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In Pattaya, fewer and fewer people, both Thai and Farang are wearing masks, even on the Baht Busses.

I had to look up grok to see the meaning! A good word, but then it came from a good book, which I had read so many years ago and had forgotten.

Plenty of mediocre Thai restaurants to choose from!

Natan's (French) in Jomtien; Le Bordeaux in Pattaya; Casa Pascal in Pattaya.

Some of your questions can be answered by doing a Google search. As for a SIM card, likely you can use your phone same as you do in Europe, but don't know if anyone can call you? Do you use Line or Messenger both of which are common in Thailand.

Cafe Des Amis and Au Bon Coin are excellent choices.

Yes, seriously.

A most interesting read! However I don't quite understand how losing friends to AIDS led to death of your faith?

Many years ago I had a lad who offered to rim me and I readily accepted; it was great. As I recall it was at a massage shop and this was part of the service. The Thai expression for rimming is "clean/wash the refrigerator". Sounds like "laun tu yen". They all understand this expression. I might add that "they" your boy du jour, often enjoy the experience if you offer it to them.

Never, ever have I had commercial sex in my own country.

Bolt Taxi about 200 Baht

Adams Apple is a fire traip!