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The following appears in THE NATION: _____ Banks to Protect ATMs Against Skimming Scams A special device to prevent the theft of information embedded in ATM cards is being installed in more than 30,000 ATM machines nationwide, Phol Thanachote, chairman of the Automated Teller Machines' businesses community, said Tuesday. The community is also considering installing devices that jam wireless signals in areas near ATM machines, to prevent stolen information from being relayed wirelessly, he said. Stickers will help ATM users determine which machine has been protected. Skimming techniques have been in use for the past few years, though it has become mor…

Just saw this self-comment on Gay Romeo - "hi nice guy - nice to miss u"

The following appears in the PATTAYA DAILY NEWS: for photos, see: http://www.pattayadailynews.com/shownews.p...NEWS=0000008617 _____ Interpol Request Arrest of 2 British Paedophiles in Pattaya Following a request from the English division of Interpol two convicted British paedophiles have been detained by the Pattaya Immigration Police. At 2.00 pm on 11th March 2009 an operation was mounted by a team of Immigration Police led by Pattaya Chief Inspector Pol.Col. Arnonnat Kamonrat, accompanied by Sriracha Chief Inspector Pol.Lt.Col.Pakapong Sai Ubol and Koh Srichang Chief Inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Panomprai Jangah. The police arrested two British n…

The following appears in THE NATION: _____ Ping-Pong Bomb Thrown at Suthep by Reds on Visit to Pathum Thani Published on March 15, 2009 Protesters Burn Abhisit, Suthep in Effigy Outside Meeting Venue Anti-government protesters yesterday threw a small, home-made bomb at Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban's motorcade, injuring a cameraman for the NBT station at the College of Local Administration in Pathum Thani. About 500 red-shirt protesters gathered at the college in the morning burning effigies of Suthep and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva as Suthep was to hold a meeting with local leaders of Pathum Thani. They chanted and booed the…

I certainly don't mean to be disrespectful. The story of a 16 year old boy being whipped by his girlfriend's father is indeed sad. And it probably is not appropriate from me to post the following. However, I am. The boy that was beaten has his pictures posted in Pattaya Daily News. Beaten 16 year old It is hard to believe that a 16 year old Thai has such a beautiful build. Also that the mother of the boy will not press charges against the boy's girlfriend's father

Briton faces up to two years in Thai jail after 'passport mix-up' ...and they wonder why tourist numbers are dropping. (After posting this it occurred to me this is not about gay Thailand. I attempted to delete it but cannot. The mods may want to transfer it to another forum. However, it may serve as a cautionary tale to some of our gay members.) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/mar/0...ail-immigration

Last Sunday Traveler Jim was nice enough to meet me at Starbucks to share the packet he and his boyfriend had put together to get a visa to the USA. I had seen him at Oud's a few days before and told him my Thai friend was going to apply for a US visa. We have been partners for 10 years and I wanted to show him by country of birth as I had seen some of his. Jim who does not live in Pattata, volunteered to go to his home and dig up the packet they presented at the US Embassy. They were successful in obtaining a visa. We met at Starbucks and he was a big help to me. He gave me some really good tips and gave me his boyfriends mobile number so my friend could …

The following appears in PATTAYA ONE: _____ Pattaya Music Festival 2009 Announcement. On Tuesday Morning at the VIP meeting room at Pattaya City Hall, Khun Wirawat, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya chaired a further preparation meeting for the upcoming Pattaya Music Festival which will take place between 20th and 22nd March. Representatives from the GMM-Grammy Record Company and the organizing committee were in attendance. It was confirmed that there will be three stages, one at the Bali Hai Port at the south end of Pattaya Beach, one on Pattaya Beach Road between Soi’s 4 and 5 and a third stage will be located further up the beach in front of the Central Pattaya…

The Pattaya Players have been around for a while and they keep coming up with new events and great shows. This was a much needed thing for Pattaya and Chris is the driving force behind this. Keep it up Chris. You are doing a fabulous job!

Is it my imagination or have the postings dropped off dramatically since the contest finished?

Inexperienced gay traveler just looking for advice - pick ups or go-go. the do's and the don'ts and the pitfalls for us unsuspecting lads.

I have just finished a couple of very busy weeks. I was lucky to travel from Ubon Ratchathani to Pattaya, spend a few days with friends, travel back to Ubon with friends who were able to visit for about a week. I flew on Air Asia to BKK. I used the Bell Transport Bus to get to Pattaya. It left the airport at noon, and at 2:30 I was checking into Howards Guest House on Soi VC. This was great service, traveling to the Pattaya station by AC bus, and then delivered by Van to my hotel. Howard's was a great place to stay. Near the action and still very quiet and comfortable. I had a great time in Pattaya with friends, and also ate (too much) great food at so…

Even though I have been living in Pattaya for a few years, I really don't frequent the boystown area that much. But tonight a couple of friends from Ireland invited me to go to a party at Wild West Bar. I talked to one of the dancers who said that the owner who also owns New Orleans, throws a party every month on the 29th. For some reason that has never registered before. I met my friends a little after 8pm. The bar was about empty but the boys on stage still showed some energy dancing. About 8:30 they opened the buffet and still not many customers. But by 9:00 the place was packed. The buffet had fried chicken wings, BBQ pork ribs, meatballs, and a couple salad…

NEW PG Weekly Report for March 10 online At the request of its Editor, and service to friends and guests, I will continue to post the NEW PG Weekly Report as it is issued. tj NEW PG Weekly Report for March 10, 2009 online: http://www.pgreport.com/ (select March 10 and click to read) Pattaya News • "A nite in Broadway" • Art exhibitions in Pattaya • Amor Restaurant: "Strawberry Time" • Bar La Cage News and Events • Copa Showbar: "St Patrick's Gay Knees Up" • Dave Man Club: A Thank You Party • Dude Man Club: Events March 2009 • Football Tournament at the Pattaya Orphanage • Here's one for all you Rockers • Le Café Royale…

I have long wanted to post a paean to our departed friend Terry Power -- Wowpow. I wish I were able to do so now, but can find no words which do Terry justice. I can but say Terry was a courteous, honorable, polished and, refined man. A gentleman in the finest sense of the word. Terry owned an extensive library of opera videos, heavily freighted with Wagner. These will go to Somtow Sucharitkul, conductor of the Bangkok Symphony, whose concerts Terry frequently enjoyed. They will be used in the instruction of his students. A devotee of Terpsichore , Terry acquired a collection of forty-five ballet videos. They will be given to Somtow Sucharitkul to pass on …

The following appears in the BANGKOK POST: _____ Airport Thieves Under Spotlight Police Believe a Number of Gangs are Operating at Suvarnabhumi By: Saritdet Marukatat and Wassayos Ngamkham Police don't believe the arrest of three suspects last month will end the scourge of thieves targeting outbound passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport. "I believe there is more than one gang operating at the airport," tourist police chief Adis Ngamchitsuksri said. Suspects Amorn Wisetya, Suranart Channum and Pairat Saengpong were arrested on Feb 26 after the Tourist Police Division was contacted by Mohammad Umar. Mr Mohammad, a 57-year-old Qatari, left Bangk…

Arrested reporter This seems to be about a news report shown only in Swiss in 2002. The reporter was just arrested leaving BKK airport

The "Big House for Rent" thread is starting to talk about "The Dark Side." There really hasn't been much discussion about The Dark Side because few people who frequent the gay Thailand message boards ever venture out to The Dark Side. But since it was brought up, I might as well start a thread about it. Just in case anyone is not familiar with the term "Dark Side" as applied here, the Dark Side is anywhere on the east side of Sukhumvit Highway in Pattaya. Having lived on the Dark Side for years, I can tell you I'm definitely "spot on re transport." There are plenty of motorcycle taxis, but the further east you go, the less public transportation you'll fi…

The following appears in the BANGKOK POST: _____ Security Beefed up in Provinces PM, Cabinet Go on Tour Today, UDD Plans Rallies By: POST REPORTERS Police and soldiers in the provinces begin an unprecedented security operation today as Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his ministers embark on a tour to showcase government policies and tame "red-shirt" dissent. Security in 36 provinces across the country is being reinforced to keep United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) demonstrators at bay. UDD leaders claim to have mobilised "red-shirt" protests at the locations where the prime minister and cabinet ministers will be visit…

I had dinner tonight with someone who told me that Pattaya Immigration has revised their policy for those who renew their one year visa (retirement visa). He informed me that in addition to the proof of income letter from the US Embassy Pattaya Immigration may now require further proof of income in the form of bank statements showing that income or a letter from the entity providing that income verifying said income. I copied the pertinent sections from the Pattaya City Expats Club newsletter below. It says that Pattaya Immigration may ask you to provide this additional proof - I guess you need to have this on hand in case you are the one asked for the additional proof…

Hey guys will be staying in Pattaya for two weeks 18th March. I have booked the Malaysia in Bangkok for two nights and the Sansuk Pattaya for 13 nights. Anyone have any reality on what these are like. Michael

There's a long piece about Thaksin's problems in today's South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. Bascially it suggests that whilst Thaksin seems to have enjoyed his many visits to Hong Kong throughout his exile, spending his time meeting "Thai political cronies by the dozen, plotting strategy and funding the parties acting as his post-coup proxies and trying to keep friendly coalitions together" and in "meetings with Washington-based lobbyists and publicity strategists," these days may now be coming to an end. The article says that Thaksin may have invited trouble by his actions, particularly his aborted plan to give a speech at the HK Foreign Correspondents' Clu…

From today's Bangkok Post. For those of you embracing the red shirts, here is food for thought. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Rak Chiang Mai 51: A pride or a disgrace for Chiang Mai? Posted by Veera Prateepchaikul , Reader : 6477 , 04:27:13 BangkokPost.com by Veera Prateepchaikul Organisers of last Saturday’s Gay Pride parade in Chiang Mai are demanding an apology from the Rak Chiang Mai 51 group for what they described as an uncivilized action by some 30 red-shirt hooligans who broke up the parade with force and intimidation. There is not much that the organisers who comprise non-governmental organizations working on HIV/Aids problem …

I heard from a Thai friend that there is a new go go bar in Day-Night area by name of Number One Boy. Has anyone checked it out?

Any ideas for a Chiang Mai Hotel? Walking distance to bar area. Simple and not to expensive? How about an inexpensive hotel for just one night in Bangkok (makes a hard man humble B) )?