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Just about all of the shops identify their guys in one manner or another (Top, bottom,T&B, both). I usually only choose tops, but I've found that even some are actually more flexible but choose to only publicly identify as top for personal reasons. When I have chosen a T&B because I found him particularly attractive, most seem to clearly prefer the top role. But it's abundantly clear that minority are dedicated bottoms who relish that aspect. Every top I've found is a bit different and those differences are what keep me coming back to Saphan Kwai.

No way you can make this stuff up. From Bloomberg / MSN Bloomberg) -- Chase Herro has sold a lot of things in his career. Weed. Weight-loss “colon cleanses.” A $149-a-month get-rich-quick class. Now he’s adding another line to his resume: the Trump family’s crypto guru. Herro is the dealmaker behind World Liberty Financial, the crypto project that Donald Trump and his two older sons have been promoting on social media in recent weeks, according to two people involved with the project. Herro's long-time business partner Zachary Folkman is also playing a key role. While few details about World Liberty have been released, Eric Trump said that the startup will promote “financial independence” and Donald Trump Jr. said it will “make finance great again.” Former President Trump himself posted a video saying he'd announce the details on Sept. 16. “We’re embracing the future with crypto and leaving the slow and outdated big banks behind,” Trump said. Yet Herro, a fast-talking 39-year-old who shows off his fancy cars and private-jet rides on social media, is an unknown in the crypto world. More than a dozen prominent digital-asset investors said in interviews they had never heard of him. The only crypto project with which he was publicly affiliated attracted only a few million dollars and suffered a devastating hack. A token he promoted on influencer Logan Paul’s podcast dropped 96% afterward. In one speech in 2018, he called himself “the dirtbag of the internet” and said that regulators should “kick s---heads like me out.” “You can literally sell s--- in a can, wrapped in piss, covered in human skin, for a billion dollars if the story's right, because people will buy it,” Herro said about crypto in a 2018 YouTube video recorded as he drove in a Rolls-Royce. “I'm not going to question the right and wrong of all that.” Bloomberg News sent detailed questions to a World Liberty email address. “We all see the picture you're trying to paint here and consider it at best grossly inaccurate,” a man named Jim Redner replied. “We're confident that our results will speak for themselves.” Redner said he was not a spokesperson for the company and was "just answering emails.” Herro, Folkman and the Trump presidential campaign didn’t respond to messages seeking comment. Herro was introduced to the Trumps by Steve Witkoff, a real-estate developer and longtime supporter of the former president, after first meeting one of Witkoff’s sons, according to one of the people involved with the project. When they met, Trump was reconsidering his stance on crypto. He’d once called Bitcoin a “scam against the dollar,” but in late 2022 he licensed his image for a series of nonfungible tokens – essentially, digital trading cards – featuring cartoon images of a muscular Trump. Then in July, after Bitcoin advocates raised what they said was $25 million for his campaign, Trump flew to Nashville to speak at a Bitcoin conference, where he promised to loosen regulations on the industry and create a strategic national stockpile of the cryptocurrency. “The United States will be the crypto capital of the planet,” Trump said in the speech. At the same time, Trump’s sons were getting curious about the industry. At the Nashville conference, Donald Trump Jr. appeared at an event sponsored by a little-known token called “Make America Great Again, Again,” though he said he had no affiliation with the project. And in June, Martin Shkreli, the former hedge-fund manager who served years in prison for securities fraud, said that he’d been talking with Barron Trump about starting another Trump cryptocurrency. Shkreli declined to comment. Herro is described in the white paper as the person responsible for “data & strategies.” His friend Folkman is listed as “operations lead.” Folkman used to run a service called Date Hotter Girls where he taught seminars about how to pick up women. “OK, how many guys came here to learn how to take girls home and bang them?” Folkman said in a speech in 2014. The trademark for World Liberty is registered to a company using the same address in Puerto Rico as another company run by Herro and Folkman. Continues with photos and video https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/behind-the-trump-crypto-project-is-a-self-described-dirtbag-of-the-internet/ar-AA1qvopg

Actually majority of Americans prefer universal care, but GOP-controlled Congress is largest recipient of health care industry largess and won't allow it to come up for vote. Similarly, when provided with availability of public transport, urban Americans make great use of it. Unfortunately, Congress never prioritizes it because fossil fuel and auto industries are ready with the checks every time election time rolls around. Every attempt to bar lobbyist money from flowing to congress has been shut done by--who else--but same body.

I think they're counting on expense account Japanese businessmen who want to be close to Soi Thaniya. If there is I can't find it on website.

Oh, yes. But I wipe thought from my mind and proceed to masturbate. 🙂

The new Japanese brand hotel has opened on Silom. It's showing an introductory rate on standard room for 3,107 baht tonight. https://nnr-h.com/croom/bangkoksilom/en/

This incident illustrates the importance of having small denomination bills on hand for any taxi, tuk tuk or motorbike fare. From Khaosod English Police Investigators spent nearly two weeks tracking down a tuk-tuk driver who didn’t give change to an American tourist and stole his bag containing valuables worth almost 50,000 baht. The perpetrator used a vehicle with fake license plates. On September 11, investigators from Chakkrawat Police Station arrested Boonlert Jadsanam, 66 years old, and seized his tricycle as evidence in Soi Rama 6, Soi 21, Phetchaburi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok. Mr. James, the American man, was brought in to identify the suspect. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, around 8:22 p.m. Mr. James reported to Chakkrawat Police Station that he had taken a yellow and blue tuk-tuk with an unknown license plate from Phaya Thai BTS station to Soi Mangkon, Chakkrawat Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District. They agreed on a fare of 500 baht. Upon reaching the destination, he paid with a 1,000 baht note, but the driver immediately fled without giving change. Continues with photo https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/crime-crime/2024/09/11/american-tourists-bangkok-nightmare-ends-with-arrest-of-tuk-tuk-driver/

From The Thaiger Hong Kong Airlines is upping the ante for travel lovers, rolling out a brand-new daily flight to Chiang Mai starting on October 27. This exciting expansion marks the airline’s third destination in Thailand, adding to its Bangkok and Phuket routes, and promises to give tourists even more reasons to visit the Land of Smiles. Flight HX749 is set to take off from Hong Kong at 3.30pm local time (2.30pm Thailand time) and will touch down in the northern Thai province by 5.35pm. The return flight, HX750, will depart at 6.35pm, landing in Hong Kong by 10.20pm local time. With this new route, travellers can now explore northern Thailand’s cultural heartland with ease.

More likely he was thinking "who isn't this guy doing?"

Although I've never been to Pattaya, have enjoyed the company of a few mechanics who were very skillful with their tools (Olddaddy take notice).

I've encountered many Myanmar and Shan State guys in just about all of the shops in Saphan Kwai area, See: Massage shops on Sutthisan Winitchai Rd. in this forum.

You can find some in the Saphan Kwai shops. Although I haven't seen any that rival those who grace the Spa Boys from Myanmar pages, they are above average in that department and won't leave you wanting.

Fast forward to the 9:15 mark of this video.

Curious about rationale that you always cash out unused baht on departure, knowing that you're going to be returning at some point. Holding on to some baht would mean one less inconvenience of money exchange on arrival.

If there's a takeaway from this trip it's the growing realization that a substantial number of boys on the game have--among themselves--colluded to nail down a maximum price with no intention of making good on their promise. Although they certainly have the right to bargain as hard as they can, they're undermining their intrinsic value by what amounts to fraud.

Over 150 across northern Vietnam are believed to have perished in the wake of the storm. Some bodies remain buried in the rubble and landslides. From VN Express The popular tourist island of Cat Ba in Hai Phong was left in unprecedented ruins, with facilities suffering damage worth hundreds of thousands of dollars by Tuesday, three days after typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam. Hotels and restaurants along April 1 Street, considered the most beautiful location on Cat Ba Island, were among the hardest hit. According to the People's Committee of Cat Hai Island District, 4,717 houses were damaged across the district, though the full extent of the damage has yet to be determined. Continues with photos https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/places/cat-ba-tourist-island-ravaged-by-typhoon-yagi-4791507.html

Home Spa is offering a promotional rate of 329 baht for one hour oil session through Sept. 15.

From The Thaiger Langham Hospitality Group is set to turn heads in Bangkok with its latest luxury venture, The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok. Set in the vibrant Bang Rak district, this glamorous new hotel will breathe new life into the city’s iconic Customs House, perched along the Chao Phraya River. At the heart of this project is the magnificent 1888-built Customs House, a stunning neo-Palladian masterpiece by architect Joachim Grassi. Featuring teak floors, a grand central staircase, and an awe-inspiring four-storey hallway, the building was once Thailand’s gateway, hosting royal events and celebrations, including a lavish party for King Rama V’s return from Europe. Alongside the restored Customs House, a former post office will be transformed into a stylish space offering world-class amenities. Flanking these historic buildings, a sleek, modern structure will house the hotel’s 78 luxurious guestrooms, blending heritage charm with contemporary design.

You’re a good researcher, Moses. But Barry was a British diplomat and i consider them the best in their business so I cut them a lot of slack.

WTF I’m not your mother Go to the Thaiger and look it up

Trump media stock plunged over 16% on market opening today to $15.56 per share.

From Pattaya News On September 10th, 2024, Mr. Atthawit Rakjamroon, the Acting Managing Director of the Thai Transport Company Limited, announced the company’s participation in a recent Thai-Lao road transport meeting. The discussions, held on September 4th-5th by the Thai Department of Land Transport and the Lao Department of Transport, focused on enhancing road transport cooperation between Thailand and Laos, including launching new tourism routes linking airports with high-speed rail services. In alignment with the policy of Thai Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote, Transport Company Limited plans to reopen all international bus routes and introduce new routes to connect with airports and high-speed rails. A new bus route from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng, via Udon Thani International Airport and Nong Khai, will launch in early November 2024. This route aims to facilitate seamless travel between the airport and the Lao-China high-speed railway, which has been temporarily suspended for upgrades. Studies are underway for five additional routes, including Chiang Mai to Boten, Bangkok to Savannakhet, Pattaya to Pakse, Pattaya to Vientiane, and Pattaya to Savannakhet, to offer more travel options between the two countries. The Transport Company will enhance ticket sales for all international routes through online platforms and E-Ticket systems. Currently, nine international routes operate between Thailand and Laos, with 92 daily trips serving around 3,000 passengers per day. The Bangkok-Pakse route will see an upgrade from standard air-conditioned buses to premium services, maintaining two daily trips. The Mukdahan-Savannakhet route will add three more buses, increasing the daily service from 13 to 17 trips. The Transport Company will increase staffing at the Nong Khai Immigration checkpoint on the Nong Khai-Vientiane route to improve passenger processing.

From Pattaya Mail On September 10, Mayor Poramet Ngampichet confirmed that the installation of the 310-meter roof for the Bali Hai Pier walkway is on schedule. He stated, “Work is progressing smoothly and is set to be completed in time for the upcoming high season.” As part of Pattaya City’s broader development and renovation plan, this initiative focuses on key areas such as Bali Hai Pier, a major transit hub connecting Pattaya with Koh Larn and serving as a docking site for numerous tourist boats. The pier is a busy area frequented by tourists and locals throughout the year. “The steel framework for the roof is already in place, with roof panels expected to be installed soon,” Mayor Ngampichet noted. “This project is a crucial component of Pattaya’s infrastructure improvements, aimed at enhancing shade, safety, and the overall travel experience.”

From The Thaiger A barber in the central province of Ayutthaya went viral on Thai social media for charging customers based on the size of their penis, rather than the length of their hair. A picture of the service price list at the barber shop in Ayutthaya was shared by numerous Thai news agencies and netizens. The pricing list stated, “Small penis 40 baht, Medium penis 60 baht, Large penis 80 baht, and Mo (modified) penis 100 baht.” The barber, 40 year old Apirak “Tee” Klinbuppha, shared in an interview with Channel 3 that he opened the barber shop just three months ago and received very positive feedback. He believed that the service fees based on penis size played an important role in attracting customers. Apirak explained that he had been searching for his dream job for over eight years and had worked in various industries before finding happiness as a barber. His shop, located near one of Ayutthaya’s popular tourist attractions, Prasat Nakhon Luang, was decorated in a vintage style to match with historical attractions. Apirak mentioned that he had not yet named his barber shop and had not planned any advertising for it. He did not expect the humorous service fee to make his business go viral, explaining that it reflected his personality. He described himself as a cheerful person who enjoys spreading good vibes. In the interview, Apirak explained the pricing system further. “The service fee actually depends on the customer’s age and hairstyle, like in other barber shops. I charge children, such as those in primary school, the small penis fee of 40 baht. High school students are charged the medium penis fee of 60 baht, while adult customers pay the large penis fee of 80 baht. Any customer wanting a more complex hairstyle is required to pay 100 baht.” Apirak added that he also provides free services to old people, people with disabilities, and young children. He emphasised that the humorous pricing wasn’t the only attraction, as he was confident in his skills and assured that every customer would leave satisfied. One customer gave a light-hearted interview to the media while getting his haircut. ‘I chose this barber shop because of the price sign outside. If I hadn’t seen the sign, I wouldn’t have picked this place. I’m curious to see how much it will cost because my size is quite impressive.

From The Thaiger Finnair is giving winter travellers more ways to escape the cold, with a major expansion of its flight schedule to the Middle East and Asia. Starting this November, Finland’s flagship airline will increase its flights to popular warm-weather hotspots like Phuket and Dubai, responding to growing demand from European sun-seekers. From November 2, Finnair will operate daily flights from Helsinki to Phuket, up from the previous four per week. Likewise, its Helsinki-Dubai route will also increase to daily services, a big jump from the current three times a week. The move highlights the rising appeal of these sunny getaways, with Finnair catering to both leisure and business travellers, said an airline spokesperson. “These destinations are growing in popularity, and we’re excited to offer more flexibility for winter holidaymakers.” The expanded schedule strengthens Finnair’s already impressive network across Asia and the Middle East. With daily flights to cities like Bangkok, Tokyo, and Doha, the airline ensures smooth connections for travellers seeking both exotic vacations and vital business hubs.