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Day 3 - The luck continues, or does it? From this day onwards, no specific notes were taken, so itll be a recount from my text messages, and mostly from memories. My guy left after breakfast together at the hotel buffet. I needed to change money at superrich, so we walked together to the nearby branch at Sukhumvit MRT. While location is convenient, rate isnt as good as x-one nor the silom plaza superrich branch so I change a bit of cash here. There are several other exchange place nearby but rates for MYR-Baht isnt any better. Back to hotel to catch up with sleeping and then woke up around 2 or so and get ready to head to Prime for an hour foot massage. Forum member told me he is at MBK shopping when asked about dinner plan for tonight and he wont be able to join. I told him im at Prime now for foot massage and having late lunch later if he wanted to join for a chat. We met at 90gram at Quarter Silom for a chat of world politics. Back to hotel to enjoy the lounge until its time to head out for dinner tonight. Tonight dinner is only us 3 malaysian, my friend who travelled with me and another friend i know from telegram group who used to work in bangkok. We decided to try Central park again and this time browsing through their food court area, where almost 70% of the stalls here have michelin labels. I didnt eat much since im still full from late lunch and titbits in the lounge so I just order a drink, while my friends ordered crab fried rice and fried rice with fish. Tonight, we decided to go to dreamboy. But since its still early, we parked ourselves at midnight bar. I always have a thing for one of their waiter. He was fun and flirty but ive yet to off him. He is very popular anyway and for me, he is still a borderline case. But i still enjoys his attention at the bar. My KL friend went up to freshboy as he already arrange a boy to off tonight. Meanwhile we go to dreamboy around 10.30pm for the show and see their line up. We took the seat at the very back and center, so we got a good look at the stage. Pretty impressive numbers of guys available to choose from. Perhaps the most boys in all bars in Bkk. All kind of guys too, from twinks, to average, muscular and geriatric. My friend didnt see anyone to his liking though, and im not surprise as that has always been my experience before as well. Lots of guys of all different type but none Id take. However, I have received intel that a guy i really like from FB moved here, so I tried to look if he is around and lo and behold, i saw him when its in between shows and guys started to rotate on the stage. However, while he looks very impressive and stands out in FB, here, he looks small indeed in comparison to his peers in the line up. Without much hesitation, I called mamasan and told his number to come join me for a drink. The usual conversation ensued. Asked if he will go with me to my hotel, he said yes. Asked if he will do long time with me, and im surprised that he didnt hesitate to say yes. Reiterate that will he stay with me until breakfast and he repeated yes. Why am I surprised? Because the last conversation we had in FB, he flatly said no long time to me. This time, I did told him that i know him from FB before, though he cant recall me. Cant recall much of dreamboy shows, as we left around 11 pm so we didnt see much of their shows. Anyway, happy that im all set for the night, so I asked my friend if he wants to stay at dreamboy or move somewhere else. He said move elsewhere and we land on Banana Bar. Told my KL friend that we are heading there and he met us there as well. He told us that his guy were not at the bar and he told him if he is still interested, to meet him at banana. His guy show up 15 mins later. He actually went with another customer for short time off before. At banana bar, we each has our own bench, and each of us has a guy sitting with us, all from different bars. Me with dream boy guy my KL friend with FB guy, and the other friend, a guy from banana. We stay for a while as we always enjoyed the show here long enough to see their boy line up and big cock shows I counter around 8 guys. Of course their shows are mostly done by their very beautiful ladyboys (my guy definitely enjoys seeing them) and a dance crew (some of them can be off as well albeit at higher price). We left for supper at silom edge and each of us depart back to our hotel with taxi/bolt. I ordered my bolt and off we go, 3 of us, me and my guy with my friend since he can save few baht taking grab from sukhumvit instead. So we say good bye to my KL friend . At my hotel entrance, I also said goodbye to my friend as he ordered his grab. As we entered my hotel, my guy asked if he can use my phone charger, I said yes. As I reach my pocket to grab my phone, I suddenly realized that it is not there.....

As some of you may already know, I was in Bangkok for 10 days, from 29th November until 9th December 2025. I know i have sort of stop writing trip reports, due so mixed of life and work interfering as well as lack of interest to share lol. Even for this trip report, ive been contemplating whether i should write a report or not. Alas, I am less busy with work now, and life is a bit dull at the moment, so here I am, back with writing trip reports here. Year end trip this time was planned a bit earlier, unlike some of my trips this year and last year where it was a bit of a last minute decisions. I usually try to align my trip, or at least part of my trip with a friend from KL, which have been my bangkok travel buddy for few trips now. Normally, he will be the one who booked his travel first, and ill adjust my booking to suit his schedule as I am more flexible and will be in Bangkok longer. For this trip, he will be in Bangkok for the first half of my trip. Initially, I couldve stayed in Bangkok longer, up to 20 days, as I have vacation days to be used before year end, but two things happened that made me decided on only a 10 days trip to Bangkok. One, a work meeting on 15th December, which i couldnt skip. Two, I am very close to obtain gold status for Enrich program (Malaysia Airlines), and need to travel at least to two more locations to reach that gold. So my work meeting helped me to decide when i should split the trips, hence 10 days Bangkok, followed by 4 days Phnom Penh, and after my work meeting, another trip, which at this point of time its between vietnam (ho chi minh or da nang) or domestic location (Kota Kinabalu). I ended up going to Kota Kinabalu instead. Another to do list i did this trip is to maintain my status with hilton honors, so first half of my trip, Im staying in Asok instead of the more convenient Silom area. Its a bit unfortunate that Hilton did not have hotel located near enough to Silom ghetto area. Instead, the closest one is Hilton Garden Inn Silom, which is in Bang Rak area, closer to the riverside. Id rather stay in Asok where the hilton there is near a bts station. As member here, I was offered free upgrade to executive room, on the highest floor. The second half of my trip, I stayed in my second home, Furama Silom. Booked deluxe room (slightly more than the cheapest superior room) with breakfast and got a 17th floor room with updated furniture and bed, with of course the glass wall for the bathroom. Was contemplating between Furama and Raya, but raya rates seems to be much higher now, so value wise, Furama wins. Already spent too much on Hilton hotel so that helps with my budget.

Day 1 - All the same but different. My flight took off on time, and arrived in LOS by 5.40pm. Immigration was smooth and im already in bolt by 6.28pm and in my hotel room at 7.30pm. Bolt cost 290, gave 400 for not using toll without me telling him not to. Tonight, Ive already made plan to meet fellow forum member for dinner at G around 8.30pm. It was full house, so we have to wait 10-15min for the best table outside, which is perfect for people watching. We heard news that bar will close at midnight due to police raid. It is said that its due to marathon event tomorrow. Gass bkk event closed their weekend only bar tonight, while E.D.T were discussing if they will continue open or not. Later on we saw that the bar also closed. So we know that we need to get our night companion quick today and its logical to go to the nearest one that have our type, Jupiter. We went in around 9.30pm, and to my delight, my favorite singer poppy is singing tonight. I can only see 3 boys around, but we get a good seat on the right of the stage with proper seating. Mamasan assure us more boys will show up soon and true enough, plenty of eye candy to choose from. Perhaps close to 40 guys now, mostly hunks and one body builder type. In all the bars in Bangkok, I think Jupiter is the one bar that i would definitely use their mamasan. One, they will tell you who will go with guys, and two, most guys dont have number so mamasan with their green light saber will point your guy for you. That said, other than that, ill mostly will deal directly with the guy on tips, and what they will or will not do. Near to ten, guys are getting ready for the first walk, black long sleeve. Some guys do have number but rarely a case. Right before the walk, saw my regular guy on the other side, and he saw us too, and smiles acknowledging us. Easy decision for me tonight. Without delay, when he walk near me, i gesture him to sit next to me for a drink. Things about regular is we tend to forgo the normal conversation and assumed things will go as usual, which usually the case, but not this night, more on this later. Jupiter shows has always been great in my book. Most of them performed by their guys, and it is both sexy, and alluring without fully exposed penises though. And luckily tonight, we have been treated with the legendary hula hoop shows by none other than the famous Boom. Needless to say, i told mamasan im offing him tonight. My friend also found someone to brings back as well. We stayed until my guy finished his show, and pay the bills. Another member decided to stay on. We left the bar and as always i asked my guy if he wanted to eat. He asked if i want to eat as well, i said up to you lol Off we go to take a taxi to tiger mala place near silom plaza. After dinner, we part way, as i need to go to 7e for supplies and say goodbye to my friend. Booked bolt to go back to hotel and then my guy drop the news. He said he cannot do long time with me tonight. Its already past 1 am, so there is low chance for me to get a diff guy now. I told him Im not okay with that and he shouldve told me in the bar. He said sorry and thought i would be ok for short time. I said ive never went short time with him before and not ok with it now as well. We went back and forth thankfully amicably until my bolt ride arrived and he reluctantly enter the car. We continue the conversation, whispering now, and i gave him a choice. Either option 1 or option 2. 1, he go back home first to deal with whatever he needs to, and then come join me back at hotel. At this point he wasnt upfront on the reason why he cant do long time. Option 2 is basically, we dont proceed, but i kept this to myself, and just presented to him option 1 is the only option ill accept and asked how long he needed before he can join me. He took his time to decide and finally suggested a compromise that works for me and him, only because I like him, and i suppose he also think about me as his regular or at least id like to think that lol Anyway, after that minor altercation, back in hotel, all goes well. Luckily im still in the mood, so is he. We talked also about other stuff and this is also where he told me why he cant do long time anymore after i guess it correctly. I told him i respected his decision and i repeated that he shouldve told me in the bar. But we also agree that the compromise we agree on works for future off as well. In my book, he will still be my regular.

Day 3.95 - The unmitigated disaster. I immediately asked my guy if he saw my phone, and he said no. I saw one phone on the table and it was his phone. I checked my small backpack thoroughly and its not there. My last recollection was of course i used my phone to book my bolt, and its not with me now, so it can only mean i left it in the bolt car! At this time, my guy is already in the bathroom ready to shower. I told him I would go downstairs to find my phone. In my mind, I was hoping that the driver realized that my phone was left in his car and already gave it to the concierge for me to collect. Alas, when i reached the reception, I asked if anyone leave my phone with them or concierge and they said no. My heart sank, and thoughts running through my head of what will happen if I lost my phone, at the beginning of my trip too. I then told the reception that I believed I left my phone in the bolt car. She asked me if i remember the car plate number. I told her i dont, i can maybe remember the number but not the thai character for sure. The receptionist asked where did the car dropped me, and i told her near the entrance to to hotel lobby, and not at the street. So she called the security and asked them if they can see the security camera footage if they can identify the car plate number. She asked me what time the car dropped me and if i recall the car color and make. I told her its a black toyota vios. While they are helping me with this, she asked me if i can wait and sit at the lounge chair. After few minutes waiting, i thought of an idea. I went back to the receptionist and asked if she has a line. Asked her to find my line account but unfortunately, she couldnt find it using both my phone number or user id. Not the first time i had this issue, especially when exchanging contacts with guys, and best way to bypass this is by sharing QR code. Well, since i did not have my phone with me, that wont work. I then asked if she has whatapps, and unfortunately she doesnt have one. I then asked if she can try to call my phone using my phone number, which is a malaysian phone number, so it will be an international call. I of course said I will pay any charges incur. She tried that as well but apparently had issues getting through the operator. After trying for a while, she then asked he colleague if she has whatapps and to my relief, she said yes. I gave her my phone number for her to add my whatapps account and ask her if she can call my phone. She called, and no one answer. She called again, the same. At this point, I am totally at lost already. Not to mention, i have a hunky guy waiting for me in my room. Ill just have to accept that chances of recovering my phone are slim now. Before I went upstair, i checked again with reception if there is any update on the security camera, and she said not yet. But then, she asked me if the phone number i shared with her is the one i used for my bolt account. I said yes. She told me she is reporting my incident with bolt. And hope that bolt will respond soon. My experience with customer service have been a mixed bag, so I didnt get my hopes up that they will respond anytime soon, seeing its now maybe 2am. Having half accepted my fate, I thanked the receptionist, the security and the concierge for their help, and went back to my room. I guess as i aged, I tend to get better control of my emotion and learnt to accept things that is out of my control. Ive done all i could, and now, its up to the universe to do its thing. While the memory of tonight is somewhat tainted, my session with my guy actually went great. Even though language is a bit of barrier, I think we had good chemistry. He stays until breakfast and before he left, i asked him if he can let his friend (who went with my friend) knows that i lost my phone and I will meet him later at dinner as per agreed before.

Day 4 - The morning after After i sent my guy away at lobby, I went back to the reception to asked if there is any update about my phone. Sadly, the answer is still no update. I replied to them saying that I guess Ill need to shop for a new phone now, to which they awkwardly chuckles. Went back to my room, I recalled that I have my laptop with me, and perhaps I still have access to my whatapps. I recently use whatapps web to access certain file from my phone. So I switch on my laptop and checked if I can open my whatapps. And voila, it is still connected to my account! I immediately grab a pen and paper to jot down all the important phone numbers from my contact. I also texted my two malaysian friends telling them the whole ordeal. I also checked my email. And there i saw a reply from bolt customer service about the lost phone report sent by hotel receptionist. Its an email asking for me to give additional detail, my phone number where they can contact me, and consent to share it with the driver. This was apparently sent to me at 3.31 am and i replied with the hotel receptionist number and hotel name around 9.33 am. And I received a reply of acceptance 9.37 am. I am impressed with the speed of response by bolt customer service! After checking my email, whatapps and facebook on my laptop, i search on how i can open my line account on the laptop but this wasnt successful, not without my phone with me. Went for a nap a bit then was woken up by door bell and a knock on my door. I thought oh must be the house keeping. Went to the door to open it and its actually the bellboy, telling me that someone at the lobby asking for me, to return my phone. Im still half asleep but the news woke me up like ive been punched in the face. Still in disbelief, I told the bellboy thank you so much and I will be right down. Went down full with anticipation, and as I came out of the lift, I saw him the bolt driver from last night, and on his hand, my phone! It was turned off though, probably due to out of battery. I cant describe this feeling of relief, like all of the sudden, all my headaches are gone. I thank the driver and the hotel bellboy and believe it or not, had to convince the driver to take some cash from me as appreciation. He first refuse the cash, but when i told him it is to cover his gas and it is also from my heart, he reluctantly accept it. He then asked to take a picture with me, showing the phone, to report back to bolt. The receptionist working right now was already a new crew so Ill have to thank the night shift receptionist tonight. Back at the hotel, I immediately charge my phone and start to switch on my phone. Told my two malaysian friends that Ive gotten my phone back. Having my faith in humanity restored, i started browsing my line, replied a text from forum member, and started planing my next massage, this time with history massage. Been meaning to try this one guy but based on previous report, his tips is quite high, but recently, a friend told me that he has reduced his tips. Also texted a fellow forum member that might be in bkk. All booked, and back to having my nap. Woke up and went for my massage appointment at history, and met my KL friend there, he also booked another masseur there. My session went better than expected, massage was super sensual, my masseur is really good looking with greek god like body, and after was great as well. Tonight, a planned dinner with some forum veterans, 5 of us at 25 degrees. It was at first only a dinner for two, but I asked one of them when he is free to meet for dinner and he asked if i wanted to join tonight's dinner and i said yes, and asked if some other members can join as well, so in the end, its 5 of us tonight at 6.30pm Had a nice catching up and since its still early, I went to see forum member and watching some of the guys playing pool at bar downstairs of freshboy. We then went to jupiter for the night for their show. And of course, the highlight of the show is still the famous boom, but their overall shows also improves. Yes, they have decided to increase the entrance free by 100 baht. We chose to swallow it as my friend already have someone he wanted to off tonight and I already have a guy as well. In my mind, i couldve just reduced amount of guys ill tip tonight by 1 lol. A very productive night indeed, my friend booked a guy tonight, and tomorrow as well, which is his last day. I also prebooked a guy as well. Had supper at foodland, but before that, went to goodboy to say hi to a fellow forum member who has now confirmed with me that he is in bkk. Went back to our respective hotel by bolt. By now im a loyal bolt customer hehe. At the hotel, I told my guy to go to the lift first as i went to the reception to say my thanks to the receptionists. She asked if I already bought a new phone and I told her that no, i havent bought one yet.

Wishing all friends and forum members who are celebrating a happy Christmas! May your holidays and the New Year be blessed and bring you much joy. 🎄🎊💝

Day 2 - Getting into the routine Had breakfast and lazed around until 1pm, making my way to silom soi 6, for my customary massage at prime. 1 hour foot and 2 hour oil massage. Feeling refreshed, walked back to silom MRT station and back to hotel before heading out back to silom for dinner. Tonight, i suggested we eat at the new mall central park. Arrived a bit earlier and stroll around the new mall for a bit of window shopping. Turns out they still have black friday sales and im in need for a new shoe, so enter a few shops and managed to buy one at around 37% offed retail. We ate at Prime burger, and all of us agrees that the burgers there is of great quality. After dinner, went to midnight bar for a drink and flirting with their waiters, and people watching. Another forum member join us. We walked passed rainbow dragon bar and saw one of their boy on the glass door enticing us to come in. At least one of us was entranced and went there for a quick drink while the rest of us wait at midnight bar. Tonight plan was to visit moonlight. Used to be my staples where i get my guys, but sadly the situation here isn't much of an improvement from my last visit in July (yes, I didn't report this trip here, so was my trip in March lol). Only 4-5 floor boys. The model line-up is a different story though. Impressive still and my favorite, Joey is much more impressive than before. Good news to Jeoy fan, mamasan said he is can go with gays now, but i have no idea what he will or will not do, and fee to find out is not what im willing to pay, at least not yet lol. But given that he wasn't taking guys customer before, i'd lower my expectation. After decided that I wont be getting anyone from here, decided to go to Good Boys next. We left after seeing maybe 4-5 numbers performed by the models. Out of the model line up tonight, babe is missing. But there is also a part time Brazilian guy who just sit on the side bench. He is also asking model price for off, but he didnt go up the stage along with all the other models. I went to Good Boy alone, one member had to go to Jupiter to pickup his guy for the night, and 2 other went to hotmale. Good boys has quite a number of guy, mostly twinks, perhaps around 30 guys, one i would call a twunk with very fit body and visible six pack and muscles. My friend and his Jupiter guy joined me after a while and we stay a bit for the shows. Plenty of penis on the shows. We stayed for a while until I had a text that hotmale duo is moving to Freshboy, and we decided to join them. Entered Freshboy in the middle of big cock show, and not long after, all the guys are on the stage one last time before the bar closes at 1 am. In the end, all of us went back with a companion after having supper at foodland.

Genttlemen, Just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you, in all parts of the world, who allowed me to vent here, and still retain membership.... Its been an honor to interact and share thoughts with you, eventhough at times it seems as if I tried to "force" my thoughts on YOU.... This outlet, and sharing with you has been a gift for ME in these trying times here in the U.S. Thanks to all, with wishes for peace and stability in the world and your lives. Looking forward to "sharing" with you all in 2026.... Happy holidays ! Sucky HO, HO, HO !!! "I have something in my SACK for YOU ! "

I went in with realistic expectations after hearing some initial impressions, and unfortunately my experience tracked almost exactly the same pattern. The shop itself is very nice, clean and upscale, though showers are small. I ordered a 60 min aroma massage, at around 1300 Bath, already expensive compared to other places. My masseur came to greet me with very limited English. A bit awkwardly he stayed in the room while I took a shower. Either the guy gives me the privacy or he joins me in the shower. On the table (without a face cradle!), within the first few minutes of contact, it was obvious the masseur lacked real technique. The pressure was unfocused, transitions were clumsy, and there was no sense of flow or trained body mechanics. Once you’ve had a few proper massages, you know immediately. The masseur himself was very much a “guy next door” type. Young, casual, oversized baggy clothes, more student than therapist. His loose T-shirt kept brushing into me throughout the session, which only added to the distraction and reinforced the sense that this wasn’t a professional setup. I was so bored that when he floated the idea of a hand job, I declined outright. I just wanted the session to end. Conclusion: Titan remains significantly overpriced for what it delivers. Between the weak massage skills, inconsistent professionalism, and lack of atmosphere, it’s hard to justify the rates. If you’re in Silom, you’ll get a clearly better massage and more satisfying extras at Prestige or Ssense, both nearby and operating at a much higher standard. If you want cheaper setups go to Green or Avarin. Alternatively just go to Arena in the same place as Titan. They never disappoint.

I've had the Management update the count! Bunting, foam, champagne on tap (gold obviously), floor shows, karaoke station, Madagascar Boy Pipers etc, all on the committee's agenda.

I must find out how forum members who write trip reports take notes. Write in point form in a journal? Type into handphone? 🤔 I usually write one or two days after so it becomes sort of a "live" report. I don't have time to write after holiday. I am amazed by how forum members can write trip reports weeks after the trip ended!

Smart thinking on your part! I find it helps to know the guys and their friends. When my guy's Iphone 14 broke down in July, he used his friend's Line account to contact me! His friend has my Line because ... hehehe! Same thing happened recently in December when his new Iphone 15 suddenly shut down and needed software update at Apple Store. My guy got another friend to video him explaining what happened and this other friend sent video to me. And of course, I have his Line because ... hehehe!

Wishing for everyone to have a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year 🍷🎁

Can't open it either. So what I want for Christmas would be a nice hot Thai guy with a lovely hard cock (but that comes next year 😮‍💨). Failing that a speedy recovery will do and so far so good on the recovery 👍

I'm coming to this thread late, but what a tale! Indeed, very relieved for @spoon too that the phone came back. After a couple of near-misses regarding phones many years ago, I have determinedly made myself acquire some better habits. I choose trousers with pockets -- as many as possible -- and my habit now is that my phone is always in one particular pocket, unless I take it out to read/send messages. It goes back into the pocket immediately after. It's a front pocket, not a back pocket - which is possibly the worst place to put one's phone. Not only will the phone be easily lifted out by a thief, one needs to take it out of the back pocket each time one sits down... and leave it on a table, car seat or somewhere else. In Thailand, an additional problem is the power bank. I find that I need to have one with me when I am out and about for most of the day (and maybe into the evening). Fortunately, I tend to go about with a backpack, so there's space for that too. Another point brought up earlier in the thread is that of how others take notes for trip reports. In my case, I dictate into my voice recording app on my phone. I do this several times a day, e.g. when I am walking out of a massage shop; that way I make a record of prices, tips, names, even bits of conversation before I forget. The app generates a transcription, which I can, even days later, copy-and-paste to build a report. I realise however that dictating into a recording app is an acquired skill; many people, I notice, can't do it. The skill involves being able to dictate in complete sentences with clear diction, with content delivered in a coherent narrative order. That way, after downloading the transcript, one does not have to do much more than light editing. I credit my managerial training in my younger days for that skill, having had to dictate fairly long letters to my secretary. It may be a lost art, by now.

Gentlemen, Wishing you all a Merry Christmas wherever you are around the world, and a Happy and prosperous New Year.

My one concern is having photos taken as I have no idea where or in what format they might appear. Personally I think photography in or near bars and restaurants should be banned. Sadly, with most Asians desperate to tske photos of every single dish they eat, that just won't happen.

Unforgettable night. Yes, each of us had a companion for the night. 8 of us at Foodland for supper. Mini United Nations!

But you stayed in it because the seamen kept you awake and feeling energised!

Hi again! I just wanted to thank you all for the great suggestions Pattaya has been really amazing so far, I mean Thailand is something else! The food, the beaches, Koh Larn, Khao Chi Chan, Nong Nooch, The Sanctuary of Truth, and so on, just wow! And of course Jomtien Complex, we went there every night and drank with everyone, very very fun nights! Especially I think it was Gus Bar where we went basically every time, except once when we went to Boyztown to see a show in X-Boys. Definitely more expensive to drink freely there haha but it was worth it. Anyway, thank you again for everything, one night to go and then we’re off to Bangkok tomorrow. Bye all!

Yes, very dull, travelling all over the world, multi million dollar international disputes, $billion contracts, LNG vessels at $250m each, cruise liners, up to $1billion each, Tankers, Container vessels, I barely could stay awake it was so dull.

He'd look much better if he kept his hair short and wore clothes that were more age appropriate. Go for the distinguished older gentleman look like Pierce Brosnan, for instance. Fabio's 66 and trying to cling on to a look that suited him 30 years ago only ages him, in my humble opinion. Moreover, having sharp, chiselled features and a square jaw may look good on a man when he's younger but they don't tend to age well for eg the late Robert Redford (may he rest in peace). The march of time tend to be kinder on people with softer features.

You are correct. This is no longer true. In theory, yes, but the reality of our current situation is trump has pushed against and upset every set of norms. The stacked supreme court is useless, as is the current congress, so there are no longer any checks and balances. Our founding fathers must certainly be rolling over in their graves. Politicians in general are no longer true statesmen with a willingness to compromise and do what is best for the country. I don't believe they can even think for themselves. They just follow their fearless leader blindly.

A sneak peek of a NEW Year to CUM...... See gallery posted in the PHOTOS section..... Hope these beauties who are "getting ready" for the New Year give you anticipation, hope, joy and happiness for 2026 ?

You are not alone

Perhaps your guy had taken up karate and was having breakfast with his sensei. What's wrong with that? 🤷

Meanwhile further East...

Merry Christmas everyone! Even as we celebrate, let us also remember those who celebrate in the true spirit even as they continue to suffer under the reign of evil. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/christmas-under-occupation-israeli-attacks-against-palestinian-christians/ar-AA1T08wV

Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 to everyone and wishing you all good health and bountiful New Year! 🎊

It is easier to be aware and leery of drunk people who are escalating, if you have not had too much to drink. Drinking is the most common way to lose your perception of potential dangers around you.

However, missing the Secretary-General..... only speculation on when he might "unexpectedly" show up...... I feel like the date is getting closer.

I have stayed here once, and yes it can be an option. Price wise though, Hilton Grande Asoke is a better value as Hilton Millennium charges a premium for being a riverside hotel and next to Icon Siam. Another down side is, if you ever need to get a taxi from there, you are competing with Icon Siam crowds and crossing the bridge by car can take a long time. But my decision on Asok is purely on the price.

I've been shopping around on Amazon and found these..... might need to ADD them to my list ? I'll even PAY the rush delivery !

I read both other boards daily although decided to be active member of just this one due to self imposed limit of time spend on media. Funny thing to see is that sometimes certain issues are generating energetic discussion on one and almost none or even completely put aside on others. No particular logic or pattern to that , just random happenings. Other two boards are more Pattaya oriented than ours here. Bottom line - it's good to have options

Jomtien Complex is far from dead! So many gay men enjoying the atmosphere and the boys.

Mac has no car, Ohh has car, but currently he has no guiding license, while has 10+ years of guiding experience. By the way: you don't need car in BKK, unless you has special needs or want to visit Ayutthaya or other places outside of BKK. BKK is famous by it traffic jams (2nd in World by Congestion world rank according to TomTom), so boats + skytrain are more suitable for fast transfers. You may reserve guide for 8 hours (USD 89) for day tour (before sunset) and/or for 6 hours after sunset for evening tour (USD 59). If you need car, additional payment for 8 hours is USD 99 + fuel.

Hey @Grahm1eta. When you get there, it will be overwhelming. So make sure not to think with your little head. No matter what sauna you go into, there will be guys waiting for potential clients. They will smile and try to engage you in conversation. Most times, the guys are bold, and they will grab your hand and place it on their cock. Which if you are looking at a sexy stud, can catch you off guard. In my case, it made me forget what I was talking about to the person I went with. LMAO. Get settled and get a drink. While you are waiting, guys will try to get your attention. During this time, I look and see how many guys, if any, I want to go with and for what. During this time, since many of the gartos will try to get you to pick them. They will lift up their towels, show off what they offer. If you do not desire to spend time with them. BE POLITE this cannot be stressed enough. Because they are people that offer themselves as a service. But it garners respect from them, which can pay off in the end. Trust me, reading @Latbear4blk , @Novarunner, @NoGagSuckerSF, @floridarob has shown. You might get more with a nice smile, not right now, and maybe later. However, if the guy has not approached you that you like, then go up to them. Discuss the price and what you want during your time with them. Some have suggested that you write on the phone screen shot it and save it so if there is any disagreement, it does not happen. You can point to it and prove what was agreed to. Which have saved us guys from paying for bad service. But in most cases, the guys working in the sauna want to give you the service you want. So you will come back and pick them. Or off them, aka take them out that night or during the day in some cases. Also, phones can be used to translate in the saunas. But not to take pictures of everyone in the sauna in general seating areas. But the best thing for me to tell you is to relax and take your time. Get there early enough to pick the best guys. Because some come early to get one or two programs, and they may bounce. Also read the guys that I referenced. They have a great deal of knowledge; they aren’t the only ones. But they have explored many countries and have great experience. It’s been helpful to me. For my previous two trips, and it still helps me as I get a third time this coming May.

A rather good visual guide to the disputed areas and temples in the Thai Cambodia conflict. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/17/a-visual-guide-to-the-historical-maps-and-temples-at-the-heart-of-the-thailand-cambodia-conflict

The regrets we usually have in the end is the things we didn't do, vs what we did....

If I had been in your situation, I wouldn't be in the mood to do anything. Kudos to you for keeping a cool head!

Since starting to work, I have always been much more of a late person. On working days (when I still worked full time) I'd rarely be in bed before 1:00am and ready to start sometime late morning. Now I am slightly less late getting to bed, but the habits of a lifetime are difficult to change.

Thanks to the 6 members who met for Xmas drinks last night at Home Bar in Supertown. Great meeting you all. Have a fantastic Christmas and a Happy 2026. Ax

you in boy bar ??? I'm shocked and gasping for an air !

I usually just make some notes covering the important parts (places, prices, good or bad etc) in a notebook and the rest comes from memory after that. If out touring (the non sex related stuff) it's much the same thing, plus I may have some photos to help jog the memory.

For those NOT expecting any Holiday gifts, I offer a Free Xmas "grab bag"........So, Grab Away ! And, if you NEED a "stocking STUFFER" ?

I never had any issue walking at night in Copacabana, escorted or alone. As usual in here and in Company of Men, the concerns about safety are overblown and a symptom of lack of cultural diversity literacy. Are there security concerns? Of course, as there are in any big city in the Western world. I have been robbed in Buenos Aires, Paris, New York, and Washington DC. After 8 years traveling to Brazil often and having long and short stays there, I never suffered a security threat. Just be aware of your surroundings and empathetic to the local culture and you will be fine.