vinapu Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, JackR said: ......I'm also delighted to hear that there are still so many opportunities for fun in LoS...... Gives me hope. rightly so, you right about opportunities , I was nicely surprised myself how easy it was to be entertained by qualified staff. All we need is open gates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, vaughn said: .... there are still glimmers of light to be found. looking at my depleted ( but not exhausted for lack of time ) travel fund I'd say not glimmers but strong rays of light vaughn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18past19 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I am glad to hear that X earned the Title. Conversely, T - the one whom you introduced to me won my crown of the trip. And it was with T that i had my last meal in BKK before my return trip. GWMinUS, Ryanqqq and vinapu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 10 hours ago, 18past19 said: I am glad to hear that X earned the Title. Conversely, T - the one whom you introduced to me won my crown of the trip. And it was with T that i had my last meal in BKK before my return trip. so it looks the we recommended to each other our Prince Charming and it worked. Another benefit of being forum friends, right? 18past19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18past19 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 4 minutes ago, vinapu said: Another benefit of being forum friends, right? In addition to having someone to eat with you at that world famous michelin starred foodland … among others. reader, Ryanqqq and vinapu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL8gPt Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Thank you Vinapu for an informative and entertaining report. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 OK, vinapu's reign as forum scribe is over for now and he will be missed; the question is, who's next? any takers? vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Londoner said: OK, vinapu's reign as forum scribe is over for now and he will be missed; the question is, who's next? any takers? aren't you planning trip soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stijntje Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Londoner said: OK, vinapu's reign as forum scribe is over for now and he will be missed; the question is, who's next? any takers? Today, I went to Thailand for about 30 minutes ... at the World Expo in Dubai. Maybe I am not unbiased, but they have one of the best pavilions. I suppose this doesn't count??? Anyway, thank you very much vinapu for your reports. Ryanqqq and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midguy1 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 6:08 PM, vinapu said: On another hand if somebody can take some ideas how to spend good holidays from my stories I’d be very happy. I, for one, have definitely taken ideas from your many past reports. I'm still eager to visit Moonlight some day when it reopens which I only discovered from your reports. I now have a couple of other ideas to add to the list for the next trip. A visit to Sabaidee and trip up the MahaNakhon. Thank you. Ryanqqq and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 33 minutes ago, stijntje said: Today, I went to Thailand for about 30 minutes ... at the World Expo in Dubai. Maybe I am not unbiased, but they have one of the best pavilions. we could utilize some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 24 minutes ago, Midguy1 said: I'm still eager to visit Moonlight some day when it reopens ........ .........ideas to add to the list for the next trip. A visit to Sabaidee and trip up the MahaNakhon. for now some Moonlight models can be seen daily at HotMale, usually 3-5 a night. For MahaNakhon try to pick up day with good visibility and go early, they open at 10am. If you not senior remember weekdays are cheaper then weekends ( 530 as opposite to 880 ). Take your boy with you but only if he expresses desire to go there, otherwise they may be scared / bored / disgusted at you spending that much money on the ticket. Boy69 and Ryanqqq 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWMinUS Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 One of the Members used the term "vicarious"... I think we all had that experience with your great reports. SALAMAT PO as we would say in the Philippines!! Ryanqqq and vinapu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 hours ago, GWMinUS said: One of the Members used the term "vicarious"... I think we all had that experience with your great reports. since English is not my first language it was new word for me and I rushed to my Webster to check if I should be offended right away or only after following Monday but no, now I understand. I'm glad that some hearts beat faster reading my 'prose" as I was the same for almost 2 years, waiting for first hand reports about boys, bars and massages not closures , covids, quarantines and tests i.e subjects we don't like to hear about but can't escape them either in those times. Will7272 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pong2 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 And another thank you from JUpiter (street), in the planets suburb here. Thats just coincidence. Just caught up with the 2nd part and its again indeed a very good read. And another minor side note: In peak hrs the Chao Praya boat also has regular runs south along ChPraya-as far as that hi-rise Thai FarmersBank (Kasikorn now) main office. Now dubbing and thinking about the announced new Pass-newPass+Go (only if one was not sitting beside a person found to be infective in the plane-I´ve read too many such scary stories now in other Thai forums) system. As for now just a short trip to Espana_Barcelona and maybe a little on. Ryanqqq and vinapu 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, pong2 said: Now dubbing and thinking about the announced new Pass-newPass+Go (only if one was not sitting beside a person found to be infective in the plane-I´ve read too many such scary stories now in other Thai forums) system. as I said in another thread , everybody needs to act based on his own assessment of situation and risk tolerance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I agree that we all need to consider our own risk. On average residual life expectancy, I would have just under 30 years left. I guess COVID will be around the whole time and I expect to catch it several times. Before vaccines, I think my probability of dying from a COVID infection would have been about 1.5%. With 2 AZ and a Pfizer, I'd imagine that's now below 0.15%. There's no way I will spend the next 30 years hiding. The percentages might be different for people who are older, but the decision is still do you intend to hide at home for the rest of your life ? COVID is not going away. As for the risk of falling a test on arrival, that risk should fall, as the Omicron wave rapidly subsides in the countries that had few restrictions. We can further improve our odds by wearing an FFP3 mask for the trip and sitting by the window on the plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky13 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 @vinapu For the past month, as I've sat down for my short lunch overlooking the city, I've anxiously read about just one day of your adventures in Thailand, graciously and amusingly written. As I finished your 'final thoughts' today, I'm saddened it's come to an end, yet thankful for 25 days of your journeys, your insight, your boys, and your generosity. K̄hxbkhuṇ Ryanqqq, vinapu and Boy69 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milk78 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Thanks @vinapu for you rich and through report! A really great and useful read. I am heading to BKK and then Chiang Mai at the end of March for a couple of weeks. any issues with joiners at Phor Liang Meun Teracotta Arts in Chiang Mai? I AirBnb last time i was in Chiang Mai but the hotels all have really good rates so might do that this time. vinapu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy69 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 It's better On 2/3/2022 at 2:30 PM, Milk78 said: any issues with joiners at Phor Liang Meun Teracotta Arts in Chiang Mai? It's better you send mail directly to them and ask because every hotel has its own policy regarding guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/3/2022 at 7:30 AM, Milk78 said: Thanks @vinapu for you rich and through report! A really great and useful read. I am heading to BKK and then Chiang Mai at the end of March for a couple of weeks. any issues with joiners at Phor Liang Meun Teracotta Arts in Chiang Mai? I AirBnb last time i was in Chiang Mai but the hotels all have really good rates so might do that this time. no issues at all, fact that I checked-in one of my boys perhaps helped and one which came mid-day was escorted by me from outside but no, nobody blinked an eye. Bald guy on reception seems to be gay to those tired eyes, that helps too Milk78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 21 hours ago, Boy69 said: It's better It's better you send mail directly to them and ask because every hotel has its own policy regarding guests. ' don't ask, don't tell ' is policy I always employ Milk78 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I've made lots of short stays in hotels around Thailand. For those, all I do is check the terms and conditions in the booking apps. If I have booked a room for 2, if they have any restrictions on who the second person is, or when they join, these ought to be declared in the hotel policies. I've never had a problem. If there was an attempt by a hotel to impose a joiner policy that's not declared on the booking site, I would challenge that. If I make a longer booking in a location, I am more careful to check policies. Particularly in other countries. In some cases, I e-mail the hotel to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10tazione Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 1/6/2022 at 5:43 AM, a-447 said: I'm totally devastated to read that Adams Apple is gone. According to Twitter Adams Apple will reopen on June 1st 9pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyhouston Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 From time to time I'm on Soi Viangbua and I recall thinking when I passed earlier this year that Adam's Apple looked derelict and had a 'For Sale' sign on it. I must have been dreaming as their Facebook page shows activity and, maybe, that's future activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
