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that's exaggeration, I don't think we have any haters of either one here. Yes , there are preferences but I don't recall any derogatory statements about either one. This is not surprising and it's kind like twinks / hunks lovers divide which perhaps is even bigger than between BKK and PTT fans.

unless your luggage had marble statue in it and when you consider that hailing taxi on Bangkok street is easiest job in the world / even during deluge at 4 a.m.it took all of 40 seconds for two to appear/ I'd give 20-30 max. 100 is very good hearted but I doubt he expected that much so your good karma will follow you

I agree with ozmouse that air is more pleasant at end of year but absolutely don't worry about bars and other entertainment being closed . Speaking from experience , in fact my first ever off from Tawan was in the evening of Dec 29 / 2014. This is high season after all. Odd boy may go home at that time but this may happen at any time of the year . So in short again don't worry about any bar closures. Just make sure you book your hotel in advance if you decide on NYE trip, which by the way doesn't stop you from coming for Songkran since you allowed 2 trips if I recall correctly and Songkran is another year so you can use 2018 limit for that.

we will become heteros and star frequenting Patpong's girly bars

Along with Jasper and Paulsf I'm in Bangkok camp although I can see Pattaya has own advantages. BBB I consider best bar in Thailand, hotels seem to be cheaper, definitely drinks are as well as boys tips. Distances are manageable as well. It took me 9 visits to LOS to eventually go to Pattaya and my first impression was not that good but encouraged by voices from this forum /firecat, 1moRussian, anonone / I decided to give her a chance and each subsequent time was better. Last Dec was my first trip when I liked Pattaya part better than Bangkok one and I'm writing all of that to encourage everybody to visit , if only to form his own opinion. My main problem in Pattaya is what to do during day and it's only partially solved by the fact I always stay in Boyztown and Copa massage boys are starting to be on the duty around 9-10 a.m.

Boyztown is Patttayaland soi 3 , X-Boys is Pattayaland soi 1, in between there;s Pattayaland soi 2 with ABomb in the corner.

actually good to know. We may not care about us losing face and probably farang drinking something local is not even losing it but if we are with Thai company never hurts to show some sensitivity and help to boost their self esteem. It's why sometimes I let my boys to pay for goods, taxi or meal . Of course money is mine but pleasure is still theirs.

used to be , due to activities of BIB / boys in brown= police / from time to time shows are much tamer so by time you will be there it may change back to previous normal. Check XBoys show in Pattayaland soi 1, you may even see special show. For a tip you will organize semi-private hard cock display at Eros and Good Boys in Sunee

rest assured it will not be me and it has nothing to do with subject of this thread LOL On most serious note , eating fresh or canned pineapple is known to reduce body odor and is recommended for travelers in areas with shortage of water.

you tip whatever you consider appropriate, as explained above money is money, 18 baht actually buys something useful - soap, two packets of washing powder, tooth brush or MRT ticket from Silom to Hualampong , throw another 2 baht and it's train ticket to Ayuthaya, no kidding.

I heard this before from both givers and takers and this way of thinking is touching my raw nerve. In my opinion money is money and if I heard it from her / him it would be last tip they got from me. Not that I don't practice what I preach. In one of soi Twilight bars on the right side ( Zeus or Fresh or XBoys ) waiter tipped 20 baht in two coins actually had nerve to ask me if I have a paper and was sternly told "if you don't like , give me back". He did not. And I had a boy complaining that part of his overnight tip, I think about 1000, was in 100's , I like him very much but still on subsequent off two or three nights later right in the room I showed him nice stack of 30 red notes and told him this is his tip ready for morning, believe me lesson learned and now I like him even more because of that passionate night. So yes , if you buy my old car from me for 1000 you can pay it all in 1 $ bills. there are two reasons for that: 1. if you tip on the last day , throughout your stay personnel will not even know if will be tipped or not so may actually slack on duties, if you tip daily you may find an extra towel, pack of shampoo or even flower on your bed next day 2. when you are checking out sometimes reception send a staff to check if everything is Ok and this may not be person who was toiling on your room all those days. Knowing hotels habits he/she may pocket your tip. Greed is universal, I live in first world country and still know a snack bar where all tips left by clients in a jar beside cash register are pocketed by the owner, when tried to put coin there cashier told me don't bother and explained why.

at least hope is they will feed those beggars, if only to sustain their source of income

it's why those who are bringing their own bottle purchased at 7/11 or other reputable place and paying corkage are actually very smart for that very reason. I agree that beer is safest option but for those in need of something stronger on the shelves of 7/11 there are waiting bottles of Hong Thong to be purchased. While travelling I'm strong believer in making sure whatever I'm purchasing is locally made.

last Dec in Siem Reap I paid separately for car and driver on top of Sareth's / guide there / daily rate

whole idea of vacation for me is that I'm not as tight with money on vacation as I'm at home , in fact I'm pretty close to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde situation when comes to my spending habits at home and away. I had exactly the same situation once at BBB Inn. to answer an original question , in Thailand I have strict tipping habits: maid in hotel 30 every day but not on the last day restaurant if invoice is up to 300 -20 baht, 301-600 -40 baht, over 600 -60 baht, if waiter is cute he may land up to 100 in his palm taxi driver - rounded to the next 10 baht ie. 67=80, 91=110 beggars in street -10, sometimes more drinks at bar -20 baht per serving ie. if he brings 2 or 3 drinks at the same time it's still 20 but if I buy another drink hour or two later he gets another 20. All tips are going directly to service provider hand, otherwise one never knows who really gets it, only maid's tip is going under the pillow

this does not automatically mean that fake one was worse than original IMHO

no pressure , take your time

drinking gin would mitigate that, too bad you don't drink as I consider Burmese gin second best in the world

no, but drinking water ? Can't we at least get a tea?

I wonder if that the same place which used to be just beside of Nantra Silom hotel in soi 8

when comes to an affection we need to remember that it takes two to tango. That the problem in any relationship from time immemorial. Fact that we are falling in love broadly speaking doesn't mean that other party also is. It works both ways , we may feel for a boy but for him we are just another , perhaps more generous and fun to be with than others but still just another customer. Also we may look at boy as beautiful casual encounter but he may scheme that we may be perfect long term prospect , if not for looks at least for size of our wallet in boy's magnifying glass.

exactly that's what I advocate, if fun is there , money is just an afterthought

this includes fear of spending or overtipping.

it this life worth living? lots of greens and plenty of water - this seems like bull's diet , not a human one

makes sense , diet is only one side of equation another one being our bodies are unique chemical factory each.