neddy

Now, that I don't get.
You're going to spend 1500B plus at Hero, and won't spend 20B for a motorcycle taxi from Nana.

Rooms at the Tarntawan Hotel do have safes.
 
The hotel has a great location for the nightlife, and friendly staff.
 
Rooms a bit worn, but absolutely fine.

There is plenty of life left in the old design.
 
Replacement by the new is a slow process, taking years.

There is plenty of life left in the old design.
 
Replacement by the new is a slow process, taking years.

There is plenty of life left in the old design.
 
Replacement by the new is a slow process, taking years.

There is plenty of life left in the old design.
 
Replacement by the new is a slow process, taking years.

I have not yet used this option yet at BBB - but I think that they have an arrangement with The Ambiance to take a room upstairs.  I believe this because when I offed 2 guys from FunnyBoys they said to me, "we have short time room upstairs - do you want to use it?"  I replied, Yes, because it was convenient - so we walked out of FunnyBoys and the 2 guys brought me immediately into The Ambiance without having to check in or check IDs - it was very interesting and they told me that they do the same for BBB, as it is an extra way for The Ambiance to earn extra money and for the go-go boys to get back to their bar quickly for a possible next off.

I went there about a week ago. They are in their new premises, basically directly above the old place.
BTW, there was a demolition happening in the old location.
I asked, and was told that they had moved about 3 weeks before my visit.
 
The reception area is large and comfortable. Door is still near the lift.
My masseur led me up a curious staircase, which had a turnout into a  solid wall. Further up was the next floor.
Here were some massage rooms, large and tiled. Much larger and much nicer than the old place.
Caution: tiles slippery when wet.
Actually, everywhere is tiled, with the same tiles. Must have gotten a good deal.

I went there about a week ago. They are in their new premises, basically directly above the old place.
BTW, there was a demolition happening in the old location.
I asked, and was told that they had moved about 3 weeks before my visit.
 
The reception area is large and comfortable. Door is still near the lift.
My masseur led me up a curious staircase, which had a turnout into a  solid wall. Further up was the next floor.
Here were some massage rooms, large and tiled. Much larger and much nicer than the old place.
Caution: tiles slippery when wet.
Actually, everywhere is tiled, with the same tiles. Must have gotten a good deal.

Of course if was XBoys, not XSize / which is in BKK, not PTY/, my apologies but I was typing report past midnight so excuse me.
 
I think writing as I'm still there makes for better reading. I remember plenty, hey whisky or even better , gin , helps as long as is taken straight, I don't use any diluters or mixers as they are called.
 
On serious side at least twice daily I was updating my notes in form of draft e-mail to myself , you are right that after return all seems like a blur. Fact that I change hotels often actually helps to localize  goings in the past and to place them in proper day as well.
 
Yes I like Magnolia and even like long stroll to or /and from  there, I'm big on walking and it takes me 20-25 minutes from BT to get there. Massages are great and so is decor but as for boys I have mixed emotions, so will continue to patronize them  in future , God willing,  most likely with expectation of great massage and not much more.
 
Not that they are not willing for extras, opposite, too willing and too fast to get to 2nd stage for my taste, I walk fast but lay   slow so to speak.
 
For me PTY is Boyztown, I can envision me camping there for a week crossing street only for Boat Bakery and internet cafe on South Pattaya Road. Did not venture to Dongtan at all this trip but went to Sunee, watch this space for more.
 
It were at least dozen if not more boys at Kawaii  / biguyby correct me if I'm wrong / , with exception of smiles none for me which means many readers here would be happy there, twinky cherubs are not my territory, their older brothers are.

Day 6
 
Started with me acting ATM big time dispensing baht like no tomorrow, tip for him for night company , 1000 baht for helmets – discussed a bit earlier in the thread and 2000 for off fee for 5 days. I was actually expecting 2500 since off fee at BBB is 500 unless one buys drink , then is reduced to 400 but boy told me 2000 so I gave him that  to pay bar. Possibly he pocketed money working it somehow with bar but not my business and it worked for me .
 
We had breakfast at Ambiance across the soi for a change, then boy left and I was waiting for van to show up and take me to NongNooch tropical gardens.
 
I’m not big fan of nature and greenery but was enticed by Christian comments somewhere about them being world class attraction  so decided to give it a try and right away I need to say that I agree with that assessment. Gardens are covering quite a big are , can be explored on foot on ground or from above using elevated walkways all over the place,  there’s also kind of open sided tramway driving around with stops in few places / 100 baht / and ultimate – tour can be made using royal transport i.e on top of elephant / 400 baht /.
 
I thought 700 baht cost for half day trip is kind of expensive but in fact it’s very good value – admission cost is 500 so 200 for round trip transport from and to hotel it fair as long as I’m concerned since gardens are quite a distance from the city. Even with all that greenery there’s not much shade so it’s better to take morning trip instead of afternoon ones also offered.
Lots of food and drink available and one can easily spend whole day there.
 
Took my photo with tiger on the short chain / 100 baht / , took elephant ride as well as tramway tour where I was big attraction since all other passengers were locals and whenever I heard “farang” I knew it’s about me. Always kind walker I also explored elevated walkways and must say after 4 hours I was happy I took that trip.   
 
Around  2 p.m.  I was dropped in front of ABomb and few minutes later my boy appeared with two helmets, crappy for 200 for me and classy one for 800 for him, he expects it to last at least 4 years by his words so chances are I may come and check. No idea what helmets costs and to what degree he milked me but I assume it’s not that much, at home probably just strap would cost me 1000 baht so no complains.
 
Sanctuary of Truth is not that far and I liked it , beautiful carvings in equally impressive setting on the edge of the sea. Admission again quite steep at 500 , grounds are quite extensive including restaurant where we had a lunch , boy had some seafood and me , you guessed rightly , chicken with cashew nuts.
 
I told boy I will pick him up from the bar after show, he went to his room and I had some rest after such a busy touristy  day and early in the evening I walked  over to Sunee Plaza with only one bar in mind – Good Boys I missed in Dec, one I was advised had different type of boys that rest of Sunee and I may like them.
 
Stories proven true, several boys on duty, no twink in sight.    Drink 150 followed with invitation to sit behind partition where shortly after I was joined by member of staff who offered to present his jewels and cum for me for consideration of 300 baht. I even volunteered a drink and having fun in the bar invited two others, one by one,   for the same treatment . All three boys by their own admission are 100 % straight and into girls but obviously into drink and 300 baht as well. 
 
Certainly  something different   than in other bars and while I prefer this type of entertainment in my room , not open space,  I had a fun.
There was another patron entertained the same way and he looked  like local , certainly spoke Thai as was conversing with his boy during whole process.
 
Back in Boyztown for already established routine, beer and adoration at Oscars, BBB boys singing and flag waving then cross to BBB, my boy was not there so I sit with another one for fun and was rewarded with feel of his  quite impressive endowment he was proud to present claiming he is not shy at all.
 
Busy surveying what was on offer I did not even notice my boy arrived and was quietly observing the scene from behind instead of joining us. We watched show together, after that some repeated  fooling with the same boy, tipped one of boys on stage I like but under eye of my boy I needed to behave so we went back to Café Royale for    world peace discussion 4th night in row  finishing day 6 of my trip.

Thank you for  a new / for me at least  / expression, never heard that and had a good laugh,
 
I like OP tipping habits as I sense he had a good time in LOS and throwing money here and there is one of signs that on vacations we may act a bit on loose end. 50 weeks of stinginess per year may be enough for some including me, it's why we call vacations holidays
 
Nothing wrong if some are trying to find company on the cheap as long as whatever price is agreed upon by both sides but on another hand nothing wrong in overgenerosity if we feel we get our money worth. 
 
Better to pay 3000 for fabulous short time than hire  useless overnighter for 1500 just for the sake of cheap skin.
 
I don't believe that those paying over going rate are spoiling market for others more than those paying 5000 for Ecco shoes are ruining it for those who will wait for months to get them on sale for 2500.