Keithambrose

Just brief comments on my experience in first 24 hours. I had long flight yesterday, so lazy, got as far as G's for a meal, good as ever, brief stop at Banana Bar, and then accepted Grindr booking at hotel. Incidentally, no problem with Hotel, Le Meredien, indeed most of the guests are male couples! Boy was Vietnamese, reasonable English, great body, kissing, I am a top and bred him. However he was far too rushed, off to shower almost as I came! Tired today, and as an older top, not as athletic as some members here, so just tried go go bars. Hotmale was dull, just boys in red jeans, some shirtless, jeans tight! A few attractive twink types, only one smiling. Really poor show, in my view, too cold, too loud. Maybe a quarter full, all male. Tried Tawan, in homage to Vinapu, at 10.30. told to go away, as they were full, come back at 11.00. I did, to be turned away again, try 11.30! I gave up. Better luck tomorrow, I hope! Incidentally, airport was ok. It was New Year's Day, not so busy, but Fast lane difficult to find. Not really marked. I asked an official, who pointed out I had walked past it. Maybe 8 to 10 minute line.

But will they be available when you try to book?

Nit sure I know MK?

Perhaps depends on price?

Hopefully, I will be in the air when New Year comes in, landing in Bangkok 4pm on the 1st!!

Ideal temperatures for us Europeans!

Not always a good thing!

Logical positivism, eh!

Another W C Fields quote, ' I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food!' I have that quote on one of my aprons in the kitchen!

As W C Fields once observed, ' I don't drink water, fish fuck in it!'

Understood, thanks.

Thanks for info.

I often give it physically to the cleaner, if we coincide, so to speak. Establishes a slight bond.

Thanks! I'm only there 3 days, so condo not really on.

I received the same advice!

True. I just enjoy wandering around the streets having a beer etc. not so easy in Brazil, but I was ok in Copacabana, if I stayed on the beach road.

But are there any 4 star hotels, or better, within walking distance of the gay areas? I like a bit of comfort!

Shame to miss out on the sights, sounds and smells of Thailand.

Agreed, I always do that. Sometimes give money at beginning, which helps!

I have a cash card, which I can load in local currency, so no foreign currency surcharge. Reduces cash needed. Can withdraw bshtveadily from ATM. Saves quite a bit.

I agree, but Government already backtracking!

Indeed!

One of the great exchanges!

Indeed!

If you look at the Blowing Wind website, recommended by PeterRS, a Singaporean based website, there are some graphic descriptions of encounters in these hostels. Interestingly, bearing in mind the comments on here about ageing farang, most of the posters on BW are young, and come to Bangkok for sex!