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Now in Chiang Mai but a couple of nights ago I decided to revisit Screwboys - arrived just before the show and there were quite a few customers. The show itself has somewhat deteriorated in that it seemed to be overloaded with lipsync lady boy numbers.I prefer to watch boys _ there were a couple of big cock dance stroking numbers but have to admit I was talking to a couple of new found companions to really take a lot of notice. i did notice when the boys in the routines presented rhemselves at the table looking for tips. I was talking so missed most of the acrobstic sex act st the end. One of the downside things for me at Screwboys is that smoking is allowed it is a small venue and the build up of smoke is quite noticeable. Now to the boys - around 12 + on stage - a mix of Thai, Viet, Shan, Cambodian boys and some very easy on the eye. more like the ordinary boy next door types. I sat with a Viet (bi) and a Cambodian (bi) and we had a fun night - all tops so we were working out the possible computations if we had a night together - the reaction of the Viet boy when told he would have to be the bottom was hilarious!! Really nice guys and lots of fun - no offs that night.

Arrived yesterday to sweltering heat - a very speedy passage through immigration. Not willing to hit my hotel bed I took myself off to investigate Nature Boys. Very handsome fair haired lad out the front and only 3 boys inside in orange underwear. Stayed for a few drinks and had most enjoyable conversation with them. 2 were bi and the other gay. I was the only customer for at least 2.5 hours.One other chap called in but didnt stay long. Closed at 2.00am The boys were friendly and talkative and attentive of course. They said that it hadnt been busy there for a few weeks.I can see that the place is not everyones cup of tea but I had an enjoyable night. Today I went for a massage at Arena - around 3.00 pm. Wow - at least 40 guys available - all outfitted in jeans and some working out with the gym gear.All solid/muscled build with a range of ages. My all time favourite Teep (unashamedly indicating my bias) surprised me by telling me he is 35 - looks early 20s. Great relaxing sensual massage that was supposed to be 90 minutes but went well over that time. Havent got anywhere near the clubs yet!!!

An interesting read that explores this issue is the fictional novel by Stephen Leather - Private Dancer - a great insight

Lovely photos Moses - congratulations to Kuang

My first Songkran last year - really enjoyed it though the ice water comes as a bit of a shock when it hits you. Wandered all over Silom and one of the better (but wetter) Sois was the one in which Tawan Club and Sun Massage are located - nothing more eye catching than a drenched young man in a clingy t-shirt. My man bought me a colourful t shirt and shorts for the occasion - still can see all the dye coming out of that shirt when I wrung it out in the Tantawarn Hotel bathroom. Returning this year but will be in Chiang Mai and hopefully will get out to a smaller village to see how Songkran is celebrated there.

you're right - that pizza does look yummy

numazu - thank you for the wonderful photos - really enjoyed them - beautiful shots of the temples (and food)

If you go to Chiang Mai and want to spend a day or more with a driver/guide, you will do no better than Woody. PS the handsome Non is still there

Just finished reading Private Dancer by Stephen Leather. Story of farang who becomes infatuated with a Thai bar girl. interesting insight into a relationship narrated by different characters. Also giving a perspective of how Thai sex industry workers think about their clients - not a feel good read but I found it compelling

Great photos Vinapu - the places are even magnificent now - imagine what they must have been like when just constructed - was thinking when I looked at them - " where did all the stone come from?" PS - great to have a local person to accompany you - I have travelled in SE Asia for the last 15 years and always taken local company - so many benefits

Happy Christmas Vinapu - have enjoyed reading your report and looking at the photos - have to say that looking at those cages just gives me shivers - nice to do things that have been on the bucket list - just have to add a few more now!!!! PS - Sareth - very handsome

enjoy reading the reports numazu - and really appreciate the inclusion of the photos

From your reports - CB comes across as the most wonderful person - a guy, you hope will find eventually someone who will care for and love him in a permanent relationship

I enjoyed reading about the dynamics within the groups - CB going with his friends when you went to the club, the interaction between the guys (don't you wish sometimes you were fluent in Khmer or Thai ), the seating arrangements on the car trip, the eating arrangements - including the seating of the driver, the individual boys attention to you - asking if you were ok. will be interesting reading to see how SR played out with all them along. Baguettes in Cambodia , bread rolls in Vietnam - to die for cheers

Arena - still worth the ride up those escalators!!!!

Interested to read numazu's report about the time taken to clear immigration etc at the airport - I had similar experience when I returned home from Thailand in May - seems that it's necessary to factor in some extra time for international departures - always interesting to decide which immigration line to join - even my most considered selections have usually been the wrong ones!!! ps really like the addition of the photos in the report Just read the latest report - "you want?" - to be continued!!!! - I'm guessing you didn't say no

a good read ggobkk - enjoyed it - almost felt your panic when you realised the credit card was missing - liked your words about the current comfortable relationship between yourself and T- I agree you have to take notice of Ya's recommendations - they are to my experience"spot on" - still go back to the money exchange in Bangkok he recommended to me 3 years ago.

I went to SR a few years ago and did a day tour out to Tonle Sap - included a boat ride out to the floating village. Did not start well with the boatman asking for additional money above the ticket I had already purchased. The boat ride was enjoyable and the boatman and his offsider turned out fine. We did pull in to the floating store where I was asked if I wanted to buy some supplies to take to the floating school - the prices for the stationery were exhorbitant. My suggestion is if you intend to do a trip on Tonle SAp and visit the school buy some supplies in SR.

Interesting recent research data Target Map have released some new and very interesting data which unveils different average erection sizes from around the world - findings about average erect penis length. Lastly are guys who hail from India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and South Korea who have an average erection size of 3.6 inches and 4.1 inches. a couple of comments there must be some very small Thai guys out there to bring down the average - this observation based on my man's and just a few others I've encountered in the past secondly - why wasn't I asked to be part of the research team!!!!!!

Compliments to ryanasia on this post - interesting , candid, pertinent, informative

Vinapu - my man just likes the places that serve good Isaan food - mind you, some of our most memorable meals have been siting on the hotel room floor sharing our street food takeaways

I forgot to mention my man is in his late 20s and has 3 younger siblings

I was interested in anddy's comment on numazu'zs post Mothers are very important to Thai (and Cambodian and Lao, and...) boys, so it was a valid excuse for appearing "rude" This relationship has intrigued me for a while - any financial gift I give my man is quickly passed to his mother with whom he shares a room - in fact she he is step mother - the father still lives in Isaan village. My man keeps very little of the money himself for his own personal saving. The mother seems to be the money manager. Another aspect of the relationship is that before he travels with me within Thailand he has to ask for permission from his mother - she said that he could not come to my home country for a holiday even though I was prepared to pay his expenses. At first I used to be a bit irate about this but my understanding is slowly developing - we have had conversations about preparing for the future and how he should money manage himself. This situation is not specific to my man as I have noted this type of relationship with other Thai, Vietnamese friends and their parent. I guess its a bit foreign to me as although my family is close, we are all independent but not reliant. would be interested to hear other views - cheers

Many thanks for your comments - ah the decisions to be made in life and the courage to make them!!!!

Interested to hear from board members who are resident in Thailand as to why they selected their current location to live - no need to name the location if you prefer - more interested in understanding what was considered before deciding.