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It's problem taking hold in many countries. There's a chart early on that shows SK's debt issues are even worse. And of course they also have an even bigger birthrate issue. We certainly live in interesting times.

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Thanks for sharing this. I spent a couple of all-too-brief days in Kyoto last Autumn. Definitely need to go back there and Osaka.

Anybody watching Heart Killers?

Sorry I missed this old thread when it happened. I posted a review of this place a while back. Essentially, pretty boys but VERY expensive for not a lot of satisfaction.

TNT rounded up lots of different news articles. Sounds like he was special needs and people really took advantage of him for their own entertainment

apparently this poor guy was abused by lots of people

lots of stories these days about assaults on people using these apps all over the world. Gangs of teenagers luring people and then beating them up. Be very careful out there.

Yes, some of them do have walk ins possible. But choosing from the menu is probably the best option for most people. The websites are generally quite comprehensive. If you look at the websites under their "system" it will tell you if you can walk in or if you need to book ahead. A couple of the places I made arrangements through just had regular apartments to meet the boys I had selected rather than a shop or bar.

Bangkok is full of very nice hotels that belong to the western chains and independents or Asian chains that are on par with those kinds of hotels. They've got to all compete with each other. So don't be afraid to branch out beyond Marriott and Hilton unless collecting points and nights are important to you. As for closest to the action, I think everybody has covered the options pretty well. But if you decide to branch out farther (like Sukhumvit or even the cluster of options at Ratchadamri there are many very nice hotels at reasonable prices I haven't been to Pattaya in a while, but there the standard wasn't quite as high last time I was.

It might be one of those "it depends". I think he offered to bottom for me

I recently stayed at the voco in Osaka. The brand is very boutique-y and designer. But I think 4 star seems correct. I think that's a good addition for the neighborhood. But I'm a bit of an IHG loyalist.

seems to be a feature of lots of different Japanese businesses these days. Maybe they're learning from Thailand

Le Meridien is very good and the breakfast was great. I'd throw Crowne Plaza Lumpini into the mix. It's my go-to because I mainly stay at IHG hotels. Very good breakfast buffet and eggs cooked to order. Excellent location for BTS and MRT

I met a guy at Chance Shin-Okubo. Their apartment was decent. Unfortunately chemistry was lacking with the guy I selected. Everything was prearranged via email so I don't know if it qualifies as a "brothel" exactly. This guy spoke no English and I speak no Japanese. But the international language of love is the same. As I mentioned in the other thread I met a very sweet guy from Topboy. He spoke English well. Generally I think there's no issue with foreigners or age. They're providing a service to older men in general. Some of them do say that the guy can refuse anal if you're too big. I'm in Osaka at the moment. Met a totally sweet boy from DG last night. Their place was easy to find. I think they qualify more as a traditional brothel. You can apparently walk in and choose an available guy. But I prebooked. He was exactly what I was looking for. Totally adorable little guy. Very cuddly. We spent our full 90 minutes together. Overall I'm enjoying Osaka more than Tokyo. It's got a more laid back vibe and it just seems more manageable. Lots of narrow, one way streets. It feels more youthful and a little but grungy. I was in Kyoto for a couple of days. Lots of students there so I suppose you might be able to meet some one on an app. I think I will plan to spend more time in Kyoto and Osaka next time. Sadly the weather was not great the past couple of weeks.