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Day 3 At 9 am I went downstairs to find my guy waiting already so we went for breakfast as planned. He caused a bit of sensation wearing singlet showing all his impressive biceps heavily tattooed . I noticed few condemning stares but also few jealous , after all me, guy past his prime with such a hunk is nothing to be ashamed thought I. But this being Bangkok everybody knows what is going on and says nothing. Personnel just checked if I had room for two and did not create any fuss. From there march to the tower, elevator up and it turned up it will not be as much fun as we both expected. He turned out to be afraid of heights and it was plainly visible with quite a sweating. So I did not even try to drag him to the glass and went there alone. At least wit did not leave him , when I commented that such big guy should be more brave , answer was “ I big outside but small inside”, very shrewd. Back to the ground, he went to work and I to hotel to pack my meager possessions and check out at 12 on the dot. Nobody accuses me I did not utilize my paid time at Amara. It was pleasure to stay there , not only because it was sole hotel that trip with breakfast included. My next destination was Pattaya and my hotel Classrooms , one above ABomb with their check in at 3 pm policy and it was additional reason I did not rush to leave Amara. My mean to get there recently is an airport bus to Jomtien so back to BTS and airport train. Perfect timing there, next bus in 10 minutes and there are still seats available, barely time to go to the loo and I was on my way. In Jomtien I caught songtaew to Central Pattaya and in few minutes I was already on reception. I got room on 2nd floor , just above the bar but it turned noise free. I like Classrooms because rooms are very spacious and well appointed with microwave and cutlery, there’s sitting area and the best – entry is by the side door and card so it’s quite discreet. Jet lag wise it was my worst day so I took afternoon easy but being hungry I went to Alt Heidelberg on Beach Rd for my customary schnitzel there and took it easy until about 8 p.m. when life came back to me. Shaved and showered I went to Boyztown around the corner to find it depressingly empty. Parked at Castro over bottle of Chang l felt sorry for massage boys from all three places, more than dozen of them on duty and to customer in sight. After 9 it become bit busier , williewillie showed up so we caught with the news, than I noticed Vessey passing by so I rushed to greet him even if we never met but I had his picture. At 10 p.m I entered BBB to see that stage was crowded with boys , all fully dressed with exception of few showing torsos , jeans galore and no numbers , no name tags even. But my guys from the past Art and Keow were there with Art recognizing me immediately and even more important - one of guys without shirt was extremely handsome Cambodian I noticed when I was there in Jun 2018 and commented on in my report here. Goal for Pattaya part of this trip was hastily established – that guy must be in my room at one point. Drink 350, second drink 160, off fee 500. Show is rather new formula with 4 athletic types performing in the first number, hunks all. BBoys were there and one of them , sizable fatty was hero of the performance, it’s amazing how guy of his size can still fly in the air. After show I motioned Art for a drink and soon after off we went to my room . He is hot guy but tonight somehow sparks were lacking so after perhaps 1-1.5 hr together he left. Having a rest in the afternoon I did not feel sleepy so wanted to go to Walking Street but somehow I took wrong turn and landed at XBoys Pattaya right after show finished. Few guys on the stage , all in smiles trying to bring my attention to their attributes but I spied # 50 , pretty tall and well built , bit hairy on the legs , baseball hat capped and most important all in broad smiles . It was late so motion to join me , drink ordered ( mine 280, his 300), off fee 500, LT available , deal sealed and soon after we were marching to my room. Very active and pleasant to be with so day 3 was crowned with great find.

Day 2 continued Thank you to Drim for pointing out that my trip was very recent , not in 2018 as in tittle so hopefully administration will be able to correct my mistake. After 2 hours on the top of Bangkok I hit the ground again with first steps to see boarded up, ready to be demolished soi Twilight. Sad picture indeed , specially the banner announcing ‘ this soi will go on for another 6 years ‘ is still hanging above the former entrance . Bo no amount of tears will return soi to it’s former glory so winding my way through Patpongs and Silom I returned to the hotel to get some jet lag curing rest. At 4 p.m. second shot at M at Senso but bad luck again, he is not there. But I’m so decided to engage Tim, recommended by few posters. On the website he looks more massive than in reality, he is rather n twinky side but still great find ! I had some pain in my right calf lingering for couple weeks and pointed it out to him . He spent there perhaps 20 minutes and it looks removed whatever caused it for good. Now , almost 3 weeks later still all perfect. Not that he is good only in massage . He certainly knows how to boil blood while massaging so all in all great and satisfying session , we even find time for 15 minutes of just quiet embraces. That’s advantage of 1.5 hr sessions. 1490 for the house, 2000 tip for the guy, well deserved . When ready to leave quite heavy rain started so I outwaited it over 200 baht bottle of beer, while heavy it did not last long. From there stroll to Silom, in mouth of soi 4 I noticed that my regular from Nakarat is on duty so for old times sake decided to have another 1 hr massage session. He remembered me and my antics and result of session was long time engagement for tonight. I promised to pick him up after his shift. From there you guessed rightly I went straight to Maha Nakhon again , this time to check how Bangkok looks from above in the dark. Let me tell you , looks great with all those lights and screens on the buildings but for first times I think daytime option would be more rewarding. And of course crowds, it was easily 3-4 times more people than in the morning on all levels. Glass was closed so it looks it’s only open during daylight . Another, third point for daytime visit. After 45 minutes of enjoyment up in the sky I marched to meet ChristianPFC for our traditional pizza meals at Madrid Tavern in Patpong 1. Always pleasure and pizza is great, each of us ordered different one and we shared half each. Brief visit at only remaining Patpong 1 boy bar Sweet Banana or something but we weren’t that impressed by what we saw to continued to Lucky Boys. Big bar, quite empty as it was early but closer to the show it become more packed for Monday. Twinks there are not my specialty but #37 got my customary 100 baht tip for the best guy. Famous mamasan Lucy tried to entertain us and extract some tips but my message ‘ I like girls “ was received as it should and she departed our table soon enough. I was told that Yoyo from Screwboys moved to this bar but did not see that great guy on the stage which was perhaps blessing as I had already guy arranged. We left just before show, at mouth of soi 4 my guy was waiting for me so Christian went his way and buy and me headed for Foodland for last supper before fun. No fuss at Amara lobby , elevator up and as they say we hit the sheets but while massages by him were always great and fun, tonight both of us lacked spark. My jet lag perhaps , he could be new to idea of long time or even going with customer so it was nice and soothing experience but lacking heat a bit with guy spending a lot of time in the toiled just playing on his phone. ( I woke up to empty bed and went here to see him and his glowing phone in the dark. ) Bit weird but not as bad as it sounds, partially as reward for tonight’s company , partially for excellent memories from the past encounters I let it go, asked him to come for breakfast and promised to take him , you guessed it right , to Maha Nakhon. At 6 am he left promising to return at 9 and I got 3 more hours of sleep and this is how day 2 finished.

YOU ARE RIGHT !! not as much excitement as I started this report deep in the night and that's miserable result. Perhaps Michael can change it.

Hot Male, Fresh Boys and Banana boys in soi 4

you got it right !

my apologies but I have no idea, hotel seemed busy but it's big hotel . I'm not familiar with Amara , booked only because of spark of the moment ( I was reading thread where that hotel was recommended when phone rung and somebody who owed me money for a few years announced he is passing by to pay his debt so I decided to spent windfall right away as sum owed was roughly what 2 nights at Amara cost) we love you too don't over do it, book some cheapie like Nantra , Wall Street , Strand or Pavillion for night before, you will arrive to take shower and a nap, at 2 pm go to Raya and save your 100 for a boy's tip. Nantra single room without window can be had for 20$ I think

Yes , 765 baht and you mat receive that 10% discount. That 30 $ may be price for October or later , I bought few of my tickets on-line while still at home and price was the same

I do too , if only to avoid carrying excessive amount of cash. In June last year instead of arriving at 2 a.m. I showed at Nantra Silom at 1 p.m. They still kept room for me. As mentioned before when I depart or arrive at non-standard hours I tend to book cheaper hotels so my heart is not bleeding that I'm not utilizing my payment in full . If hotel is not full they may let us in even very early . BBB Inn once let me in at 8 a.m. without any fuss and extra charge. Extending stay beyond check out time may be more difficult as cleaning stuff may be already gone , specially in smaller places. I know somebody who was staying in one of better places in Sukhumvit area and when asking about extending stay for couple hours they directed him to a cleaner saying that they don't mind as hotel is not full but he must compensate cleaner for extra hours on duty. So some places may be very accommodating, he is 2 weeks regular there every Feb though so it could be factor.

acting on question from member here is some additional information: If you over 60, admission now till end of Sept is 250 , regular is posted as 765 but during my stay they were giving 10 % off so it was 690. It looks that those prices are dynamic and they change them according to demand, perhaps that 10% is weekdays only I have impression I heard that but not sure. Anyways it's worth even 1000 in my opinion and I'd fork it , may be not so many times as I did this trip . There's no limit to stay , whole day is fine.

it's very smart that you booked room for whole night even if you will not be using it past midnight likely. I know some miserables who are checking out at noon and have nowhere to place their luggage , not to mention take a shower or another s... waiting for their past midnight flight and then travelling in sweaty shirt . Although me, with my love of changing hotels in such situation I'd check out of Raya at noon and book room in one of cheaper hotels in vicinity like Nantra , Pavillion or Wall Street Inn for that half night in order to save that 30-40 $ which can be better spent as a tip for your last consolator. Raya may check you in earlier if your room will be available but don't count on it and be prepared that hay may make you waiting till 2 p.m.

Day 2 Before reception called me I was up already admiring my view from 16th floor. Went for breakfast, very opulent affair with multitude of Asian and Western treats including pastries and plenty of fresh fruit. It was included in my rate but even when purchased for 350 if I recall it would be worth expense. Next step was short walk to Maha Nakhon to see Bangkok from above and step on that newly famous glass floor. Till end of Sept that have very attractive rate for over 60, 250 baht only which I abused mercilessly going there six times during my trip. I was at 10 am. on the dot, no crowds , few of us in elevator and when we reached 74 floor it was that WOW!!! Factor with excellent view as weather was pretty good and visibility even better. Bit excited I wrapped my sandals in show covers they provide , took deep breath and went for that glass. OMG , it is something being there and looking at all those high rises deep below. I spent good 2 hours there identifying known and unknown objects and was shaken to see that such landmark as Wat Arun from there is barely visible point on river bank. For good while couldn’t even locate Golden Mount. As Christian said before in his blog , not a boring moment there. Words of advice: morning hours are much , much , much less crowded than afternoon and evenings so be there early when they open at 10. If you afraid of heights there are two levels a bit below, fully glassed from where vista are as exciting as from top . If it’s raining, with first drop whole top level , not only glass is closed so if that’s important for you wait for sun to return. For those complaining about drink prices in the bars, draft beer on the top cost 330 so have your drink at 7/11 before venturing up . No , you can’t take any liquid with you . And if worst , God forbid , happens , it will be only 8 seconds before you hit ground 314 meters below. Before you go down , a must is a visit to the toilet on the same levels elevator down are. That the toilet with a VIEW. Multitasking lovers can pee and admire vista from 300 m above at the same time. Upon exit you are taken to 3 levels of maze of duty free stores, which by the way can be reached without buying ticket if you decide to buy something after all. Prices are high but refrigerator magnet is only 20 baht and you have 4 or 5 different to choose from. Lowest level of shops is very nice Thai souvenir section. Warning, right after passing security upon entry you are invited to have your picture taken. It’s not mandatory but if you opt for it , when taken down you will be invited to purchase bit tacky but still nice set of three pictures of you above for 500 baht . to be continued , in meantime few pictures of what we are talking about yes, that's me , surveying that 8 seconds chasm intriguing picture is of evacuation staircase , all 74 floors down

as you know I'm just grumpy old men who is afraid to be alone in the room when midnight strikes

answer is NO

So long ? I just returned late Sunday so needed some time to convert my notes made there to regular report. It will take a while before I finish it so be patient. As for second part , while I love Thailand and it's people, I love my 4 season and I doubt I'd like to live permanently in country with constant heat. To be fair during my whole trip weather was excellent with only 2 major disruptive rains and only few days when after day of wandering I returned to the hotel with sweaty shirt.

yes, specially in view of fact that I already started. LOL

Day 1 It’s almost 1 year since my last visit and this time I was particularly anxious to go to see all the changes in Bangkok scene and to a lesser degree in Pattaya as well. It’s also first time I went to Thailand in August so now it seems after 19 trips I have only Jan, Feb March and July to cover. Arrival time was perfect, noon on Sunday. Immigration uncrowded but still I was made waiting for my feather light suitcase to appear for good half an hour but that’s immaterial inconvenience for me as very fact of being back made me happy , happy and of all things, happy, Great exchange rates again at airport’s railway station so money exchanged, train, train and train nad in less than 1 hour I was marching, heart pumping, from Sala Daeng BTS through still empty Patpong 2 to see where all new bars are located. No, soi Twilight it is not but if I don’t have what I like , I like what I have. My accommodation for first 2 nights was a bit more upscale than usual at AMARA hotel thanks to some unexpected windfall which I decided to spent on something nicer than I usually utilize. Whether it was worth it it’s debatable but I’m happy I did. I got assigned room on 16th floor which means a view covering good chunk of Bangkok and Russian embassy located just under my window. Of course first step after taking possession of room was to take elevator to top floor to see pool there. Nice indeed with even greater view, after all I paid for it although at end of day I did not use that pool during my stay perhaps because water seemed too wet for me . Room , while not very big was well organized and appointed including robes, iron and iron desk , everything shiny, washroom marbled, high quality toiletries ( mini bottle of shampoo I took from there lasted me whole 2 weeks trip ) so all in all , while I considered staying there waste of money it was so pleasant that I may do it again in the future for 2-3 nights , just to treat myself and my guys. Amara is bit removed from Patpong but not by much and both Sala Daeng and Chong Nonsi are walking distance, even in heat. Red Planet hotel is right beside and has 7/11 store on the ground floor facing Suriwong. Weather was nice surprise and it lasted whole 2 weeks, hot but not overwhelmingly with coll breezes and low humidity as per BKK standards. Jet lag was a bit biting but not enough to go to the bed so spent some time hanging around in the room before setting off for first exploration. As it was darkening it looked that it will be raining but before first drops I managed to reach Senso with high hopes M, my favorite will be there. Opening door provided me with unexpected surprise , Namu from Bangkok Massage soi Twilight, veteran of at least 10 massage and off sessions was standing right there and as it happened he is captain there now. Really nice surprise stamped with warm embraces. M was upstairs with client so I opted for Jack, another muscular and smooth hunk for 1 hr, 1000 baht for massage , 1200 baht minimum tip session. Great opening for this trip and I was happy to reacquaint with him after perhaps 2 years break. His good English helped to keep our session engaging but as we can suspect , talking was NOT our primary activity. Normally I’m taking 1.5 hrs sessions but I hadn’t that much time at disposal because bar hopping appointment with Christian PFC. Of course as always , when we were done who was present downstairs? M himself , obviously recalling me but we managed to exchange smiles , hug , handshake and promise to return tomorrow. Great start to a trip thought I marching toward Foodland Patpong to eat something – my fist meal today after breakfast in the aircraft. Met Christian and our first stop was at Dreamboys, it was early but there were several boys on the stage, partially obstructed by sizable pole in the middle. Can’t say I was very impressed by selection available but I spied very recommended # 65, muscular and smooth , fat free semi-god but soon after he was called by somebody who entered bar and spent his time there. Drinks 450. Before show started crowds were thickening but we left for Screwboys. Drinks 300 only , tipped friendly mamasan 50. Twink lovers could be salivating but for me there was nobody on the stage I’d be willing to take home, couldn’t see Yoyo, my and not only mine favorite from there. I learned later that he moved to Lucky Boys. After 11 Christian left and I after short deliberation with myself thinking Monnlight vs. Tawan opted for the second. When entered (drink 400 ) show was about to finish which means finale of J/O contest. Not too many guys but not surprising either considering it was Sunday , week day at Tawan. Typically there older and bigger guys but Tiger , veteran of few offs was there, spied me almost immediately and it did not took long before his drink arrived , indecent touches were initiated and question “ I am going with you?” was asked. Sure I mentioned Long Time and he agreed but knowing life and him I did not have high hopes to that to materialize. Few minutes later , Dam, dark skinned , fantastically smooth guy approached, but all he could extract was 100 baht tip and my promise that on my next visit in the bar he will go with me. We will learn it happened. Now Tiger and I are marching to hotel, not long trek from Tawan catching on news and complementing each other, he my haircut (what else? ) and I his muscles . Undisturbed by reception we retired to a room for very energetic and pleasant session and of course after 2 hours some story was invented that he can’t stay till morning but I was expecting it first and jet lagged second, not to mention I have weak spot for Tiger so I let him to have his way and kissed him good bye. Walked him downstairs , asked reception to wake me up at 8.30 and returned to bed to finish day 1.

and his phone to entertain him

hearing all that , I rather stick to Thailand

I know what you are talking about , after all one of my birthdays was celebrated in Grand Deluxe room there with 2 guys volunteering special show as a birthday gift.

good choice as those rooms at Raya are pretty sizeable you can dance all the way from door to the bed with your chosen one.

As promised , few impressions from Pattaya hotels used recently CLASSROOMS Above ABomb bar, one of my favorites of all time. Spacious rooms, ones on top floor with sea view and ample balcony are particularly recommended. Even if they are two bars downstairs very little noise is coming to the rooms. Entry by discreet side doors so quite private , no problems with visitors nether from guests not bar girls. Some even nodded approvingly it was my impression seeing me opening door to two different handsome guys the same night, LOL. Rooms very spacious which I like, with seating area. They did not forget about necessities in the bathroom like toothbrush, condoms, lube etc. which can be purchased with very little mark-up ( toothbrush just 5 baht more than at 7/11, condoms 10 baht extra ). Kettle, microwave, cutlery , all kitchen conveniences included so my guy who wanted white wine was drinking it from proper glass ! Very popular, will stay again and hopefully again and again. Pretty strict with 3 p.m. check in time so take it into considerations , like lady on reception told me explaining ‘ our guests are waking up late” LE CAFÉ ROYAL, BOYZTOWN Renovated, now all room painted in white theme with psychedelic green fluorescent lights but when you turn it off and on again it becomes normal white light. Oddly , it was only hotel out of 8 I slept in this trip which requested my guest ID. I was on third floor so not much noise from MUSIC bar downstairs, Good value, last minute room for 20 $. As with all Boyztown hotels, whole soi can see whom you are hosting, on another hand one can’t be more close to the action so all depends on preferences, funny I did not mind but my boy did as he was known to the boys in the soi. ZING RESORT, JOMTIEN COMPLEX Not to be mixed with Zing hotel closer to Pattaya proper. Very good value for money with all conveniences in the room. Pool accessible to guests. Mixed clientele but many gays , lots of them escorted and did not notice any fuss. Entry possible with bypassing reception so visitors are no problem. Breakfast provided but not included in the rate, pretty good selection, 220 or 250 baht per person , can’t recall exactly. Will stay again THE VENUE, JOMTIEN COMPLEX Good value for money with Junior suite particularly very good value , spacious room with seating area and a couch, big window. Spiral staircase and working elevator, entry before reaching reception so visitors no problem, facing main soi of complex so may be a bit noisy but not this time. Entry by old fashioned key. Will stay again. both Complex hotels are walking distance to an airport bus station as an additional bonus.

No I just mixed names , of course it is D Varee Xpress Pula Silom

Few impressions from hotels in Bangkok and Pattya I was staying at during my recent trip AMARA Normally I don’t stay in multi star places as I rather spent my money on the guys than rooms but thanks to a lucky coincidence – somebody owing me for few years couple hundred dollars suddenly decided to pay his debt just when I was about to book my hotels, I decided to spent windfall on something upscale. No regrets, pool on the roof with great view. Even if I did not use it, option was there. I got room on 16th floor so again great view from the room. Well appointed although not very spacious, everything working, marble bathroom with upscale toiletries. Bathrobe and iron among conveniences. Very good breakfast with variety of Asian and western dishes , fruits , pastries. No problem with visitors at all, no questions , no raised brows , no winks even if one of my guys , heavily tattooed with sleeveless shirt was kind out of place both staff and guest kept their composure. Walking distance to Sala Daeng and Chong Nonsi BTS, right beside Red Planet hotel where is 7/11 store. Not sure will stay again due to expense but definitely don’t regret that splurge. GLITZ Right around the corner from Tawan so close to everywhere. Room a bit on smallish side but everything working, very little street noise sipping in, not much of a view but very convenient. I had guy with me both nights so registered him as a guest but I doubt it would be any problem with visitors. Only problem was air conditioner blowing straight on a bed but that could be cured by being closer together. Access through card and that caused a bit of middle of the night problem. My guy went to eat something at 2 a.m., go figure ! Left stupidly his card on reception and upon return no personnel was there to retrieve it from so he got stuck for few hours and had no way of opening door leading from reception upstairs . LESSON TO LEARN - NEVER LEAVE KEY OR CARD ON RECEPTION IN SMALLISH HOTELS WITH ONLY ONE PERSON ON DUTY. Imagine me, waking up to empty bed in dead of the night , not knowing what is going on with guy returning only at 6.30 or so. Small warning- they require 500 baht key card deposit Other warning about Glitz – there’s no elevator. Will stay again BAAN SILOM soi 3 Currently my favorite in the Silom area. Spacious room and bathroom, full size refrigerator, well positioned air conditioner. Oddly , no kettle. No problem with visitors, no question asked and I had more than one. 7/11 across the soi. Bit walk from Silom but none of guys I brought complained. During day busy neighborhood market just around the corner . Definitely will stay again BAILY XPRESS PULA A little hidden in very small soi just off Silom but well posted. Room smallish but very well organized, full bath tube. No windows just glass panels instead so no noise. Toiletries provided. No problems with visitors, no questions asked. Ordered waking up call and phone rung exactly as ordered to the minute. A/C very well positioned. I liked it very much , almost at par with Baan Silom and will definitely stay again. Small warning- they require 1000 baht key card / damage deposit. In all hotels mentioned WI-FI was working perfectly I will report about Pattaya hotels in a separate post

Having freshly returned from Thailand I can only second that statement. Lots of boys available and very keen on offs, fact that I managed 11 LT for 14 nights there says it all. Weather was very pleasant too with only 2 major rains in 2 weeks. As for long flight for short trip , I did it last year in October and was surprised to find it worthwhile so asianstudent , go for it. Specially with cheap airfare.

I did not notice but mine was not from Moonlight