jason1975

Happy Birthday, Cam!

I asked ChatGPT "How many pieces of currency notes will fill up a height of 2 cm?" The answer "Approximately 200 currency notes will make a stack 2 cm high, assuming each note is about 0.1 mm thick. 20 mm ÷ 0.1 mm = 200 notes The actual number varies with the currency, wear, folds, and how tightly the notes are pressed together."

I did meet esteemed forum member again before I left Bangkok and it was over breakfast inside cosy Raya Hotel breakfast room. I found out that in the end, he didn't sleep alone last night! I shall leave him to recount the details in his trip report. I was glad to come to Bangkok for weekend trip. Happy to meet two forum members and of course I spent time with my guy. Two months of work then two weeks holiday in mid December till Christmas. I am wondering what Christmas gift to get for my guy. Our first time Christmas together. I have two months to plan and decide.

Ah! You seemed to enjoy it so I didn't consider it elder abuse. I thought you might refer to the bag that I got you to carry!

Yes I agree. It is not as loud as before.

My Vietnamese guy also does not have a positive impression of Thai people. I believe it's because he had been mistreated many times. He came to work in Bangkok when he was just 16 years old with his mother. He did odd jobs such as cleaning. His mother went back to Vietnam and he stayed on in Bangkok to work. He told me that he cried when he missed Vietnamese Tet celebration when he was alone on his own in Bangkok. He worked many different jobs - cook, barber, deliveryman - before he worked in bar at Soi Twilight. My guy is the youngest of 3 and after his two older sisters got married, he had to provide for his parents and grandparents.

After the end of the show, we left Jupiter. On our way out of soi 4, I saw PJ walking in. He was joining Poppy to sing together at Jupiter from midnight till 1am, entertaining customers who stayed after the show and who were drinking with models. I tipped my two favourite twinky Jupiter waiters when I left. The Vietnamese waiter cheekily asked me to take him to drink beer next time after he ended work. I said yes sure. My guy rolled his eyes at me. Our group went to Foodland for supper and I ordered my favourite ham and cheese sandwich. My guy helped himself to some of the French fries. Forum members and I had a great time chatting now that we could hear each other clearly. I was envious that the two of them would still be in Bangkok for the next 5 days. I was only here for weekend and would be checking out of Raya on Sunday mid-morning. I said my goodbye to forum members and hope to meet for longer time next year. ⁹

As for why forum members and I were given coveted front row seats, it was thanks to esteemed forum member who offed Jupiter models in the past. One of them invited himself to a seat next to esteemed forum member and they chatted intimately. But being first night in Bangkok after an unusually ardous journey (consisting of flight delay and luggage which never arrived), esteemed forum member declined to off enthusiatic model. He would likely return on another night when more ready to off and enjoy the Jupiter model.

Continuing with report on Jupiter. Not exactly full on a Saturday night but tables were filled (except reserved tables). Customers did not have to squeeze in the seats unlike in Freshboy and Banana. These two bars are probably the busiest during showtime. Besides the well dressed Chinese customer who wanted to sit in front row (to get a good view of models on stage so that he could decide on his off), there were two more ordinarily dressed male Chinese customers who arrived and wanted the reserved tables in front. Mamasan had to explain the bar's policy to them but the two bitches pointed around the bar, questioning why some customers were at certain seats. It was obvious that they came just to watch the show. They didn't have intention to off any guy. They also didn't order bottle service. For 500 baht and you didn't come early and you expect VIP service! That is why I dislike some mainland China customers. They behave in a very entitled manner. Mamasans were correct to stand their ground and enforce the bar's policy. The two Chinese customers ended up seated at back of the bar on stool seats with partial view blockage from a pillar but at least they were directly facing the stage runway. One of the reserved tables was eventually filled by a group of Thai customers - 3 guys and 4 ladies. Definitely regular customers. Mamasans were delighted to welcome them. In fact, during the last show of the night, when a Jupiter model lay flat and had marshmallows put on his body to be eaten off by customers, 3 ladies and 1 guy from this particular group were invited on stage. A total of 10 customers invited to take part in this show which only takes place on certain nights. One of the 10 customers was our esteemed forum member because the other forum member and I pushed him up to take part!

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Long application process but worth it. Being able to work for 2 years makes a great difference. No more worries about visa runs. 15k is reasonable. I was told that one year work visa costs between 7k to 8k.

Banana Bar outside is the perfect place for watching people as they enter soi 4. Banana Bar waiters are excellent conversationalists too. We spent one and half hours chatting - me and two forun members - about life, stamp collecting and recent developments in Thailand offline and online. My guy joined us at 9pm. I had asked for him to spend the night with me. He is always happy to accompany me to Jupiter as his Vietnamese friend is a waiter there. He also knows mamasan well because many years ago, he did a try out as a Jupiter model for a short while. He decided against working there because he didn't want his face to be in Jupiter's social media videos. My guy's best friend worked at Jupiter for a long time and he did well enough to quit working in Bangkok entirely. At 9:30pm, we spotted Poppy walking past. Jupiter would open soon. Within 10 minutes, we had paid for our drinks and made our way to Jupiter. Mamasans were happy to see us as we were regular customers who offed the models in the past. We were given front row seats at left side of stage. There were probably 10 other customers - 3 sets of mixed couples and the rest were lone male punters. These are true fans of Jupiter and everyone had come early to get good seats. Poppy had started singing. Charming showmanship, wide repertoire of songs (Thai, English, Chinese) and silky vocals - he is one of reasons I always enjoy going to Jupiter. The other reasons to go to Jupiter Seeing models Seeing twinky waiters Seeing customers Tonight I saw an Asian couple (man and woman in 50s) off a Jupiter model but not before they interviewed 2 other models individually. I guess only the 3rd model was willing to do what the couple wanted. Ditto for a Chinese customer in his 40s. Well-dressed. When he came into bar, he was ushered to sit at back and he insisted on being put in front row. He pointed at some empty seats and was told they were reserved for regular customers. Mamasan, realising that this customer was serious about offing a model, got him to squeeze in front row with two customers who had come early and seated there. He interviewed 2 models, including one who had been interviewed by the Asian husband wife couple earlier. Throughout the night, he was talking to mamasan and asking questions about the models. When I left Jupiter after midnight, the customer was still seated alone. I hope he found his guy for the night!

Forum member went back to Raya Hotel for rest. We planned to meet later for drinks and bar visit. I continued walking around Silom. I went to Adam Massage on soi 4 to look for my favourite B2B massage guy but unfortunately he wasn't working. Should I go back to Sun Massage? But who to choose? I hate to disappoint anyone. So same as forum member, I also went back to Raya Hotel to rest before night adventures.

After meal at Sarika, forum member had to change money at X-One. I followed and after that we walked around Silom, even stopping outside Sun Massage at soi 6 and chatting with the very charming guys. I personally know 3 of them (from Vietnam, where else!) and I couldn't decide on which of them so I had to politely decline their invitations. I need a longer weekend trip. At least 3 days so I can meet a different guy for massage every day!

I was back from shopping at 1pm and waited for forum member staying at same Raya Hotel to arrive from airport. Flight delay so ended up I only met him at 4pm. Happy reunion and we went to newly reopened Sarika after renovation. The place has a totally different vibe. It previously had tourists having quiet meals but now it has become a hangout place for young Thai people who gather for drinks and cakes. Trendy aesthetics in the furnishings designed for phototaking and posting on social media. Forum member tried chicken cashew nut and unfortunately declared that it was not as good as before the restaurant's renovation.