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Tawan was always my first go to bar, from when I first visited in its former location across the Soi 20+ years ago, met loads of great guys from there over the years. I checked it out again when in Bangkok last month, a lot of pretty heavy large guys, some muscle but nothing amazing, one younger smaller but still ripped boy was frantically curling his dumbbell between joining the stage, but I didn't peruse and headed on to other bars! Was a bit sad to see one of their historic superstars who I knew well years ago sat at the entrance with nothing comparable to the former championship physique! I didn't visit Atlas on my last holiday, its opposite Midnight where I spend a lot of time as a friend works there, but didn't look like much was going on in Atlas, will check it out again on my next trip in February as I hope it does well! 

Tawan was always my first go to bar, from when I first visited in its former location across the Soi 20+ years ago, met loads of great guys from there over the years. I checked it out again when in Bangkok last month, a lot of pretty heavy large guys, some muscle but nothing amazing, one younger smaller but still ripped boy was frantically curling his dumbbell between joining the stage, but I didn't peruse and headed on to other bars! Was a bit sad to see one of their historic superstars who I knew well years ago sat at the entrance with nothing comparable to the former championship physique! I didn't visit Atlas on my last holiday, its opposite Midnight where I spend a lot of time as a friend works there, but didn't look like much was going on in Atlas, will check it out again on my next trip in February as I hope it does well! 

I would fully agree with Vinapu, as mentioned I have enjoyed the excellent Raya countless times and very easy access, their Grand Deluxe rooms are more like a spacious suite without the normal price tag, however this time fancied a change and whilst conscious rooms not so big at Ibis styles, fancied a balcony and use of a pool!

Thanks Guys, I have cancelled the Raya and rebooked at the Ibis for my visit next month, will let you know how it goes.
Aware most hotels are fine now, but about 22 years ago - first time I visited I naively (or Stupidly!)  stayed at the Holiday Inn Silom Road, as fair bit out of the main Silom bar area. Whilst I paid for a double room every time I went back with "company" it was like a game to try and discreetly get to the lifts without security nicely advising me "are ....you bring a guest back tonight..." and marching me to reception to pay from memory about 800 THB, got away without sometimes but it was more the embarrassment for me back then, especially not being experienced with Thailand! Second visit moved to Tarntawan Place for countless subsequent trips and for about the last dozen or so times the Raya, both are which are excellent but think now time for a change😀! 

I would fully agree with Vinapu, as mentioned I have enjoyed the excellent Raya countless times and very easy access, their Grand Deluxe rooms are more like a spacious suite without the normal price tag, however this time fancied a change and whilst conscious rooms not so big at Ibis styles, fancied a balcony and use of a pool!

Thanks Guys, I have cancelled the Raya and rebooked at the Ibis for my visit next month, will let you know how it goes.
Aware most hotels are fine now, but about 22 years ago - first time I visited I naively (or Stupidly!)  stayed at the Holiday Inn Silom Road, as fair bit out of the main Silom bar area. Whilst I paid for a double room every time I went back with "company" it was like a game to try and discreetly get to the lifts without security nicely advising me "are ....you bring a guest back tonight..." and marching me to reception to pay from memory about 800 THB, got away without sometimes but it was more the embarrassment for me back then, especially not being experienced with Thailand! Second visit moved to Tarntawan Place for countless subsequent trips and for about the last dozen or so times the Raya, both are which are excellent but think now time for a change😀! 

Thanks Guys, I have cancelled the Raya and rebooked at the Ibis for my visit next month, will let you know how it goes.
Aware most hotels are fine now, but about 22 years ago - first time I visited I naively (or Stupidly!)  stayed at the Holiday Inn Silom Road, as fair bit out of the main Silom bar area. Whilst I paid for a double room every time I went back with "company" it was like a game to try and discreetly get to the lifts without security nicely advising me "are ....you bring a guest back tonight..." and marching me to reception to pay from memory about 800 THB, got away without sometimes but it was more the embarrassment for me back then, especially not being experienced with Thailand! Second visit moved to Tarntawan Place for countless subsequent trips and for about the last dozen or so times the Raya, both are which are excellent but think now time for a change😀! 

I am returning to Bangkok next month, for as long time I have stayed at the Raya which I find excellent, however I noticed the Ibis Styles has a pool, (a Gym handy for some of my guests...) and some rooms with balconies which appeal to me. Has anyone any idea what they are like with bring in a guest, do they have to register etc which I find a bit uncomfortable or is it no issue?
Any guidance from previous experience mega welcome?

I agree with Vinapu need to try and keep a focus, I loved Tawan for many years in its former larger premises and also current location and checked regularly when last in Bangkok in March, always hopeful when I noticed someone had maybe entered the sadly closed bar at that time that it might re open during my stay - sadly didn't! 
I am back in Bangkok next month after an initial week in Pattaya and will certainly check it out and feedback with my humble opinion to anyone interested on this board

I agree with Vinapu need to try and keep a focus, I loved Tawan for many years in its former larger premises and also current location and checked regularly when last in Bangkok in March, always hopeful when I noticed someone had maybe entered the sadly closed bar at that time that it might re open during my stay - sadly didn't! 
I am back in Bangkok next month after an initial week in Pattaya and will certainly check it out and feedback with my humble opinion to anyone interested on this board

I agree with Vinapu need to try and keep a focus, I loved Tawan for many years in its former larger premises and also current location and checked regularly when last in Bangkok in March, always hopeful when I noticed someone had maybe entered the sadly closed bar at that time that it might re open during my stay - sadly didn't! 
I am back in Bangkok next month after an initial week in Pattaya and will certainly check it out and feedback with my humble opinion to anyone interested on this board

Sounds concerning, I have visited new smaller premises and previous over the the road countless times and often great fun and happy memories!
I arrive back in Bangkok on Friday for a couple of weeks holiday and will certainly check it out and let you know what I can find out but fingers crossed they will sort it out

When I initially started visiting Thailand often many years ago I used to always use the ATMs then as their fees increased, coupled with my own UK bank fees, I looked after a holiday and realised just what this small benefit was actually costing me - and it was a fortune!
I now simply take sufficient UK notes, pack them in to a couple of envelopes, place in buttoned trouser pockets for my flight then straight in to the room safe on arrival, I then exchange with the best rates (defiantly I think in Bangkok Super Rich Silom road and larger notes give the best rates,  but always a long wait!) however other than a rip of sudden emergency ATM saves me a fortune! 
Additionally more Thai establishments accept credit or debit cards, some such as Chase don't charge a currency conversation fee and the rates their rates seem to normally reflect the acceptable rates from change places, so I increasingly use plastic! 
 

Sounds concerning, I have visited new smaller premises and previous over the the road countless times and often great fun and happy memories!
I arrive back in Bangkok on Friday for a couple of weeks holiday and will certainly check it out and let you know what I can find out but fingers crossed they will sort it out

Sounds concerning, I have visited new smaller premises and previous over the the road countless times and often great fun and happy memories!
I arrive back in Bangkok on Friday for a couple of weeks holiday and will certainly check it out and let you know what I can find out but fingers crossed they will sort it out

Sounds concerning, I have visited new smaller premises and previous over the the road countless times and often great fun and happy memories!
I arrive back in Bangkok on Friday for a couple of weeks holiday and will certainly check it out and let you know what I can find out but fingers crossed they will sort it out

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!
 

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!
 

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!
 

I am on my way back from London for a week in Pattaya then a week in Bangkok, I  probably like similar to you! 
Tawan is super friendly, just go in pay entrance  fee  which includes first drink, chat to any guy you like and enjoy, just agree what you want should you decide to off one but most are really decent!
Worth also checking Jupiter, ( suggest sit to LHS of stage opposite where you enter as boys congregate there between their stage walk!)  Moonlight, Dream boys and probably any of them as all have a good mix and most have some with a bit of ripped muscle! 
Also Arena massage very good and I think Prince has re opened, was closed on my last couple of visits post COVID but always used to have a great selection!
I can't wait to escape Heathrow shortly for my flight to Bangkok, hope you have fun!
 
 
 
  

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!
 

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!
 

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!
 

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!
 

I have returned to Thailand with Eva from London , used my miles to upgrade from their premium economy to royal laurel  business class well worth it in my opinion.
Staying at Baan Souy again which I suggest is excellent, great rooms, decent location between boys town and jomtien, no problem returning with "company" almost expected, lovely pool and gym and fantastic hosts and team at the hotel, I cant recommend enough!
On first evening met a boy from Toy boys I met before, the bar had maybe 30 boys in pants and good mix, I think a drink  was about 280 THB but a good bar we had some food at nearby Fra Pattaya always excellent!
On Sunday bars all closed for holiday I met my friend from Saturday again, had stacked up the fridge in my room from nearby 7/11 so we enjoyed the amazing pool a few beers at hotel,  then walked to nearby market at Jomtien near entrance to jomtien park.   If you like excellent Thai food an amazing selection, all good and very cheap, they were also "turning a blind eye"  to drink restrictions! 
So Monday night went to explain little.....
Dream boys - maybe 15 boys all in jeans but no shirt and a fair mix but other than one of the slimmer style 
x boys - again maybe 15 all in pants but more slim type so nothing that appealed to me!
New bar site of old Cupid next to panorama maybe 12 boys with a bit of a mix, all in just pants.
 BOYZ Boyz.....   Probably 40 plus but all pretty fully dressed ...... In the main Aimed to be catering for Chinese lady cliental all be it Very welcoming to me!
I met a boy from the old Cupid, nice evening but early night as hopefully a friend from Bangkok is arriving Tuesday and joining me for a few days in Pattaya before we both return to Bangkok!