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I agree with fedssocr that Bangkok taxis are probably too cheap / not that I mind but drivers probably are / and can't complain about the service . Who knows but quite possibly low prices are kind of contributor to constant traffic gridlock on Bangkok's streets. In reality I use BTS / MRT ( this is elevated rail and underground for you newcomers ) plus Airport CityLink almost exclusively and taxis only to places when I can't go by those plus for late arrivals and early departures of planes. Very rarely problems with not turning meter and if that is a case I either go away and take next taxi , they are always around or just bite the bullet and pay higher rate depending of circumstances . On my last trip I was actually very happy to pay extortionate 600 baht from Rama IV to airport instead of meter rate of 380 as I was leaving hotel at 4 a. m. in a heavy downpour and taxi miraculously just passed by before I got soaked completely. All in all I consider Bangkok's taxi service one of best in the world due to blend of easy availability and affordable prices. About traffic and refusal to go to our destination as much as we don't like that at least we can understand why. And as Nirish noticed if we are stuck in traffic at least we have A/C included in fare. London's taxis may be superb but for prices charged I'd rather suffer in BKK at local rates.

Thank you und danke schoen for very interesting travel post. As for night confession in the park I don't think revealing that you a gay prevents you from getting laid but fact that is cone in front of quite of crowd. Even if somebody is interested in you may be hesitant to make further step in company of his likely straight friends. Waiting impatiently for more pictures and travel prose.

At slightly over 3000 Bt per night it's still looks as good deal compare to say , Tarnatwan for the same high season period as it looks quite shiny. With 1 min to HERO danger is that one may miss whole Bangkok experience by not leaving soi11 area at all during stay

you should disinfect yourself immediately with shot of Mekhong whisky or gin and you would avoid whole adventure

For tasty Donut please review GayRomeo section of this forum, post # 10 gives you kind of recipe http://www.gaythailand.com/forums/topic/9033-gayromeo-review-of-maxkyza-13655129-pattaya/

you just follow old wisdom - what is better than one slice of pizza ? ans : two slices of pizza

Great job Devint, waiting for your series impatiently My 2 cents: as part of Silom street food experience I'm fun of Convent street food stalls additional advantage of street food is that one's boy will feel more comfortable eating there then in restaurant of your choice where he will be stared at by half of farangs dining there. At least this is my observation. Usually if I ask them where they want to eat answer is as one expects 'up to you ' but I always tell them bluntly -this time is up to you,you tell me , I just pay.

I'm either thick skinned or stupid but do not see anything offensive there.

re point 3. What I found interesting is the same post generates heated discussion on one board and is barely noticed on others. Even posters often are more talkative on the same subject in one place and quite brief on another. So Christian and everybody else of course do not be discouraged by some complains and post wherever you like.

You are correct, probably they are even at bigger risk if they decide to go after another trick the same night obviously carrying some money with they from the first assignment but is one thing to carry concealed knife for protection and different one to use it against somebody to threaten him like it happened to Christian.

I hope you not only go but also report it here, I'm next in line for November, need to sharp en my machete in meantime

looking in other's people pocket is always interesting, thank you for the post. Watch your diet-you spent similar amount on sweets and on fruits. Taking public transport as lifestyle choice - I like that, I'm the same. But for person with such a lifestyle it looks that still you spent quite a bit on taxis - 2/3 whoring amount Chances are without working you would not be able to spent 40000 / month even with all that extra free time-where money would be coming from? Sorry for being nosy

Not necessary softy / wimp, quite possible he may consider you having "good heart", spread the news and your reward will come. Years ago /2002 / I took boy short time to my hotel / Niagara hotel in soi 9 of all places , sometimes I stay there for few days /. After our convention he collected his tip and on leaving asked if he can watch football game Thailand-Vietnam in my room which I gladly agreed to just to share fun with no sin in mind at all. After game not only he announced his desire to stay till morning because my 'good heart' he said, but after night of cuddling did not accept any money other than asking 100 baht for mototaxi. As for boy with knife I wish I could say I admire your bravery but I can not. But since your are there one hopes you know what you are doing

If he visits this thread secretly as a guest certainly he must be pleased will all posts above as at least small token of appreciation for his contributions.

One of new Airbuses / A 350 ? /, one that serves Munich-Newark route actually has 6 or 8 washrooms downstairs in the economy for desired exercise.

I'm fully with you on the issue. Tips haters should follow your earlier post- tipping depends on how many drinks you tipped before tip. Few drinks help to loose up wallet and one is still happy. We should be grateful for Thailand offering Third world prices for what is often first class offer. And I don't even mean quality of boys on offer . A for wai and a grope, now I feel jealous, wonder what I'm doing wrong

You are correct, Vimanmek locker fees are not refundable. I don't remember what they are a but it was more than token amount. My apologies if I sounded aggressive with temple dress mini-lecture. I did not mean to attack you at all nor directed it at you Christian, rather wanted to provide some info to all those newcomers to Thailand who are always on prowl for the advice combing posts on this and other forums. It just came handy there because of contents of your posts I'm following your posts on other boards with interest.. Still believe we should not to be upset at hosts trying to enforce their rules, be it temple, bar or house.

Yes and I'm glad you mentioned that. I noticed that not only restaurant's or go-go waiters , mamasans etc rarely think for a tip but also boys seldom do. It may be cultural thing and hope others can comment on it . And no, with short time no less than 1500 and long no less than 2500 I don't think my is Cheap Charlie case

I hope Christian and you are not serious with that malignant cancer comment / wish. If you didn't witness such a death count your blessings. In most places it's still fairly easy to avoid burden of tipping by choosing non-tip kind of establishment by eating breakfast at McDonalds and buying one's beer at the store and drinking it on the bench in Lumpini Park. As Christian noticed when in Rome do what Romans do. In Rome , New York /yes there is such city between Syracuse and Albany / leave 15-20 % customary tip, in Rome, Italy ask locally what customs are . And no, I'm not fun of tipping either as tipping system is forcing service workers to depend on kindness od strangers instead of receiving fair wage like in Japan or Australia.

It must be upbringing, Today's youngsters seem never learn their place in line.

Wise , wise words. Unfortunately often forgotten. And not only in Thailand sense of humor and distance to ourselves helps-works everywhere. The same goes with your recipe for becoming jaded -not only tourists and ex-pats can use your warning but everybody . Looking at full half of glass is always much better than being upset about empty part. i.e. on our home turf of various forums -instead of being inflamed by unkind responses to one's posts poster should enjoy fact that somebody bothered to read and took pain to respond

Good thing you mention that Christian so others can be warned and prepared. Last time I had my sarong I just bought in Indonesia and proven handy anywhere I went -to cover myself in Emerald Buddha and other temples, to use as towel in hot springs, even one of boys visiting my used it to show his modesty after shower. Long live sarong ! Don't treat your experience with shorts as waste of time, rather as other culture learning experience or handy reminder. We enter church, we take hat off, we enter synagogue hat goes on, in the mosque or wat we will take our shoes off . Not difficult to remember and makes sightseeing easier and shows that we know and care. As I mentioned before biggest waste of time at Grand Place will be staying in the bed too long-than you need to beat crowds, it took me 4 or 5 visits before I smarten up to realize that.

It's one of those things which are boiling blood inside of me . Unfortunately this not unique to Thailand or even Third World countries. Remember OJ Simpson case and police chase in full view of monitoring cameras ? I don't believe that such a soft glove treatment would be awarded to guy of ordinary means suspect of murder.

Cheap gay guesthouse you mentioned is Om Yim and is indeed around the corner-no need to cross the street from Arena

Holly smoke ! That's Bizarre with capital B. Either boy was stupid and greedy or took you for somebody else who cheated him or his friend in the past. I can live with charmed life designation but honestly never had up front or after money discussion apart from asking for taxi money on few occasions for which I have straight ' you got enough already ' answer unless boy is leaving in middle of the night due to previous agreement. May be you should start 'boy's bizarre behavior' thread with your story as probably other would chip in with similar experiences. Don't cut yourself short- there's no such thing like generous foolish payment as long as boy make you even half happy. Stingy foolish payment -yes but this is not a case as per your narrative. And yes, 'mid-congress ' is as tactful as it can be .