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Thai media Siam Rath went down to Pattaya to investigate after the words "La Laew Pattaya" - Goodbye Pattaya - were trending on Facebook site Pattaya Talk. It appeared that everyone was loading their possessions onto pick-ups and heading back to the villages. There were supportive comments but there was no hiding the abject depression. Pattaya, once packed full of tourists and life especially in the high season is now deserted. To confirm this Siam Rath went to the resort and saw that many apartment complexes were for sale or lease - some didnt have a single person staying in them any more. Phasakorn Suntharot - the owner of Suntharot Apartment - said that his tenants started to leave during the first wave of the pandemic. Then just when it looked like there was to be a recovery along came the second wave. His tenants were all people who worked in the entertainment industry and they have just gone home to save money. He has just one room rented out now. Pattaya has nothing left, he lamented. Goodbye Pattaya! Almost everyone in the entertainment industry has left - apartment complexes empty - Pattaya News - Thailand Visa Forum by Thai Visa

Question: Covid 19 Test Required for Visa Extensions or NOT ???? Answer: No.

Bangkok orders closure of 25 types of venues to curb Covid-19 outbreak By THE NATION Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Friday evening ordered the temporary closure of 25 types of venues in the province to contain the Covid-19 outbreak. The order, which was approved by the provincial communicable disease prevention committee, takes effect on Saturday until further notice, except for educational institutions, which were ordered to close until January 17. The 25 places are: 1. Entertainment venues such as pubs, bars 2. Theme parks, water parks 3. Children’s playgrounds 4. Snooker halls 5. Game kiosks 6. Internet cafes 7. Cockfighting rings 8. Nurseries and nursing homes for elders 9. Boxing rings 10. Martial art schools 11. Horse racetracks 12. Public shower rooms 13. Massage parlours 14. All types of sport stadiums 15. Banquet rooms 16. Bullfighting and fish fighting rings 17. Amulet centres 18. Pre-school children development centres 19. Beauty parlours and tattoo shops 20. Fitness centres 21. Boxing gyms 22. Spa, traditional Thai massage centres 23. Bowling lanes, skating and rollerblade rinks 24. Dancing schools 25. Tutorial centres and all types of educational institutions The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration also urged people to wear face masks when leaving their residence and check in and out of places they visit using the government’s tracing platform. Related Story: 3 Bangkok districts under maximum controls, closure of schools extended Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400580?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2021-01-02

Note: Alcohol ban includes Monday: Thailand’s Department of Disease Control has confirmed the nationwide alcohol ban on Sunday (5 July ) and Monday (6 July). https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1171267-alcohol-ban-in-thailand-on-sunday-and-monday/

Moonlight is not re-opening on 1st July. So in the Patpong area can anyone confirm which boy bars will open /not open on that date? Thank you

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https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1942820/nightlife-to-resume-some-foreigners-allowed-in "All night entertainment venues, including wet massage parlours, will open their doors again on Wednesday and some foreigners will be allowed into the country, but not tourists, as virus lockdown restrictions are further eased. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday gave the greenlight for all remaining entertainment facilities to reopen from Wednesday. They include pubs and bars, karaoke bars, and bath-sauna-massage establishments. " "All reopening premises will be required to use the Thai Chana platform, created to alert businesses and customers to any Covid-19 outbreak. Investors and highly skilled workers from Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore will be allowed entry to the country on condition they enter a self-sponsored quarantine programme at private facilities arranged by the government. Short-term business visitors will be exempt from the requirement. Foreigners who have family in Thailand, and those who have homes in the kingdom, will also be allowed to return, according to the spokesman. Allowing in tourists from countries matched up with Thailand through a "travel bubble" did not get the full approval of board members of the CCSA, which is chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said health safety measures still have to be ironed out for Thai tourists going to other countries, and foreign tourists arriving here. The Disease Control Department and Foreign Ministry were still working on guidelines which were also acceptable to partner countries, which have different health requirements, said Mr Anutin, whose Bhumjaithai Party guides health and tourism policies. Foreigners coming to Thailand for medical treatment will be permitted in from Wednesday, but they must be accompanied by their partner, and enter quarantine at the hospital they go to. “Only some medical tourism programmes, not all of them, will be permitted,” Dr Taweesilp said. The decision to open up more businesses, and some travel, was made after more than a month without any new local infections being recorded in Thailand. The meeting also agreed to extend use of the emergency decree until the end of July. Restrictions were earlier lifted on restaurants, schools, malls and many sports activities - with enforcement of social distancing and body temperature checks. " Note: But closed over the weekend for Buddha holidays...

So can anyone say how this will affect Soi 4 and the bars generally?

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384252?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=internal_referral "The Cabinet today (March 17) approved a temporary closure of entertainment venues in Bangkok and Greater Bangkok for 14 days, starting from tomorrow (March 18), as the government beefs up measures to stem the Covid-19 outbreak. Places affected include movie theatres, pubs, bars, traditional massage parlours and other entertainment venues listed under a related law."

Thank u for the informative and entertaining report....await more! seasons greetings!

OP : Many thx your interesting and very helpful report .Some of us have a different taste to yours, so I wonder on your adventures if you come across any bars with different types please post here( i am more interested in twinks, clean cut, no facial hair, bottoms etc). Have a nice time!

With respect, both for security and under age reasons checking ID and registering at reception is an important safeguard and I am surprised anyone would consider otherwise. I do not "go" with anyone unless I am satisfied they have proper ID and are adult.

My advice: go to an expert. Find a popular bar and ask the ma ma san to recommend the best top or bottom available. of course you must use a condom.

Depends on result of the last one. Consult the specialist and see what is recommended. At the moment I have one about every 4 years but not sure any hard and fast rule.

OP: will look forward to your detailed report and maybe you can also include how comparable Brazil is to Thailand and the availability of all types . Thank you.

"he survives by sweeping the grounds".. Has he got a work permit for his sweeping job?

OP: like many things in Thailand its open to negotiation. Somewhere around 2,000 per day + 500 baht per day for his expenses would be fair on both sides.

Here is the place to go: https://www.pulse-clinic.com/ In the heart of the gay bkk area. Discreet, efficient and friendly. HIV test result within 20 minutes ,same for syh. other test take maybe 10 days, they will email your other results to you. For every test they will give written report of result. Also no need give your full or indeed real name or show id. Discretion is assured. I thought I wrote a review for this clinic on this forum, but maybe not. U could say u are going to be tested and get him to be tested at same time.

Very impressed with the new site. Congrats to u.

Recently visited this place. Not easy to get there . Took a taxi who made a wrong turning before he eventually found it. Breathtaking to learn the building/complex etc cost 50 billion baht. High ceiling floors with Hi-so designs, each level resembling show rooms. Grossly overpriced almost throughout. Most of the people seemed to be there to enjoy the free air con et al. They need to go early and find the free public area seating and spend all day on the phone or tablet. I have seen more interesting day and night markets with far better prices. The only place that seemed a bit busy was the mandatory MK outlet. The ground floor has a few colorful Thai style displays but all in all... 50 million baht?! Ludicrous!

OP: I do not know about the ones u mention but you ask about "other places". A couple of weeks ago I went here: http://www.theprincebkk.com/ourboys.php -directions in web site. I was very impressed. Mostly muscular /toned guys/clean cut. Usually not my style but could still find a number to my liking. Can view the guys through a glass partition where there is a mini gym area. The place is beautifully clean, professional and all the guys look healthy and fit. The m-s or whatever he calls himself is friendly and helpful and told me exactly which guy can do what. He claims the staff regularly have health checks and no steroid users. Private rooms, and I paid a bit extra for a larger room. Own shower/ toilet. Very good massage and the happy ending I expected which was totally safe. Seems the place popular; I went early afternoon and later on it got busy mainly Asians. I have tried a few of the massage places in Silom and Prince is far superior in choice of masseurs, cleanliness and service. Now some of the guys have had nose and face jobs so whilst a turn off for me if the boys think it makes them better, up to them. If you are looking for a cheap place then forget it as whilst the prices are higher than elsewhere I will return to Prince again. With the boys tip, 2 glasses of good quality white wine and a lovely private room booked for 90 minutes I had not much change from 4000 baht. Worth it!

OP: Thx the interesting report. Do me a favour. u seem to have good success on Hornet.Not work for me. But other apps a lot of success including for free. What is the hornet secret?

OP: enjoyed reading you're report...thank u!

Disturbing or not, worth a discussion. Have to remember (and correct me if I am wrong) Prep only protects the one who is using it...right? so if someone is using Prep but unbeknown to him he already has HIV then he can still pass it on to his sexual partner if the latter is not using Prep and they go bareback... yes? By the way anyone know the cost of Prep per month? I have asked around some say as low as 700 baht per month others say a few thousand per month? And any side effects from anyone here who is using Prep? At the moment I will stay with condoms but i am open to change my mind...

Yes, thank you CurtisD....waiting the next instalment...!