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Likewise. But Roughjock may have learned the most important lesson: never pay 5,000 baht for any off. That was interpreted as "You mean I get to do this again?" I wouldn't pay 5,000 bht that for any model regardless of where they're from Although I'm not a fan of either Jupiter or Moonlight now, those are the only two bars I think of where the term "model" is commonly used (and then only for a select handful of performers at Moonlight).

NOTE -- Not surprising that longevity in the industry depends on ability to deliver the "money shot" on cue over course of career. From The Thaiger A renowned Japanese adult film actor sparked a considerable online buzz after revealing the disparity in earnings between male and female performers in the porn industry. Known for his fitness and stamina, the actor shed light on the financial aspects of male performers’ roles, which are significantly less lucrative compared to their female counterparts. This revelation has captured the attention of adult film enthusiasts globally, highlighting the challenges and endurance required in the profession. Shimiken, the actor in question, took to Twitter to discuss the compensation or fees that male adult film actors receive. He outlined that the highest payment for male performers can reach up to 50,000 yen per film, which equates to approximately 12,000 baht. This peak compensation, however, is reserved for those who have progressed through the industry’s ranks to land leading roles. Beginning at the base level, amateur male leads, who are part of the film but not in scenes with top actresses, receive about 10,000 yen (2,400 baht) per film. These actors often remain unnamed and unrecognised. Their ability to perform under pressure is crucial, as any failure to do so could result in no pay. The second level involves a step up from the base, where actors have more involvement in the films and can control their performance, earning them 20,000 yen per film. The third tier includes actors who understand the intricacies of the job and can perform in various types of scenes. These actors can control their physical responses on cue and are paid 30,000 yen per film. At the fourth level, actors capable of filming one-on-one scenes with leading actresses and possessing camera skills, such as those required for intimate hotel room films, can command 40,000 yen per film. These roles are typically with independent actresses not affiliated with any major studio. The fifth and top level is where actors earn the trust to debut with new female performers. Shimiken notes that these trusted and mistake-free performers can earn 50,000 yen per film. Popular actors like Daisuke Sadamatsu and Muscle Sawano, who frequently open films, have become leading figures in the industry, with opportunities to act in more than 40 scenes a month. An actor’s ability to perform multiple times a day is essential in this high-demand profession. This level of trust from film companies and support from fans requires not only talent but also a robust physical constitution. The insights provided by Shimiken, a respected and experienced actor, offer a rare glimpse into the financial aspect of male performers in the adult film industry. Shimiken, whose real name is Ken Shimizu, is 44 years old and has been active in the adult film scene since he was 18. With a career spanning over two decades and featuring in more than 10,000 titles, Shimizu has established himself as a prominent and beloved figure in the industry, amassing a significant fan following. ==================== An article from 2015 reported that Japan's"hardest working man" was then raking in $32,000 weekly.

From Pattaya Mail Bangkok’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is set for significant enhancements this year, with the introduction of electric buses in July and a proposed route expansion. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Traffic and Transport Department has finalized a deal with the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) for a fleet of 23 electric buses from China, part of a five-year plan valued at 465 million baht. These new buses are designed with doors on both sides to accommodate stops along Rama IV Road and the original BRT route, along with low-floor features for improved accessibility. Plans to extend the BRT route include adding two more stops to the existing 15.7-kilometer line that links Sathon and Ratchapruek roads. The extension will also stretch an additional 2 km from Sathon road to Rama IV road, facilitating an interchange with the MRT Blue Line at Lumpini Station. Adjustments to the service hours are in response to passenger demand, with operations set from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. During peak hours, buses are expected to run every seven minutes, a significant improvement from the current 15-minute interval during less busy periods. The fare for the entire route will remain at a maximum of 15 baht.

From Thai PBS World Koh Samui – The murder trial of a famous Spanish actor’s son opened Tuesday on a popular Thai tourist island, where he will face charges of killing another foreigner. Chef Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 29, pleaded not guilty at a hearing in November to the murder of 44-year-old Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga on the nearby Koh Pha Ngan island. The trial opened Tuesday on the honeymoon isle of Koh Samui, with scores of Spanish reporters flying in — despite being barred from the tiny courtroom. Sancho’s father, well-known Spanish actor Rodolfo Sancho, arrived at court shortly after 8:30 am (0130 GMT). “He is fine,” he said, declining to answer any further questions. Sancho has been in pre-trial detention in Thailand since August, after police said he had admitted to the murder. Under Thai law, premeditated murder convictions carry the death penalty. However, Arrieta’s family previously said they would not seek the death penalty. Sancho has admitted to hiding Arrieta’s body — which carries up to a year in jail — but he denies the second charge of destroying the Colombian’s passport. Police found body parts that are believed to belong to Arrieta in early August at a rubbish dump in Koh Pha Ngan. CCTV footage obtained by local media showed Sancho and the victim on a motorcycle together shortly before the remains were discovered. Police said in August Sancho’s motive for the killing was unclear.

From Thai PBS World Two Estonian siblings were arrested and fined at Suvarnabhumi International Airport today after they were found smoking on a flight, despite cabin crew telling them that it is illegal. Meanwhile, Thai police are trying to locate a woman who was caught on camera vaping during a flight from Mae Fah Luang airport. After the airline touched down in Bangkok, the Finnair crew reported to Suvarnabhumi Airport officials that the two siblings had smoked in the aircraft’s bathroom during the flight to Bangkok. The cabin crew told them to stop, but they smoked again on five separate occasions. Consequently, they were each fined 20,000 Baht.

Yes, thanks.

He wanted to stand out from the crowd...and looks like it worked.🙂

April 13-15 I believe. Just spotted article in Bangkok Post that some Songkran activities may occur on April 11 and 12 at certain large venues.

Most recent photo page from KK Massage

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Agree. What's so troubling about the behavior we're seeing from some foreigners is that they're immediately opting for something they wouldn't even consider in their own country when they're visiting Thailand. Reflects zero respect for their hosts. In video below, we can see man attacking the female staff.

From Pattaya News A bar staff member and her manager in Pattaya filed a police report against an alleged German dine-and-dasher who reportedly refused to pay his bill and also attacked them on Sunday. At 3 PM on April 7th, Ms. Anchisa Thongpuek, a manager of a Pattaya bar on Soi Lengkee, and Ms. Warunee Yodpromwaen, a staff member, filed a police report at the Pattaya Police Station, accusing an unidentified German man of assault. The two women narrated that the attack occurred around 2:00 AM on the same day that they filed the report. A German man, accompanied by his Thai wife, entered their bar and ordered beers. However, when presented with the bill after finishing their drinks, the man allegedly refused to pay, claiming the bar had inflated the charges. Despite the bar’s explanation of the bill, which was around 1,000 baht, the man became belligerent. Staff member Ms. Warunee stated that she and her manager tried to negotiate with the man, but it was unsuccessful due to his intoxication. Suddenly, the man became violent and reportedly attacked both her and the manager. According to Ms. Warunee’s narration, the man shoved, slapped, pulled their hair, and even forced them to the ground before dragging them out onto the street. The Thai wife reportedly stood by without intervening, Ms. Warunee said. Fortunately, Pattaya police arrived at the scene and apprehended the man for behaving and acting disorderly under the influence of alcohol.

He was preparing you for the inevitable letdown because he clearly doesn't like anything about his chosen line of work but the payoff. Body language can often tell us what to expect but we're all too willing to dismiss it because the prize is so damn tempting. Don't let it discourage you. All experiences--good and bad--are valuable learning opportunities.

Thanks for latest installment. Best explanation as to why SOL bar has since attempted to reinvent itself but have no idea if owner has yet to realize success. BDSM is an acquired taste, one I've never managed to acquire so I share your reaction.

NOTE -- A food reviewer from Singapore cited 10 locations for serving the best street food in Bangkok but only one was in the Silom area. If you're not familiar with Soi Phiphat 2, it's the same soi where you'll find Sauna Mania (5-7 minute walk from Silom and Convent roads) Som Tam Jay So Phiphat 2, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand +66 85999 4225 Mon to Sat: 11am – 5.30pm Closed on Sun While numerous eateries across Bangkok offer Isaan cuisine, Som Tam Jay So stands out as the go-to destination for the most authentic papaya salad experience. Nestled in the bustling downtown Silom business district, this small stall attracts hordes of office workers during lunchtime. The bustling atmosphere is a testament to its popularity. However, be prepared for a menu entirely in Thai, making Google Translate a handy tool when placing your order. Explore a diverse array of som tam options, including Seafood Som Tam (THB200), Blue Crab Som Tam (THB150), Salted Egg Som Tam (THB80), Som Tam with Pork Sausage (THB70), Som Tam with Fresh Shrimp (THB120), and more. Additionally, Som Tam Jay So offers grilled chicken, beef salad, and grilled pork neck for those looking to diversify their palate. https://sg.style.yahoo.com/10-best-street-food-stalls-060033183.html

From Pattaya News British Man Too Drunk to Unlock His Gate Impales Himself on fence An intoxicated British man sustained a serious abdominal injury after impaling himself on a pointed iron fence at his residence in the Bang La Mung district of Chon Buri. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 7th, in the early morning hours. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the man’s residence, located in the Nongprue area, after receiving a distress call around 12:15 A.M. There, they discovered the foreigner, later identified by police as Michael G., a 65-year-old British national, stuck on the fence. One of the fence posts, shaped as an arrowhead, had pierced his belly, causing a wound approximately five to six inches deep. The rescuers skillfully lifted Mr. Michael off the railing, administered first aid, and promptly transported him to a nearby hospital. His condition was critical due to the severity of the injury. According to local media reports, Mr. Michael initially attempted to open the gate to his house but was too inebriated to do so. Subsequently, he decided to climb over the fence to get inside, slipped, and tragically impaled himself on its top. A concerned neighbor, identified only as Ms. Pat (50), recounted hearing loud moans and cries before discovering Mr. Michael’s precarious situation. She acted swiftly, fetching a ladder to help rescue him and promptly alerting paramedics.

From Thai PBS World Rebel forces have captured seven army camps and a government command centre in Myawaddy province of Myanmar, after about four days of fierce fighting, according to rebel sources. Myanmar jet fighters carried out bombing raids against the rebels of the Karen National Union (KNU) and People’s Defence Force (PDF), but failed to stop their advance, said the sources, adding that the rebels had seized large cache of weapons, including howitzers, mortars, machine guns, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, hundreds of assault rifles and ammunition left behind by the retreating government troops. Rebel sources claim hundreds of Myanmar troops of the 275th battalion, from the main barracks in Myawaddy province, surrendered to the rebel forces yesterday, giving rebel forces full control of Myawaddy township, an important border town across the border from Mae Sot district of Thailand’s Tak province. Leaders of the rebel forces will meet to discuss the administration of the township and the possibility of replacing the Myanmar flag with that of the KNU, which has been fighting the government for several decades. Thai security forces along the border have been put on alert as a precaution against a possible influx of civilians from Myanmar. Gunfire and the sound of shells exploding fell silent today, said the sources. The PDF is the armed wing of the opposition National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar. It was formed by the NUG from youths and pro-democracy activists in May 2021, in response to the coup d’état by the military junta and their armed wing, the Tatmadaw.

As time passes "why" the bar closed becomes less of an issue, replaced by "where the boys are" now. It appears that their admirers are best advised to visit the area of the 7-Eleven. I'd be surprised if any of the guys are shy about chatting with strangers and more than they were when the bar was open.

Always admire a guy who comes loaded for bear.

Home Spa has posted bit of eye candy in observance of Songkran. Like the smile, tats, shirt and, of course, big gun.

From CNN Trump Media stock sinks to post-merger low Shares of Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group tumbled 12% on Friday, sinking to their lowest level since the company went public last week. The selloff has erased nearly $2 billion from the value of former President Donald Trump’s stake in the company this week. Trump Media shared surged to as high as $79.38 on March 26, the day trading began on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “DJT.” Since then, the Truth Social owner’s share price has plunged by 49% to the closing price of $40.49 on Friday.

From The Nation His Majesty the King’s second eldest son, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, was appointed by Wichien Chubthaisong, president of the Lawyers Council of Thailand, to be his honorary adviser until 2025. The appointment was announced in a meeting at the council’s headquarters in Bangkok on Friday. The session was also attended by the council’s board of directors and councillors. Vacharaesorn, who works as a lawyer in New York, expressed his gratitude to the council president in entrusting him with this esteemed position. “I promise to dedicate my physical and mental efforts as well as my knowledge to the people’s benefit,” said Vacharaesorn, who is fondly called “Than On” by Thais. “I pledge to perform my duties to the best of my ability to ensure equality and fairness in the justice system.”

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon The Philippines is in danger of being left behind in the rush to attract the world’s biggest potential tourist market, namely China. Rene Reyes, tourism officer at Manila’s office in Shanghai, says that the in-advance visa rules are restricting Chinese arrivals who prefer the visa-free or visa-on-arrival policies of Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. In 2019 the Philippines receive 1.7 million Chinese tourists, but only 267,000 in 2023, way behind the vacation entrants from South Korea, the lead country. There is now a common assumption throughout the south east Asia region that abolishing pre-entry approval policies is the best way to ensure tourist growth in a competitive environment. Thailand has led the way with a permanent agreement which allows the Chinese to enter Thailand visa-exempt for 30 days with the option to extend for a further month at local immigration. In return, Thais do not any longer require visas to enter China as shortstay visitors. However, Chinese tourists to Thailand are restricted to a 90 days maximum stay in any 180 days period unless they are business people, students or have families resident here with purpose visas in their passports. Two other hold-out countries in the region are Indonesia, which is still considering extending visa free travel to more countries, and also Cambodia which charges most foreign tourists (including Chinese) US$30 for a month’s stay on an e-visa or visa on arrival basis. Meanwhile, Srettha Thavisin, the Thai premier, is actively campaigning for Asean nations to adopt common tourist immigration policies and “seamless travel” opportunities throughout the region.

The crimes for which he was arrested occurred while he was in England. The crimes described in the lead article were perpetrated by people from Russia in Thailand. Word play doesn't alter that. BTW, the plural of Russian is Russians. Again, word play doesn't change that, either. No one is claiming that all Russians in Thailand are criminals. But Russians are arrested at a rate out of the ordinary. I don't like that and I fully understand why you don't. But it's happening and we regularly read about it the news. Earlier this week, the Pattaya News carried a report of a Russian fraudster (their description) who conned investors into a forex trading scheme in which they lost over 20 million baht. One of those investors took her own life. None of this reflects poorly on you who runs a legitimate business in Russia. I'm sure you're eager to see the end to such activities.

Be that as it may, Moses, I don't believe that you can deny that people from Russia are committing an inordinate amount of crime in the Kingdom.