Travellerdave

Thailand and in particular Pattaya has already been deprived of a contribution to its economy by myself in the shape of my regular low season visit. A three week visit would cost me in the region of 130,000 baht dispensed to hotels, Asian boys, gay bars, presents for boyfriends, restaurants , transportation etc etc . When gay sex tourists like myself will be able to visit again if ever is impossible to predict. In the meantime I have to dream.

I should of added that when frequenting the Complex bars I would be accompanied by a boyfriend who would be “young” (18 to 25) rather than “younger”

Yes I use the term “older” not “old” to define myself. Yes I would love to frequent the Complex and join the older gays there if I could bloody well get there from here in semi locked down England.

I like the two guys by the sea, especially the one with yellow speedos and prominent nipples. I’ve always liked picking up guys/boys from beaches.

Yes but it’s now more than five months since I returned from my February trip. 10 months without visiting gay thailand - how bad is that.

I hope the Cambodian boys are back in number when I arrive for my next trip. I’ve offed a number of them over the years and they are usually, keen to please. But when that trip will happen I do not know - maybe 2021

I would certainly echo that statement Boy69 with the slight amendment to 2001 - 2008. 2001 was when I discovered Thailand and made my first trip to Pattaya having up to then spent holidays in Playa des Anglais (Gran Canaria). Myself and a gay friend took a few days to hear about Sunee And locate it but when we did we took advantage of its vibrant scene of gogos, bars and of course the boys.

I’m getting close to writing year 2020 off. Indeed all foreign travel from U.K. seems impossible and not worth the potential hassle. My long term plan at the start of the year was 3 weeks in Thailand in January/February. The same in July/August and maybe a longer trip in November. I’m thankful I got the first one in providing me with a number of happy experiences. The lockdown started very soon after my return home.

Bar boys should be allocated an elite card. For us gay sex tourists they are essential workers

I watched a video on YouTube yesterday which consisted of a tour on motorbike of Pattaya post bar opening which featured BT and adjacent Sois. All the bars appeared to be closed and the producer commented that it looked like a ghost town with no people in evidence. Certainly the Ambiance terrace Was empty. It has been mentioned that there are Currently approximately 2500 farang expats in Pattaya Plus a few stranded tourists. The number of these who are gay or bisexual who would patronise gay bars will be not sufficient to support the previous scene. Thus I expect the bars in BT to remain closed until flights and tourism commence (who knows when ?). I myself feel deprived of my Regular trips to Pattaya with its Asian boys and gay scene.

Cupidol used to be my favourite Gogo in BT - it used to be known for twinks. It’s no doubt difficult for Cambodian boys to enter Thailand and perhaps they have heard that there are few customers.

I’ve spent 4 months in lockdown hardly spending any money. I would love to distribute my savings to worthy recipients [ie Asian boys and gay bars}. Unfortunately travel to Thailand from the U.K. seems completely impractical as the moment with quarantine requirements on arrival and also on return to U.K. , despite flights being available. I don’t understand why Thailand is still on the U.K. list for quarantine whereas many European destinations with far worse Covid records have been free. if somehow I did manage a trip setting a budget would be the last thing on my mind !

I’ve seen a video on YouTube showing boy bars in the Jomtien Complex open. No doubt a few gay expats will patronise but tourists like myself are waiting for the situation to become easier to warrant purchasing a flight. Maybe October/November ?.

Bars in Pattaya have always relied on Free spending tourists for the bulk of their business. Hence Pattaya as we knew it will not return until flights from Europe and North America resume. I can’t wait to make another visit but I fear that it will not be Possible or worth while until November/December or into 2021.

Noise is a passion killer for me when in bed with a boy. My ideal hotel is close to the action but far enough away to kill bar noise. All the Complex major hotels meet my specification.

I find there is often the temptation to bareback when waking up whilst in bed with a boy, rather than fiddling about with a condom, but I have resisted in recent years, Unlike when I first discovered Thailand and Pattaya 20 years ago when I used up my luck in this department, not contracting any infections, despite anal sex with a lot of boys.

Jocks ? Whities ? G-strings ? No top ? Speedos ?

Any info on the gay beach. Will it exist ?

Vinapu - your guess is music to my ears. I am following developments with rapt attention and am hoping for news that a gay bar has re-opened

Here in the U.K. there is the feeling that international travel In the late summer and autumn will be more likely than It seemed a month or so ago. Airlines and travel operators are starting to advertise schedules from July onwards. In Thailand a big moment will be when alcohol can be served in restaurants and bars. The world is full of potential tourists who love Thailand who are eagally awaiting for conditions to permit a visit. Many affluent gays are definitely in this category. In Bkk and especially in the resorts, opening a bar will require much less capital Than previously given the huge availability of premises. I love to think that a trip to Pattaya during the period August to October will be possible to get my “fix” of the atmosphere and especially of Asian boys who will come back from Isaan drawn by the money. I am following the blogs about this on YouTube with interest !

Think I would swop a mild dose of the virus for a week or two Enjoying Cambodian boys, although if Thailand opens up sometime September to December that’s where I will be.

My belief is that the pandemic will subside to manageable levels towards the end of this year. International air travel will resume subject to precautions against infection and at a rather higher cost. The Thai economy is highly dependant on tourism and the nation has escaped relatively unscathed from the virus. Many gay tourists, including myself, have a high level of disposable income and have a desire to spend time in Thailand where the culture is welcoming. I think a small number will start arriving in a few months joining gay expats and will want sex with Asian boys and will first find them using the apps. A big moment will be the emerging of a small number of open bars where gays congregate and where boys will come to find them, looking for an income much higher than that to be found on the farms and factories. Gogo bars will open rather later. These are my hopes and I try to keep in touch with the scene by logging onto this board and another, awaiting my possible next trip during late 2020 early 2021.

I also don’t keep in touch with Asian guys I’ve offed or dated in Pattaya, but I did get a message from a boy Recently whilst I had a quick look into Planet Romeo. During my February trip I had engaged him for short time And then overnight a couple of days later. He just asked if I was ok and I replied to the affirmative. No request for money came. Being an attractive boy he no doubt is ok financially.

I’ve been checking YouTube - there still seems to be some foreigners around in Pattaya. They are probably expats and a few tourists who arrived before the lock down having paid for long stay accommodation. The situation must be boring and unnerving for them. A small proportion must be gay with or without boyfriends. Looking at the gay dating sites I thought there would be more boys offering their services owing to the bars being closed, but saw only a few. as to alcohol I can take it or leave it. In the bars I would often have just one beer or G&T or even a coke.