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My last trip to Thailand was one of my best even though I barely visited the bars and the saunas.

No, just the "krap."

In his infinite wisdom, I note that GayGuides owner Totally Oz has shortened the St. Patrick Day celebrations. Normally a 24 hour event, Oz today is limiting it to a few hours in the morning: St Patrick’s Day 2024 17 March 2024 7:00 AM Until 9:55 AM This should put the emphasis on going to church rather than getting drunk. Future holiday shortenings are being considered.

I spent a few nights in Hua Hin last January. I liked my hotel- the Marriott- and enjoyed the night markets. But gay? I saw nothing gay about Hua Hin.

I have watched his TV specials. Once you get past his looks, there isn't much comedy there. If it's his looks you want to see, avoid the Hollywood Bowl unless you can score tickets in the first couple of rows. A more intimate venue might be fun.

To whom?

There is no evidence of judicial misbehavior, bad instructions, incensed judge and jury, or really any wrongdoing. If it should come out, then the defendant has grounds for appeal. But right now your view is pure cynicism.

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I have been impressed with the actions and attitude of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. At 62, he is the right age for a presidential run...not that he has shown any interest. It would take a Biden withdrawal from the race to open it to new candidates and people wonder who could impress the electorate since Kamala Harris falls short in that respect. I like Pete Buttigieg too, but don't think he has the chance that Blinken might have. Blinken has featured much more prominently in the news and, in my opinion, created a good impression. Not sure if he has any political ambitions.

Taipei struck me as having a shortage of gays. I warmed to it slowly, finally realizing that I liked the area around Taipei 101 best. If I had it to do over again, I would stay at the Hyatt Regency across the street. I got a massage- the only gay thing I did. The Red House didn't strike me as a gay area.

My husband was frequently mistaken for Thai. Beyond that, most service people directed their questions at him, and gave the bill to him instead of me. He's Chinese.

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I stayed 8 nights at Le Meridien beginning with NY Eve. I started referring to it as Gay Meridien since it was overwhelmingly gay for the New Year. As an elite Marriott Bonvoy member, I was comped dinner for NY Eve and also given access to the Executive Lounge where they put out food at lunch and dinnertime. Referred to as "snacks" and "hors d'oeuvres' you could make a meal out of them and we did- several times! I stayed the last three nights at the Sukhothai for comparison and Gay Meridien wins out. Not to say that the latter hotel is bad, the staff were great and the room very nice. The buffet almost comparable to Gay Meridien. But the location is not friendly, or so I thought.

I stayed 8 nights at Le Meridien beginning with NY Eve. I started referring to it as Gay Meridien since it was overwhelmingly gay for the New Year. As an elite Marriott Bonvoy member, I was comped dinner for NY Eve and also given access to the Executive Lounge where they put out food at lunch and dinnertime. Referred to as "snacks" and "hors d'oeuvres' you could make a meal out of them and we did- several times! I stayed the last three nights at the Sukhothai for comparison and Gay Meridien wins out. Not to say that the latter hotel is bad, the staff were great and the room very nice. The buffet almost comparable to Gay Meridien. But the location is not friendly, or so I thought.

@PeterRS is off the hook! The breakfast at the Courtyard was tops. In Bangkok, Le Meridien still has the best breakfast. I stayed at the Sukhothai a few nights and found their buffet breakfast to be good but not Le Meridien good.