DenverDude

That too! 🤣

I want to say that 39 Underground sauna had something like what you described. If my memory is correct on the top floor there are two patios. On the smaller of the two patios there is like a ladder that goes up to another level where I think there were some mattresses setup. I didn't go up there because there was plenty of fun stuff going on everywhere else in the building.

On my, they are gorgeous! I think I will have to finally make my way to Cambodia this year.

I must have missed the underground floors. I'm pretty sure I only went UPstairs. I need to pay more attention next time!

I thought all of the massages were given by guys at Prime, am I wrong? Would be good to know for my next trip.

Yeah I was kind of thinking 1500. I'm embarrassed to admit though how much I tipped on my last visit to Arena. 🤣

I would recommend giving the masseur his tip privately in the room. That's what I've done and didn't have this sort of reaction at the door.

I have a question for those more experienced than me (I've only been to BKK 3 times) - is the minimum tip appropriate for the service that was described? I would have thought this deserved a higher tip. I'm not being critical, just for my future reference for my next trip.

Wow, you have a lot of energy. I'm jealous! I don't think I did that much during my 5 day stay in October.

I'm from the US and when I arrived on the 9th of October I was given until the 7th of November. I did not apply in advance for a visa.

I agree it's not clear. Perhaps something @Moses could add to the FAQ page? I hired Mac on a previous trip and agree he was very knowledgeable.

Thanks for the offer Moses but I don't want a refund. I was simply pointing out that things don't always go as planned even with a licensed guide.

No, it was Esso. It was in October 2018. I recall him telling me he had just returned to Thailand from abroad so maybe (at that time) he wasn't up to speed to on the Grand Palace entry requirements ..

Sorry but I just have to comment on this.. One of your guides (this was a long time ago, like ~6 years) was not able to enter Grand Palace with me because he was not dressed appropriately. From your comment I would have expected him to be aware of the dress code for a place like that. Apparently not all guides have a lot of knowledge and experience ..

If you Google "Krabi Male Massage" there is one place that comes up that looks promising. I was in Krabi (Railay beach) in 2018 and found one gay massage place on the main road leading away from Ao Nang beach but I'm not sure if it is still there. Also got a couple of massages from a Grindr guy at his apartment. In October this year I was a Koh Lanta and it was really disappointing, all the massage places seemingly were staffed by girls only.