Nasherich

I stayed at Club One Seven last year and enjoyed my stay there. Only drawback is the long walk to the Paradise complex (around 20 minutes) and other attractions, so be prepared to get a taxi if walking isn't your thing.

Well Asiandude it would be good to know how you got on at one of the massage places...

Talking of Blue House, does anyone know if Kai returned after the refurbishment? He was pretty special

Well I'd order them a drink straight off. Engage them in conversation and it'd be very strange if they didn't come and sit with you

Even if you offer to buy THEM a drink?

I'm with you on that: a topless (well defined) boy in jeans or towel is a joy to behold!

I had an oil massage yes. If you have Thai massage at the Blind place, you are partially clothed in an open room with others. Most of the oil massages I've had there were in curtained off 'cubicles' (bit like a hospital ward). On the one occasion I mentioned, I was in a private room to the left at the top of the stairs. To be honest, I like the Blind massage place because they're well trained and professional and I like the ethos of the place. I would feel I was cheapening it by asking or expecting anything over and above. As to QM, I sat and had a drink with the guy and we got talking and developed a 'rapport'. So moving up to their massage room was a natural development!

The blind massage place is predominantly only massage (oil and Thai), and very good it is too. I did on one occasion have a different masseur than my usual preference who offered a hand job, but it's the only time, so I wouldn't expect it. I had a massage from a Cambodian guy at Question Mark which was memorable for all the right reasons.

Apparently so, according to their website. At least it calls itself naturist friendly, but I've not heard of it until you mentioned it. You can also sunbathe nude at Baan Souy on their roof terrace as I have done on several occasions, but not be nude elsewhere on the premises.

Hi Colmx, it's pretty low key with only about three bars and a couple of massage places in Chaweng town. We walked past the gay bars in Soi Solo near the hotel, none of which seemed particularly busy and didn't stop ourselves as the bf wasn't keen. It's said that Samui is a place for couples rather than singles and I think I agree.

Regarding the tip, from memory I think it was 700, but I tipped 1,000. I take the view that if a boy does everything I ask willingly and really gets into it (even if curtailed at my option), that's fair. I stayed at the Samui Beach Residence Hotel, again near the boxing stadium. A good gay-friendly slightly eccentric hotel!

I haven't seen any recent information about massage experiences outside of Bangkok and Pattaya, so I thought I'd contribute a short report on a couple of experiences I had in Koh Samui in December 2015. This is my first contribution here so be gentle! Staying in Chaweng, I first visited Thaiboy Men's Spa which is close to the Thai Boxing stadium. Arriving at around 5pm, on approach to the place, I made eye contact with a really cute guy just getting on to his mc outside. As he saw me go inside the shop, he changed his mind, and followed me in. I was encouraged to sit on a sofa with a drink of water and look at the menu of offerings. The masseurs, only 5 of them, gathered in front of me. I was already encouraged by the cute guy deciding to stay, so the choice was pretty easy but I'd have been happy with most of these guys; just as well given the limited choice. I was offered the chance of a shower but declined as I'd only just showered at the hotel. Not sure if the masseur would have joined me, so perhaps I missed something through inexperience! The room was nice, slightly cool so i asked for the air con to be turned down a notch. There were three floor mattresses separated by a curtain so little privacy but I was the only customer so not a problem. The oil massage was good, performed in underwear with some nice touches and body positioning on the way. Towards the end, he deftly removed his underwear and things became very intimate. As I was travelling with my boyfriend, I wasn't up for sex (I'm old fashioned like that) but enjoyed a nice time of cuddling and kissing - it was hot and set me up nicely for returning to my boyfriend. I'd definitely visit again if I return to Samui. My second visit was to Emerald Spa, an upmarket place slightly north of Chaweng. For this, I was really after pampering not sex, and despite the cost, I would strongly recommend it if that's what you're after. The facilities are great, lockers, plentiful fluffy towels, clean showers and private rooms. I opted for the 'princess package' which included a body scrub and oil massage with cute masseur Tao if I remember correctly. All very professional and yet sexy at the same time. Really beautiful relaxing place and a good place to go for several hours. So nothing salacious in this report, but I'm returning alone to the region (Cambodia, Bangkok and Pattaya) in March so hope to sample the full delights offered at that time.

Really? My experience is that, strangely, Thai people are quite shy and nudity is frowned upon. Even in Babylon, you can't sunbathe nude around the pool.

Ha, the fortune telling sticks. I've had exactly the same experience. Really made me laugh.

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