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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

I was there two times during my 2 weeks trip I just returned from yesterday. Mostly older guys and as expected muscled but I noticed few new faces, one of them quite handsome , # 11 , Roy. Considering both visits resulted with offs, ST and LT , certainly it worked for me . Show at 10.45 , mostly the same like before , no ' special ' show but J/O competition still on. As always , my advice is go and see for yourself as we all are different ( I liked Lucky Boys but not even close to a degree expressed by few members above ) and this is good as keeps all kinds of boys in gainful employment.

No, but it was cute Myanmar boy with a little of hair on his chest.

In the morning of my last day this trip , after sampling offers for 2 weeks, I can't agree more with the last sentence

Quite like one still sleeping in my bed I'm steering at now

Better we stop kicking that corpse. I , for one have many cherished memories from there.

Was not there when our crowd was visiting on Monday

Don't count on being disappointed

Why pollute our heads with worries of who owner is , even less with what he or she does

I use mamasans only if unavoidable, if I can by-pass them , gladly do.

Passed by few hours ago, they started getting interior already. Sad

I must say that there are few outstanding ''regular '' guys there , off fee for them is 500 only but at end if day before commenting about fees for models one should see them on the stage first. Definitely I enjoyed company of my last night regular guy from there. More details in due course.