jason1975

I walked back to Hotel. I used the small lane leading to Patpong. The shop that sold luggage now had half its space converted to a small food outlet. "SM show!" I heard. The unique SM show bar was still open. Good for them! I had always fantasized taking a guy in there but I could never broach the topic of BDSM with the guys I met. There were two girlie gogo bars open but the rest of the soi was dark. I had dinner at Foodland Patpong and bought drinks and snacks from supermarket. I always stock up as I didn't want any potential guests in my hotel room at night to be famished. I passed by the small bar below Freshboys. There was a bar tender and a farang was enjoying his drink while getting a shoulder and back massage by a waiter. I believe the staff are Vietnamese. I made a mental note to drop by for a drink one of these days.

I set about unpacking my stuff. I switched on Grndr. Within half an hour, i had 3 messages in inbox. One was a ladyboy so sorry I replied. One wanted to see photo of my body. Why? I already had my face on profile! The last was a guy who offered both massage and sightseeing tour services. Interesting combination. Shall consider. I also checked this forum inbox to meet fellow forum members. At 6.30pm, i received a message from a famous forum member. He was having dinner at Soi 4 and i quickly went off just to meet him. It was his final night in Thailand and he was leaving at night. I walked along the road that used to be Patpong Night market. What a sad sight. Many bars closed. I hope not permanently. There used to be a bar that had live music and lots of Japanese customers. The whole building was shuttered. Two or three girlie gogo bars had their lights on and were preparing for the night. A few touts approached me. "Ping Pong show?" No thanks. Domino's Pizza was open. I remember a meal there with a massage guy. He has since gone back to village. I see photos of cows in his Line account. Silom Road seemed buzzing unlike Surawong Road. Soi 4 was a hive of activity. Lots of guys hanging outside Balcony and Stranger bars. I found out later that there had been a Pride parade in the afternoon for the start of Pride month. I found forum member eating at G Bangkok with a muscular Thai guy. "Vinapu!" I said loudly! His companion was startled. I shook forum member's hand and we chatted as though we were old friends. In fact, it was my first time meeting him but I felt i knew him because of the posts on this forum over the years. I didn't want to intrude into his dinner with his companion so i wished him safe journey and hope to see him again another time this year. Before leaving, i asked him quietly where he found his friend. He whispered in my ear. "Tawan."

I arrived on a Sunday afternoon after being away for two years. Not many people at airport. Need to check Thai Pass before proceeding to immigration. Quick process. Just show Thai Pass QR code on my handphone and the lady scanned it and marked my arrival card. I saw some tourists who printed A4 coloured pages of their QR codes. Not necessary! At immigration area no long snaking queue to reach the immigration counters. About 20 counters open and only 2 or 3 people queueing at each counter. I went to a counter manned by a boyish looking immigration officer with a high crew cut and tight fitting uniform and admired him as he processed my passport! No queue at SIM card counter and taxi stand. Not many cars on highway and roads as well but I attribute it to Sunday afternoon traffic. The moment the taxi driver turned left into Surawong Road, I felt right at home. Passed by The Raya which I had stayed many times in the past but this time, I would be staying at Le Meridien. Gave the taxi driver 500 baht and told him to keep the change as a Le Meridien staff unloaded my luggage. Very efficient and friendly service with great hospitality. I was served a welcome drink of orange juice as I did check-in. I had opted for long term stay at Le Meridien which cost about 2200 baht per night. Clincher was the daily laundry service. Sorry, Raya! I collected my card key and was told to go to room first. My luggage would be sent up shortly. My deluxe room on 16th floor gave me a good view. Spacious room with bath tub and separate shower. The door bell rang and a young lanky porter brought in my luggage. Tipped him 100 baht and he went off happily.

I just arrived this afternoon after being away for 2 years. Bangkok is quieter without tourists from China and Russia. Sad to see Patpong market gone. Volcano Ramen which i frequented has closed. Even Tawan Hotel has closed. Surawong Road is so quiet.

Yes i agree fully. Sometimes we will pay more than going rate if the right guy appears. And let's not forget the bonuses that we give at the end of ST/LT when the boy perform beyond expectation!

Oops. Well i hope you had better success last night!

Wonderful photos and thank you for sharing. A picture speaks a thousand words!

Lucky Boys was my favourite bar. So sad it is not open. Lucky Boys was formerly a merger of X Boys and Freshboys from Soi Twilight.

Thanks for report. So it is true that Raya closes main entrance after midnight. But that was in May. Perhaps now they have reopened the main entrance. Useful info for the forum member who's asking about booking Raya in another forum topic.

I like this boy's frankness!

That i agree. The longest I came across in Thailand was 18 cm. One was a Thai and another was Vietnamese.

I went to have a look at KMan twitter account. They have photos and info on their guys. VIP room looks interesting! It has a full body shower inside i.e. shower heads by the side. I have only seen such showers at 5 star hotels.

Did you inform your guy in advance that you were going to pick him up? What if someone else had offed him!

You can find them at gogo bars or even at massage places. You must not be shy. Ask the mamasan at the bar or the manager at the massage place for big cock guys and they will gladly tell you.

Such a waste that our trips were at different timings. Will have to wait until December before getting chance to meet you again.

Ha Tinh! Besides being handsome, the boys there are also well hung!

Hilarious situation! I feel happy for English bf and Taiwan FWB. But i do hope Feng found someone else.

I also agree that while it is cheaper to arrange a guy from the bar to go over to your room before bar opens (because you don't have to pay for drinks and off fee), most guys prefer being offed in the bar as the bar keeps tabs on the drinks and off fees they are bringing in for the bar. The bar will only keep boys who bring in money hence long term it's better for thd boys.

Just to check for update: - Arena closed - Bangkok Massage closed So no male massage places in the vicinity?

That's because they order bottle service! They will always be welcome!

You must be a very handsome farang daddy!

You should definitely not offer more than 5000 baht! There are Thais who are as well endowed as Africans and just as gorgeous.

Paul is the godfather of Viet boys in Bangkok! Hope to meet you next week, Paul! I wonder where you are seated nowadays. Hotmale bar?

I also knew some cute Vietnamese waiters from X-Boys! Those were the good old days!

Even employees were in birthday suits? Tawan is definitely a must-visit for me!