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Thanks for the Hoi An/Da Nang report! I have visited Da Nang a couple of times & there's a lot to like there (IMO). But the spa/massage scene is disappointing. Thanks also for the Fast Track Immigration tip. On my last trip, there were long, slow moving lines, both arriving & departing from HCMC.

I agree with everything @Travelling guy wrote but will add: tip generously (above the minimum) if you have received good service. Masseurs are not getting rich working in a massage shop & they depend on the generosity of their customers.

Thanks for posting! Obviously a very gifted young man. Not sure about his hair.

Totally agree with @Enchanted_Elixir. Bear in mind that it's Thailand so better to relax, go with the flow & not try to control everything. If you find a masseur who you like & have a rapport with, he may be better able to address your particular requirements. Very good point about the Saphan Kwai shops (like 15M) & how much massage is going to happen if you are interested in penetration. Prince Spa might be a good place to start. Anyway, good luck & I hope you enjoy your first visit to Thailand.

Good question! Have you inquired at the shop what they charge for 'offing' a masseur? They might be able to suggest a short-time hotel. Even the masseur might know where to go.

Is it a good idea to book the guy ahead at Aiun Massage?

Back to Ghana, the country's legislature recently passed highly restrictive anti-gay legislation which has not yet been signed into law: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/01/ghana-new-law-criminalising-lgbtq-activity It criminalizes 'identifying' as gay & the promotion of KGBTQ activities with 3 to 10 year prison sentences. Gay tourists & visitors should proceed with caution.

According to Google, it is permanently closed.

Thanks for an excellent post! Very informative & organized.

Looks very trendy!

Agree about Battambang. It has its own unique charm & is very different from PP or SR. I also went for a short visit & wanted to stay longer.

As far as I know, the Thai Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) is still available so people (like myself) will still be able to stay in the Kingdom for 2 months with the possibility of a 30-day extension, as long as they are willing to go through the application rigamarole & pay the fee (currently $200 US).

Excellent report, thanks! I wonder if the regular customers got their masseurs to lose their clothes & have more participation in the session.

It has been reported in the Press that Senegal has very recently enacted harsh new penalties against gay people & gay activities: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyjzdjned0o Personally, I would have no interest in testing how serious they are about enforcing these new laws. Visiting (& spending money) in a country that has such vicious anti-gay policies is not very appealing either.

Are there any shops where you can get a good 'no extras' massage? I haven't had much luck finding that.