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Vinapu. Are Friday and Saturday nights usually the busiest times? I don't like being conspicuous in a bar when there aren't many clients, although I guess there are advantages, such as getting a better chance of offing someone who tickles your fancy

Monsoon. I come from a country where tipping is not required. However, when I am in Thailand I always tip the porters when they carry my luggage and I leave a tip in the room for the cleaning staff when checking out. I also will often leave a tip for the waiting staff when paying for a meal at a restaurant These people don't get paid well. I can afford 20 baht here and 50 baht there, and I do believe that the recipients are grateful.

I had absolutely no problems using it on my phone.

Music to my ears too. I certainly hope it's 2025.

I stayed at the Tarntawan for a few nights last year. The policy was that the guest had to show ID, but it was just a formality and there wasn't a problem. At Quarter Silom you could just go straight up to your room. I will consider Ibis Styles. I seem to recall that they have a lunch buffet. I am following this thread, as well as several others, but have not been getting notifications for a few weeks. I'm not sure why.

Please may I ask which Surawong hotel you booked and would you be likely to recommend it?

I think that the recommendation from colmx to use the unison enema is worth considering too.

My nephew married a Thai lady who only drinks bottled water. I won't drink water from the tap, unless it has been boiled, but even to make a hot drink I prefer to use bottled water. I don't brush my teeth with tap water either, as I don't want to risk being confined to barracks because of potential digestive issues.

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.