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Taiwan/The One was open when I walked past a few days ago, seemed very quiet. I didn’t bother to take a look inside.

Yes, I’m in Bangkok now.

How have you calculated that? Asking for a friend.

A highly relevant question to ask, but you don’t go to Jey, Senso or Prince for the massages. Those upscale places have to go. Last time I went to Senso I asked papasan whether any of the boys were good at massage, and he replied that most of them were average. Instead the super soft shops like Kino-saki spa or Ssense are the places for good massage and some afters if you want. 2 hour massages will cost you 1400 (excluding tips) in those places, but massage quality is high.

At Senso you can ask the papasan which one is big and he will recommend one for you with his laser pen.

I agree these are solid picks. My favourite among them is Jey Spa, where you can pre-book your masseur. At Prince and Senso you choose from a lineup in the shop itself.

You write well and very nuanced. Always subtle in your argument and delicate in your perceptions. However, I think for first timers the most useful advice is to stick to the central shops and not to bother about going further afield for the cheaper shops on your first visit, unless you got a lot of time on your hands and feeling a bit adventurous. The higher end shops close to city centre do give more consistent service with less risk if you don’t have a lot of time. For those in their twenties and early thirties… Don’t bother about the shops and bars, but explore the clubs and the onsens instead, especially those onsens outside city centre like Zen or Machiya.

Try Papago. Text, voice and images can be translated.

@AndyUK How did you book with Hatha Khmer, or is it a walk-in place?

Zoo Wellness Spa have a few former models from Aurora and they have a branch at Sukhumvit for those that don’t wish to make the trek to Aurora new branch.

Chinatown on Yaowarat road is where you want to be with festivities and dragon dances, it is very lively (and congested) during this time. A big part of CNY is visiting shrines and honouring the ancestors.You will also see a ritual that includes burning fake money for good luck. This can be a very interesting experience but please don’t be a tourist and go in taking selfies and photos of everyone. It is best to visit respectfully and immerse yourself in the experience while leaving your selfie stick at home. A significant part of CNY is spent with family eating together and exchanging red envelopes. This part of the celebration is hidden from tourists unless you are invited in by people you know. On the Chinese mainland people usually travel back to their ancestral villages during this time and all trains and transportation are packed. I myself don’t know of any special events requiring pre-booking, but we might have some CNY experts here who might enlighten us. You will find that the massage shops and bars in Bangkok will update their marketing, incorporating red clothes and CNY symbolism during this time. While some holidays such as golden week can bring in a lot of mainland tourists to Bangkok, the family centered emphasis of CNY ensures that mainland tourists are relatively modest in numbers,. The lunar year we are entering is the year of the wooden snake.🐍

Oh the remembrance of things past, Screwboys is now called Good Boys. A slightly seedier but more intimate alternative to Freshboys on the floor above.

Well, Jupiter got the most heavily choreographed show, with possibly Moonlight trailing behind it. Neither are very explicit though compared to what OP is describing.

I think Grok is a bit of a prude.

I usually don’t recommend a specific tailor. Most of the good tailors got their own style that they do well, and it’s wise to go with the house style. Best would be to go to a few and ask to see samples of their work and see which one has the style of suit you’re looking for.

The boys usually have Japanese tattoos or sak yant, maybe you can teach the AI to generate that? @jason1975

Yes, it’s learning and improving based on previous interactions with Jason.

That is the traditional way. However, this new way of paying is no doubt an adaptation to handle the number of customers from east Asia who come from non-tipping cultures. It’s also a good way of pruning away customers who don’t really understand the nature of the shops they are visiting. At Senso you would still give additional tip to boy beyond the minimum tip in room if you’re satisfied with the service.

Just an FYI, based on this report I have booked a trip to PP in February. It was not possible to book a room at A&P, so I suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Those kind of shops usually have no physical location, with the exception of some street vendors in Silom area or Nana. You might be lucky if you ask some insiders into the Patpong night market. You can get poppers that way too. One store is known: try the hidden closet by the BTS Phrom Phong Exit 5, third floor RR space. Or order online using Line. They might send to your hotel by special delivery then you pay delivery guy using cash. Leave envelope with concierge if going out. DVDs are old school now. Of course if you want the best selection, visit Japan 😜

Early bird tickets are out for the circuit parties during Songkran 2025. If not the parties themselves are for you then the pool parties during the afternoon can be fun. Even if you’re not going to any of these, the vibe in the city is good. https://gcircuit.com

I think it’s a reference to both old #41 at Freshboys who garnered a few comments on this forum during the last month but who recently retired, and also to the new replacement #41 at the same place.

It’s a type of mind set conditioned by an impoverished background. Attitudes to spending are often driven by immediate needs, rather than long-term planning, due to the difficulties and uncertainties of living in poverty.

Thanks for the report. I’m intrigued and wish to explore PP in January.