khaolakguy

The most important thing is not gay or straight but sex drive and an open mind. The rest is just nuance on a spectrum.

Not sure why you are dragging this in, particularly as you state it is nothing like the current conflict. Nor could it be as neither of the parties have nuclear weapons!

That then points to the Chinese as both having the most to lose and the most influence. Although in the geo-political context they may not be disappointed to see another Trump headline shot down in flames! From afar, it seems to me that the Thai Government is whipping this up unnecessarily for some purpose. Possibly internal political benefit, perhaps creating "the enemy" without when there are far more enemies of democracy within. This is usually useful in the run up to an election giving Anutin the opportunity to appear as a "strong man" leader. Possibly a private commercial dispute with vested and powerful Thai interests relating to the casinos and scamming centres that seem to be much targeted. Possibly revenge against the Cambodians for leaking an embarrassing phone call......... Perhaps a confluence of factors. As to the risks of expansion of the conflict it does seem that on this occasion the extent of the bombing is more extensive compared to the normal and historic token retaliations. The Thai navy, such as it is, has also unusually been involved in launching attacks from the Gulf of Thailand. Details of the conflict are interesting. https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/thais-bomb-three-cambodian-border-casinos-deemed-military-threats/

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These covenants provide cover for owners/operators in case of issues. ie they required members not to do this. There is then less onus on them to apply the rules. The system works, a bit like the laws on prostitution in Thailand, no need to mess with it.

An interesting if rather dry article on the potential impact of this conflict and who has most to lose if it continues or expands. https://www.specialeurasia.com/2025/12/13/cambodia-thailand-china-clashes/

Khun Bon still has businesses in Paradise, or did when I was last there two or three years ago. The busiest run by his very handsome and charming boyfriend. Not so sure about Tangmo, who was always reputed to be harsh on his staff.

Ah Khun Bon. There are many stories. Acted like a dominatrix but he could turn on the charm when he wanted. Last time we were in Patong, where I have been many times, he gave us such a low humble wai on the street that he was practically on his knees. It was scary! A bit like a gangsters kiss to mark you as a target!

You mean that in this movie he is no longer fulfilling your sex object requirements? Just asking. So if the part he is playing doesn't fit your fantasies he is no longer attractive as a person?

Beautiful and haunting song that reminds you of our humanity. The Together for Palestine fund is trying to get a Palestinian lullaby to Christmas No 1 in the UK charts in an effort to help provide aid to the people of Gaza, but also to showcase their culture and creativity. To remind us that their existence is not just about their suffering. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/dec/11/brian-eno-urges-support-to-get-together-for-palestine-song-lullaby-to-christmas-no-1 https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lullaby+together+for+palestine&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:0adb147c,vid:LenRjAMfoKk,st:0 Available in full on Apple Music and I expect elsewhere.

The truth is often not nice. We deal with what we know.

Leave the US immigration requirements aside(who wanted to go there anyway particularly with the tangerine queen in charge) can we got back to Mpox concerns/vaccines.

Riobard is an arsehole, and pretentious too, who I have had the pleasure of blocking for several months now. Take a tip, the forum is more enjoyable without reading his posts! Now where is my thank you from old grandaddy for providing the answer to his question about where to find the Maisie documentary?

There is something very unpleasant about someone using a sneering and sarcastic "dear" in posts.

My comment would be two words, I just can't decide if the second word would be "off" or "you"......

I expect he heard that you were making an appointment and thought..... "no time like the present" for that out of town item on his bucket list!

Engage in a conversation, buy him a drink or two, make it clear that you fancy him and ask if he would be interested in spending some private time with you. There are various face saving answers that can be ways of saying no thank you to you, eg I have got a boyfriend. Thais are good at this and I don't expect he would be offended to be asked but don't treat him like an off boy. I don't imagine that the waiters/bartenders there are offable to anyone who asks in the way that a gogo guy is.

Man caught providing pearling, penile enlargement service in car https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3123636/man-caught-providing-pearling-penile-enlargement-service-in-car The mind boggles!

Probably best not to carry your phone on an Ajax! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9y0l7j1nwo

Good point!

Who would waste their breath. You are just a paid putin parrot.

Remember the old saying that a man who doesn't know how to position chess pieces will surely know how to place his stamps in your book.

You could start here. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=monthly+rental+hotels+in+bangkok+thailand&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

All holiday destinations are busy at Christmas. If you have never been at that time you are just speculating on pricing for guys or just passing on something you heard someone say. Neither is very reliable. Although of course at other times, when there is a famine of customers, you may be able to take advantage of some vendor's desperation. If cheapness is your main criteria.

All helpful and interesting information. Who wins the prize for spotting which premises on Soi 6 are/will be undergoing conversion.....? As DoA suggests, "undergoing refurbishment" or "opening in new premises" can often be a face saving communication.