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Just got back to Sydney after the most insane 48 hour layover in Bangkok en route to Dubai. Originally only planned as a quick overnight to break the long flight from SYD, but after reading a couple of recent reports here about the growing number of African students and workers in BKK… let’s just say I re-booked the Dubai leg for two days later before I even landed. Flight & Arrival Landed in BKK around 16:40. The second I switched off airplane mode, Grindr exploded, 50+ taps in the first five minutes, I hadn’t even cleared immigration yet and already had messages blowing up my phone. Took the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai then MRT + short Grab ride to the hotel. Hotel Ibis Styles Bangkok Silom, booked a premium king room with balcony. The balcony was gold, high enough for privacy but still great for a post session cigarette while hearing the Silom chaos below. Night 1 – Wednesday Dropped the bags, quick shower, opened Grindr. Looked for any Black/African and it was a sea of Nigerian, Ghanaian and Cameroonian flags. Most were students or guys working for a few days in the LOS. Hit it off with a 26 year old Ghanaian, tall, rugby build, pics showed a seriously thick bulge. He asked 3000 short time straight up....no bullshit!! I said come now, 25 minutes later he’s at the door in a tight white tank showing every ripple. Shower show first, the ibis rooms have those big rain showers with glass walls, perfect for watching. Soaped each other up, deep kissing under the water, his tongue halfway down my throat while I tried to wrap both hands around that monster. Easily 22-23 cm and thicker than a Red Bull can, uncut, heavy foreskin, perfect curve upward. I spent a good 15 minutes on my knees just worshipping it. Back to the bed, oil massage play (he brought his own bottle), then he ate my arse for a good 5 minutes and slid in. Took a solid five minutes of slow pushing before I could take it all. Once he was in he went full jackhammer, loud moaning began with slapping sounds echoing off the walls (so sorry to the lovely older couple next door). Bred me deep twice, massive loads. Tipped him an extra 500 because I literally saw stars. Grabbed some food from the street stall on Silom Soi 4, then one quick beer before bed. Passed out happy. Day 2 – Thursday Did a bit of shopping during the day and had a nice swim in the afternoon. Opened Grindr at 7pm and the grid was on fire again. Decided today would be a double header. Guy #2 – a 24 year old Nigerian, nice body,face 10/10. Same deal, 3000 ST. Spent almost two hours: long 69 session (he was an amazing cocksucker), then he carried me to the balcony (yes I asked him to, I'm paying good money here guys!!!!) bent me over the railing and pounded me while the traffic roared below. Shot so hard I felt it hit deep. Stayed another 30 minutes cuddling and kissing, total sweetheart. Quick nap, dinner, then guy #3 just after midnight. Nice student from Cameroon, 29, gym-rat, veiny arms, low hanging balls. He was the most verbal, kept calling me “baby” and “good boy” while he choked me lightly on his beautiful fat uncut cock. Oiled me up again, slow sensual fuck first, then flipped me on my stomach and went full animal. Loudest moaner of the three, I’m shocked no one complained. Left another huge creamy load inside and kissed my forehead on the way out. Practical Tips • ibis Styles Silom = 100% joiner-friendly, no drama even with three different guys in 48 hrs. • Grab taxis everywhere, never paid more than 120 THB in the Silom/Sathorn area. • Grindr grid for African guys is absolutely stacked, turn on your phone at the airport and you’ll see what I mean. • 3000 THB short time seems to be the going rate right now for the top-tier African pros, worth every baht. Verdict Best quick stopover of my life. Three absolute stallions, zero attitude and hotel was perfect. I'm already looking at flights for a full week in May dedicated solely to the African boys in Bangkok. Thanks Bangkok… see you very soon

PATTAYA: THE JUICY STUFF Of course a visit to Boystown could not be missed, my once favorite bar, Boys Boys Boys, changed into a no-go area because of reasons already discussed in other forum posts. Last year I had a great night of fun in XBoys, so that was our destination that night. Me and a friend went there just before their show started. During the first show there were still more customers inside. But things heated up when most of them left after the first show. The boys became more uninhibited and willing. The fact that we offered a few drinks probably also worked. But in the end there were two boys with me who both could not leave their hands to themselves. And also let themselves be touched extensively. Furthermore, a lot of lap dances were given and teased in all kinds of ways. Cocks were coming out, named butts were shown. My friend also got a nice boy with/next to/on him, after some urging from me. So it was a great night out. The XBoys show remains as it used to be. Where other shows are declining in nudity and sexiness, this one is still as sexy and raunchy as ever. Also good to see that a guy who's been around for a long time (and is a favorite of a respected, unnamed forum member here) is still in good shape. Unlike some guys in Bangkok who have been in the business for a long time and whose body-wise, they're past their prime. Respect to this guy in XBoys for managing to stay so attractive. MASSAGE BOYS I met up with three massage boys while I was in Pattaya. Two were freelancers on Grindr and one from a massage shop. Let's start with the least experienced. The boys themselves have very sexy bodies. The massage was average. But the extra service didn't do it for me. Too mechanical. No passion. And all this while he was asking the highest price: 2,000 baht. The second boy was the cheapest, asking 1,000 baht. His massage was exactly what I requested. He paid extra attention to my feet with a more extensive foot massage, and after some instructions, the rest of my body was massaged with just the right pressure for me. It even got a bit kinky when he started licking my feet. And the rest of the sex was good too. He was visibly and audibly enjoying himself. A true gay bottom boy. Wonderful. The third massage boy, Benjamin (Ben), works in what I understand is a new massage shop on the outside of the Jomtien complex on the main street, Sala Kaya. The massage boy with the face tattoos (who previously worked in another shop and is very recognizable because of that face tattoo) also works there now. But my boy was just starting his second day in Pattaya. He's still experiencing the "fresh meat syndrome" where many men in Pattaya want to try him out because he's new to town. He told me he receives a lot of messages there, including via Grindr. On his first day of work, he had seven clients, and on his second day, I was his third client (late afternoon). He told me he even gets messages from guys back in bars in Jomtien, saying they need to earn their own money with an off first, but then they'd like to come and get a massage from him. Instead of a massage at the shop, I decided to invite him to my room. I prefer that. Especially being able to feel "at home" after the massage and take a shower in your own bathroom. Ben came in a bit shy, but he was a pleasant conversationalist. Ben speaks more than passable English. He comes from northeast Thailand, where his family (how could it be otherwise) has a farm. He studied marketing and had a hair salon in his hometown. If I understand correctly, he also gave massages there. He also arranged a visa for Europe through an agency and then traveled for three months through several countries (including Germany and France). Without the financial support of a farang. There, he worked as a massage therapist and charged European prices. He said he earned a lot of money this way, around 150 euros per massage. But he also needed that money to finance his expensive trip through Europe. He came to Pattaya well prepared. He had all kinds of vaccinations and went on the prep. However innocent he may seem, he clearly knew exactly what he was getting into... He was more than worth the 1500 baht. You could tell he had massage experience by the way he worked. The pressure he applied. The towels he used to get a grip when needed, preventing him from slipping away in the massage oil. He came well prepared, carrying several towels. The focus for the first half hour was truly on the massage. When I turned over, the good massage continued, but he did occasionally touch the "sensitive areas." The massage transitioned seamlessly into the extra service. Like a true bottom, he clearly enjoys riding a cock. This guy is highly recommended. I don't like to show a young man completely identifiable for privacy reasons, but based on the photo below, you should be able to recognize his profile on Grindr. And if you visit the shop: he's recognizable because he wears glasses. So Ben is definitely recommended. But be nice to him. He hasn't been ruined by staying in the "massage boy world" for too long. His slight insecurity actually makes him sweet. With him, I really felt like he wanted to please me. Both in terms of the quality of the massage, the extra services offered, and the atmosphere in general. There was also a (fourth) guy I had come to my room. But I don't officially count him as a massage boy. He didn't actually advertise himself as such, but after I asked if he'd give me a massage, he agreed. It was clear, however, that he had no experience in that. So we quickly shifted our focus to sex. And that was just good and enjoyable with him. He was also a nice and sociable guy. If you happen to see him on Grindr, you should definitely consider inviting him.

PATTAYA: GENERAL OBSERVATIONS Just like many other times I've been to Pattaya, I chose to book the Agate Hotel in the Jomtien complex. The price-quality ratio is simply excellent. And the location is perfect. Close to several gay bars and within walking distance of the (gay) beach. You'll get the best price by booking directly with the hotel. This can make a significant difference compared to booking platforms. If the hotel's own booking tool on the website isn't working, email them. They usually have rooms available. Nice detail: the bathrooms have a bench in the shower. Handy for lazy queens who like to give blowjobs in the shower but don't want to get down on their knees... From my hotel room, I have a view of the abandoned parking garage in the Jomtien complex (see photo). Does anyone know if it was ever in use, or what the story behind it is? Not the most inspiring view, but I also look out directly onto the street inside the complex, so in the evenings you can see how busy it is and what's going on around. The hotel pool is small, but it's always quiet and deserted. Perfect for a few hours of relaxation if you don't feel like going to the beach. There's even a pet squirrel roaming around the pool. It's tame and not afraid of people. It came very close to me and was even bold enough to jump onto the lounge chair I was lying on and look at me curiously. Just turn on Grindr here, and the messages are guaranteed to pour in. And if the selection of guys on Grindr isn't enough, I recommend using Hornet. Quite a few money boys in Jomtien have been blocked by Grindr because they discovered they were MBs. Advertising yourself for sex for money isn't allowed on Grindr. But via Hornet, it's easier for them to open a new account when this happens. Meanwhile, Grindr has much stricter security. If you're banned, you can't create a new account with the same phone. As other forum members have noticed, there are quite a few Black guys (some from Madagascar) active on Grindr as moneyboys here. I've encountered quite a few in my grid. See, for example, the guys in the colleague below. Always nice for those who want a change from the Asian guys. What's also striking is that the price increases implemented by many guys in Bangkok haven't yet filtered down to Pattaya. On Grindr, most moneyboys offer themselves for 2,000 baht, but there are also plenty willing to visit your hotel room for 1,500 or even 1,000 baht. And they're good-looking guys, too. Speaking of Grindr: the profile below made me laugh... The photo shows that what you're looking for can sometimes be closer than you think... I've seen several shows in the complex itself. I've been to the M2M show several times before, and it never disappoints. The performances are full of energy, and the artists radiate joy. A fun night out is guaranteed. This time, too, it was a great time at M2M. I went to The Venue for the first time, but I'm not as impressed with the show there. The performers seem to be disinterested. Twice a week, they put on an extra show with a more erotic twist after their regular show. This special show is actually much more fun than their mail show. The performers seem to enjoy it more, probably because they can rake in a decent amount of tips. The audience sits very close, and as the performers walk through the audience, you can touch them and give them the tickets or tuck them into their clothes. A very touchy-touchy show. The shows at Best Bar are unfortunately no longer what they were for a short time. They had to cut the erotic segments. That was a really fun part, if I'm to believe those who were lucky enough to experience it. See the photo below for an impression. Oh well. That was once upon a time. Not anymore. Now it's a Thai Dance section and the well-known ladyboy numbers. Not as good as M2M, but in terms of energy and fun, better than The Venue. That's it for now. I'll write more about further adventures in Pattaya soon, even the exciting ones.

FRENCH KISSING IN BANGKOK For a few days, I'd been chatting with a half-French/half-Moroccan guy who is in Thailand for an extended period. At first, he seemed a bit too feminine for me. But there was something about him that attracted me, both in his photos and in his "French ritual" he offers. After a few days of hesitation because his "asking price" was so high, I decided to invite him anyway. My curiosity about him got the better of me. Despite the high price, it turned out to be completely worth it. I'm not going to say what I paid him because I'd be embarrassed to, and then I'd get all my fellow forum members commenting... Haha. But let's just say this French guy didn't charge Thai rates. He had a warm and open personality. He took his time. His massage was exactly what I needed in terms of intensity. Plus, he works with pressure points, which was a very pleasant experience. The transition from sensual to erotic was seamless. He knows what he's doing, and he enjoys it himself. After the climax, it wasn't a quick pay-and-go. No, even then he took his time. Lying in each other's arms, chatting a bit. And he gave me a wonderful head massage. We talked about pressure point techniques and Chinese medicine. A well-spent afternoon. He also happens to be incredibly creative. At the guesthouse where he's staying by the river in Bangkok, he's working on a mural depicting various world cities. He's a professionally trained dancer, which explains his toned body and flexibility, so to speak... But above all, he has a great personality. If you search on the Hunqz website, you'll find him. It was the last night in Bangkok for a fellow forum member I'd met in Bangkok this week. So we decided to go out for dinner together again. We chose G's, as my dinner companion put it, "to stay loyal to Guido." I eat at Guido's every time I'm in Bangkok. And I always have a schnitzel. But since I'd already had it two nights ago, I decided to try a Thai dish this time. And that was delicious too. Also happy te report that Guido's pussy is still in full action. Alive and kicking at the terrace. After dinner, we went across the street for a drink on the terrace of Banana Club. On the terrace, yes. It was still early, there wasn't a show yet. But sitting there gave us the opportunity to watch people walk by. I always love that: people watching. And because the music wasn't nearly as loud as at other terraces further down the Soi, we were able to have a decent conversation. After my late afternoon escapades, I wasn't planning on finding a guy tonight. But after my fellow forum member left for his hotel, I decided to check out Jupiter anyway. I remember their show being very entertaining, even if I wasn't planning on bringing a guy. Upon entering, I was initially assigned a spot on a bar stool. After sitting there for a while, I asked to move to a bench. Sitting on a bar stool for extended periods of time isn't comfortable for me. Luckily, it wasn't too busy (yet), so I found another spot. Later, the place started filling up considerably. From the second show onward, at least all the benches were occupied, and some of the bar stools further back were as well. A friendly papasan confirmed my suspicion that the boy I had my eyes on at first was "boy" and not "gay." But he would point out which boys were gay during the next parade. And he did. With his laser pointer. When the parade ended, he gathered four of the gay boys from that evening. Without me knowing, they were suddenly all standing behind me. And asked if I could pick one. Awkward. But helpful. A boy who had been smiling at me during the parade was the nicest one in my opinion. So I agreed to have a drink with him during the next show. The boy confirmed that he was up for "anything" and would happily join me to make me "happy." I held my ground. And after we sat close together during the show, with my hand occasionally running over his muscles and his hand on my knee, I told him I'd love to come back next time and take him along. I did give him 200 baht as a tip for his time and company. He was great company, especially because he spoke reasonable English. By the way, he claimed to be from Bangkok. Originally. I don't hear that very often. Most Thai guys I talk to in bars are from somewhere in the countryside.

I hope this is suitable to post here, as I didn’t want to start a new post. Made my annual pilgrimage to Dreamboys, first time sitting through their full show in this current location. I rarely go more than once a year for various reasons, although I did poke my head in to apprise the wares earlier this year. I met a friend and his boy earlier in the evening and we all agreed we wanted to see a show but couldn’t agree where. Friend felt his boy wouldn’t be comfortable at Jupiter “too snooty” and we all felt disinterest in Moonlight so Dreamboys it was. No door fee but they charge you 500 baht for every drink what a rip off. On a Friday night, bar was respectably full with the usual mix of punters and tourists. It was refreshing to be reminded that (unlike Jupiter and Moonlight) Dreamboys show doesn’t take itself too seriously. There was one glitzy and rather spectacular Thai traditional dress number featuring the only good looking ladyboy in the whole of Patpong, along with some proper, professionally trained dancers so that was a pleasure to watch. The lead boy dancer, an attractive twink, received a big tip from a regular and he did not show up with a number tag later on so my guess is that he was really hired just to perform. They also stole the “I’m so sexy” number from Jupiter but instead of being performed by straight boy and ladyboy, here it was performed by two boys and an actual blow job. The other notable number was a stout “ladyboy” (or a male pretending to be one) in nightmare inducing clown make up, who pulled yards of ribbon out of his arsehole in full view , stringing it around the stripper pole and waving it at the more squeamish tourists. Boy line up at Dreamboys is always a mixed bag, ranging from young and fresh to fifties and greying (honestly this particular boy seems to have aged out of the market but I guess he was still here because there were takers). I spotted a familiar face of an ex Moonlight twunk and wondered aloud why he did not continue to work in Moonlight, or at least Jupiter, as he was one of the most attractive boys there. My friend’s boy, overhearing, explained that some boys do try to work in the classier bars but if they go a couple of weeks with no business, they move on. Other less attractive boys have already been rejected especially by the notoriously high standards Jupiter. Or some boys misbehaved while at Jupiter and were thrown out. There was one case of a boy who videod his encounter with a customer. I spotted two gym fit twunks who were my taste. One had a perplexing tattoo on his left bicep which could either have been a landscape or the head of an eagle, while I do not remember his number there is no missing him as he has “Shan State” inked in large letters down his forearm just in case he might be mistaken for Thai, or heaven forbid, Lao. The other is number 20 with an obliging manner and a septum piercing. The next few numbers were the obligatory wooden footed boys with waving cocks aplenty, and a “special show” where boys who were willing were paraded around the audience with cocks out for a grope. Offs seemed to be occurring at a brisk pace despite the varying quality of boys, with every rotation a number of boys disappeared unlike Jupiter where even the studs can be on stage until the bitter end. Shan State was snapped up so I consoled myself with #20. Friend’s boy and later #20 explained that rates at Dreamboys were also cheaper, starting at 1,500 or even 1,000 for “drinking”. Side note: the regular customer I mentioned earlier was a female in a very strange outfit and a big black hat, as though she was a rejected auditionee from Wicked. Could have been Thai, but based on her other female companion, Japanese seems likely. She made a point of tipping every ladyboy and performer, and a few boys, all of whom made a big fuss of greeting her. Final extravaganza featured two ladyboys prancing amidst billowing cloths and four boys in the most outlandish headgear, mini fans strapped to their foreheads featuring light projections of hunks and “Dreamboys” as well as “Songkran 2025” so must have been sponsored props too extravagant to be discarded. Has to be seen to be believed. We left, my friend with his boy, and me with number 20, for a final beer at a small local bar near Super A (not recommended) before calling it a night.

Arrival at airport on a Friday evening was mad! Many arrivals, mostly from European countries. Long queues. I had to wait 45 minutes. And this was because the immigration officials were scrutinising Asian individuals. I could hear questions such as "Where you stay in Thailand?" and "How many days you stay?" Isn't all the information already submitted online? I believe the officials wanted the individuals to give the responses directly themselves. I also saw them being asked to open their handphones to show their online submissions. Obviously, being a solo traveller and being Asian, I was worried that the same scene would befall me. I thought of questions they might ask. "Why you come to Thailand almost every month?" "Last year you come 2 times. This year you come 8 times." But when it was my turn, no questions were asked. The immigration lady smiled at me and let me off! I wonder if she knows why I come so many times 😜

As some of you may already know, I was in Bangkok for 10 days, from 29th November until 9th December 2025. I know i have sort of stop writing trip reports, due so mixed of life and work interfering as well as lack of interest to share lol. Even for this trip report, ive been contemplating whether i should write a report or not. Alas, I am less busy with work now, and life is a bit dull at the moment, so here I am, back with writing trip reports here. Year end trip this time was planned a bit earlier, unlike some of my trips this year and last year where it was a bit of a last minute decisions. I usually try to align my trip, or at least part of my trip with a friend from KL, which have been my bangkok travel buddy for few trips now. Normally, he will be the one who booked his travel first, and ill adjust my booking to suit his schedule as I am more flexible and will be in Bangkok longer. For this trip, he will be in Bangkok for the first half of my trip. Initially, I couldve stayed in Bangkok longer, up to 20 days, as I have vacation days to be used before year end, but two things happened that made me decided on only a 10 days trip to Bangkok. One, a work meeting on 15th December, which i couldnt skip. Two, I am very close to obtain gold status for Enrich program (Malaysia Airlines), and need to travel at least to two more locations to reach that gold. So my work meeting helped me to decide when i should split the trips, hence 10 days Bangkok, followed by 4 days Phnom Penh, and after my work meeting, another trip, which at this point of time its between vietnam (ho chi minh or da nang) or domestic location (Kota Kinabalu). I ended up going to Kota Kinabalu instead. Another to do list i did this trip is to maintain my status with hilton honors, so first half of my trip, Im staying in Asok instead of the more convenient Silom area. Its a bit unfortunate that Hilton did not have hotel located near enough to Silom ghetto area. Instead, the closest one is Hilton Garden Inn Silom, which is in Bang Rak area, closer to the riverside. Id rather stay in Asok where the hilton there is near a bts station. As member here, I was offered free upgrade to executive room, on the highest floor. The second half of my trip, I stayed in my second home, Furama Silom. Booked deluxe room (slightly more than the cheapest superior room) with breakfast and got a 17th floor room with updated furniture and bed, with of course the glass wall for the bathroom. Was contemplating between Furama and Raya, but raya rates seems to be much higher now, so value wise, Furama wins. Already spent too much on Hilton hotel so that helps with my budget.

Day 1 - All the same but different. My flight took off on time, and arrived in LOS by 5.40pm. Immigration was smooth and im already in bolt by 6.28pm and in my hotel room at 7.30pm. Bolt cost 290, gave 400 for not using toll without me telling him not to. Tonight, Ive already made plan to meet fellow forum member for dinner at G around 8.30pm. It was full house, so we have to wait 10-15min for the best table outside, which is perfect for people watching. We heard news that bar will close at midnight due to police raid. It is said that its due to marathon event tomorrow. Gass bkk event closed their weekend only bar tonight, while E.D.T were discussing if they will continue open or not. Later on we saw that the bar also closed. So we know that we need to get our night companion quick today and its logical to go to the nearest one that have our type, Jupiter. We went in around 9.30pm, and to my delight, my favorite singer poppy is singing tonight. I can only see 3 boys around, but we get a good seat on the right of the stage with proper seating. Mamasan assure us more boys will show up soon and true enough, plenty of eye candy to choose from. Perhaps close to 40 guys now, mostly hunks and one body builder type. In all the bars in Bangkok, I think Jupiter is the one bar that i would definitely use their mamasan. One, they will tell you who will go with guys, and two, most guys dont have number so mamasan with their green light saber will point your guy for you. That said, other than that, ill mostly will deal directly with the guy on tips, and what they will or will not do. Near to ten, guys are getting ready for the first walk, black long sleeve. Some guys do have number but rarely a case. Right before the walk, saw my regular guy on the other side, and he saw us too, and smiles acknowledging us. Easy decision for me tonight. Without delay, when he walk near me, i gesture him to sit next to me for a drink. Things about regular is we tend to forgo the normal conversation and assumed things will go as usual, which usually the case, but not this night, more on this later. Jupiter shows has always been great in my book. Most of them performed by their guys, and it is both sexy, and alluring without fully exposed penises though. And luckily tonight, we have been treated with the legendary hula hoop shows by none other than the famous Boom. Needless to say, i told mamasan im offing him tonight. My friend also found someone to brings back as well. We stayed until my guy finished his show, and pay the bills. Another member decided to stay on. We left the bar and as always i asked my guy if he wanted to eat. He asked if i want to eat as well, i said up to you lol Off we go to take a taxi to tiger mala place near silom plaza. After dinner, we part way, as i need to go to 7e for supplies and say goodbye to my friend. Booked bolt to go back to hotel and then my guy drop the news. He said he cannot do long time with me tonight. Its already past 1 am, so there is low chance for me to get a diff guy now. I told him Im not okay with that and he shouldve told me in the bar. He said sorry and thought i would be ok for short time. I said ive never went short time with him before and not ok with it now as well. We went back and forth thankfully amicably until my bolt ride arrived and he reluctantly enter the car. We continue the conversation, whispering now, and i gave him a choice. Either option 1 or option 2. 1, he go back home first to deal with whatever he needs to, and then come join me back at hotel. At this point he wasnt upfront on the reason why he cant do long time. Option 2 is basically, we dont proceed, but i kept this to myself, and just presented to him option 1 is the only option ill accept and asked how long he needed before he can join me. He took his time to decide and finally suggested a compromise that works for me and him, only because I like him, and i suppose he also think about me as his regular or at least id like to think that lol Anyway, after that minor altercation, back in hotel, all goes well. Luckily im still in the mood, so is he. We talked also about other stuff and this is also where he told me why he cant do long time anymore after i guess it correctly. I told him i respected his decision and i repeated that he shouldve told me in the bar. But we also agree that the compromise we agree on works for future off as well. In my book, he will still be my regular.

At noon, we checked out of the hotel and took a few steps crossing soi 3 to Oasis Condominium to move into airbnb for remaining of my trip. My guy was very helpful in carrying my luggage! 🥰 Nice condo unit with kitchen. My guy looked at the kitchen and showed his approval. "You want I cook for you?" Yes, I said and I gave him 1000 baht to go to market. He went out while I unpacked. Half an hour later, he was back with ingredients and supplies. Now it was my turn to go out. I had to buy water for the next 4 days. I came back and saw my guy busy cooking. I hugged him from behind and gave him a kiss. "Thank you for cooking for me," I said. Another 30 minutes later, lunch was ready!

After checking out of Raya at 12pm, I walked over to soi 3 to check into Silom Serene. I booked it for 3 nights until Friday then I would move to condo with kitchen. A young tall cute Thai hotel staff welcomed me into the hotel. He kept my luggage one side and gave me a ticket to claim it later at 2pm when hotel check-in begin for my booking. What to do for 2 hours? Go for a massage for course! I crossed Silom Road and went to Sun Massage, the first massage shop in soi 6. I have been visiting this shop because of the cute Vietnamese guys. Hehe. Not many staff on Tuesday noon. About 6 to 7 guys. I picked one guy and up we went to top floor. As this was my first time with this guy (the guys I met previously have not arrived for work), he did not know me so he was fully clothed during the massage. It was only after 30 minutes that he asked me, "Body to Body?" Yes, of course! After the massage, I walked downstairs. Massage guy offered me hot green tea to drink which I appreciated because most of such shops only gave bottled ice water. As I sipped my tea, I looked at the guys waiting at entrance. More guys now. About 15. None of them I met before otherwise awkward conversation. I headed to hotel, checked-in and guess who carried my luggage up to room? Young Thai gentleman! He wore a nametag with words "Trainee". I asked for his name. "My name is Pao Pao. Nice to meet you." Yes, nice to meet you. I thanked him for helping me and slipped him a 100-baht note before he left. 20251202_140713.mp4

I was about to go back to hotel with my guy but a forum member messaged to say he wanted to check out Freshboys. Yes, I will wait for you. We went inside at 9.15pm. We were the only customers but we enjoyed seeing the guys in their white shorts on rotation on stage. We sat in seats directly facing the stage. We had their attention and smiles. My guy did not follow me into bar. He said he would wait outside. He didn't want me to pay for his drink. I had already paid his off fee for 4 nights in advance. Mamasan sat next to me and said hello. She didn't ask customary question "what number you like?" She knew I already offed my guy. There were 30 plus guys working today. I know a number of them personally as they are my guy's friends. Many of them have interesting stories. At 9.30pm, an Asian customer walked in with his boyfriend. They sat at sofa by the side and called down 6 to 7 guys to join them. According to my guy, this regular customer orders 3 bottles of whisky whenever he comes and the guys drink with him. He would tip them generously. Two of my guy's friends are part of the customer's favourites. "He no like me so he no choose me." I replied that it's ok - better for your liver! By 9.45pm, the bar was filled with many customers. The first show starts at 10.15pm. My friend had decided on a guy to off. We could leave. We didn't need to watch the show. I met my guy outside. "Are you hungry?" I asked. No, he said. Off we went to hotel room. End of day 4.

First stop was Good Boys. A new video projection had been installed to make the stage more impressive for performances. I offed a guy whom I knew was fun and good company. We went off to Jupiter next to watch the models and a portion of the show. Poppy wasn't singing. "Poppy come tomorrow" one of the mamasans said to me. At 11.15pm, it was time to move off to a new venue - GASS. It just opened recently. There were gogo boy dancers and I wanted to check them out. Located above White Rabbit, GASS is a cosy longish space the size of two and a half Raya hotel rooms. Decent gay crowd half Thai half foreigners. A few ladies with the Thai groups. 600 baht for 2 drinks. Gogo boy dancers performed every half hour. Can get close to them to tip them. Overall fun experience. 20251129_000027.mp4

that's sure thing but khaolakguy quoted belowi is right few years ago I had similar heats and since it ended well , there's story: on my way to OTHER bar I stopped to hand over small tip (50 or 100) , smiled and continued my way. Upon return I was greeted with smile on approach so slipped another small tip , smiled even more broadly and went away. day or two later - repeat but this time I was greeted with 'how are you ? " on my way , still to a different bar. Returning 1-2 hrs later I was met with extended hand , gave another tip and was rewarded with " one day we need to have a beer together" . It did not happen because it was my last day but I was back few weeks later and was greeted with smile and reminder about the beer. This time I discretely whispered "when?" , 'I will let you know " was the answer. So I ordered a meal , half way through the meal asked him if he wants a beer, he did. It was enough to be informed that his day of was Sunday so I suggest ' lets meet on Sunday. Which lead to exchanging Line. When I had Line things went fast so we meet over beer in place by my hotel, I invited him for a dinner which was enough to hear suggestion " why we don t buy some beers at 7/11 and drink in your room to save money" . It was like getting phone from lottery office ' you just won 1.7 million ' or something . In the room we both behaved for a first round but when we opened second slowly but surely , not that slowly but certainly very surely things moved toward , how to say it , less formal atmosphere. In short, smile ensuring I'm interested with a little help of money steered guy to right direction without me being pushy or offensive which would certainly put him off.

4 of us made our way to Tawan and were seated just before 10.30pm. About 10 customers and surprise surprise there were close to 20 guys working! And yes, some Atlas guys had transferred over! 4 of them if I remember correctly. Variety of guys available including 3 pleasant looking twunks - whom I tipped before leaving later. What I enjoyed about the evening was the atmosphere. The guys on stage did not look bored or disinterested. Some were smiling at customers while others bantered among themselves. They looked like they enjoyed working. At 11pm, the show began. Typical Tawan show. Nothing new. But the guys displayed more energy and enthusiasm so kudos to boss for his powers of motivation. At 11.30pm, the show ended and my group made our way to Foodland for supper and we chatted for an hour. We even took a group photo outside Foodland with Virgin bar as the backdrop! We went our separate ways and I took my guy back to hotel.

After chess at Foodland, my guy and I took a walk around Patpong. The other 2 guys went back, happy with their short time tip for playing chess. When my guy and I walked past Midnight beer bar, the waiters saw us holding our chess sets and shouted to us, "Chess! We can play chess!" Intrigued and skeptical, I sat down with them. I passed them my chess set and asked them to set up the board for a game. This was what they came up with...

Hotmale was next. About 10 customers. Twice as many guys on stage, all wearing sexy different-coloured bikini briefs. They were smiling and were friendly. We stayed short while only. I tipped two of them 100 baht each using Vinapu tuck! From Hotmale, it was a short walk to Freshboys. Unlike Moonlight and Freshboys, it was packed! We walked in just before the midnight show (very sexy!) started. The only available seats left for us were the ones near the door. I saw my regular guy and said hello. We subsequently went off to supper at Foodland before going to hotel. We will be spending the next few nights together away from the bar.

After massage at Phoenix, I walked back to Saphan Kwai BTS. Before reaching BTS, I entered the small soi where 39 Underground Sauna is. I was told that there is a place next to it called 39 Hornet. On the first floor is a cafe which serves coffee and cakes and on the 2nd to 4th floors are cruising areas including dark maze! Interesting concept. I could make up the shape of one guy giving blowjob to another guy seated in the corner of the 4th floor in the darkness. On the 2nd floor at entrance of dark maze, there's a TV showing gay porn. Guys could sit on a red sofa facing the TV and check out guys passing through on their way to the dark maze. No action for me. Just checking out the place on way from Saphan Kwai back to Silom.

The guys at Phoenix Massage are from Laos and don't speak English. They are average next door type guys. I told manager I know about the 199 baht promotion this weekend. I quickly handed over 200 baht to him. I spotted a twink seated down who had flashed a smile at me. I pointed at him and then pointed a finger back at myself. He played coy and turned away but I kept my eyes on him. Finally our eyes met and he smiled. Bingo! I told manager I would have massage by him. Up we went to top floor into a rather large room with en suite toilet. An hour passed and we were both happy - me with his service and him with my tip. He is one of the guys in the photo advert from the shop sent through Line. Very smooth and cute. Hehe.

These two are connected in a way I've been saying for years. Bars should learn from this and should offer fun experiences with personal interactions for affordable fees instead of depending solely on winning the jackpot of getting offs. The price of an off may be too high and the majority-Asian male visitors baulk at the rates. So, the bars try to pull in women -- but they like conversation, drinking and attention (and they spoil the gay vibe of the brand) rather than offing. For the bars, I have recently mentioned (again) the mystery of why private lap dances are not available as options. And as @vinapu has said, this notion of a fashion-parade-type catwalk with unsmiling models is senseless. It appears to be geared to women though. Psychologically, women feel a bit threatened when men smile at them uninvited, so the "modus operandi" of catwalking has developed this look-into-the-distance style. And Thai-style management simply copies, not known for thinking critically outside the box. I feel sorry for the boys. The bars' business goals (sell drinks) destroy their livers, yet give them little income. They're really better off working in massage places (where boys can average 3 customers a day at 1,500 - 2,000 baht per customer) than in bars. Long-time visitors to Bangkok like us may not be put off by such bad branding, but the test is whether newer visitors can feel welcome in such a vibe, and whether the experience is affordable or value for money.

By the way, after two nights at the Méridien Hotel, I changed hotels again. My budget doesn't allow for a longer stay in such an expensive hotel. So I stayed at the Ibis Styles Silom next, where I've stayed several times during my visits to Bangkok. And I always liked that hotel. Those who know it will remember that the bathroom tiles are very colorful and distinctive. It's funny to see different guys on Grindr with their profile pictures taken in a bathroom at the Ibis Styles. Then you at least know they're staying nearby... Or at least they can easily find the hotel if you invite them. Haha

Describing anything at an Ibis hotel as big is bringing into question how big the black cocks really were 😝 It is.... if you accept the price eagerly, keep in mind many talk to each other as do the guys from Madagascar in Pattaya... It's Thailand, no one gets offended by friendly negotiations or counter offers, except divas and some on this board 😁

ANOTHER DAY IN BANGKOK I've never had this much jet lag as I have this year. Does that have something to do with me getting older? Anyway, I took an extra nap during the day today. In between, I also visited the new Central Park. The new shopping mall with office towers and the new Dusit Thani hotel. They must have thought there weren't enough shopping malls in the area yet. But I have to say: the rooftop terrace is impressive. It's a true roof garden. It really makes you feel like you're walking through a park. With a beautiful view of Lumphini Park and the skyline beyond. There are discussions on this forum about where the best cashew chicken was on the menu. I had one today at Sarica restaurant on Surawong Road. Plenty of cashews, and the chicken was delicious. However, I have reservations about the quality of the sauce/paste they used. Still, I think it tasted good. That evening, I decided to visit Dreamboy right before the first show. Papasan had advised me the night before to arrive early next time, and he'd find me a good guy. When I arrived, it was already very busy. So busy, in fact, that I got a spot at the side of the stage. This made it difficult to get a good look at the guys, let alone read their number tags. Because of the crowd, Papasan also left me a bit alone, so I couldn't ask them for advice or information about the guys. When he happened to come by, he shined a laser pointer on several guys he knew were gay and also into bottoming. One of them had caught my eye earlier that evening, so I decided to invite them for a drink. He's from Myanmar and didn't speak a word of English. The translation app was struggling. I typed really good, but simple, English sentences. But the translation into Burmese wasn't great, so he didn't quite understand what I wanted to know. I deliberately didn't mention that I am top and wanted him to express his preferences first by asking him. His answer was ultimately clear: he's gay, but he's top. I politely let him know that we wouldn't be a match, which he accepted. He did, however, sit comfortably next to me, finishing his drink and touching each other. I tipped him 200 baht. Papasan came over and asked if I wanted to take the boy. I explained that I didn't, because the boy claims to be top, which contradicts the information Papasan gave me. Then Papasan and the boy started talking in Thai or Burmese. I didn't understand it at all. But after that, the boy claimed to want to take good care of me and was willing to do anything, including bottoming. But I insisted I wouldn't bring the boy along. A date between us could only end in disappointment. I want a real bottom or versa. And not someone who "just does it" because Papasan says so. It doesn't feel right to do something with a boy he doesn't choose for himself. That's why I was glad I'd had that conversation with him where I'd asked him about his preferences without him knowing what I was looking for. Or what Papasan had told me. I was a bit annoyed by Papasan's misinformation. Let's just say it cost me valuable time that I could have better spent meeting a guy who's truly bottom or versa. I couldn't bring myself to choose a new guy at Dreamboy either. So I paid and left the bar disappointed. Where to go now? It was already past midnight. And experience from the previous evening had taught me that it's hard to find a guy anywhere then, as closing time is approaching. But... Then I saw a sign that Goodboyz had a show at 1 a.m. So I went in... I arrived in boy heaven. There were so many boys. So many. And something for every taste. I even saw quite a few who piqued my interest. And importantly: the atmosphere was great. I felt welcome. Friendly mamasan. Boys who smiled at me and asking for attention, without being too pushy for drinks or tips. I even managed to chat with a boy who had spontaneously sat next to me for a while before he asked if I wanted to buy them a drink. And I did want to buy him a drink. Because he was definitely my type. He spoke reasonable English. That was a plus. At the same time, there was another attractive boy further down who also kept making eye contact. Both boys from Vietnam. And before I knew it, I was sitting with a boy on either side of me, drinks for them, and hands going everywhere, both theirs and mine. The setup at Goodboyz allows for this. The way the seating is arranged and the fact that it's a bit darker makes it a bit more intimate and private. Why choose between two cute guys when they're both willing to go with you? Luckily, the Méridien has big beds. The guys didn't do anything together in the hotel room, by the way. Their focus was entirely on me. But I'm not complaining, of course. I wouldn't call it a real threesome this way, either. But it was a special experience. The first time I've brought two guys from the bar back to the hotel.

Start your countdown, my friend! Unfortunately, my trip didn't end on a happy note because of a misunderstanding with my guy. Both of us did silly hurtful actions. But we are ok now after we calmed down and said sorry to each other. We spent the last two days chatting and listening to each other's views. Now we appreciate and love each other more.

A few notes about my stay in Pattaya the last week: I went to O Delices Bakery a few times for breakfast. It's diagonally across from Soda Massage. They have delicious breakfast combos, and the guys who work there are mostly as good as the breakfast/lunch they serve. In short: a good spot for some eye candy. I had a special Thanksgiving dinner at Zing Resort. What impressed me was the quality of the food. I don't know if their regular meals are as good, but if they have a special package for holidays (Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving, etc.), I definitely recommend it. After the shows at M2M, The Venue, and Best Bar, I also went to Candy Bar. Their show has a different theme every night, and apparently, Saturdays are their sexiest. So I checked that one out. And indeed, the guys (and ladyboys) are wearing less clothing than usual. The show has a burlesque theme. It builds up nicely. While it starts off somewhat tame, it gets a bit more risqué as the show progresses, without ever going over the edge of raunchy. The performers are passionate and connect with the audience. I had a really great evening there. It's definitely on par with my favorite M2M shows so far.

PP bar had their soft opening last night in Jomtien complex. Bar looks really fresh. With very soft comfortable sofas where you can spent some time with your favourite boy of the day. The will officially open beginning next week. So actually only in a few days from now. Staff on sight could not give any details about the owner, or why bar is called PP.

LAST DAY IN BANGKOK BEFORE MOVING TO PATTAYA Today the plan was to finally see something of Bangkok. My family and colleagues back home will get suspicious if I don't show any photos of Bangkok. What have I been doing there all this time? Haha. That's why I went to Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen. It's famous for the gigantic Buddha statue on one of Bangkok's canals. This large statue was under construction for a long time, but has recently been restored to its former glory. And I'd never been there before. It's very beautiful. Highly recommended. Especially if you can find the "hidden" photo spot across the water. For your convenience, this is the Google Maps link to that photo spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8PPMpEYWP1mCqw4h9 In the evening, I had plans to pick up the cute guy I met yesterday in Jupiter. But first, I wanted to check out Atlas Bar. A new bar I've never been to really needs to be checked out. While I was checking some messages on my phone outside, two men wanted to go in. But they immediately turned around. I heard this was because there weren't any customers inside. So, I'm not going in. It's so awkward to be the only customer in a bar like that. Who knows, I might try it again soon when I get back from Pattaya. I decided to walk straight to Jupiter. I passed Rainbow Dragon. It was the first time I saw that there were actually quite a few people inside. It looked like some kind of event, with a drag queen shouting something into a microphone. It drew enthusiastic reactions from the audience. I don't know if they do drag shows there often or if this was a one-off. I find many of the boys at Jupiter attractive. So I always enjoy watching their boys' parade. My eye fell on a boy with slightly curly hair. He has a very muscular body, a cute face, and a mischievous smile. He also performs many of the show acts as a dancer and stripper. But... he seems to have a brother who also works there? Because there were two boys with curly hair who look alike. See the two photos below from the parade video on Jupiter's Facebook page, from the day I was there. One boy is walking at the beginning of the parade. The other is at the end. They do look alike, don't they? Who knows more? I didn't see the guy I'd spoken to yesterday in the parade, but luckily he came in right after. Papasan directed him straight to me. The deal was quickly made, since we'd actually agreed on it yesterday. Off to my hotel.

I went in with realistic expectations after hearing some initial impressions, and unfortunately my experience tracked almost exactly the same pattern. The shop itself is very nice, clean and upscale, though showers are small. I ordered a 60 min aroma massage, at around 1300 Bath, already expensive compared to other places. My masseur came to greet me with very limited English. A bit awkwardly he stayed in the room while I took a shower. Either the guy gives me the privacy or he joins me in the shower. On the table (without a face cradle!), within the first few minutes of contact, it was obvious the masseur lacked real technique. The pressure was unfocused, transitions were clumsy, and there was no sense of flow or trained body mechanics. Once you’ve had a few proper massages, you know immediately. The masseur himself was very much a “guy next door” type. Young, casual, oversized baggy clothes, more student than therapist. His loose T-shirt kept brushing into me throughout the session, which only added to the distraction and reinforced the sense that this wasn’t a professional setup. I was so bored that when he floated the idea of a hand job, I declined outright. I just wanted the session to end. Conclusion: Titan remains significantly overpriced for what it delivers. Between the weak massage skills, inconsistent professionalism, and lack of atmosphere, it’s hard to justify the rates. If you’re in Silom, you’ll get a clearly better massage and more satisfying extras at Prestige or Ssense, both nearby and operating at a much higher standard. If you want cheaper setups go to Green or Avarin. Alternatively just go to Arena in the same place as Titan. They never disappoint.

Finally Monday. Last day of holiday. My day was spent at Centralworld and Big C doing shopping for folks at home. My guy came over in afternoon. I didn't want to meet overnight because I had a flight to catch the next morning. Dinner was with forum members followed by visit to Circus and finally to Hot Male. At midnight, time to call it a day. End of trip. Until next time, Bangkok!

Saturday was spent having Thai-Indonesian lunch with forum member, foot massage at Urban Thai (399 baht) and dinner at Shenanigans with my guy before he went to work. The night programme was karaoke and I brought 3 forum members to their first karaoke in Thailand. The place used to be known as Sky Bar but it has a new name now - H.i.M. Most people still call it Sky Bar. 8 of us altogether - 4 forum members plus 4 Myanmar guys whom I know enjoy singing and dancing. It was a entertaining night. We were there for 3 hours from 10pm to 1am. We toasted each other kampei (and Happy New Year and Merry Christmas) so many time that we finished one full bottle of Johnnie Walker whisky! There was nothing left for me to take back to room to continue drinking!

My guy and I stayed together in the room for the rest of the day and enjoyed each other's company. In evening, we went separate ways. He went to work at his bar while I went to meet forum members for dinner at G. After dinner, we went to Midnight and had drinks and more chats. I spotted Checkers Champion and he took out the checkers set which I had donated to the bar. Checkers Champion had a furrowed brow throughout our game. He was flabbergasted. He had never lost before but he was struggling now. Finally, he said ,"I resign. I lose." He sportingly removed his T-shirt, showing his muscular body. We had an agreement - I lose, I give him 100 baht. He loses, he takes off his shirt for a few minutes.

even if they do , we will never learn about it here because we are discreet gentlemen en masse . As for staff being straight , as with go-go and massage boys proclaiming the same , I have my doubts to a degree of that straightness when comes to job they actually do.

you should add " all money spent in Thailand on stamp collection"

I read about it this morning and was mildly curious. According to speculation in the Malay language media it is the Otot-otot sauna. Otot-otot opens at 5 PM on weekdays and at 3 PM on weekends. It may have gone through renovations and re-opened recently. What foreign visitors may not be aware of or noticed, is that the sauna is situated in a row of shop-lots where several evangelical churces or prayer meeting places are located, led by virulent African pastors. Friends and activists have reported being harrassed by them previously on the way to or upon leaving the sauna. I don't know whether this still happens or whether the churches are still active. The doctor who was caught is a surgeon. His risable excuse was that he was there to relax and get a reprieve from the traffic jam on his way home! 🤣 I bet his wife knows all about it too and turns the other cheek. Hey, he's a surgeon, isn't he? Not unusual as the most powerful man in our country right now (but not for long) is a Roy Cohn clone and his wife, an opthalmologist, has always turned the other cheek. I suppose she sees only what she wants to see. 🤷 The Muslim men who were caught, if charged, may be charged under the relevant Shari'ah provisions (as officers of the religious authority were in the raid team which itself is very interesting) but I have a feeling this was more of a shakedown or a distraction from larger events happening in the country right now. According to one of the reports, more than twenty civil servants were caught... and the KL police chief was there to oversee things? Really? That's a mighty powerful post and my guess is they're looking for certain fish to fry. Incidentally, the laws governing homosexual practices in Malaysia fall under the Penal Code - a colonial relic from the Victorian era - not the Shari'ah. Singapore, Pakistan and India have (or used to have) similar laws. Interestingly, Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, do not have such laws. I guess the Dutch who ruled for two hundred years weren't as curious or as uptight as the Brits about what two consulting adults did in the privacy of the bedroom - or the bushes. 🤷 Next...🥱

Yes they are biological brothers from Burma. The similar hairstyle (which is permed not natural) doesn’t help in telling them apart. Second pic is the older brother Amen who has worked at Jupiter since 2018 and used to be one of their best performers. He went home at some point over past two years and younger brother showed up this year and replaced Amen in the shows he used to do. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. Amen just came back in the last month. I don’t know if he’s reclaimed his spot but he used to be better looking and more charismatic than Junior. I was told Junior is friendly and loves to be invited drinking.

It is now certain it was an act against people practising their Jewish religion. However, no matter how awful this tragedy, I find the comments of Benjamin Netanyahu nauseating. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he had written to his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, in August, warning that the government’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state “pours fuel on the antisemitic fire … emboldens those who menace Australian Jews and encourages the Jew hatred now stalking your streets . . . Your government did nothing to stop the spread of antisemitism in Australia. You did nothing to curb the cancer cells that were growing inside your country. You took no action. You let the disease spread and the result is the horrific attacks on Jews we saw today.” Thus spake the criminal who is guilty of the murder of more than 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza, the majority women and children. International journalists aiming to clarify the numbers are blocked by Israel from entering Gaza.

Summary of trip Visited every bar in Silom except Banana and Atlas Met many forum members for dinner and bar visits. Met new guys in bars also. Did favourite activities with regular guys (karaoke, watch muay thai, chess and one new activity - go-kart racing)

Just to add on. Saw two big spending customers at different bars Good Boy and Hot Male on Sunday and Monday nights respectively. At Good Boy, flamboyant Spanish customer was tipping the ladyboy diva performers, twinky dancers and even the DJ each 300 baht and more! At Hot Male, an Asian customer was seated with a Laos guy from Banana (I know him for many years). He tipped the 9 big cock show guys in Hot Male, not 100, not 200 but 500 baht each! They didn't even have to go to him to let him touch their big cocks. They were standing on stage and he got a waiter to walk to them with a thick stack of 100 baht notes and started tipping them. In fact, Freshboys mamasan entered Hot Male and chatted with generous Asisn customer, probably to get him to go over to her bar!

The delicious food I ate during my holiday! Food in Thailand is cheap and delicious! No dish cost more than 500 baht. Cheapest meal of course is 84 baht American breakfast set from Foodland! XiaoYing_Video_1765327171575_1080HD.mp4

no , you are not. There are still bars where boy drink is bit cheaper than customer but also those where boy drink is but more expensive. Also some bars are offering second and subsequent drink for a reduced price. Indeed with 500 baht pricing I usually limit myself to one drink and sometimes , specially when offing boy I know I don't even offer him drink but just ask him to dress , pay off fee and off we go . But we need to consider that boys may have quota of drinks so by being too sophisticated so to speak we may hurt them a bit unknowingly. On my last trip when most night I had the same guy I contacted over Line without going through the bar , after three such nights he actually asked me to pick him from bar next time and specifically asked me to treat him with drink to improve his status within , at least it was what he said and I gladly obliged .

I've put the word out already.

How I miss being able to swim in a pool! The pool at Silom Serene, while small, is not blocked from the sun in morning and afternoon so perfect to hang out and get some outdoor exercise. After a swim and relaxing in room, I met some forum members for dinner before tonight's special programme. Tonight was chess night. At 9pm, I gathered 3 other participants. All Vietnamese. They learned how to play chess in school. 4 of us would be at Foodland for 3 hours to play and determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. I came in last place due to this last match where I played as white. Thinking back, I shouldn't have lost!

Well, why don't Australia lead by example and teach their own citizens English so that the rest of the world can understand them for a change. 😏

I realize jimmie50’s question is solved, but this is helpful for others, too! im with pong & peterrs on this: SQ has a stellar on time record, fantastic service & SIN is one of the most efficient airports available. So, I’d always book the 1h connection! There is a better than 90% chance that you will make your flight. In the off chance that there is an excessive delay on the first flight, SQ will be waiting for you with a boarding pass for the next flight upon arrival. The chance that the next flight is sold out in business class and you have to wait longer is pretty slim. Why would you book the longer layover if getting on that flight is pretty much your worst case scenario in case of delay? I have intentionally booked longer layovers when I wanted to shower and get off the last flight refreshed. And I plan longer layovers with other airlines/airports, but not with SQ/SIN! In general, if you purchase a connecting flight on one airline, you can make the connection. They can’t/wont sell you an unlikely to make connection - and they will carry the cost of a missed connection. Each airport has “minimum connection times” the airlines comply with. Just be cautious with back-to-back tickets you find online - you are not protected on those, even when both tickets are on the same airline, and they don’t necessarily consider minimum connection times.

Just the opposite when I walked in to 101 K Spa (former K B Boy, Ladprao Soi 101). Receptionist's first words were: Do you want top or bottom?

ok, so I did go ahead and book the flight with Singapore Airlines. I allowed for a 3 hour, 30 minute layover in Singapore for the connecting flight going to Bangkok, and a 4 hour layover on the return. That should allow for any delays, getting lost, etc. It was much cheaper for me to book round trip from SF or LA rather than trying to go from Denver. I will book a flight on United from Denver to SF and spend a few days in California visiting friends before continuing on to Bangkok. So excited to be going back to Bangkok so soon. A Christmas present to myself, and a fun way to avoid the harsh winter in Colorado.

I forgot to add that upon leaving Side, I noticed Sarica restaurant in the same soi Wall Street. Having read about the chicken with cashew nut dish reported by another forum member, I went to try it. 200 baht for dish. 30 baht for rice. I am not a food critic so I don't know how to describe the taste. I liked it basically.

Saturday breakfast was 84 baht breakfast set at Foodland then I bought supplies back to hotel room. I watched Netflix then I went out to meet a friend. We met outside Starbucks Surawong Road. We wanted to go to Central Park Mall. And because the sun was glaring, we didn't want to walk. We took a taxi. 51 baht! We took a walk around Central Park Mall and went to lobby of Dusit Thani Hotel. Posh and nice smell. After all, it was walking around Silom and we ended up at Side for coffee and Thai milk tea and I showed my friend the kinky cruising areas upstairs. We parted ways and I went back to hotel room to chill. At 5pm, I went out to Phoenix Massage at Saphan Kwai. Promotion of 199 baht for massage this weekend according to Line announcement. While waiting to buy a ticket at ticket counter at Sala Daeng BTS, I was stuck for about 15 minutes behind two ladies from Hong Kong. One of them wanted to purchase a Rabbit card. Besides asking for passport, the counter staff requested for a ton of information from the Hong Kong lady - name of hotel, duration of stay, contact details in Hong Kong and email address. I remembered the long wait at immigration at the airport yesterday. I could not help but detect a pattern in the scrutinising of personal particulars and information by the authorities.

I don't go around wearing a sign, but I certainly don't hide it, either. When I was in a long term relationship and events were held socially for school staff that included partners/spouses, I would go and take my boyfriend. I spent the first 30 years of my life hiding and once I came out there was no going back in that closet. People either accept me for who I am or it's their problem, not mine.

no , in Malabo in Equatorial Guinea they are cheaper ( 570 baht ) , you can also save money in Bangui (Central African Republic) where 750 baht is going price. Don't be put off but dangerously looking streets and alleys, it's misleading , they are very dangerous in fact but lure of cheap sex beats fear

Haha mate, fair play, in an Ibis the “premium king” room is basically a glorified shoebox with a view, so yeah, maybe my depth perception was off from trying not to elbow the minibar mid-thrust. But trust me, when you’re bent over a balcony railing that’s narrower than a Thai alleyway and feeling like you’re about to launch into Silom traffic, that 23cm Ghanaian hammer felt like it could split the Chao Phraya in half. Next time I’ll bring a tape measure and a spirit level to prove it wasn’t just the jet lag playing tricks. Or better yet, book the Le Meridian and invite you for a live demo?