Kiwi306

Thank you for your report, written so eloquently. Your reference to Soi Suan Phlu brought back many memories. There used to be an exclusively gay guesthouse called the Aquarius, which was off Soi Suan Phlu. I stayed there twice. It was walking distance to Silom, but also an easy stroll to the much loved and sadly missed Babylon Sauna. I wonder if anyone from the forum ever stayed at the Aquarius. I can't wait to read your report about the Atlas Bar.

Looking forward to reading about your adventures. Are you staying at Quarter Saladaeng again?

Surely all train services would be suspended, as they would have to check for track damage.

Thank you for your update, menaughty. I gather from your report that The One is still open. I assumed that it might have closed altogether, now that Atlas has provided competition. And with the glowing reports about Barcelona and Brazil, I feel tempted to consider different pastures the next time I plan a holiday, but I'll probably end up retuning to Thailand mid year.

Wow..... I might just have to return to Thailand earlier than planned

Old daddy, that comment to Londoner was harsh and uncalled for. As an Antipodean myself, I know that we are not immune from grumbling. That type of comment can drive people from the forum.

When I went to Nana this year, there were quite a few vendors on the pavement selling sexual items.

Well, it certainly sounds exciting, but, by the same token, it would be sad to see the demise of Tawan, which I understand has been the longest running gay gogo bar in Silom. It was certainly the first bat I ever visited in Bangkok. I guess many of The One boys will end up at Atlas.

Emi1981, that Grindr guy from Malaysia is exactly my type. I must say that you have exemplary taste in men!

The Tarntawan was actually reasonably quiet, given its convenient location. I could hear the sound of motorbikes from time to time late at night in the first room I was given. When I booked for an additional night, I was asked to go from my room with a double bed to an opposite room with 2 single beds. That room was absolutely quiet. I liked having a bath to soak in as well. I didn't try the breakfast. Visitors show their ID at reception. Siam Heritage was equally quiet. Both are good value. Quarter Silom is recommended for location, breakfast, gym, saunas, etc, though the pool location could be better Quarter Saladaeng is worth considering. It's further away from the gay scene, but within walking distance.

Saunas provide lockers and you can put the key around your wrist or ankle.

This thread is hilarious!!

I know that, from my own experience, there can definitely be a mind over matter connection. The attraction is definitely there, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.....even with the addition of PED'S. There are peptides available which increase sexual desire, but they're expensive.

My thoughts exactly. I find it to be the most intimate sexual experience. I can't tell you what it does to me when I see 2 bulky bodybuilders kissing and fondling each other.

It's certainly a gay friendly budget hotel. What I really like is that you can get inward facing rooms which get no noise at all from the bars.