paborn Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Most likely a short thread as the question is simple. Decades ago the Bangkok bars competed periodically in handsome man contests. One bar hosted, the others sent their contestants, there was food serviced - a party like atmosphere with an actual party in the soi. I haven't heard of this in years. Are they still held? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pong Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Sorry, did not visit any bar since many years. However, what i do recall is from the free give-away magazines, that at least some 2 yrs ago these ''contests'' were still being held, but at a more extra-vagant level with high-price entry tickets and participants not just from bars. But then about any Thai village that has some yearly show/feast still chooses a miss/mr. durian/watermelon/farang/potato/shrimp/buffalo-you name it, they do it. As an aside, I was musing to post something like: '' Do they still do this?'' aimed at long-time visitors. Some habits die very hard here in TH. F.e. like ;massage of shoulders in the loo while taking a leak spontaneous approach in bars from boys without being asked for (I guess that died when BE-HIGH closed) etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristianPFC Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I don't know what the bars around Surawong are doing, but I remember some years ago Farose 1 sauna had a South-East-Asian big cock contest. I chatted with one of the performers (from Cambodia, still working in gogo around Surawong) and while he is not my type, he is a friend's type and I brought then into contact and they had many happy times together. But such contests are rare, I haven't heard of one since. Not handsome man, but there is Miss Universe in Impact Arena soon. pong: F.e. like ;massage of shoulders in the loo while taking a leak. This is getting rare, and I'm happy about that. One guy giving massage (I spot it right when I enter the toilet, and decline), another turning on the water for me, a third handing me a towel, and they all asking for tip, which I happily decline hoping this will accelerate the demise of this awful custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...