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If this discussion proves anything it’s that in the end, each individual will decide on price based on his own sense of measure at any given moment. For most of us, it’s not our first rodeo. We know the.parameters and the environs. But what cannot be reduced to formulation are those intangible factors that ultimately determine what we will actually pay.

Can confirm Vinapu’s observations. Compared to my first visit, the show itself has improved to more professional level with lots of energy supplemented with Silom’s best light show. Also agree that “Lucky” was hard to keep eyes off of. The floor boys were fewer than first visit but the quality has noticeably improved, For me, number 19, who hails from Vietnam’s Ha Tinh province, projected a magnetic masculinity and engaging smile that set him apart. There were two groups of high rolling customers who sent a regular stream of shots and tips to those on stage. It was a smaller crowd than before but that I attribute to the fact it was a national holiday (Queen’s birthday) and many locals took advantage of long holiday getaway. All of Silom was unusually quiet. New Twilight is doing more with less. The only downside was the sound volume. When will operators realize loud doesn’t translate to better.

As Floridarob recently posted, you can waste a lot of time on the apps. Prefering to do business in person, I dabbled in Grindr and found Only one guy I met with. And he I recognized from seeing on stage in a Silom bar. I follow a simple practice: 2K ST is the going rate in BKK and I expect no more than two hours. If that’s unacceptable, I move on. For me personally, endless bargaining ruins the fun. I’m not, after all, acquring a Persian carpet or fake Rolex.

Phuket eases mask rule, Bangkok eyes same From the Thaiger Phuket has eased some of its mask-wearing requirements for people not at risk of serious illness as a result of Covid-19. People no longer need to wear face masks while outdoors in open-air spaces, such as beaches, stadiums, and public parks, provided there is a space of 2 metres between them and others. The new order, effective from June 1, was signed by provincial governor Narong Woonciew yestereday. However, the Bangkok Post reports that people are still required to wear face masks in indoor spaces and where there are large crowds. In addition, the lifting of the outdoor mask mandate does not apply to those in the high-risk groups, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Meanwhile, in Bangkok, the newly-elected governor is watching what’s happening on the southern holiday island. Asked about the easing of the mask mandate on Phuket, governor Chadchart Sittipunt says he’d like Bangkok to be able to do the same, given that the Covid situation has improved in the capital. However, this will need to be done in consultation with health authorities, including the health department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The Bangkok Post reports that Chadchart is also interested in extending the opening hours of bars and other nightlife venues, as well as public parks. He says doing this would ease congestion in such places and allow attendance to be more spread out. Nightlife operators in the capital have expressed frustration at the current closing time of midnight, saying the re-opening is pointless if this rule remains. Dr Kiatiphum Wongrajit from the Public Health Ministry has previously stated that restrictions could be eased further from mid-June. According to Kiatiphum, the outdoor mask mandate could be lifted in Bangkok at that stage, with only high-risk groups still required to wear one.

There was a heavy police presence in Soi Thaniya as I passed through at 7:40 this evening and noticeable absence of ladies of the evening. The sole exception was the new, and quite posh, Urban Massage located in a new building at the corner of Surawong.

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There are many Vietnamese in Bangkok but the majority are in other lines of work. Those that do work in massage and the bars tend to have a strong following as witnessed by the success of Screwboy. It may take longer to get to know them as individuals but certainly glad that I did.

I can give a thumbs up to K-man spa, a massage shop located a few steps from Saphan Kwai BTS stop. It’s down a small soi on same side of road as Big C (directional on FB site). What I particularly liked was the policy of identifying masseurs’ preferred role (“top” or “top and bottom”) on its FB site. It’s been my experience they serve as good indicator of what customer can actually expect. standard room with massage table with shower down the hall. There’s a small lock box in room. They also offer a VIP room. The room I was taken to was on third floor. Small bottle of water on arrival. Manager shows you those available on tablet. In some cases, boys not on site can be called in. You can also request your choice in advance by phone or email. Shop also operates second site , KK Massage. Most of the guys came from various ASEAN countries. https://www.facebook.com/kmanspamassage/

In the Raya room without actual an actual window they installed an artificial window simply for aesthetics. No, I don’t get it but I’m no interior designer.

Best way to avoid lack of window is personal advance email or call to hotel.

On the insurance front, the requirement remains enshrined in the Thai Pass. The article below lists Thai companies and a easy to navigate interactive tool to help select your preferred option to meet the $10,000 minimum coverages. However, if you’re over 75 expect to find that none are interested in making an offer. The automatic response recommended “try changing your age.” Remember TIT 🙂 US insurance broker Squaremouth does insure those up to 99 and lists multiple companies (including AXA). https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/2318738/thailand-covid-insurance-for-thailand-pass

Although I don’t know how many types of rooms on the 5th, I stayed on that floor the first of three stays and desk clerk took no notice of my guests. All the rooms I stayed in were quite satisfactory. Some rooms do not have a window.

The government has done another about face on outdoor mask wearing. After leading the public to believe that masks would no longer be required in mid-June, the PM is now saying no such plan ever existed. So like the insurance requirement for foreigners and the resilient Thai Pass, The government continues to find ways to limit the tourism it claims it so badly wants to attract

If you get three hours out of a ST off, i tip my cap to you. Marry him 😊

@chum_soccer if the photo you posted above is of a man you communicated with on Grindr, I believe it’s inappropriate to post here without expressed permission of the individual (if even then). Regarding whether anyone had ever paid bht 2000 for short time, be assured that they have. It’s the going rate for offing a guy from a bar in Bkk.

From the Thaiger Starting next month, bus travel enthusiasts in Thailand will have 10 bus route options options in Laos. One of the Thailand-Laos bus routes began earlier this month, from Mukdahan to Savannakhet. Now, the president of Transport Co Ltd, Sanyalux Panwattanalikit, has listed 9 new Thailand-Laos routes starting June 15. The new routes will be: Nong Khai to Vientiane, Udon Thani to Vientiane, Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse, Khon Kaen to Vientiane, Bangkok to Vientiane, Nakhon Phanom to Thakhek, Chiang Rai to Bokeo, Loei to Luang Prabang, and a line running between Udon Thani, Udon Thani International Airport, Nong Khai, and Vang Vieng. To buy tickets for busses from Thailand to Laos, travel nerds can visit https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home.

A glance at the headlines in the local media pretty much reflects what members have been saying about conditions they’re observing. The much ballyhooed “reopening” of nightlife in Bangkok and Pattaya this Wednesday is of course welcomed but extending closing times is what’s most needed to truly normalize operations. At least we should see a return to briefs among the stage boys but no second show (well, maybe.Second show on weekends under locally “adaptive” conditions). On the monkey pox front, health minister now says suspected cases actually proved to be herpes.

When I approached Foodland at about 11:30 Friday evening I was surprised to find approximately 80+ young people that I can only describe as a flash mob gathering. Most appeared in their early 20’s and were dressed for the dance floor. They were streaming in and out of Foodland to buy beer and consumed it outside before bewitching hour of midnight. They were loud but otherwise well behaved. Crowd began to dissipate about 12:15, likely headed to the clubs off Silom.

Got massage Friday at a shop on Soi 6. It’s the first on left coming from Silom rd. I believe name is “Relax”. Liked their positive approach. As soon as I made eye contact with one guy, he was out on the street with big smile. One hour oil 500. Only downside was it was on fourth floor. Standard massage table and room was comfortable temperature. Massage and afters fine. Masseur was from Isan and I suspect most of staff were, also. At 10pm all of the foot massage seats on ground floor were occupied. given small bottle of water upon leaving.

Bangkok Post today reporting that Thai Pass may no longer be required of foreigners as of June 1. Also, outdoor mask wearing may not be necessary from mid-June except for certain groups, including 60+ (don’t know how that could reasonably be enforced).

Apologies, I had intended to post above in the new soi 6 bar thread.

Took in the show at New Twilight Tuesday. I was greeted outside and escorted to a front seat on one side of the large stage. The seating very much resembled that of Lucky Boys (comfortably padded black sofa style) with narrow table running along the front. Four dancers performed most of the acts. They’re still learning their moves but moved with energy. Costumes were cabaret style and it appeared to me that management is—at least for the moment—adopting a conservative approach to to the presentation. At one point, attired only in briefs, dancers moved into the audience for up close and personal show. The size of crowd surprised me, considering the quiet and darker soi outside. After I entered, a mixed group of about 10 Asian tourist arrived, swelling the audience to over 40. My pleasant waiter was from Vietnam and sat and chatted with me as his duties allowed. I brought him a beer and tipped him on way out. My overall impression was that this new entry is very reminiscent of Lucky Boys in style, lighting and sound. A gaggle of 17 boys presented themselves in a sort of rotation after the show. I got the impression that, for many, it was their first. Time on a stage. Dressed in jeans, they smiled a lot to each other and the audience. They seemed to be representative of Asean. Generally I’d say they were boy-next-door type who, once they lose their self consciousness of being in the spotlight, will attract more offs. Even the restroom reminded me of Lucy Boys: you share it with staff. Overall, I believe this is going to survive. And that has to be a good thing for the Bangkok gay scene. As I walked away, the veteran mamasan/bartender who’d be familiar to Fans of Golden Cock, smiled at me from his new perch outside Nature Boys and said, “nice to see you, again.”

From the Thaiger Thailand to strictly screen those arriving from countries with Monkeypox Thailand is creating a new emergency centre to monitor the spread of monkeypox, which has now been detected in at least 12 countries, although in very small numbers at this stage. The Bangkok Post reports that Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, virologist and director-general of the ministry’s Department of Disease Control says Thai health officials are closely monitoring the outbreak, even if the virus has not yet been reported here. According to Dr. Opas, following the recent easing of travel restrictions, Thailand now needs to be on alert, particularly when it comes to visitors from areas in Africa where monkeypox is endemic. To date, the virus has been reported in the US, Australia, and Canada, as well as in several European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden. To date, over 100 cases have been reported in Europe.K The DDC says humans can contract monkeypox through close contact with an infected person or animal. The virus can be found in a variety of rodents and in primates. Human-to-human transmission is limited, but can occur through body fluids, respiratory droplets, and contaminated materials. However, scientists say this virus is unlikely to result in another pandemic. At this stage a lot of the human-to-human transmission has happened through sexual contact. The symptoms of monkeypox include a fever, rash, body aches, fatigue, headache, and swollen lymph nodes, and can last between 2 and 4 weeks. Lesions, the ‘pox’ part of the name, will often fester, then slowly dry up and disappear in between the second and third week. Whilst monkeypox is rarely lethal, one variant of the disease has a fatality rate of around 10%, with deaths mostly occurring as a result of lung or brain inflammation and dehydration.

About half a dozen, as I recall. The standard “ping the pole” routine, Overall a long but fun show. The performers smile easily and are very accessible.

You raise a good point about the economics of operating a low passenger load flight under current conditions: I’d hazard a guess that Singapore it going to test how much premium passengers are willing to pay for convenience. One big advantage of that particular route is the proliferation of well-heeled customers at both ends. Couple that with the carrier’s reputation for excellence and it becomes a case of if anyone can pull it off it’s probably Singapore.