Gay Thailand

Reading that some foreign news outlets are calling the "protest" a WAR ZONE or a CIVIL WAR, I was wondering what you might do. I never made a poll so see if this works.

I've recently run into a few fellow farang who are in real financial distress. I'm curious, if worse came to worse, how little money could you live on here and survive. I'm not asking how much you'd need to live well, quite the opposite. What is the minimum you'd need and how would you budget it?

The survey covers 214 cities across five continents and measures the comparative cost of over 200 items in each location, including housing, transport, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment. New York is used as the base city for the index and all cities are compared against New York. The cost of housing – often the biggest expense for expats - plays an important part in determining where cities are ranked. http://www.guardian....ty-costs-living

I have just returned from dining at the relatively new Montecristo restaurant on Soi Day Night. I won't complain about the 390 baht set menu (salad, chicken breast and desert) even though it seemed pretty expensive for what you got. Nor will I complain about the 25 minutes it took to get our bill after finishing eating - these things happen in the best of restaurants. However, I am still irked at being charged 80 baht for a small plastic bottle of water. I think that sets a new record for gouging. Who checks the pricing on water when eating at a middle of the road restaurant.

I'm curious about what area the expats live in Thailand. I'm at odds as to where the best place is. Hopefully, you guys will make some suggestions. Thanks!

ThaiVisa.com and The Nation report: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/392447-thailand-live-monday-23-aug-2010/page__st__50__p__3833271#entry3833271 Dengue fever claims 7 more victims, raising this year's toll to 70 Seven people died from dengue fever last week, bringing the nationwide toll from the disease to 70 deaths out of some 60,000 dengue fever patients this year, Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said Monday. Two of the dengue fever deaths last week were in Krabi while Chiang Rai, Phetchabun, Lop Buri, Chachoengsao, and Nakhon Si Thammarat reported one death each. As the dengue fever outbreak is so severe this year, Jurin has instruct…

Delta Air BKK-USA $1,050 +/- return total fares ... Searching for airfares on Delta Airlines... I have found that Delta has lowered airfares and now offering... a "T" fare, economy coach to the USA... Looks like the sale fares are available after Labor Day, Sept 10h thru December 10th...with up to 90 days stay. I searched SFO, SAN, LAX, LAS, PDX and more cities... the T fare is 21,680 +/- Thai Baht plus taxes of about 33,970 +/- Thai Baht. bringing the total /return airfare to about US $1,050...a bargain! BKK-NYC is 29,415 Thai Baht plus taxes of 12,010 Thai Baht = total of 41,425 Thai Baht. US $1,300 +/- Do your search on http://www.delta.co…

Living here, there are many items for an I Don't Get It list. I don't want to provide a thread for a bitch fest or pet peeves, but truly "I Don't Get It". Let me start off with a couple. + I've noticed that most magazines sold at stores have covers written entirely in English. Similarly, UBC magazine presents headlines for synopses of upcoming shows in English. But, the content of both is in Thai. What's the point of that? Thais aren't going to be attracted to a medium whose cover they can't read and farang aren't gong to understand what any of the stories are about. + I've also been mystified why cities, corporations, and even small businesses don't take t…

The Nation reports: AIRPORT SEIZURE Sondhi, yellow shirts report to police http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/08/26/politics/Sondhi-yellow-shirts-report-to-police-30136670.html BANGKOK: -- People's Alliance for Democracy leader Sondhi Limthongkul on Thursday reported himself at the Crime Suppression Division to fight charges related to the airport seizure in 2008 by the yellow shirts. "I come today to give my statement to police as I have been charged for terrorism and myriad offences - this is going to be a long story," he said upon arriving at the CSD. Sondhi said he suspected police trying to throw frame-up charges at him and t…

I can't access the SGT board. It says the account is suspended. That may mean the hosting has not been paid and as soon as they pay, the board will be live again. This does not look like it is a problem with the government censoring the board. It seems to be more of an account issue with their hosting company.

Welcome once again to my "I Don't Get It" list. Over the past few months there have been news reports quite often about Russian couples having sex at night on the beach, without regard to Thai laws, customs, or even whether they are drawing a crowd. WHY? Something is wrong with their hotel rooms? Are they just clueless? Does this sort of thing go on as a matter of routine in Russia? If yes, where's the gay beaches . . . ? The following appears in the PATTAYA DAILY NEWS: for photos, see: http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/03/17/russian-couple-caught-fornicating-on-a-pattaya-beach _____ Russian Couple Caught Fornicating On A Pattaya Beach Anothe…

Here are a couple that come to mind: 1- It is perfectly ok and normal to ask a boy you met minutes ago personal quetions, such as are you gay?.. Okay, the farangs bought the boy a drink but could you imagine when you were 18 or 20, if a complete stranger asked you such personal questions and if the stranger was someone you could not even conceive of wanting to be intimidate with.. 2- It is perfectly ok to fondle a bar boy you met seconds ago without asking or looking for permission..Can you imagine what would happen in the West.. But, hey, I am going to buy him a drink and he likes it..And , I am not really taking advantage of the situation and being abusiv…

OK fellow Expats - who has noticed the new light controlled pedestrian crossing points springing up all over Pattaya? Haven't seen mention of them in any forum, and no doubt they will be switched on with no explanation of what to do to either pedestrian or driver! Sit back and watch the mayhem ;-)

This weekend there are two shows at Queen Sirikit Center in Bangkok. One is a Travel Fair sponsored by the Bangkok Post and the other is a Discount Home Appliance show sponsored by Homeworks. Neither is worth the time it takes to get there. The Travel Fair booths are 99% Bangkok hotels trying to get someone into them at no real discount. The Homeworks show is even more of a waste of time. No savings to be had. Items show a price and then another "mark down" price. What a joke. The discount price is actually the usual price one will pay for these items at any place in BKK. Really pissed me off that I took the time to go to these shows.

My bf studied in Beijing... shopped there markets...again and again! Saw these...wants them... "Anti-Bacterial Briefs" Have you seen in Thailand? One M size please for bf...and... a second one ...as modeled with brief in XL... for ME! Love those Chinese tj

according to some friends-and now in the press (weekly free giveaway BK-magazine) FAKE dancehall/disco/cafe, has moved to bigger premises in the OToKo area (thats south of Chatuchak weekend market-for some years now a very well known ''young Thai for young Thai'' meeting spot. Was praised as an alternative to DJ-station, now that Lang Suan bars are closed. But without the cumbersome things DJ is also known for. The old house were FAKE was is now a more quiet cafe-doing wine specials. This might appeal to some of you to check it out. Also new in that area is G-zone. But spots there open/close/reopen at breakneck speed. For some insider description-older issue of the blo…

The new Cocktail of the Week at YaYa Bar, Sunee Plaza... The ELEPHANTS MUDBATH a rich, delicious blend of Creme de Cacao, vodka and cream liqueur. 90 baht all week beginning Monday, 23 August.

Been taking some photos of the boys you know in the Land of Smiles? Well, lets see those smiles. Post them here and get a chance to win a bottle of Whiskey. 1. Post your photos here and post as many as you like and want to enter. (They can't be photos that you posted last year for the contest. You are still welcome to post those entered last year but none of them will be eligible for this years contest prize). 2. The photo must be original and taken by the poster as it is a Smile contest, hopefully it will have a boy or girl with a beautiful smile. 3. The photos will be judged by a group of impartial judges with the top 10 selected 10 days before …

Eager shoppers and employees at the Big C shopping complex in North Pattaya were thrown into a brief panic on Thursday night as an uncontrolled fire ignited forcing an evacuation of the center. It was later revealed that the blaze, a suspected electrical fire, was the second incident to occur at the busy shopping on the same day. Pattaya, the 26th of August 2010 [PDN]: At approximately 11:30pm on Thursday, Colonel Nunthawut Suwanla-ong (Pattaya Police Superintendent) was notified of a fire on the 4th floor of the Big C Shopping Center in North Pattaya. Due to the severity of the incident, Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronnakit Ekkasing along with a team of 5 engi…

The following is from ThaiVisa.com. I don't think that the goals they believe will be reached is realistic...and I'm really not sure about the gay tourist. Thai tourism regaining normalcy BANGKOK (NNT) -- The overall situation in the tourism sector has improved as travelers start returning to Thailand while the Thai Hotels Association (THA) is positive normalcy will be regained by year end if free from political unrest. THA President Prakij Chinamornpong said the room reservation rate nationwide had recovered greatly after it had been affected by the political turmoil during April-May. In the first 8 months of this year, Phuket has had 60-70% of its accommod…

I got this today and thought it was cute as he didn't bother to read my profile at all: Hello charming dad, You are absolutely charming and have a very nice chubby body that seems to be smooth and sure your asshole must be sweet and smooth for me to lick, smell and fuck deep and hard too? I Love to eat all your body--kiss you, lick and smell your armpits, lick and suck your nipples, lick and suck your cock then lick, smell and fuck your tempting asshole deep and hard all day and night. Any chance to meet soon? Let me know please. I ensure you of a happy time together. Hope to hear from you and get to meet you in real soon. Horny boy in Pattaya.

A note on ThaiVisa says... to be aware than many Bangkok Bars and Clubs may be closed Saturday night.. in preparation for Sunday's Elections in Bangkok. ??? Anybody know or hear more about this in Bangkok? tj

I have been using CK (I think right name) at The Avenue. The one VERY gay guy goes a wonderful very close shave. It is exception and is only 200 baht. He is very gentle and thorough. If you are at the Avenue go to the 3rd Floor and right off the escalator it is right in front. Walk in. I also get haircuts there for 300 baht. Manicure and Pedicure for 300 baht each. These are the best manicures that I have had in LOS. The place is very friend and the guys that work there are gay and fun to talk to.

This latest pedophile arrest would be sure to make it to a "you've got to be kidding" list: _____ Australian Pedophile Arrested for Rape of a Minor in Chiangmai Chiangmai police arrest a 90 year old Australian for child pornography and indecent acts of rape on a minor. Chiangmai, 30th June 2010, Police Colonel Klitthaphon Yeesakhorn ( Doi Saket Police Superintendent, Chiangmai) held a search warrant in order to raid a suspect’s house, 144/2, Moo2, Maekhue, Chiangmai and arrest an Australian National Mr. Crousekarl Josep [90]. The suspect was alleged to have acted indecently, raping a child under 15 years old. The officer searched the house to find 500 photos…

I have a sweet tooth. The BF does not. But, I got him to help me with some Rice Krispy Treats today and he loved the taste. All the ingredients are in Pattaya. Heat 2 sticks butter Mix in 3 bags of Marshmellows until most are melted. 1/2 jar of Peanut Butter and mix this in until it is mixed really well Put in 2 small boxes of Rice Krispy Cereal. Stir and put in a pan to cool. Great a glass of Milk. Think about your childhood. I plan on bringing a pan to Salt and Pepper for a late lunch desert treat. Tomorrow if anyone sees me, ask for a taste.