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Dear Husband (Thai) informs me that the entire structure will indeed go up in flames, at least, the flammable part (or is that the inflammable part? ) They will then disassemble what is left, that steel base, presumably. DH tells me that when the King's Mother and Sister died they did the same thing, although, of course, the King gets a larger structure.

Two perfectly good hotels on Suan Phlu near Soi 3--My Bed and another yellow building I can't remember the name. Nice if you want to be a bit away from the Silom action in a vibrant neighborhood. Easy walk to Babylon. 850/night as of last winter.

They do have senior discount cards, but not for farang.

Hi spoon. What about Hua Hin? Did you go there? I was interested in hearing about Hua Hin, because Imthink I will visit there my next trip.

Interesting trip report. Thank you, spoon!

Of course, you can be adventurous and go to some random non-touristed neighborhood in deepest darkest Bangkok and try to buy toothpaste, or toilet paper, or sticky rice mango dessert, or get directions home. Usually people will try to be friendly and helpful to the pathetic farang. If you are lucky, auntie will motion you to wait while she gets her cute 16 year old nephew, the one with the dimples who learned simple English in school, to come and translate. Since he knows twenty words or so, auntie thinks he's fluent. I find these odd little adventures make the trip more memorable, but it takes a bit of nerve.

Ohhh, THAT fish massage! Yes, I've done it. My Thai niece and nephew, ages 8 and 11 at the time, thought it was hilarious. So did their uncle. :-)

Fish massage? What's that? The boy massages you with a fish? Sounds kinky!

On the other hand, if you don't copy and paste a photo thatt doesn't seem like such a violation to me. You're only posting your subjective impressions of the boy. And if your review is positive, he might actually appreciate the free advertising.

Many years ago I left my wallet in the locker at Babylon. When I came back, I discovered someone had gotten in and taken about 600 baht, but thoughtfully left me with about 40 baht so I could still get home. I thought that was rather sweet, actually.

apologies for the lengthy post but judging by some recent PM's there's an interest among newcomers in all that bar liturgy and customs. Liturgy? Yes it is rather like the Catholic Church, isn't it. I hadn't thought of that. :-)

Yes. I thought that image was perfect too. It made me laugh.

I tried Sauna Mania once. It was Ok, but almost entirely sticky rice, except in the darkroom. Just one experience, but it seemed mostly they weren't interested in farang. I told a Thai friend about going to Sauna Mania. He laughed and said, "the sauna for the office girls."

Thanks for a beautifully crafted story. I feel I have known both of you for years. The slow fade of Monboy, from big cock hot lively golden brown smiling urban chaotic enthusiastic sensual embrace to the slow fade sepia toned quiet and thoughtful Burmese farmer: a perfect diamond of a story. Very moving. Sentimental and real both. Thanks again.

Aww you caught me. Clever you.

Monboy came from a more restrictive country to Thailand. He too is a foreigner. Being young and excited about the perceived freedom of his adopted country, he may be exaggerating, to himself as well as others, the acceptability of PDA. In addition, you are younger and probably better looking than 90% of money boy clients, so he may be flaunting you a bit to the other money boys and locals. This of course wouldn't at all take away from the fact that he likes you and is a sex hungry animal. :-)

Ummm...it was tongue in cheek. Wasn't that obvious? Would a smiley faced icon have made it clearer? :-)

I too felt a great sense of relief at being spared reading about the best blow job you've had in years and blowing your load in no time flat. And if I had had to read about the small amount if cum he produced, well, that would have been a huge disappointment.

The Talking Thai English Thai phrasebook by Benjawan Poomsan Becker is a good dictionary app at a very reasonable price, with lots of swear words, including an indication of just how bad they are, from mildly impolite to vulgar/don't ever use. It's a resource I use almost every day. (For translation purposes, not JUST for swearing!)

It's easy. We go to a Twink bar. I point; you buy; I wear. Like buying accessories for your boyfriend of the day. Only this time it's ME! :-)

That's "twink," not "drink" ;-)

Wlll then Mr Vinapu when you are being a millionaire in Thailand you can take me out and buy me a twink or two. Win/win.

Having worked in the geriatric field for 35 years, I certainly agree with most of the advice here, especially re: exercise. But two underestiated items: 1. Don't be poor. That is the #1 social determinant of health. Likely not a roblem for ppl on this blog. 2. Have a wide, loving and supportive community of family and/or friends. Hugely underestimated, but every study shows this is critical to living longer and healthier, It is my one fear that, if I retire to Thailand with Dear Husband, I will be losing the community I have here in North America, and may not be able to replace it.

Wow! Two facials in one day. Your skiin must be porcelain smooth now.

Low season lasts through the end of the rainy season, some time in October. Then I think it would be accurate to call it "shoulder season" until early December.