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In theory you are right, in practice very opposite. 
first , CB was well rehearsed before in offs and trips taken together and there was never issue of boredom  and overusage of phone, TV etc
second  , while I'm with you about surveying so to speak , stamp collection , all the time,  there are better ways of showing one is not interested at the moment.
When I visit family or friends and there are moments of boredom  I'm trying to disappear from their eyes, creating temporary freedom for them and myself.
third - we are taking about paid encounter, not to mention expenses related to it. In short -work. If we decide to slack on our duties certainly we don't do it in the open when paying  boss is watching but we disappear from radar. Doing otherwise is not wise and disrespectful.

Day 7
Clearly all that border situation is depressing my CB. I went for breakfast to Foodland alone as he wanted to sleep more. Upon return he was up but of course on his phone fishing for news. I suggested we take a boat to Grand Palace Area as I had something to buy in the market in vicinity.
Normally he would jump on occasion but this time it was clear he is going because he feels he should even if I clearly said if you don’t want to go no problem. So again to Foodland so he can eat something and then to Grand Palace by commuter boat. After some strolling and shopping for what I wanted we took tourist boat to Chinatown and from pier walked though Chinatown to Hualampong station. I suggested visiting Wat Traimit as we passed by but CB did not show any enthusiasm to the idea.
Clearly he is not in the mood. I figured I did my part trying to entertain us so suggested we return to hotel where I noticed even I start being disinterested, like I took some of his depressed mood. This afternoon we will be parting ways as I have guest coming. This was announced in advance two day ago and repeated yesterday so there’s no surprise.  I gave him 300  pocket money and asked CB not to show up until I tell him to.
My  guest is not from the scene and takes great care about discretion. Usually we meet once per trip at day of his choice as he works shifts. Raya with their service elevator in the back is best hotel for this type of meetings. He was bit late and I greeted him at that back elevator as agreed.
I was sensible enough to lock door as despite agreement not to show up  CB tried to open door with his card around  mid session. That was not fair I thought but decided not to comment on it. Other than that it was funny 3.5 hrs with my visitor. He is one who truly appreciates fact that I like him and does his best to make sure his tip is earned honestly.
Several minutes after he left I messaged CB that air is clear and while later he showed up, clearly unhappy. Sorry it was our agreement when you asked if I can accommodate you for a week in my room I thought but decided  just to overlook his bad eye, lol.
Upset or not, he was happy to be invited for a dinner to Happy Beer garden where we were greeted enthusiastically by Joy, the waitress and no wonder. Despite it being past 9 p.m.   restaurant , usually well patronized,  was empty. But our presence brought them luck, soon after other 4 tables were occupied. Then , clearly relaxed after filling stomach up CB asked what bar we are going to tonight. Not sure who suggested Good Boys but it’s where we went and entered when big cock show was about to commence.
Mamasan was happy to see me, she always is. Updated me on the status of One who was star of my trip 10 years ago and chances are if on my  deathbed somebody will ask me who was my best ever boy I met in almost 40 trips, his name will be mentioned. Unfortunately after that trip he went home , got married and is living now regular life. She claims he still remembers me which I actually doubt but who knows ?
My best boy he was and still is even if there is no shortage of suitable competitors  but his mix of personality , body , charm and   ability to sense what I like at any given moment was winning formula.
Number of boys  in bar was twice of number of customer so clearly they have it tough  at the moment.
I’m not devoted patron of Good Boys but somehow I saw few familiar faces. One masseur from soi 6 who par times as go-go there was one of them , Burmese guy who in covid time shocked me at Jupiter as being Jupiter first ever guy who smiled at me was another one and there was third with distinctive tattoo whom I knew as Soviet and met few times in Pattaya and Bangkok but who seemed not to recognize me at all. CB was in much better position as almost everybody seemed to know him. After a whole I invites masseur and Burmese for a drink and somebody , most likely it was me but not sure suggested we may continue in the room. And no, no scandalous thoughts, I clearly said they are coming for socializing only.
Luckily it was before midnight so we stocked up on beer and snacks at 7/11 and crossed the street to Raya. One may think it’s idiocy , having bay at disposal to spent drink and off fee money on bringing two guys just to socialize but it was one of best  evenings this trip. We had good time and both boys took turns to make sure I have somebody to hug at hand . It looks that I built karma as none of them had recent off . CB   did his best not to join us unfortunately, immersed in his smartphone.
Before 2 am we emptied beers , polished snack boxes so guys decided to go. I offered them 1000 each for their time but their grimaces were   clear that it’s Scroogy so I gave them each 500 more and that was better received indeed. I still think it was too generous as we did not do anything even remotely requiring parental guidance  but was happy I could help.
Unfortunately there was somebody unhappy in the room. For keeping him locked out of room in the afternoon CB penalized me severely – he decided to sleep fully dressed, , t-shirt and shorts. Fine thought I, finally chance for decent and interrupted sleep, rare treat for me in Thailand.
 
 

Day 6
After breakfast at Foodland we had mixture of steam and boredom in the room as CB clearly was hooked to his phone and seemed to constantly check something there so whenever I tried to be more personal so to speak , after while it was clear his mind is somewhere else.
 Good thing I, liking him , endured quietly  until he finally  spilled the beans . Cambodian Prome Miniter closed all land crossings with Thailand and asked Cambodians in Thailand to return home. That was reason he seemed so uneasy.
At noon we left our room in Nishitetsu and  walked to Raya, hoping room will be available as they are known for not allowing check in before 3. Not this time, room was ready so we settled in  and parted ways . I went to Sizzler at it’s new location in Park Silom for buffet salad  lunch with Christian PFC and CB went to meet somebody who would transfer him trough the border in few days when his 7 day stay expires instead of leaving immediately as asked by his Prime Minister.
Real mess politics created for those guys I must admit.
Salad bar at Sizzler is not just greenery , for 199 ( Christian even managed to get some coupon for 40 baht off) is not only vast selection of veggies but also pasta and soups, in short one can have real meal for relative peanuts. We had good time eating and chatting as always.
When I returned to the room CB was still absent but he has own card so we agreed we are free to come and go as we need.
I decided to wait for him doing some house keeping in meantime and did my daily money count – amazingly this is my day 6 and all I can’t account for is 28 baht.
He showed up clearly  hungry –  ‘eating ‘was his first word upon entry . He seemed to be in good mood but instead on cashing in on it off to Foodland we went for    a meal, I just had my chicken rice soup for 62 baht which is my meal of choice when I’m not that hungry but accompany  somebody who is.
Back in the room  he told me somebody will help him through the border  on his last day for 2500 so no need for him to leave immediately. So we celebrated good news where anybody reading it expects – in the shower and in the bed ( and then in the shower again ). Goes without saying I secured his good performance by offering to fork out that 2500 for that ’ helper ‘.
Evening saw us at G’s and then we crossed the soi to visit Banana Club where CB was recognized by some staff  and boys and shamelessly I must say , so did I .  As usual at Banana boys have little time to present themselves , but at one point they did, most next door types. Thay may lack muscles but big cock show revealed  few impressive specimens  including 2  transplants, one from Freshboys, another one from Hot Male. Bar was about half full between 9.30 and 11.
Next station was  Freshboys between 11 and midnight with the same level of attendance – about half full.  Quite a few cocks on  display , I liked the show even if guys there are not exactly my types  . Toward midnight quite a few guys sitting with customers or already offed so even in low season bar seems to be doing quite well .

and so would I but for me it was bit unusual situation for three reasons
1/ I know guy very well and had only good experiences with him in the past
2/ I feel sorry for him for situation he found himself in for political reasons - day 6 will be even more brutal, with border closures and visa cut off to 7 days 
3/ since I invited him and agreed to provide him with shelter for that week as he asked , being from old school I  decided to carry on , warts and all
not to mention that bed part was all good with one exception but it was kind of funny so I just shrugged it off, I will report it soon.
Last few days I'm kind of busy with other stuff plus heat here is at Bangkok levels and is sapping all my energy with no boy at the side to energize me 

I always wondered why they called it a "cow lick".

I was looking to book The Rabbit Resort because some forum members recommended it and it looks very good. Located directly at the gay beach, walking distance from Jomtien complex and the resort set up is nice. The pictures really look like you're staying inside a tropical garden. But I found out the good old Agate is around 1/3rd from the price of Rabbit Resort, so I decided to stick to my old habit and book Agate again. If the price difference would have been smaller, I probably would have booked Rabbit to try something new this time. But I'm Dutch and we are known for being "cheap Charlies". LOL
Agate's own website did not show any availability during November. But by sending an e-mail directly to the hotel I could still make a reservation.
Same experience. They reply quick and are very clear in their answers.

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New research suggests the cure to male pattern baldness might be sugar. The team simulated testosterone-based balding in mice and treated them with deoxyribose sugar, which stimulated blood vessel formation and ultimately caused hair regrowth.  Researchers say that the sugar treatment is just as effective as minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine), a hair loss treatment currently on the market https://www.iflscience.com/this-sugar-could-be-a-cure-for-male-pattern-baldness-and-its-been-in-our-bodies-all-along-79950
Put down the rosemary oil and pause the red light therapy, research suggests the secret to curing male pattern baldness could lie in a sugar that occurs naturally in our bodies. 
In a mouse model of testosterone-driven hair loss, the sugar, called 2-deoxy-D-ribose, stimulated hair regrowth just as effectively as existing treatment minoxidil – the active ingredient in Rogaine.
Though commonly referred to as male pattern baldness, the condition, also known as hereditary-patterned baldness or androgenetic alopecia, affects women too. In fact, up to 40 percent of people experience it, making it the most common cause of hair loss worldwide. Symptoms typically begin in a person's 20s and 30s, or after menopause. We still don’t know for sure what causes it, but it’s thought that a combination of genetics, hormones, and aging all play a part.
Treatment options are currently limited, so breakthroughs like this one, even if they’re limited to mice for now, are very promising.
“Male pattern baldness is such a common condition, affecting men all over the world, but at the moment there are only two FDA licensed drugs to treat it,” Professor Sheila MacNeil, Emeritus Professor of Tissue Engineering at the University of Sheffield, said in a statement. 
 
“Our research suggests that the answer to treating hair loss might be as simple as using a naturally occurring deoxy ribose sugar to boost the blood supply to the hair follicles to encourage hair growth.”
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Already ordered some from Amazon.
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Day 5
 It didn’t start well. It was dawning when I woke up and noticed swollen lip- allergy , which is tormenting me this trip and also at home after return. Good thing I had a pill and took it, returned to bed but sensibly set alarm for 10 am.  Zyrtec works as sleeping pill as well and I dd not want to miss breakfast , not to mention bus.
 Message on Line from CB, he already arrived in Bangkok this morning so I instructed him to wait fort me at 3 pm in the lobby of new Nishitetsu hotel by soi 4 as I decided to check it for one night.  Indeed everything worked, 12 noon bus arrived at Swampy at 1.30and it was exactly 2.55 pm when I entered lobby. No CB in sight but I checked in, left them his name and asked them to hive him his own card and went up to the room.
 
All fine, room new and shiny . I already posted some pictures of it in Hotels thread.
https://www.gayguides.com/topic/68180-bkk-hotels-pros-cons/page/3/#comment-465959
 Particularly impressive was safe fitting one of desk drawers. There’s no window in the room  but there’ one in bathroom so there is way of seeing day from night. All in , I liked it and stay there two times- first and last. Reason is economical – for half price I have twice as big room in Raya with the same conveniences.
 But if you like new and shiny places – go for it by every mean.
 When in shower I heard  door opening – CB arrived and promptly joined me in the shower. Some reunion gymnastics and we went to Foodland to eat something. While strolling around we met one of Moonlight boys and masseur from one of soi 6 shops who also works as go-go at Good Boys after hours. He was surprised to  see me and promptly complained I did not tell him I’m coming. I told him  “ I like that surprise smile on your face “ which is actually true..
 We returned to hotel with me hoping for another round of reunion gymnastics but it seemed CB had other ideas like glue himself to his phone.  We met many times and even travelled  together but that was side of him I did not know. I guess whole 7 day only visa situation and resulting loss of earnings is stressing him immensely but while I understand it, not necessarily I must to like it. I told him frankly that if he wants to utilize fact that he has free accommodation with me this week he can go to work in bar to get some cash – it’s  why, among other things I asked for his own kye card to the room so he can come and go freely.  
 Some how he did not like that idea, asked instead if I will be hitting bars tonight and expressed desire to accompany me  there, wherever I will be going.
Today’s goal was clear – grand opening of Than Tawan in former The One and earlier Tawan location.  
Those are my impressions from Grand Opening I posted on the forum already in Patpong thread :
“Yesterday I went to new Than Tawan to see their great opening in former The One and earlier , Tawan site.
When we entered ( I went with boy at his urging ) only 2 other customers already but by time show started crowd swelled to respectable 12 including young Indian straight couple. 
To summarize new venue , it's just more of the same we knew from Tawan and The One.
When we entered on stage two guys presented themselves, both not bad looking but first time I saw them was in Arena Bank in 2013. I'm kidding you not. So much about fresh blood on the market.
Show itself usual blend of lip syncing and muscle flexing, nothing risky or  compromising other than simulated BJ and big cock parade.
And of course, performers solicit tip after circulating among audience.
In short, it's still renamed  Tawan or The One. No fresh blood  and  no fresh ideas. For this who liked all format it's sucessful resurrection. For those hoping for new kind of thrills, we'll look somewhere else.
Final note -  best looking was one of waiters, unfortunately uniformed all the time”
After show, at 11 pm. Or so we went to Jupiter. And those are my impressions already posted :
“we went to Jupiter where upon entry at 11.05p.m. We were treated to coveted seats right under the speaker which was blasting at 1. 5 capacity plus something. Noting new there either but  show, was well attended and, what I hate there, most of prime seats were reserved for better customers which I understand  but still hate. Noting new includes fortunately fact that all guys were very good looking and they managed to add quite a few new bodies I did not see before. 
Common wisdom in bars is that if guy doesn't wear the number, he is already booked or not available for an off. We'll  it is not necessary correct as after show it was, at least for me,  quite clear that some non numbered guys are  still looking expectantly at customers of both genders. No idea how it works but my advice will be if  one has hots for them boy it's better not to trust bar liturgy but get that "no" or  even better "yes" from either mamasan or as I would prefer, from boy himself. “
After those bar forays we went to Patpong night market fort banana pancakes and then final to the room for steamy gymnastics. It looks that at night CB has less desire to clutch his phone and can’t say a bad word about his performance but it clearly looks I will need to entertain him in day time and it’s not exactly what I was hoping for . But since I invited him I need to carry on hoping for the best.

Day 4
 Starting day at 11 am  seemed bit weird to me  but what the heck, I’m on vacation anyways. Today forced expulsion from hotel. We were informed 2 days ago that it will not be electricity in hotel today between 3 and 6 pm. So I decided to spend afternoon in Pattaya – Night Market, foot massage and pedicure, just to kill time,
Then to Jomtien bus station to buy ticket to Bangkok for to tomorrow and from there to Complex for dinner of chicken with cashew nuts at Sophia’s . There were 4 dinners at the time there and three of us had the same dish , including myself. It was almost 7 when I arrived to hotel, power was back !
 After few hours of rest and sprucing up I returned to Jomtien Complex hoping that Max hunt will materialize tonight. I parked myself over Chang at the Best Bar , noticed preparation to show outside but no sight of Max tonight either, Yesterday’s guy joined me for a beer and then another  round. We watched show together but discouraged by failure of my hunting mission I decided not to off anybody tonight.
 Show was entirely lip syncing by various ladyboys, not really my thing but still quite enjoyable because of selection of their hits  about half of them I know lyrics off and signed along , impressing my guy quite a lot! Of course tipped him for his time and past midnight actually walked  to hotel. After sitting whole evening I felt like I could use some exercise.
 So Maxhunt was failure but thanks to Dreamboy guy from first 2 days  I think I liked Pattaya part of trip better than Bangkok one .

It means you haven't bothered to do any research for me !!!
I expect a full report by Monday 

Yop, wasn't yourself I was thinking of so much there as another member who posted some detail which made it WAY to easy for for the world to read every detail of their life which they may or may not be aware they did even...... maybe they'll read this and ask admin to edit their post ( or maybe like yourself they're aware and simply dont care). Either way my point stands that one has to be careful what one posts online these days as not everyone has your best at heart unfortunately it seems 😞.

After only a few sips of beer....how many gin with gin did you have before that 🧐

Day 3
 Breakfast at Zing is in my opinion very good value at 189 baht for quite extensive selection. At the moment they have even promotion, if you buy 3 times , 4th is free. Track is kept on card they gave me when I bought 1st one.
One of massage guys from Jomtien Complex I engaged few times in the past probably spied me on Grindr or passing by with my friend through the Complex yesterday because out of blue he sent me a message this morning so I invited him for 1 pm to come and check how he likes my room. We did not bother with massage and it was kind of kissy-huggy reunion.
 For dinner I decided to try recommended by few Sophia’s Kitchen  opposite Dick’s in the Complex and indeed their chicken with cashews is one of best I had ever. Complex is busy preparing for Pride Night tonight with 2 stages set up so my hope is that famous Max will grace that night with his presence at The Best Bar.
  Early  evening as  arranged yesterday my guy from Dreamboys showed up and today’s session was even better and hotter than last night to a degree that I forced additional 1000 baht on him upon learning that tomorrow he is going home for a few days. Hope to see him again whenever I will be in Pattaya. I need to find a way of hosting him overnight, good sign was that today he did not say no when I revealed my plans about future. I liked he did not promise anything but said he feel more comfortable with me now and will think about that. Okey, okey
 Well after dark I went  to Supertown filled with expectation that my Maxhunt will materialize. Lots of people everywhere and truly festive atmosphere. I parked myself at The Beast Bar but  no, there was no Max in sight. I was watching shows produced by every bat on the stage in front of The Venue but Max was missing when his bar was presenting their part. Oh well, there’s always tomorrow, also day when he normally performs there. My beer was brought to my table by very manly faced Lao twink so after few sips I offered him a drink. By time  I decided to call night off I consumed two and he 4 bottles of Chang.
 Not sure who first suggested we  go home together but certainly we had the same in mind so of we went. While I was disappointed with Max absence , at least I satiated another curiosity. In @Home bar I noticed muscular guy I stalk on Grindr who advertises he likes kissing. Had I noticed him earlier I’d try to engage hi but now it was too late and may be it was good after all.
 While passing by I gave him red note to signal my interest and reaction was somewhat strange, instead of expected smile, wai and thank you I got kind of grimace one sees when somebody almost steps on dead rat or dog’s poo on the pavement. But no, he did not give me note back so not being  sure what I’m supposed to think   I just kept walking with my guy in tow. On our way we met aussie_ from forum celebrating night with his friends.
 To hotel we went in style – both of us on the same motorsai, clearly twinks have advantages of not taking so much space.
 By his own admission he started his work in the bar only few weeks before so lack of experience was visible but was offset by clear willingness to do the best o earn his tip. Me and twink and happy with him ! End must be near.
It was already dawning when he asked for permission to go home  which was granted . after he left I slept quite well till quarter to 11 am. I barely made to the breakfast but I did it !!

+1, for two reasons, first they don't squander day hours on sleeping or watching idiocies on their smartphone, second they built up an opportunity for post go-go stage of their lives, even if that another job is in massage place .
I have personal story  to support what I just said - for about 10 years I was keeping part time job just for fun of it (yes when you young you may have fun working , lol). When I lost my full time position , my part time was easily converted to full time and kept me running till retirement at 68.5

I jumped on Hornet a few days ago- wow, lots of boys! Thank god there’s an alternative to Grindr.
Im not seeing many $ or MB symbols. What if I just said, “I’m in Pattaya for a week, would you come to my hotel?” I would think if they’re a MB they will then bring up price. If they say yes but don’t mention money, then maybe just a hookup? 
also how many are scammers? Like, they are 10 years older or they are looking to rip me off. Is that common or rare? 
thank you to everyone for such helpful advice….

Briefly, mainly for reasons I relate on another topic, this has not been our most successful stay. Or, at least the first two weeks of it haven't. Neither of us are party animals, and neither of us enjoy  the crowds and the general merriment of a Songkran-type of stay.
However, my goodness, Jomtien has been quiet. I walked through the bar sois a couple of days ago; the usual cheerful, hopeful guys doing their best (God bless them) but few visitors.... though admittedly it was early in the evening. My morning walks along the beach approach the solitary. Most telling of all, we never have to queue in 711!
And the hotel? according to our charming cleaner from Laos, only 20% occupancy. We sometimes have the breakfast room to ourselves.
T21 had more life last night (a quick "call-out" for Poon Thai restaurant on Level 3) but overall, the atmosphere has "got to me" this holiday. And I've had many Low Season stays over the years.

I wasn't planning to mention my experiences this week- the feelings are still rather raw- but  I feel that I should comment on this topic.
P. and I had arranged to marry this trip, entirely for the purpose of ensuring his well-being after my death. He is the major beneficiary of my Will, but since  my solicitor is in the UK and the document was drawn-up there I wanted the extra assurance a formalised marriage would provide.
The papers, which had taken me a number of weeks to assemble- and at considerable cost I should add because I used an agency for apostilles and translations- were summarily rejected by the Pattaya Registry Office.  The authorisation I'd received from  the UK FCO  with the apostille was not enough; I needed another, from the Bangkok UK Embassy. We don't have enough time to obtain this, at least not this trip. 
P. was , as usual manifesting his  "jai yen" said that nothing has changed,  and that  what we have, we have. To him, the Abbot's
blessing in the Temple here was more significant than a piece of paper. Nevertheless, I remain concerned about possible problems with the transfer of money to Thailand.
Those thinking of marriage but who don't reside here should learn from our experience. If I were to try again, I'd employ a Thai lawyer and book an appointment at my country's embassy. 
 TotallyOz's post was sad to read; if I were advising anyone in a relationship similar to that of P and myself, I'd stress the need for total honesty and the sharing of documentation. I've told P that the first thing he must do after my demise is to find himself an English-speaking lawyer to represent him. 

I read this story not as  a man failing to update his will, as oversight, but of a man wilfully not caring what happened to his partner and dependents when he was gone.
It was twenty years ffs. What person doesn't think occasionally about his own mortality over that period and wonder what will happen to his dependents after he is gone. He wasn't even leaving the money to family or anyone else.
How I can best help my partner in this situation is a matter of my recurring thoughts!
I find it hard to believe that at some point there wasn't a conversation between the two of them about the future, in which the deceased would have reassured his partner.....
 

my first bar was Up To You where Take -a Nap hostel later was on Rama IV. I recall place fondly as mamasan seeing I'm new to the scene  took charge , told me  : ' take this  boy, he will know where short rooms are " and it's how all started. 
Saying that I must say still I'm more interested in my next trip than 39 past ones.

Day 2
From today I’m on my original schedule and It was day of move to Pattaya. Hope was to catch a glimpse of half legendary dancer Max of The Best Bar who is supposed to perform there tomorrow and after tomorrow hence this part of trip I call Maxhunt.
 In the morning I messaged CB asking  about absence last night. It turned out he was still at home but offered to come to Bangkok as soon as today if I let him to stay  with me because he no longer has his room. I agreed but told him that I’m heading to Pattaya and advised him to come in 3 days. I had enough sense to secure some freedom and told him if I will bring another boy he must stay out of room for a period.
He agreed and it looked we both are happy with that arrangement. I secured  guy for Bangkok nights and was hoping that he utilize free accommodation to work at bar and get some more money during his 7 day visa validity.
 Breakfast at Foodland with reader from forum , we exchanged recent news and gossips , then I sorted my stuff in the room and left some goodies in deposit as I will be returning to the Raya. Then off to the airport to catch the bus. I had reservation made at home but low season showed, at 11.45 there were still tickets available for 12.00 noon. But bus departed full so I guess somebody got lucky at the last minute.
 Second time in row I opted to mid-way and stay in Zing hotel on main street , half way between Jomtien and Pattaya proper. What was even better , it was free as I had some miles expiring at end of month  and decided to utilize them that way. Breakfast at 189 per person was to be paid separately.
I dumped my stuff and went to Jomtien Complex to meet friend who used to post here as z909 few years ago, It was his last day so we talked about 1 hr and then parted ways.
In the evening I went to Boyztown, first dinner in Bay View restaurant on Beach Rd then parked myself at Pikky over beer and watched goings in the soi. Sadly not much was going on. Only two freelance masseurs on duty, one of them I noticed gained some weight since I saw him last year. I saw boys from BBB going in but must say, only few impressed me to a degree.
 Mamasan Lek   spotted me and beamed smile but this time I decided to continue boycott of that bar I once considered best in whole Thailand as 1050 off fee and stage filled with boys fully dressed coupled with smoking inside and deafening music is bot exactly what I like.
At 10 p.m.  I moved to Dreamboys , hoping at least one of two boys I met there last year will be there.
And yes, sun shined on me, #37 was in the back of the stage . He was kind of confused at first why that old troll is smiling at him but after 5 seconds he beamed smile my way and I made gesture inviting him to sit beside.
Not only he recalled me and hotel where we met 3 times but immediately asked ‘ where is  your Asian friend in glasses “ ? clearly remembering I was with 18past19 then . Deal was sealed with disclaimer that I pick him up but after I see show in XBoys. Not sure who was first suggesting he may go with me to which I agreed and we crossed the soi and entered XBoys exactly in the moment  of insertion in progressive part of 10 pm show. Speaking about timing !
We got seats in the first row in front on the scene and enjoyed what we saw. He told me he never saw that show and judging by his reactions   he did not make it up.   After main show finished with another progressive part included with the same bottom but different top, at midnight we took two motorsais and went to hotel to do our part of progressive life. Looking back , it was one of best moments of that trip. We agreed for repeat tomorrow after he finished his daytime job and before he will go to the bar.

What you wrote TotallyOz sadly happens so many times here in Thailand. 

Once, there was a man with a generous heart and a quiet strength. He met a young man many years his junior—someone struggling, someone in need of kindness. What began as a helping hand became a partnership, a love that endured for twenty years. Through all of life’s trials, they stood side by side. The older man provided stability, a home, and love; not only to his partner, but eventually to the partner’s three children, whom he welcomed as part of his family.
They built a life together, not in the eyes of the law, perhaps, but in every way that matters. They shared meals, holidays, bills, dreams, and worries. The older man worked hard and paid for everything, trusting that love was enough.
But love, sadly, is not a legal document.
When he died, everything changed in an instant. There was a will that left everything to charity. There was no life insurance policy with the partner named as beneficiary. The bank accounts were locked. The partner and the children, once wrapped in the warmth of a secure life, found themselves suddenly adrift, cold, and cast aside.
No inheritance. No protection. No safety net. Just grief, bills, and uncertainty.
And so the partner, after twenty years of care, now sleeps on the street. His children go without him as he did not have the skills to survive. The man who once promised to look after them is gone.
This is not how love should end.
Let this be a cautionary tale: if you love someone, prepare. If you build a life with someone, protect them. Have a will that helps and protects them. Share ownership. Name your partner as beneficiary. Talk about the future, not just in dreams, but in documents.
Because death comes for us all, and love alone won’t keep your partner warm once you’re gone. Only foresight, planning, and legal protections can do that.
Love well. And love wisely.

Don’t believe that dramatic tittle of the report. Yes, it was not one of best and memorable trips but still , when comes to boys,  it brought  plenty of fine moments. Still it did not work as planned and envisioned, partially because life intervened, partially because I made hasty decision so my sentiment reflected in the tittle about that trip is accurate.
 Original plane was 4 nights in Bangkok , followed by three in Pattaya, carefully chosen to coincide with show at The Best Bar in Jomtien as part of Maxhunt ( more about that in relevant part )  and then 6 days in Bangkok again.
Then life happened, owing to family matters  I was forced, or to be more accurate, I had chosen to be forced to cancel my original ticket. Since it was  low cost non-refundable one and I never buy trip cancellation insurance, it meant I threw 700 USD it originally cost to the dust bin. They were other related  costs amounting to roughly the same , before I stepped out of plane in Bangkok, three day later than planned,  I lost about 1400 $. No wonder I’m glad it’s over. Still , mind you I opted for that misery and I’m glad I did. Life, sigh.
Then before I even left home I noticed that one of my boys, lets call him Cambodian Boy (CB), changed his Line avatar to something teary. So out of curiosity I asked him if all is ok. It was not as he explained. Due to border dispute  between Thailand and Cambodia he was forced to leave his bar job , returned home  but told me he will come on 14 to utilize his 7 day visa, all currently available. I did not spill the beans that I  should be in Bangkok for part of his time there but I knew that first bar I visit will be Moonlight hoping for that big smile of surprise.
Anyways after all those tribulation , instead of Sunday I landed in Bangkok on Wednesday after having  extremely pleasant  last leg from Doha with all three seats in my row at my disposal.
 Day1
 
Landed early afternoon which is the best time as removes all problems with early check in in hotel and allows to change money at best places. Immigration was  a breeze this time , 5 minutes and I was out.
Speaking about changing money, in the basement by railway station I got 37.10 for euro, and assumption that it was the best rate lasted only until arrival at Phaya Thai station. Immediately after one leaves paid area there are two booths and one offered 37.28 and next one even 37.30. That rate , by the way was matched by XOne  hour or two later.
My original plan was to stay in Baan Silom but since my 4 night shrunk to one I went for Raya. Owing to low season that had very friendly rates. Settling there I went to post office as  had something to mail , then to XOne to change more money and finally to Foodland for my first chicken with cashews – sadly , this time very average. I love that first day there when I’m settling for promising trip buying necessities and checking what is new. Building rising out of soi Twilight ashes is almost completed , that was big and tall  new thing.
At 8 p.m. I parked myself in front of Banana Club , soon joined for a beer by one of their guys but since he is diminutive guy I was plain social occasion. Still gave him 2 reds for his company by way of patented ‘vinapu tuck”. Then he went inside and I strolled through both Patpongs , in Patpong 2 enthusiastically welcomed buy some guys knowing me from better times. I was tempted to enter Atlas as boys on the stage were in pure and tempting view  but one of them spotted me , went down from the stage and immediately lowered his briefs asking for a tip ”for food”. That was bit too fast so I politely explained I just arrived and did not have  a chance  to change money and declined invitation by boss himself to step inside. At that moment I was not even sure I will go inside that trip at all. I don’t mind spreading money but such antics were too fast moving for my taste.
At 10pm. I went to Moonlight and this is what I reported in “Patpong” thread on that day :
   “I was customer #6 . When show started at 10.30 grand total 12 customers. 10 models, Mean returned but Babe not present. New guy Joey with broad smile quite impressive.  About 8 floor boys but regretfully none of two I was hoping to see. At least 3 boys offed including  both Lao brothers and guy taken by one who took over Vinapu's account.” .
I was disappointed I did not see neither  CB nor Y but at least M I offed twice in winter was on the stage and just before I was about to leave bar I motioned him to dress bypassing mamasan who use to leech to me from minute on I show in.
It must be dearth of clients because  even one of their models I had pleasure with before come to shake hands and exclaim ‘ long time no see you “.
 
Light dinner in Happy Beer Garden and soon M and I were in my room . M is not long time material and I did not expect him to stay past normal short time but low season kicked in and it was already  5 am when he suggested he will go home. Nice surprise for start of trip earning him extra 1000 in the process.