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The trouble with going to Brazil is that you might forget Thailand.

From reading these forums, I get that Pattaya is a shell of its former self. No hotel however splendid can make things better. And 22-miles away?

If I am on a crowded flight and someone around me is coughing, I will put a mask on. I've seen some pretty sick people on planes. If it helps, fine. If not, I had the comfort of feeling like I was doing something to stay healthy. I just bought a new box of them...much cheaper these days! I do notice an increase in mask wearing locally, especially in medical settings.

My debit card pays the fees on both ends.

How do I know what's the best place in Taipei to get money? Is there a good place at the airport? Thanks for any advice.

Well, there are a few of us wanting a more harmonious board. Having said that, I do like debate. With the increased political discussions here, debate has increased, but so has animosity. Company of Men dropped their political forum as the nastiness became too much, but the result is a less dynamic board and some really stupid topics. Middle ground anyone?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year fellow posters. I hope that the spirit of the season brings us to a renewed sense of peace, particularly on the message board where cantankerous is a rising attitude. I am no angel, but I would like to ask everyone to tone down any hostility toward a fellow poster. Merry Christmas @Olddaddy!!!

Apparently diversity is to be mocked.

I don't drink wine.

Says the guy who sent both messages.

In my private mailbox this morning was a message forwarded from this site wherein another poster said to me: "You took to me to post bro Don't reply to my posts again ok One warning ok " But when I went to my mailbox here, the message had changed. Now it said: "I feel empathy for you not keeping yourself fit with all the sickness you have Hope you get better in your age , but as you said your 76 the bright side is you won't be suffering for much longer" Now I had suggested that this old fellow might not be right for this board, given his posts. So what should I think now?

Do you have so much time on your hands that you indulge posts like this? If you find it objectionable, perhaps this isn't the site for you.

Lots of interesting posts here. I have been going to Thailand since 1987 but not since the pandemic began. I do wonder for my next trip what interest I might have in the go-go bars. I'd see a show at Jupiter since it is known for its cute guys. But just a bar with boys dancing lazily waiting to be offed? I don't think I have any interest in that anymore. I think the massage parlors will interest me more, but right now, I just don't know. Mainly I am looking forward to nice hotels, scenic tours, and good food. Friendly people too, just not necessarily in a thong.

So just how widespread is drug use among the youth of Thailand?

You can eat butt for hours!

An 83-year old friend loved Killers of the Flower Moon and sat through all 3 1/2 hours without a pee break. He loved the movie so much that he is willing to do it again. I read (most) of the book and lost interest in seeing the movie. BTW, @unicorn they do have adult diapers that I am told would get you through the movie.

It was probably 2015 the last time that I was there. I was just about the only customer and the guys were making plans for after work when I picked one of them. So we went (separately) to my place and had fun. But I knew he had places to go.

Nice boy goes upscale. Another success story?

I enjoy looking at a big cock, but I don't need to be in bed with one. Give me a cute, smooth guy with a hairless asshole and a friendly smile.

Where are the photos?

My first trip to Bangkok was in 1987. The boys went for 300-400 baht and were happy to receive it. But I am glad that they are better paid now.

Where is it located?

I let Prime Day pass so today took advantage of early Black Friday sale on Amazon and bought this: HP Newest Stream 14" HD Laptop, Intel Celeron Quad-Core Processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 64GB eMMC, 1 Year Office 365, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, RJ-45, Webcam, USB Type-A&C, w/GM Accessories I couldn't see the value of a Chromebook over a laptop. My bad experience with my old Ipad kept me from buying a new one. So I hope this laptop does the job. It didn't cost much at $239.

I have a reservation at the Dandy Dan. I checked prices yesterday, and my same room would be about $400 US higher if I booked it now. I'll check the rates at the Courtyard and see how they compare. Although I love a lavish breakfast, I can sometimes settle for good coffee. UPDATE: I did switch to the Marriott Courtyard downtown. The price was quite similar to the Dandy Da-an.

My first exposure to a foreign toilet was in Mae Sai ,up near the border with Myanmar. I had urgent diarrhea and finally found a restroom. It was a hole in the floor, and no toilet paper. I used it because I had to, but after I asked my Thai friend to help me find a place that sold toilet paper. It was not easy, but he found it!