Changed some money and then my bag tumbled onto the conveyor belt.  Then through the green channel at customs and down one flight to the taxi stand.  Checked my watch and found that it had taken 22 minutes from departing the plane to negotiation of the taxi fee and heading to Bangkok.

Quick check in at Quarter Silom.  Decided to not unpack but, rather, to see what was up and happening, I thought I’d read that the closing hours were extended to 2am.  So out of the hotel, soi 6 had a few guys sitting across from the dark Tawan (need to put the new name into my memory), noted that the Coffeee Grinder Silom space was up for rent.  Massage emporia darkened, many with the foot massage chairs occupied by sleeping staff.  Patpong was a clatter of booths being dismantled and Tuk Tuk availability being shouted.  Tuned onto the next street which features a dispensary much better lit than the ones in California.

A bit surprised by the aggressiveness of the “women” at the new bar  (I’ll have to get the name and put in my next report).  One even grabbed my arm and forcibly blocked me from forward progress - I had to push her away.  

Hot Male Bar and the grabber for the show were busy, I put off checking out the show which I thought might not be too busy for Mr at  1am.

Went to Good Boys which in its former life was always one to stay open as long as possible…it was open and crowded….very crowded.  And, I came to understand what it must be like for Vinapu, PaulSF, and Reader when they arrive after a time away.  At least 40 boys on stage or in the club.  Several were formerly at Banana,Hot Male, etc.  and knew me then and the Vietnamese who remembered me well enough to surround me and provide much fondling, kissing, etc.  I bought a few drinks and the crew around me expanded - it was clear that the Vietnamese had decided to keep others away and my eyes from wandering, which they were going.  A benefit to this was when the big cock show ended and the wandering for tips for wanking headed my way, my Viet security staff blocked them from getting to my person (wallet).

All this while, the stage acts kept changing, divas, drumming with personal equipment, more divas, all the  boys on stage, and I had a very good back massage. While viewing   At 2am, staff start bringing in the furniture that had been outside, lights go up, and it seemed that private going’s on continued.  I noticed one table of  two straight couples (guessing, which I shouldn’t do) had a dozen boys drinking with them.

I tuned down multiple offers of night company, including one boy, who told the manager that I was offing him.  I note here that there was one boy who was with another farang .  One of the Viets noticed this and did a yeoman’s job of blocking my view.  I left when most of the  boys were departing, I gave the object of my attention a Vinapu red note with a practice Vinapu tug.  His name is CoCo from Cambodia,  and we will meet up night.  One of the boys who I’ve known for some time insists on walking me back to the hotel.  I tell him, I don’t want anyone tonight as I’m jet lagged.  He says he understands. We settle on a gratuity for services and we walk back to Quarter Silom.  When we pass The Tarntawan he goes to turn there, which tells me that my habits were a matter of recorded memory as for many a year The Tarntawan was my hotel of choice.  

After a couple of rounds of discussing Vinapu’s stamp collection and two showers.  My guest accepted his gratuity, asked for a tip, after hearing “no, tried the taxi tactic.  Again no, then we both laughed as I said that if I over tipped the first night in town, the word would get out and my expenses would expand.  He laughed pointed out that I’d managed to avoid the off fee and confirmed with another laugh and smile that I was correct in the word of mouth as he’d already had texts about our encounter.  We exchanged Line info, and he gave me the bar tag #s for CoCo, himself, and someone he thought I’d like.  The sun was beginning to emerge as he emerged from the building.  I have not put in his name, real/stage, as he is a Viet who kisses, sucks, bottoms, and tops.  Qualifications rarely found over many many years of Viet boy experience.  

 

 

 

 

[vinapu]

welcome home after long absence !

You started in style. As for sun rising, for me it's always , regardless  of time of the day when I emerge from immigration , luggage in hand and head to train station or taxi stand. 

Have fun, Tawan new name is The One

[a-447]

Any weather updates?

I mean, is it bearable during the day? 

I'm dying to get to Bangkok!

[paulsf]

So happy to see you back.   Have a great time.  Some of our mutual Vietnamese friends have asked about you.   You’ll have fun catching up.  

[jason1975]

Good start with a guy from Good Boy!

[macaroni21]

13 hours ago, a-447 said:

Any weather updates?

I mean, is it bearable during the day? 

I'm dying to get to Bangkok!

While I am not in Bangkok currently, I've been to Bangkok and Thailand in July more than a few times.  The scorching heat of April and May would be past, but the humidity of the monsoon season would be ever-present. When it's also warm between rains (e.g. over 30 degrees), the humidity can be quite oppressive, but other times the temperature is quite nice and one doesn't notice the humidity so much.  On days with warm humidity but no cooling rain, I'd plan for daytime hours in airconditioned comfort. Either I am in my hotel room catching up on work remotely or I'm in some shopping mall wandering around or reading a book in a coffee shop. From about 4pm onwards, it should be pleasant enough to make one's way to a massage place.

Temperature-wise, I don't think you will find Bangkok much different from Tokyo, but in Bangkok, it would be a good idea to be dressed for wet roads and splashing from passing vehicles. I always have an umbrella with me and for footwear, I prefer crocs (though sandals would be just as good). As you can see from these screenshots of BBC Weather for the same day (this coming Tuesday) the temperatures in Tokyo and Bangkok are similar, but Bangkok is wetter. I've also added Atlanta for comparison. Of the 3 places, it is Atlanta that has the highest peak temperature.

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Right after Covid, I made a beeline for Thailand as soon as travel restrictions were lifted. That was in July 2022. In that trip, I spent 5 days in Pattaya, and there's a report about it here:  https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/2022/08/30/rainbow-flags-and-rain/    It rained every day, but I remember the days to be pleasant, especially when the seabreeze came in too. I had a lovely visit.

[a-447]

Thanks, Mac.

Mmmm....Tokyo or Bangkok? Decisions, decisions.

 

[reader]

On 7/2/2024 at 3:41 AM, floridarob said:

I get what milk you're talking about, but trying to figure out the cookies part 🧐

Just noticed this while catching up on forum this morning.

Hint: the cookies usually are found in pairs. 🙂

[ggobkk]

On Sunday, I took it easy, kept up with attempt on the gauzy haired former president.  There were several texts from boys who using the bar boys grapevine learned I was back in town.  

I went out on Sunday sight inspections of the ‘hood and found several new hotels and restaurants and more massage parlors than I remember from earlier visits.  I noticed a definite bias towards Japanese and Indian tourists.  Overall things looked cleaner than my most recent memory.  

As I was leaving Good Boysat 2am,  I palmed some baht to CoCo who I’d been steered away from by the Vietnamese conglomerate.  He confirmed he’d be at work by replying to my query with “Yes’ and 8:30”.   I used the day to get a 2 hour Thai / aroma oil massage at Prime.  After a nap, I headed over to soi 4 to visit with  Pao my favorite waiter anywhere in the world, we had a mutual hug fest and caught up..  Pao as the host and real time bar and restaurant manager used to supervise, Reader, PaulSF, another former Forum member, and me as PaulSF presided from a prominent table adjacent to Hot Male Bar I & 2, and across from two clubs by a massage service. Right in front of it was the yellow brick road to take the public through Twilight.  

The bewitching hour arrived and at Good Boys the mamasan called CoCo over to meet and greet, he was surrounded by an uninvited posse of Vietnamese.  My escort from last night had advised me whom to invite to join my table which consisted by himself, his bother, and CoCo.  After a few awkward moments I told the mamasan that CoCo and I’d be leaving, his clothes changed, off fee paid and we were out the door leaving several long faces behind.  Coco has developed English skills so it was easy to learn some things.  First we decided that he wasn’t one to hurry an off so he could return to the club.  We started toward Jupiter but got “grabbed” from Banana’s “pusher” in chief, who is an old old friend from Twilight days and so went into Banana where with his prodding and a wave to the host CoCo and I were given prime seats.  Not That it was difficult as the club was lacking an audience, “sparse” was the reality maybe 20%.  Half women.  The show was much the same as the one I saw in May 2023.  

While much the same as last year, the performers go full out which disperses good energy.  Drinks were 400, no cover charge.  Chatted with the manager who remembered my other visits in other venues.  He told me I had  excellent taste in men and CoCo was proof.  I suggested we head to Moonlight and CoCo agreed saying “we can go to Jupiter tomorrow”.  The hook was in and this fish was willing to be pulled in.  Guess tomorrow is booked.

At Moonlight, first drink still 500 Thai baht.  Same mamasan who was in place when it was the old Jupiter. The pre-show rotation of boys was underway and mamasan gave me background information on many of the dancers, telling me to stay with CoCo but maybe add one of Jupiter’s to the mix telling me that based my past likes..  All this while CoCo is filling in the public record on CoCo.  He’s Burmese and fled Myanmar to avoid being conscripted.  He’s 37, works a morning / day job at a market.  He knows many, many folks, one is in the  Moonlight rotation    CoCo invites him over.  I’m unable to tell if this is impress me or the friend.   Friend is Burmese, he and Coco drink and catch up with Burmese comings and goings.  Mamasan and I discuss the merits of a Laotian who is just now new to the lineup. Friend goes back to the final rotation before the show.  With his shirt now off, I can see his large variety of tattoos, repeat “large”.

Show begins and it clearly has been redone and rethought.  Babe is the best and most polished dancer and is given two spots to shine.  Nicky has more stage time and has almost learned to act and emote.  What makes it work for him and the audience is that he knows it is a form of farce and they are in on the one together. Fast paced.  One or two divas ( my mind blanks at these and I lose count.  Mamasan notices that my back is tiring from sitting on a stool close to the stage and confers with CoCo before suggesting we move to a row with backing to the seats but a prominent visual.  We move, it was a good idea, and soon many of the performers are smiling and winking at us - seems CoCois a known favorite of theirs.  The gentleman  and his companion seated next to tell me that I’m blessed” to have such a stunning lover.  I refrain from mentioning we’ve only been together maybe all of three hours.  I nod and say thanks.

This show is working, the main stars have meshed together and made a connection with the audience (about 60% of the house, a third women).  When the intros of the main performers are made and each comes out, Babe waves and smiles at CoCo and they share a mutual laugh across the room.  When the stars last bow is taken in the center of the house with a shirt strip, Babe ends up in front of us.  He’ll return when the lights some up and say hello and (if he even remembers) doesn’t mention our   encounter several years back.  My opinion based on only two shows so far - Moonlight has got its groove back.

CoCo and I walk back to Quarter Silom.  We discuss what we saw, overall opinions are similar, CoCo noting that each management sets its priorities, styles, to attract the best audience mix for its economics.  He observes that Good Boys likes a full house and fills it with boys who then compete for the patrons who will buy drinks or the boys. 

Back at the hotel, CoCo is as stunning as people have been informing me all night.  He does voice some irritation that it was apparent to him that I was interested in him and could see that the Viet ground forces has me surrounded like Dien BienPhu.  Then he notes that he was able to get a full intelligence briefing on what I liked about stamp collecting and that he could teach me some moves I might like to learn.  I LEARNED.