vinapu

I thought , in circumstances, my time will be better used by not engaging in any further exchange

Day 25 I like guys who are not rushing things and won’t go until I let them and he sensed it very well. We kind of overslept so breakfast was out of question , I gave him some money to buy himself something , I packed my few things and went to Jomtien bus station where I had 11.30 bus booked yesterday. When booking I had choice of 11.30 or 14.00. All buses in between were already filled up. With enough time to eat something I grabbed coffee and a sandwich in small place at the station. There was some rain mid way to Bangkok. In Silom first I went to Foodland for lunch greeted by few smiles of staff as I was away for almost week. Room at Bann Silom was ready , I got the same I had last week. Not long after I had guest. N , my occasional visitor not from the scene messaged me this morning that he is free in the afternoon and can come. That is way we operate- he lets me know when he is free (or short of cash or both) and I tell him yes or no. No fuss from either side. We had good , even quite romantic time till 7.30 , broken with KFC treats he ordered on his way. In the evening after he left I went for a stroll poking my head here and there , stopped at Hot Male for a drink, then went to Moonlight where I was surprised how few clients graced an audience. Brave models and floor boys still presented themselves to very few of us , only just before show crowd thickened a bit but not more than half of seats were filled. At times I had impression there were more waiters than spectators. Hope situation improves as all in that is my favorite bar at the moment. I was hoping Y will be there but he did not show up or was already taken so I settled for so called second best AP whom I had already before in hard covid times. Long time no problem as he remembered me well , even hotel where we met but quoted me way more than I was willing to pay so bit firm price reduction was demanded by me before we settled on terms, lol I think in passing that scarcity of customers may have something to do with tips expected. We went to Happy Beer Garden for a dinner and pleasant conversation before we went to hotel for our reunion

correct, way they were located only spying was available from above , add , climbers and paragliders to bats and birds. I will make sure to keep you posted about my next trip whenever it will be, no immediate plans now but sometimes I act amazingly fast. Will be happy to help you to find Bangkok charms. In the BKK-Pattaya split I'm firmly on Bangkok side although rare is Thai trip without me going to Pattaya for at least few days. Now with Arm and #37 discovery , even more reasons to come, lol.

Whatever it is , my experience with him for those two nights were definitely both memorable and enjoyable , counting among the best of this entire long and successful trip. Sure , after a while, it happens that boys start slacking and taking us for granted but so far I'll be happy to return to his embraces.

Day 24 There was bond and dynamics and as result it was only 11 am when we went for a breakfast to Beer Garden in mouths of Walking Street he suggested,. Nice place with the breeze and a view of the bay. I suggested he will come during day but answer was bit harsh “ I have a life, need to go to the beach and the gym”, when I mused that those are not revenue generating activities he said that he doesn’t like customers to control his life. And about the beach – he is unique among Thai boys because he has that sexy tan line outlining his briefs ! Whoa ho, but having fresh in memory excellent time we just had together I actually liked his honesty and straightforwardness and very fact that he knows how to keep balance between income generating and fun. In short , just like me who few month ago decided to stop working fully knowing how much I will be losing in terms of money. So no, I did not take any offence, even if he sprinkled it with musing that I’m boring, lol. No doubt guy has character and I like it. I did not say anything but knew already where I will be heading for my tonight’s catch. So we parted ways, he went to have his life and I went to have mine. ZJ , our former member visited me at Copa for a chat , then we went to Terminal 21 for a lunch . After that we parted ways promising to meet in the evening at Jomtien Complex. I went to Paradise Spa for massage with Wit who right away recognized me and said ‘ my Casanova is here “ . Nice to be home, he, he. Rest of day I spent lazybuming and on computer. In the evening I went to Jomtien , had a chat and a drink with one of boys in Your Place bar , then with ZJ and Gerefan at @Home bar before returning to Dreamboys exactly at 10pm. No my forum friend did not mix the numbers. #37 was there. What a hunk!!! Unfortunately he was already sitting in the audience , mamas an told me waiting for his customer to show up and soon after lucky guy, tall farang in mid 40 ties grabbed him off. Not that I was left empty handed. Arm happy to have his life during day seemed very happy to see me again. Boring , controlling who cares ? Smile was broad and when I motioned him to come it become VERY BROAD. Going with me ? Why not ? was the answer. We went to the same place for dinner, returned to his friend bar for a drink like last night and went home for another fun filled night. It was actually even more fun because we had some nice talk and he opened up a bit.

where it is ?

they can use as many question marks they like but I'm not second guessing . After receiving 2nd set of those all subsequent messages including ' can I see you in your hotel in Bangkok ? " went unanswered

Day 23 Setting alarm clock was smart as I woke up at 9.55, 5 minutes before it sounded. Yes , first thing was to grab the phone, On Grindr response from Z timed about 1 hr after I went to bed so I was already asleep. I responded right away where I am and what time I will be leaving. On line message from Cambodian “ ??? “ send at 8.in the morning. So I asked why you did not show up? Only to get exactly the same “detailed” response . I left it as that, shower , packing up. I went for breakfast checking Grindr every few minutes but it was silent . At noon my taxi arrived and Z responded only when I was half way to the airport . Too late to meet unfortunately. Today I’m flying to Utapao, airport near Pattaya. Not cheapest option but fastest as it by passes Bangkok and saves time waiting for the next bus to Pattaya at Swampy. And flight is with Bangkok Airways , it means there will be a meal and it was, very tasty at that. It took 90 minutes by turboprop. As bonus seat beside me was empty, always adds a bit of comfort. Habit of flying in the back pays again. Here it is: At Utapao there were two options of getting to the city – taxi and van offering door to door delivery for 300 baht if I recall correctly. I don’t think taxi was much more expensive but I decided to take van so van it was. We got to outskirts very fast but in Pattaya itself it was nightmare- 6 pm traffic with streets choked. I got great idea when van was dropping some guys at hotel near VC hotel I alighted and walked 10 minutes to my Copa in Boyztown certainly beating vehicle which was due to drop two other people somewhere before heading my way. Evert trip I try to treat myself with some luxurious digs for 2-3 nights. This time it was King suite at Copa with bedroom and living areas completely separated by the full bathroom in the middle. I made myself at home , at about 8 pm. Bkkmfj from the forum showed up and we sat down on Copa’s terrace to exchange latest and bit dated news as it was out first meet in about 1 year. When we got hungry we decided to snack on banana pancake in soi 13/1 for half of Phuket price and then headed to Dreamboys as this was my number 1 direction this trip. One of our member was there month ago and highly recommended #37 from there. Since he is one with taste mirroring mine there was no ifs, just go to Dreamboys. There were few attractive boys on the stage but no #37. There was #36 , very handsome , tall , well built and one who was actually dancing on the stage. So I thought my friend just mixed up number and had in mind #36 . It was only one problem , he did not pay any attention to me, Bkkmfj even noticed he is not paying attention to anybody, just his view in the mirror on the wall. But there is cure for every malady so I used world renown and patented solution – vinapu tuck. Yes, red note well placed inside of his , needs to be said, well filled briefs generated smile, this generated motion to come and sit down beside , drink offer and off. You go with me? Yes, long time ? Why not? Sealed. It’s how I like it, I knew it will work well. In meantime , rest assured my friend Bkkmfj find way of occupying himself with suitable company but that is his business. We left at the same time but in different directions. Arm, my guy, suggested we visit bar of his friend for a drink and I gladly agreed , it turned out that bar in in old Vassa bar location. I sensed it was right thing to do as that had a lot to talk about to an extend that friend even apologized that she is taking by guys and mine time by yakking and yakking but I had fun listening and as I said , I sensed it was bit more that killing time. Arm said he is her best friend and I could feel some human bond between two. He was not shy to let me to hold his hand in plain view and it did not create any sensation among few other patrons who a gathered there in meantime. This is Pattaya after all. After hour or so we went to the room and fun started. He sensed immediately what I like and made sure I liked whom I had.

Day 22 I woke up at 7 as at 8 I was supposed to join the tour and wanted to eat some breakfast. I found some restaurant already opened on the main street and had quite opulent breakfast for 200. Returned to hotel only to find out that van is already waiting . Since I had my day pack with me I did not even go to my room but got into van to find insider already family of 5 , all my compatriots. It turned out that only other family of 4 is joining us and one stop, few more minutes later we were on the way to the pier. But schedule is schedule so all that fast pick up meant only longer waiting for boat departure. Fortunately there were some snacks , coffee and tea available for free and beer for purchase for 60 baht so waiting was spent nicely. Main goal for me was James Bond Island with famous and photogenic rock but first stop was rock with bat cave . We went there on kayaks and yes , bats were there and stench was so intensive that few people almost threw out. Than another stop at some picturesque mid-sea rocks with another sea kayak round. On the way to James Bond Island we were served lunch and it was filling and tasty. Throughout the cruise some drinks were free and beer was available for purchase. Surprisingly perhaps majority of ship passengers were from Middle East with very strong Omani contingent and it was interested to see cultural differences as some of their ladies were covered had to toe plus face but there were few who were dressed I no more than dental floss sized bathing costumes. Even more interesting , both groups interacted freely and obviously friendly. It must be Thai air dissolving prejudices. On James Bond Island we were given some free time , island is very small but there are numerous nooks and crannies to explore plus several souvenir stall to browse. There are toilet facilities and men’s urinals are truly ones with the view. After ;leaving island there were brief stop for sea swimming by some lonely rock and as sun started to go down we returned to the illustrious shore. By time we were delivered to Patong it was dark. Cruise was truly enjoyable and highlight not only of Phuket part but whole trip. And I had beaten my cousin to the Bond’s rock , seeing which is long dream of his. Life is fair, he dis not see rock, I did not see even one Bond movie. In hotel I refreshed myself and went to have some dinner ( you know what I had ) and ordered taxi to airport for tomorrow at the same kiosk I bought both of my tours.700 baht which seemed price posted in few other places as well. At 10 pm I went to ZAG welcomed by waiter of my adoration yesterday but today because it was much more crowded then yesterday he was much busier to keep me company. Not that I needed it as soon as I gulped my beer I went to Grinder and saw Z, hero of one of my pre-covid trip whom I met in Jomtien and took with me for few days to Bangkok. In covid time he disappeared from the scene and now , unmistakably it was him. Wasted no time to send him a message and basically whole evening and night I was checking if he responded to no avail. At 11 as yesterday we were invited inside where I tipped 100 baht one of their models. As soon as he left scene he came to me and wasted no time to exchange Line as well as extract few drinks from me. We were supposed to meet in my hotel lobby after club closes . I left solving puzzle what happens if Z also responds to time it will actually happen. Shortly before club closed at 2 am I went to lobby and till 3 nether Z responded nor my new Cambodian friend did show up. So I gave up , made stroll through deserted Paradise sois, checked Grindr and Line for messages again to find nothing and went to bed but not before smartly setting alarm clock at 10.am. Not particularly successful night but I was not disappointed nor upset , just tired.

When we met it was day before my trip to Sukhotai with K so it was likely all was on my mind. Phuket part this trip was more afterthought. Sukhotai is definitely worth a visit and as I said earlier , on day of departure from there I had a feeling I can start all over again there. You did not miss anything other that possibly beer and ice cream by skipping tiger sanctuary

With just two full days and three nights spent there I wouldn't put much weight on what I say on the subject of Phuket. I'm glad I went there, not being much of a sun and sand person did not partake in beach activities at all but beaches seemed nice and water clear and wet enough. Definitely scenery on island is impressive as always where mountains are meeting the sea. Another reason I'm glad I went is I like to see new places. Definitely it' was very tourists infested, much more than Pattaya in my opinion. I don't mind that as I did not encounter any problems with fellow travellers but my forum friend who said ' at times you will forget you are in Thailand " was on something. Some Thais and farangs were complaining abut dominant Russian presence but as everywhere else I never had any problems with Russian tourists other than visible reluctance to talk to strangers, even talking to them in their language. But that I noticed in other places , including where I live. It seems that those tourist hordes are driving prices up. I mentioned 80 baht banana pancake on main street , I saw another one in side soi for 50 , still more than everywhere else. Prices of tours seem to be inflated but from why I overheard it's very easy to bargain it down, sometimes discount is just given. Island tour priced at 1400 I got for 900 before I even asked, on another hand cruise to Bond island ( still to be written about ) I got for list price of 1800 but family of 5 who was on the same tour got it for 1450 a head - volume discount perhaps ? Smart bus from the airport seems great idea as it takes us everywhere for 100 but taxi to airport was still costly at 700 and it's only 30 kms from Patong , roughly Silom -Swampy distance. As for the gay scene everything is close in few sois of Paradise Complex. My two massage experiences were less than thrilling ( too greedy , another too speedy ) but it's only statistic sample of two so perhaps I had bad luck. ZAG club was both nights packed, I had fun but again did not get lucky hooking up with somebody, not for lack of trying , mind you. It seems boys there are skilled in extracting drinks from customers but perhaps I was not attractive enough to get that 'wink, wink , where's your hotel? are you travelling alone? " paradise leading questions. I did not try that new club CRUISE and I'm spitting at myself in the mirror when shaving every morning for good reason. After I left I learned that they had grand opening celebrations at time when I was there and one of guests was Arthur Rangsit , one of my favorite Thai porn actors. Stupid people never had it easy I guess. Nicest thing about Phuket was that airfare out of Bangkok was extremely affordable, sadly it can't be said about flying from Phuket to Utapao (Pattaya ) but I guess volume is not there. Hotel and restaurant prices were I'd say in line, perhaps bit higher but again , my sample is too small. All in all I think for what I need I like Pattaya better but if opportunity comes I can easily envision visiting Phuket , specially Patong with it's gay scene , again. It probably would be nice to rent a car or boy with a car and have sightseeing done at my own pace as opposite to tour rhythm.

Ivan the Terrible would be surprised that what we call now Kaliningrad , Kamchatka , Sakhalin and Vladovostok are part of Russia so not exactly clear what was great writer's point

you would be busier joining them

Solzhenitsyn, Khruschev's son and Stalin's daughter were happy in USA and no doubt so would you. Shackles are shackles, even if cooked in patriotic sauce and worn to a tune of " Shiroka strana maya rodnaya"

that the fate of immigrants in most countries.

Day 21. Morning air and view was quite crisp. Being good friend I went to the lobby to say goodbyes to my friend whose car was already waiting then returned to my room to pack little I have since I won’t be returning there after the tour. My van arrived at 10.00 as promised but it took more than hour to collect all other participants from 6 or 7 hotels. That is one of reasons I’m not big fan of this type of tours but my time at Phuket was short so decided to do some shortcuts. Hiring car with driver would be more expensive but also more time efficient. As usual it was blend of tourist sights – Big Buddha, Wat Chalom and Phuket Old Town and commercial part – honey farm, cashews farm and jewelry shop plus two animal tormenting sites _ Tiger camp and elephant camp. Big Buddha is impressive site with beautiful view but was very crowded, Wat Chalom newish but very colorful and old town the same like Buddha Hill , colorful but crowded. I did not bother with neither tiger nor elephant concentration camps , I don’t like this type of entertainment even if I’m not animal lover I don’t support enslaving and drugging them for somebody’s entertainment. From commercial part I like some offerings at cashews farm- they sold cashews in several different flavors, I found truffle one particularly tasty but not exactly cheap. All in , I still enjoyed tour as it gave me some idea how Phuket looks like. Since I’m changing hotels I alighted in Patong’s center and walked to Paradise Complex where my hotel The Corner is located. Looked as newly built or renovated place intended to work as budget version of Royal Paradise Hotel , towels even bear that hotel signature. I can recommend place as location is perfect , on the , you guessed it, corner of soi where ZAG and new CRUISE gay clubs are located. Aquarious hotel and sauna and massage spas are all within 100 meters or less. Paradise Complex main soi, The Corner is where those green planters are Cruise club across the soi from my hotel, The Corner ZAH club Royal Paradise Hotel is truly landmark, picture taken from door of The Corner As budget place had some , how to say , simplifications? No elevator, no kettle and no safety box but otherwise everything was perfect, AC was working , bed was comfortable and definitely I would stay there again. After setting in I went to eat something, bought cruise to James Bond Island for tomorrow and stroll soi where M to M massage shops are located where I spotted nice looking muscular guy so enrolled him for massage. For some reason he was in rush to finish session , in about ½ he we were done , massage , afters and stamp collection . Second massage in Phuket and second not so special . Too bad as guy was good looking , muscular, exactly of type I like and if he took better care about business I was ready to invite him for private sessions of length of his choice. After dark I went to ZAG for few drinks and watch the show outside. Had fun as on eof their waiters was kind of cruising me and I was cruising him, you know , drink here, wandering hand there. After 11 all were invited to move inside where show continued on the stage broken from time to time with models parade. show at ZAG I tipped two of them red notes and as soon as they finished their part they came to my table to thank me , I offered them drinks so more discreet and not so discreet touches but at end of day or rather night nothing materialized . Thay had other adorates as well , waiter was pretending to be busy so at 2 am I went to hotel alone. Bit excited decided still to do some walking and went to Bangla Road, Patong’s main strip and I was shocked indeed to see how busy at that late time it was , imagine Siam BTS station at rush hour. It was probably 3 when I returned to the room to catch few hours of sleep.

with my phone

Number 6 Restaurant Up the Hill is the name according to Google Maps

brave young men

Day 20 Of course we forgot about sunrise and parted ways quite a while after that. Today I’m off to Phuket. It’s my first time there. Few people mentioned that ‘ you will forget at times that you are in Thailand “ . On another had my friend is there ( not gay)now and he swears by the place spending most of his time in Thailand there , often bypassing Bangkok entirely. So bottom line is I’m very curious. Since my said friend is there but leaving tomorrow morning I’m booking 1 night in hotel he is staying to keep appearances and tomorrow I will move to Paradise Complex. To Don Muang by usual combination of BTS+ MRT + SRT red line, in airport smooth. Flight with Air Asia uneventful but not very comfortable due to cramped seats but at 50$ for 90 minutes flight I’m not one to complain. In the airport I followed signs for ‘public bus” , there called Smart Bus. There are 3 different lines with schedules well posted and mine, in direction of Patong was departing quite soon. Left half empty by but time we reached Patong in about 1 hr it was filled to capacity. I alighted somewhere central, not sure where as it was my first time there , later on I learned it was quite close to Bangla road and to get to hotel I took motorsai. He quoted me 150 , I as instructed by my friend counter offered 100, immediately accepted , still too much for 6 minutes ride , even if uphill but I was in no mood to haggle for another 20 baht. Got room with quite a nice view with Royal Paradise Hotel well visible in a distance so knew immediately where in relation to gay area I’m. My friend was waiting impatiently being hungry so soon after we were climbing to nearby recommended restaurant with the view and one of best chicken with cashews I had this trip. Then we went downhill to central Patong to get grip of the place and as always when one is freshly arrived, curious of every corner and another one already 14 days there who been everywhere dozen times it was basically waste of time for both of us but at least we stopped by one of many booths selling tours and I booked grandly named Tour of the Island for tomorrow morning. Listed price was 1400 but I got it for 900 without even bargaining – lady knew my friend from few tours he booked with her so gave proper price right away. Bottom line there it seems is don’t pay listed price but if you have time , bargain down and if necessary see another 1 or 3 places and see what their price will be. There are tons of offers but it means there’s customer pocket friendly competition. Or at least it’s what it seemed. Seeing my friend is itching to return to hotel as he is leaving tomorrow morning and needs to pack I gladly suggested we do , if only , after refreshening to return to Patong for further exploration , this time alone. Of course first steps to Paradise Complex, I located my hotel I will be moving in tomorrow, Cruise club across it , big Zag club beside in the same soi. Soi seemed full and busy then surveyed parallel soi with massage shops where one of the guys caught my eye so I enroll his services. 500 for the shop. Further compensation was discussed inside in the process already when my suggestion he can remove his clothes as it’s too hot was countered with 3000 request. Sorry I only look as first timer so told him , no, just go on with massage. “ how much you give me ?” he still had hopes for business , “l000’ was my offer and we settled on 1500. To be honest , still too much for what I got but it’s OK, finally my first Phuket boy. After that I treated myself with banana pancake for 80 ( I just paid 30 few days ago at Sukhotai for the same ) , went to see famous Bangla Road and was amazed how crowded it was that late. Certainly Patong visitors like their fun and after declining proposals from 3 or 7 ladies of the night there I returned to hotel.

those betting on Tawan for last trip should be prepared for heavy losses with 1 off only and waiter at that. Another Tawan catch was grabbed from the street well after bar closed.

seeing that picture at first I thought " 90 day report" it's fancy named cafe or restaurant

to be fair , I know that one of our members can't wait to land in Bangkok on the same day so as we said before, Songkran is one of those love-hate affairs.

I do take a notes on every trip , not only Thai ones and I do it at least once a day , In Thailand in the afternoon before hitting bars, often also in the morning , after breakfast. Yes , I also keep forgetting things. On another hand not everything from my notes is transferred to trip reports and hope that is understood

Day 19 I wouldn’t say there was a lot of fireworks that night but at least I had somebody to cling too so all good in the morning. No breakfasting together as he wanted to go at 7 and I felt still sleepy. This morning somehow I had urge to go to Mahanakhon, I’m never tired with thrill of stepping on that glass so after breakfast at Foodland of all place I went there to enter just when they were opening at 10.00. Admission 880 baht before 16.30, 1080 after that but seniors only 350 no matter when. It’s good to be old thought I paying my dues after lining up behind 30 or so people. Definitely tourism picked up and gone are days in 2021 and 2022 when that early I was lone visitor for first several minutes. View today was so, so though with bit of smog hanging on. Returning to hotel I visited K in his room in Serene Silom , nice although considering price difference I like Baan Silom better even if there’s no pool nor breakfast there . We resolved to check on Jey spa this afternoon so upon returning to the room across the soi I booked Noom there for 2 pm. Their response as always was fast. We went by BTS and entered just before our time . Mamasan recognized me and welcomed me with’ welcome home; lol . Soon Noom enters the lobby and it was one of most pleasant moments of this trip as seeing me his face beamed with smile ( we had pleasure twice before ). It was not faked smile , I could see. 1250 for 1.50 session for massage , his minimum tip is 1800 but session was too good and that smile too broad to treat him with that minimum. After that K and I had lunch in some place in Sukhumvit soi 12 recommended by one of my friends, one of best chicken with cashews I recently had although not cheapest. At 19.00 meet with Floridarob in Hot Male for drink , chat and subsequent stroll through the sois. While walking by Tawan Mas , the twink , noticed me from distance so I parted ways with Rob for a while and went upstairs to succumb to Mas’s skills and charms. Tip 2000 and 900 for the room, not exactly cheap treat but I like Mas . Upon going down guys tried to stop me for a show but I had other plans as Rob and me decided to check Sol, new bar I never venture to so far. I texted K we will be there so he joined us soon after Rob arrived at about 22.00. When I was entering one of boys sitting outside stopped me and said “ I know you ‘ It turned out I offed him last trip from Moonlight but I was not particularly good memory as at middle of the night he asked to leave to , what else hand over the key to his roommate or something and never did. In the morning even had nerve to ask me “ how are you this morning?”. Soon after we sat down inside he planted himself beside, asked for drink which I agreed , if only because he remembered me with such detail and soon after got another lesson. Boy left without finishing even half of his bottle because he was booked and his customer arrived. Then I feel like old fool indeed. Second case like that this trip. I’m not going bankrupt because of that but clearly some guys need tutorial of customer service. As for Sol crowd inside was sparse which was surprising considering it was Saturday. Perhapas 10 spectators for the show total . It was too cold as AC was set too low and way too loud. There was couple who entered and few minutes after they sat down they left – I heard girl saying that it’s too loud. One would think that with few spectators they will do everything to keep everybody in but no, waiter just shrugged it off so those people left and nose level was as before. We soldiered on , I treated one best looking guy with customary red note, we liked both participants of smoke show. All in all not bad , show and boys but cold , nose and indifferent attitude shown to those complainers make me thinking how successful they will be. I wish them luck though. Then we went to Screwboys across the soi , It was packed but somehow they found us some place in the corner. Mamasan there , only one in universe I like always remembers that I liked one of her boys nicked One , even if that was back in 2014 ( to this day I consider him best Thai boy I ever had pleasure with ) and even presented one of the current crop as his friend so I tipped guy red note for having good connections. We watched bit of show but at one point I got message from S that he is free. Since earlier I arranged with him we meet tonight to see the sunrise tomorrow it was signal to go. K and I marched to Foodland with S joining us in the soi. We had some meal and went to my room leaving K on his way to his own. At Foodland at the nearby table I saw Mean, rising star of Moonlight model pack dining with some Oriental young lady. From what I overheard he speaks quite a good English. S as expected was excellent companion, very fitting to finish such busy and attractions filled day.