Verchiele Posted November 6 Posted November 6 Thanks for sharing @floridarob. Judging by photo variery, no doubt Phetboy has probably highest number of masseur with most photos not taken by the shop. M15 actually invest in a proper photo of the masseur - one can argue if they are slightly photoshopped or not - but at the very least, they invest efforts. I found instances where the boys at M15 are also not available at other shops. One of the more tell of quality of a massage shop is whether that shop has been reviewed by the massage reviewer (local thai). I never seen Phet boy review. On the other hand, I have seen m15/m27. floridarob and bkkmfj2648 2 Quote
Keithambrose Posted November 7 Posted November 7 21 hours ago, Verchiele said: Thanks for sharing @floridarob. Judging by photo variery, no doubt Phetboy has probably highest number of masseur with most photos not taken by the shop. M15 actually invest in a proper photo of the masseur - one can argue if they are slightly photoshopped or not - but at the very least, they invest efforts. I found instances where the boys at M15 are also not available at other shops. One of the more tell of quality of a massage shop is whether that shop has been reviewed by the massage reviewer (local thai). I never seen Phet boy review. On the other hand, I have seen m15/m27. Fair, but I find the Thai reviews a little difficult to understand, and can't make Google translate help! Quote
Raposa Posted November 7 Posted November 7 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Fair, but I find the Thai reviews a little difficult to understand, and can't make Google translate help! The reviews can be difficult to understand if you use google translate, but if you ask ChatGPT to translate, that translation is usually much more powerful and understandable. However, you will likely get a message that you’re breaking ChatGPT’s terms of service… its so prude. Verchiele, bkkmfj2648, reader and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted November 7 Posted November 7 3 hours ago, Raposa said: The reviews can be difficult to understand if you use google translate, but if you ask ChatGPT to translate, that translation is usually much more powerful and understandable. However, you will likely get a message that you’re breaking ChatGPT’s terms of service… its so prude. OK! Thanks. Quote
Popular Post Verchiele Posted November 7 Popular Post Posted November 7 5 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Fair, but I find the Thai reviews a little difficult to understand, and can't make Google translate help! I have read so many of these reviews (maybe 100+) and I really only try to figure out few things. I am frankly amused by how they are written as some form of erotica, but I am paying them for practical information and less for arousal reason. hope this is helpful If this is a S, SS or H shop (you can tell by the tips they give out at the end). S is 1000, SS is 1500-2000 and H is 2000-2500. Expected tips (per above) - they are mostly the same. If the boy looks as good as the photo (sometimes they say its better, the same or up to 15% less than the photo) State of the store (description/suggestion if its clean, has separate washroom) Fun factor: description like “hold me like a boyfriend”, “LGBTQ”, “kissing” Not so fun factor: “real man work, no kissing, does not burn the hole, does help with the hand” - suggest limited scope of work Procedures and norm: Many SS shops do have to ask the client if they want extra service or not. The code is “B2B” (higher tier service) , or “help with the hand” (Soft job) or no extra. If there is no extra, a soft shop masseur wont even touch the good! khaolakguy, vinapu, TMax and 2 others 2 3 Quote
Keithambrose Posted November 7 Posted November 7 2 minutes ago, Verchiele said: I have read so many of these reviews (maybe 100+) and I really only try to figure out few things. I am frankly amused by how they are written as some form of erotica, but I am paying them for practical information and less for arousal reason. hope this is helpful If this is a S, SS or H shop (you can tell by the tips they give out at the end). S is 1000, SS is 1500-2000 and H is 2000-2500. Expected tips (per above) - they are mostly the same. If the boy looks as good as the photo (sometimes they say its better, the same or up to 15% less than the photo) State of the store (description/suggestion if its clean, has separate washroom) Fun factor: description like “hold me like a boyfriend”, “LGBTQ”, “kissing” Not so fun factor: “real man work, no kissing, does not burn the hole, does help with the hand” - suggest limited scope of work Procedures and norm: Many SS shops do have to ask the client if they want extra service or not. The code is “B2B” (higher tier service) , or “help with the hand” (Soft job) or no extra. If there is no extra, a soft shop masseur wont even touch the good! OK! Quote
bkkmfj2648 Posted November 7 Posted November 7 4 hours ago, Verchiele said: I have read so many of these reviews (maybe 100+) and I really only try to figure out few things. I am frankly amused by how they are written as some form of erotica, but I am paying them for practical information and less for arousal reason. hope this is helpful @Verchiele Wow your post and analysis are EXCELLENT. As you already know, I also subscribe to these same Thai massage review forums. I would add a couple of additional infos that are sometimes discussed or offered: - massage shop discounts, special offerings, events, or coupons - gossips about some of the masseurs or shops - interaction and camaderie between the various top 10 forum members - similar to what goes on in our gayguides forum here - the moderators of these Thai forums are very active in the curation and participation of the chats and information that is shared (LINE Notes section, related Twitter (X) feeds, "official" reviews of a specfic shop and/or masseur), whereas in our gayguide forum the owner/moderator is rarely visible and rarely does any curation to enhance our forum structure and/or functionality. I think that this is because our gayguide forum is for free (no profit incentive) whereas, these Thai forums require a paid subscription (thus providing a profit incentive). Verchiele and vinapu 2 Quote
JimmyJoe Posted November 8 Posted November 8 16 hours ago, bkkmfj2648 said: @Verchiele Wow your post and analysis are EXCELLENT. As you already know, I also subscribe to these same Thai massage review forums. Could you post links to these Thai massage review forums? Quote
Keithambrose Posted November 8 Posted November 8 I wandered down soi 6 tonight, on my way to supper, past The One, which is of no interest to a twink lover like me, then past all the various massage shops, 9 Teen, Paradise etc. It may be me, but I was very underwhelmed by the standard of the boys, hardly one I fancied. They also have poor lighting, which does not help! vinapu and TMax 2 Quote
bkkmfj2648 Posted November 8 Posted November 8 2 hours ago, JimmyJoe said: Could you post links to these Thai massage review forums? Please see the below gayguides forum post where I discuss how to join these Thai massage review forums: JimmyJoe, reader, vaughn and 1 other 1 3 Quote
floridarob Posted November 8 Author Posted November 8 2 hours ago, Keithambrose said: I wandered down soi 6 tonight, on my way to supper, I thought you already left ?? Quote
Keithambrose Posted Saturday at 02:16 AM Posted Saturday at 02:16 AM 8 hours ago, floridarob said: I thought you already left ?? Decided to stay, and fly home from here. floridarob 1 Quote
vinapu Posted Saturday at 02:58 AM Posted Saturday at 02:58 AM 40 minutes ago, Keithambrose said: Decided to stay, and fly home from here. I guess pull of Bangkok is stronger than Siem Reap's Olddaddy, reader and 10tazione 1 2 Quote
Keithambrose Posted Saturday at 09:46 AM Posted Saturday at 09:46 AM 6 hours ago, vinapu said: I guess pull of Bangkok is stronger than Siem Reap's Well, have 3some in 15 mins, I hope! Quote
Keithambrose Posted Saturday at 11:31 AM Posted Saturday at 11:31 AM 14 minutes ago, vinapu said: Have fun ! Fun duly had. Boy from before plus attractive Thai top from Goodboys. He performed well! I thought I was told that bar did not allow offs at weekend. That can't be right, I thought, though I asked again. It may have been that the boys aren't allowed to be off at weekend. Makes a bit more sense! They said bar was full on Friday. Quote
vinapu Posted Sunday at 01:50 AM Posted Sunday at 01:50 AM I think it means boys can't take day off on weekend Quote
JimmyJoe Posted Sunday at 11:46 AM Posted Sunday at 11:46 AM On 11/8/2024 at 6:17 PM, bkkmfj2648 said: Please see the below gayguides forum post where I discuss how to join these Thai massage review forums: Thanks for the repost. Quote