Archchan
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Lets hope the massage shops can reopen soon. It is doubtful the general economy and Thais will be able to accept a shutdown situation much longer. I think everyone will end up just having to decide for themselves where they go and don't go and the risks involved. Some people will just return to status quo pre Covid but some likely will never go to certain places deemed to be high risk or at least for quite a while. I know many Thais out of work now and just want to get back to their jobs or find a new one if they can. I noted most of the new cases of Covid now are located in the southern provinces. So far no new outbreaks beyond that region.Hopefully the numbers will stay low so things can get back to some kind of normal soon.
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Having retired now and having a room in Jomptien which I usually visit twice a year I have the option of moving to Pattaya permanently.
The question is should I ? Wondering how many others stay alone in Thailand and does it work for you ? Do you get lonely or have you adjusted ?
I realize we are all different but would be interested in thoughts of others and particularly if you are already in Thailand.
Follow these forums regularly and have gained a lot of help from many here over the past year. Thanks to all who post such great reports and information.
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On 7/19/2019 at 1:54 PM, Londoner said:
The internet was replaced almost yearly at Tarntawan and, for the last five years, has been as good as anywhere. Back in 2003, I suspect that it was still dial-up. I remember trying internet shops in Chiang Mai; almost impossible to get a decent connection.
The ones I've been using recently- Tarntawan, Ambiance, Agate, Amora (Chiang Mai) and Aonang Villas (Kabi)- even three hotels in Laos- have been almost as good as here in London.
Any tips for Laos? Boy bars ? Massage ?
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On 7/11/2019 at 1:10 PM, martinsen said:
First hotel I stayed in when I first came to Bangkok. Unfortunately the bed covering was filthy and I moved the next day and have never been back.
My experience also. I wonder how many customers they lost because of that
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On 7/10/2019 at 10:32 PM, reader said:
The mattresses, that were tired when I stayed there on my first trip in 2002, are being carted out as I write.
That is a good thing. I first tried to stay there in 2005 and checked out the same night because of the sagging mattresses and dilapidated room. Great location but room standard didn't work for me. I hope they remodel it.
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On 7/15/2019 at 10:01 AM, JimmyJoe said:
Thanks for all the insightful and very helpful input, guys.
In the past I’ve sometimes received money requests from boys after returning home. I never sent money. I don't intend to this time either.
I get the impression he’s desperate to find a boyfriend to take care of him. He seems equally desperate to avoid having to work as a money boy in a bar. He tells me he started work in the bar (he’s a recent recruit) because his friend from home said that was how he could find a girlfriend, sic Google. I said “So?” He said, I found many men, but no one loved me.
Anyway, I guess I’ll make him a lump sum payment on last day rather than each day. This does seriously jeopardize my inveterate butterfly ways. But, in addition to being my ideal in outward appearance, he syncs perfectly with my needs/desires. The first I've met who does.
And yes, Reader, your points are well taken. Carpe Diem it will be.
If he is all that to you keep him. You may have found already what many others are looking for. Hope it is a win win for both of you.
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On 7/2/2019 at 8:16 AM, DivineMadman said:
I am certainly not an expert on anything to do with police or immigration raids. We're all aware of the Immigration raids and press conferences that seem to have been a weekly (or more) phenomenon under Big Joke and now Big Oud. I only mentioned that it was Immigration Police & press conference because the whole episode doesn't seem like the typical tea-money kerfuffle. Also rather interesting because the rumor certainly was for years that Prince/My Hero had a high connection in the police. Also, a bit surprising that there was no advance warning. As we all know, the BKK go-go bars typically (but not always) get a heads up before raids.
I agree the whole thing is a bit silly. But massage is on the list of professions reserved for Thais.
Prince and VCK definitely have a well-deserved reputation for guys who try to rush the massage. Even so, unless it's something outrageous, I encourage people not to be clock-watchers. It's not like you're buying a dozen donuts and only got 10. Was it a good pleasurable experience? Then if it's 5± minutes short I usually don't mind. I know people do care about it so I make the observation if it happens when I'm reporting on a shop, but after a half-way decent massage and rambunctious sex, who cares about the time. (Also, to be fair, on more than one occasion things have run longer than the allotted time, and it's been my "fault.")
Thanks for the info. Where is VCK if I may ask ?
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On 12/30/2018 at 12:29 PM, Terry4 said:
Good luck Spoon , hope you meet up with some great people , unfortunately a lot of the gay guys who are of mature aged ( myself included) can be paranoid when it comes to meeting people.
I find it so different to the straight farangs who socialise together in bars , a lot of times I see gay farangs sitting by themselves
That is really true. I don’t know why. The straight farangs seem to hang out together much more. I suppose for me I am always cautious about getting too friendly with anyone to quickly.
But talk about bars, boys I am more relaxed with. Just if there are too many questions about personal stuff I can easily overthink it and get uncomfortable. My hang up I guess. It is however really helpful when you meet someone who does understand how things work and can offer you some tips and advice.
China, S. Korea restrictions lifted
in Gay Thailand
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Just read today South Korea has had a significant outbreak traced back to their bar and nightclub areas. They are trying to contain it now. China remains a high priority for Thailand because so much of the tourism income is now generated from the Chinese. The hotel operators are strongly lobbying for China to be allowed in as soon as possible. They are saying they will rely on China to screen those travelling. I will guess the Chinese will be arriving in June or July at the latest.