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Now if they made it "GoGuy" I'd understand.

I recall pre-Covid a pair of brothers from Vietnam who worked in SB show. I think they both spoke some English. +1

I find it difficult to separate the older Apollo posts from the current Googuy posts. They don't necessarily seem to be in chronological order and most pics feature guys with the Apollo logo. Wish I could help. Hopefully clients can shed some light on this.

According to their Twitter site they have four locations now, including one at Suriwong Hotel near Moonlight. Price list (assume this is the tip???):

For those reluctant for whatever reason to travel outside the Silom area, there are ample massage offerings in the Siom-Surawong rectangle. Scattered along Silom road between the Saladeang BTS Station and Soi 6 you'll find a half dozen or so shops, not counting Adam Massage on Soi 4, perhaps the longest-running shop in the area. Turn right onto Silom Soi 6 and you'll find 75+ guys working the shops on that short stretch of road. Continue past the dogleg turn onto Soi Tarntawan and then turn right on Surawong where you'll pass by five all-mixed shops. There's a lone mixed shop on Patpong One and a few more small ones on Surawong before you get to Soi Thaniya.

From Pattaya Mail A construction crane collapsed at a factory site on Mar 29 in Pluak Daeng district, Rayong Province, resulting in the deaths of seven Myanmar workers and leaving many others injured. The incident occurred at a steel smelting plant currently under construction, boasting a workforce of about 3,000 and a registered capital of 6 billion baht. Following the tragedy, a tense standoff ensued between the workers’ relatives and the factory management over compensation demands. The situation between the two sides reportedly escalated as the bereaved families and co-workers of the deceased workers prevented rescue teams from accessing the site to retrieve their bodies. The group initially demanded 5 million baht per victim from the construction company responsible for the project. As negotiations stalled, the confrontation grew, leading to a need for law enforcement and emergency reinforcements to secure the area. The deadlock was broken late that evening when a delegation from the Worker Assistance Group for Myanmar (WAG) intervened. Their mediation led to a settlement, agreed upon inside the factory premises, which the waiting workers welcomed. The agreed compensation was 1.6 million baht for each of the deceased’s families, with the factory also committing to cover the full funeral costs. The amount was to be sourced from both the factory funds and social security benefits. The agreement facilitated the resumption of recovery operations, allowing for the remaining six bodies to be processed for autopsies. With the compensation issue resolved, police said they are now set to investigate the incident, focusing on safety standards and practices at the construction site. (NNT)

That being the case in your home country, you're a wise and generous soul to follow your heart in such matters. But for most other foreigners, it's a different comparison as I'm sure you know. I wish you well on your next trip.

Two, maybe three, in a row would be all I could handle so probably not. A man has to know his limitations. But you younger guys I'm sure could manage it.

I hope you're aware that your decision ain't not gonna make either one of us rich. 😒

Standard massage room (400 1 hour) are spacious with mattress pad on floor and showers down the hall. VIP rooms (600 1 hour) come with large massage table and ample sized shower/toilet en suite.

True. And PAD is same group that was let off hook for closing Suvarnabhumi airport at the same time. (AP photo)

One Spa appears to be in the process of updating its roster. Photos of staff no longer active have been deleted and some new arrivals have been assigned now available numbers. The highest number of 0300 was posted on line yesterday.

From Pattaya Mail Minimum wage hike sparks debate in Thailand’s hospitality sector PATTAYA, Thailand – The recent decision by the 22nd Wage Committee to increase the minimum wage to 400 baht per day for employees in 4-star hotels and above in ten provinces renowned for their tourism revenue has sparked debate within Thailand’s hotel sector. Effective from April 13, the wage hike aims to establish fairer standards for workers in the hospitality industry, particularly in areas heavily reliant on tourism. The affected provinces include Bangkok (specifically the Pathum Wan and Wattana districts), Krabi (only Ao Nang sub-district), Chonburi (specifically Pattaya City), Chiang Mai Municipality, Prachuap Khiri Khan (only Hua Hin), Phang Nga (only Khuekkhak), Phuket, Rayong (only Ban Phe sub-district), Songkhla (only Hat Yai), and Surat Thani (only Ko Samui). However, reactions to the wage increase have been mixed. While some argue that it’s a necessary step to ensure fair compensation for hotel employees, others express concerns over its potential ramifications. Thanet Supornsahasrungsri, president of the Association of Chonburi Tourism Federation (ACTF), emphasized the challenges faced by the hotel industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic, criticizing the minimal government assistance provided. He questioned the alignment of the wage increase with actual employee earnings, pointing out additional income sources such as service charges. Furthermore, worries have been raised about the impact on smaller hotels and secondary cities within the affected provinces. Reports suggest that employees from 3-star hotels are contemplating resigning to seek employment in higher-paying 4-star establishments. Critics also highlight the lack of clear criteria for distinguishing between 4-star and 5-star hotels, with only a single Thai hotel standard foundation responsible for evaluating hotel quality.

Masseurs and hotel rooms differ slightly: only one category includes human beings asked to perform very intimate services for total strangers. But feel free not to make that distinction. Been coming to Bangkok for 22 years now and have never been charged "double or triple" for same dish.

Easy. I take what you charge and multiply by three.

If you're a foreigner who values the service at 300-500 baht. I think you'll find that you get what you pay for.

Well, two ways to look at it that put it in perspective. (1) Compare your monthly income to that of local Thai Twitter account member. (2) Consider how much you'd charge to give typical Bangkok tourist a handjob. 🙂

From The Thaiger Former Thai politician Jakrapob Pemkair returned to Thailand after 15 years of political asylum in Cambodia. Upon his return, he was apprehended due to two remaining arrest warrants but was later granted 400,000 baht bail. Jakrapob previously served as a government spokesperson under former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from 2003 to 2005, and later as a minister of the Office of the Prime Minister during Samak Sundaravej’s government between 2007 and 2008. Jakrapob faced accusations of violating Section 112 of the Criminal Law, also known as the lese majeste law, after delivering a speech in English criticising the culture of patronage in Thailand. This prompted him to seek asylum in Cambodia in 2009. Jakrapob faced a total of nine arrest warrants, with seven of the cases having lapsed. However, two cases remained, including accusations of involvement in a clandestine society with unlawful aims and in the possession of weapons of war. In a 2020 interview with the BBC, Jakrapob expressed his distrust in the Thai justice process, which led him to stay abroad and not fight the lawsuits. However, yesterday, March 28, Jakrapob announced on Facebook that he was travelling to the airport to return to Thailand to face justice. He stated his intention to surrender to the authorities, expressing confidence in gaining freedom and serving the country once again. Jakrapob’s return was suspected to be involved with the return of the former PM Taksin Shinawatra. Some have said a secret deal has been struck, ensuring Jakrapob’s freedom. Jakrapob expressed his determination not to abandon his political career if given the opportunity and stated his intention to assist other leaders of the Red Shirts who wished to return home.

From Thailand News Agency Airports of Thailand plc (AOT) opens for Grab taxi service at Suvarnabhumi Airport to provide passengers with convenient, fast and safe public transportation services connecting Thailand’s main airport. AOT president Kerati Kijmanawat on Thursday inaugurated the Grab Service Center at the passenger terminal of Suvarnabhumi Airport to provide information services and pick-up/drop-off points for passengers using public taxi services via the Grab Application. Users can request taxis anywhere within Suvarnabhumi Airport but must use the pick-up/drop-off service on the first floor of passenger terminal, Gate 4, which operates 24 hours a day to avoid congestion for travelers on Levels 2 and 4. Additionally, this month, services will also be available at Hat Yai International Airport and Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport. AOT has planned to expand public taxi services through other applications to provide services at AOT airports.

From Thai PBS World After a wide ranging debate, the lower House has approved a study into the establishment of an “integrated entertainment complex”, which would include the first legalised casinos in the country. Two hundred fifty-three MPs voted in support of the study. There were two abstentions and two MPs declined to cast their votes. Opposition MPs apparently chose to leave the chamber. Move Forward MPs voiced support for an integrated entertainment complex to generate revenue for the state, revenues from which can be used for public benefit, but recommended that further study should be conducted on the long-term impacts, especially addiction to gambling, citing a local adage on its potential damage, which says “ten robberies do not equal one fire and ten fires are not equal to gambling.” Move Forward MP Yodchai Peungporn suggested that the House committee conduct an additional and more comprehensive study, including restrictions on customers entering the complex and the possibility that the project may lead to an increase in illegal gambling dens catering to people would have no access to the casinos in the complex. During the debate, Bhumjaithai MP Natchanon Srikorkua said that the project focuses on gambling as the only means of generating revenue, claiming that this would be harmful to society. United Thai Nation MP Witthaya Kaewparadai suggested that half of the revenues from the project should be allocated to the improvement of elderly people’s lives in the country, such as a 5,000 baht monthly state benefit.

NOTE -- The defendants were popularly known as "yellow shirts" at the time. From Thai PBS World The Criminal Court ordered the acquittal today of 67 members of the now defunct political pressure group known as the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), after finding them not guilty on multiple charges related to the seizure of Don Mueang airport, from November 24 until December 3, 2008, in an attempt to force the resignation of then Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat. The charges included terrorism, incitement of public unrest, illegal seizure of an airport, intimidation of officials, assault, resisting arrest and tampering with satellite communications equipment. After the reading of the verdict, one of the 67 co-defendants, Panthep Puapongpan, dean of Rangsit University’s Institute of Integrative Medicine and Anti-Aging, hailed it as one of the most significant for several years, as it recognises the right and liberty of people to stage peaceful protests and that the PAD protests were beneficial to the people as a whole. Regarding the siege of the airport, the court ruled that there was no prosecution evidence to prove that any of the 67 defendants had undertaken activities disrupting the operations of the airport or that aeronautical communications had been disrupted. The court said that the PAD’s protests were a result of the government’s attempts to amend the Constitution, to exonerate the Palang Prachachon party, which had been charged with election fraud, and to strip the Assets Examination Committee of its power to investigate the alleged corruption of Thaksin regime. Regarding the clash between some protesters and officials during the protests, the court ruled that a scuffle probably took placen, but it was not ordered by the defendants.

From Thailand News Agency Boys Love Fictions Takes Spotlight at National Book Fair BANGKOK, March 29 (TNA) – Boys Love or Yaoi novels are particularly popular at the National Book Fair, which marks the first time Thailand has partnered with renowned agencies from 14 countries for copyright trading. Aside from having book booths numbering up to 914, there are also over 3,000 new book covers being unveiled by various publishers. It’s truly a feast for book lovers as the trend of reading physical books is on the rise again, with over 80% opting for tangible volumes. Suwich Rungwattanapaiboon, President of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT), notes that this year’s bestselling book trends include various genres of novels, including translated works, dominating about 40% of the market share, with Boys Love novels comprising 20%. Among the highlights of this event is the participation of leading global publishers from 11 companies in 9 countries. The National Book Week and International Book Week will continue at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center until April 8. Organizers anticipate over 1.5 million attendees and over 400 million baht being circulated during the event.

Anyone who thinks things are getting better in Myanmar are sadly misinformed. From CNN Burnings and beheadings: Myanmar junta escalates terror tactics Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of violence. CNN — The two young men are bloodied, their feet clamped in wooden stocks. “What is the PDF (People’s Defence Force)?” their tormentors yell. “Dogs,” they reply. Humiliated and dehumanized, the men are hogtied and dragged across the rough ground by their thick chains. In front of dozens of onlookers, they are strung up to a tree and a fire stoked beneath them. As smoke rises and the flames consume them, the two men writhe and scream in agony – their final moments of unimaginable pain and horror captured on video. Phoe Tay was 21-years-old, Thar Htaung just 20. The two young men had left their family farms in northwest Myanmar to join a local armed resistance group following the 2021 military coup, hoping to bring peace and democracy to the Southeast Asian country, their fathers told CNN. But they were captured during a battle against the military on November 7 last year, and taken to a nearby village, where they were tortured and killed by a pro-junta militia under the watch of Myanmar army soldiers, according to witnesses. CNN has built a timeline of events, using accounts from more than a dozen witnesses, villagers, resistance fighters, family members and analysts, with analysis of the video and pictures from the day using open source techniques. Those accounts and analysis point to the ruling military as being responsible for the killings, in contradiction of their public denials. Phoe Tay and Thar Htaung’s deaths are horrific, but they are not anomalies in Myanmar, where the military is waging a war of terror against civilians as it finds itself increasingly on the back foot against a nationwide armed resistance determined to oust it from power. Those attacks have only increased since a rebel offensive launched five months ago resulted in major losses and defections for the military, multiple sources confirmed. By waging terror tactics including burnings, beheadings, mutilations, torching villages, and through a massive aerial bombing campaign that has displaced nearly three million people, the Myanmar military is attempting to control and divide the population through a long-established doctrine of fear and brutality, witnesses and analysts say. Continues with video and photos https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/27/asia/myanmar-military-junta-civilian-attacks-intl-hnk-dst/index.html

I don't do three-ways so I gladly defer to PaulSF's comments above regarding your question.

Yes, if you have business class boarding pass, you can proceed directly to fast track lanes in bound and outbound.