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I dont know of one in Pattaya, but if you are spending a day or two in Bangkok on the way, you could try Spa Bangkok: https://spabangkok.net/premium-spa-for-men/ They have a speciality in male-to-male tantric massage. Although, unless you buy a "membership", it has a rather special price as well - 3,200 baht.

It seems there is market demand for more of the gogo-style places of entertainment in Jomtien, but the landlords or the BIB are a constant threat. What should ideally happen, I suggest, is for a few of the bar owner in Jomtien Supertown who are interested in providing such a style of establishment, to agree to move at the same time to Sunee Plaza, and open in some of the empty units there. Then they would be more free to provide they sort of entertainment they seem to think their customers want. And if two or three moved at the same time, they could generate enough momentum that customers would follow. I always thought the host bars Jomtien Supertown provided a good option for a night out, and was pleased when it became popular. But i think the bar scene in Pattaya/Jomtien has become a bit lopsided since Covid , with the more "naughty" bars in Sunee and Boyztown shrinking numbers a bit too much, and the number of host bars in Jomtien growing a bit too large. I wonder will the next few years see a bit of a re-balancing?

Nice video clips there aussie. I wish the bar the best of luck with their innovation. However, it was always said that gogo dancing is not allowed in Jomtien, Of course, those guys are not on a stage, just dancing round. Not sure if that will make a difference with the powers that be.

But there are a number of videos on Youtube that could come under the theme of "Straight guy discovers Jomtien Supertown". Here is a funny one showing a guy who goes in thinking it will be similar to Pattaya Walking Street, and you can see the growing horror on his face when he realises what sort of place it is, before he flees. In fairness to him he makes no asshole comments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRWS1u_Qr2U Here is a more positive one, by a guy who goes in at Songkran and declares it to be the best fun in all Pattaya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ln7lLMDpNA

I am loathe to give him the extra traffic by giving a direct link, but if you go to the Youtube homepage and put "travel viral jomtien" in the search bar, it should be the first or second video that comes up. His channel is called "Travel Viral"

I am getting the same thing. It is only happening for this site, on Edge. It is most annoying. Perhaps management can check if they have all their certs up to date?

Thanks for all the details Frenchfrank

Was this in an individual masseurs place, or in a massage parlour?

If you want a quick getaway from Bangkok but think Pattaya to tacky for you, Ko Samet might be an option. It is a tiny beach island, on the eastern seaboard, up to 3-4 hours ride from Bangkok. There is no gay nightlife from what I am aware, but if, as you say, guys are not the huge attraction, it might suit you well.

There are about 12 guys on Hunqz for Montenegro (educated guess based on distance from Podgorica, the capital). Several have a few reviews. That might be a start.

I visited Villa Giani last week. I was in London for a few days and decided to call in the evening before I was to fly home. I had planned my schedule to visit that evening, but in the event I was actually feeling quite unwell that afternoon (as it turned out within 24 hours I was hit by a very bad dose of cold and sore throat which lasted three or four days). Even though I was feeling out of sorts, as I was close-by, I thought I would call in and look at the lineup anyway. That way at least I could report back a bit more info for this thread. I rang the doorbell and a very pleasant, Hispanic looking guy, answered. I forgot to ask his name. It was a warm afternoon outside, and it was really warm, almost oppressively so, in the basement apartment. The receptionist confirmed that the fee was £160 for one hour. Then I was brought to the mirror window. When the guys realised there was a customer at the other side of the window, they came up to it and pulled up their T-shirts to show off their chests. Four guys were available. Three Hispanic looking guys, and a pale, European-looking guy. The pale guy and two of the other guys were twinks, the other guy was more muscular. I had a gut feeling that the European looking guy might be Irish (I’m Irish myself, and we can tell our own, lol). When I asked receptionist where he was from, he confirmed that my gut feeling was correct. They were all reasonably good-looking in appearance, although perhaps not as quite as glamorous looking as one might expect for £160. I note from reading this thread that the price they charge has gone from £100 just before Covid, to £130 a bit later, and now £160. Well, good luck to them if they can get the money. I was there at 6:20, and receptionist told me that if I wanted to take a guy, there would not be a free room available on the premises until 7 pm. I ask him to explain a bit more about their opening times, as the website says they are open from 1 pm until 7 pm. He explained that they are open later, but that there were only guys available to view until 7 pm. I decided not to take a guy that day, mainly because I wasn’t feeling all that well. I felt a little bit guilty about just being a "looky-loo" but the receptionist was very pleasant about it, and said it was no problem. Generally the whole atmosphere was very calm and relaxing. I don’t think anybody should feel nervous are going for a look, if they’re interested. It is literally a five minute walk from Earls Court tube station.

There appears to be many stories nowadays of young foreign tourists who have an accident in Thailand, and find that their health insurance does not pay for it. I see that the insurance company are refusing to pay out after looking in to the facts of the case, although it is not explained whether this was because they think the hotel was at fault, or the young man was, or whatever. I wonder was it just because he had alcohol in his blood? I remember hearing about reading British tourist who fell on some stairs after an evening out in Thailand, he was denied an insurance payout as the medical records (requested by the insurer) indicated some alcohol, his blood. But the young British guy said he only had a few drinks and was far from drunk. He said that the stumble on the stairs was purely bad luck. The question is what is regarded as so much alcohol as to be reckless? Obviously young people going out for a night in Thailand will usually drink, if they walking home to their accommodation and fall, how much alcohol should they have in their blood before it negates their policy. Presumably higher that the maximum that you can drink and drive with, but how much higher? This is probably something the insurance regulator in Britain (and Ireland too) could look at. Considering that many young people are going to Thailand and paying insurance, one wonders what they are getting out of it, based on the fact that they are much more likely to claim for an accident than, say, getting a heart attack.

I have not been in Pattaya since before Covid, but i have been keeping an eye for reports of some karaoke places with male hosts. A popular one at the moment (or earlier this year at least) is Friendly Club Karaoke. It is on Soi Korpai (often spelled Khopai) located just south of the junction of junction of Soi Korpai and South Pattaya Road. If you do a search for "27 Khopai Rd Pattaya" on google maps it will bring you to the location. Another one, closer to central Pattaya, is Jacky Karaoke. It is located in the last side street before Pattaya Tai (South Pattaya Road) meets Third Road (It is called "Pattaya Tai 18 Alley" on Google maps). They are very active on Facebook at the moment. A search for "Jacky karaoke" on FB will bring them up. They posted the below pic today. Probably one of the straightest looking line-up of guys I have seen in any place, presumably the market they aim for are bargirls just off duty. However, i am sure they will be happy enough to drink with you at least, and some will be willing to go off with you also.

Thank you for another great trip report Vinapu. Well written trip reports like yours really are the the best of this forum.

Dont worry about it, everyone can get a bit burnt out at times, even if they are doing things they enjoy. I sometimes get a sudden day of lassitude on holiday when I have no motivation to do anything, even if I am in a city that is full of attractions I normally would love to visit. It passes.... Brilliant trip report by the way. Really enjoyed the pictures - always add a bit to a trip report

If everybody took that view, there would be very few reviews of anything on Tripadviser...

Reader, I must confess to be somewhat perplexed as to what exactly you think Leroy82 said that was inappropriate. If people working at the ground floor bar are available to take off, I think it is pretty much understood that what it is for. Presumably anybody that knows the guy concerned works in the bar, and who also reads this forum, would already know that he goes off with customers and (presumably) has some form of sex with them. I think it is generally understood that a guy who goes off with customers is providing a service, and could be either gay or straight. Unless I am missing something obvious here...

Steve Rosse has his own Youtube channel which is a bit off the wall, but entertaining sometimes too. If people are feeling nostalgic for Thailand of the Eighties, a straight Youtuber called "Karl's Thailand" has an interesting collection of videos where he provides reminisces and commentary over photos he took during travels in Thailand from 1987 to 1992. Its better than it sounds - he has a cool Cockney geezer accent too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns5YafVjhzU&t=38s He also has loads of videos where he explores out-of he way places in Thailand in the present day - interesing if the thoughst of exploring deepest Isaan fascinates you...

Yes, really like the "day and night" photo of the Petronas Towers

Your thoughts are very much on Thai moneyboys these days Sydneyboy (sorry, Olddaddy). The cold of the antipodean winter getting you down?

An interesting series of posts

No personal experience, but I believe that it is quite a hub for male escorts, despite homosexuality being completely illegal. I see that there are at least 100 guys in Dubai on Hunqz, for example. I would be very discreet, if i was you.

It has been reported on another board that the previous owners of JQK Bar are renovating and re-opening Cupidol Bar in Boyztown.

Note that the issues with the Covid cert were all more than a year ago...

Glad to read that the history of that time is being kept alive