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Omg you guys, so I went to the famous Madrid for lunch today and the pizza was among one of the best I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommend!

Absolutely 😅

Ah yes good idea! I've been to the train market once before on my very first trip to Thailand. I think once is enough for me. Right, thanks!

A few tidbits whilst I am out of action: - Whilst walking down Surawong Road last week around lunchtime, an older lady tried to entice me to go to her bar with "many young ladies" and then whispering "blowjobs", whilst I had to respectfully decline, I would like to know where are the boy bars that are giving blowjobs at lunchtime! - A photo I took at the BTS station, I have no idea what this is advertising but it looks damn sexy: - I know Jason has already covered the Crete Party in great detail, but another photo won't hurt: - I'm currently staying near the Wongwian Yai BTS station and on Grindr there seems to be quite a high concentration of African/African American men. I wonder why there are so many in this area? - I'll be back in Silom in a week or so, so hopefully more stories to come!

What an amazing trip report! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about all your adventures and am so pleased to have met you and hung out a couple of times. Had I not been out of action, I would have loved to join you for more adventures. May our paths hopefully cross again in the future!

You have such a kind heart!

Hi everyone, I recently arrived in Bangkok and thought I would update with what's been going with me so far. The day of my arrival happened to coincide with the Crete Party (which is mentioned in a post in the 'Gay Bangkok' section, thanks to @bkkmfj2648) and seeing it was taking place in the hotel that I was staying at, I thought I would give it a go, despite the hefty foreigner price tag (5500 as opposed to 4900 for locals - although not too much of a difference) and I was in contact with @jason1975 to go together. The arrival time of my flight and the time that registration started was already a little bit tight for timing, but I would be able to make it work. Except that my departing flight was now scheduled to leave an hour late. Okay, so I resigned that I was going to be late. I contacted the organisers and they said this is okay. Anyhow, flight on Thai Airways Royal Silk class was smooth and was fed quite a lot of food, landed at 16:15, walking to immigration took a little while but immigration didn't take too long. I think I was eligible for fast track but I didn't worry about it. Luggage came out as soon as I got to the belt (usually I travel light but I thought I would take a suitcase with me this time as I am here for a while), raced down to the basement floor to exchange some cash as I only had 500B to my name, and off I went onto the ARL then switched to the MRT at Makkasan/Petchaburi all the way to Silom. Seeing it was a Saturday night I wasn't expecting the trains to be so full. Yes I could have gotten a taxi but I don't generally take taxis unless I really really have to. Anyhow, reached Crowne Plaza around 18:15, unpacked a little and changed my shirt (didn't even have time to have a shower, yes gross), and raced downstairs to the Crete Party to meet @jason1975 and @Raposa - first time meeting both and really nice people. I was only an hour and a half late and I didn't miss too much. I won't go into much detail about this part as Jason has already mentioned it in great detail in his trip report, but all in all it was a really nice way to spend my first night back in Bangkok. I had not been here since January of this year. After the party we went to Jupiter, and whilst not the most favourite of places, the guys are amazingly attractive and some of the shows were quite good. I did have my eye one of the guys, but I was already super exhausted and just really wanted to get back to the hotel and have a shower and catch up on some sleep. I said my goodbyes at around midnight and that was it for the night. I'd like to also mention that this trip that I'm currently taking is the longest one that I've ever taken - I'll be here for 2 months so I'm just going to take it easy and not be too rushed, and not centre my holiday so much around boys (although there will be quite a number I would like to meet). I'm staying in a number of hotels in Bangkok and also visiting common touristy places such as Pattaya/Jomtien, Phuket, Koh Samui as well as Khao Lak, Koh Yao Yai and Koh Tao (thanks to @bkkmfj2648 suggestion in another thread). The following day I had a 2 hour massage at Prime (1 hour Thai/1 hour oil) which was amazing and later on in the evening I met Jason and again other forum member for a drink at Hotmale beer bar which was fun and then over to Dreamboy where we had a booth seat near the front which is where I never sit (I prefer to sit right up the back) but since I am with company, it was good to sit up the front. Upon entering, my favourite boy waved at me and I called him down and we had a nice catch up, and he was happy to see me and happy to be offed that night. The bar was not very full for a Saturday night, but I guess high season is coming very shortly. We watched the shows some of which were new and some recycled but it was good to watch something that I would not be able to in my own country. It was good to gossip with Jason during the show. Boy came back with me for short time and then went to the gym afterwards. The next day I had another appointment at Prime, 0.5 hour scrub (which he got into every nook and cranny) and 1.5 hour oil which was actually quite sensual and good coverage, with no modesty draping. After lunch I went back to rest at the hotel and was planning to go to Karaoke with Jason and his boys, but I ended up having some stomach troubles so I thought it would be best to stay in, much to my dismay. Luckily it was short lived. For now, I've now moved into another area of Bangkok, away from Silom, as I've just had some minor surgery so I will probably not be too active in the next week or so whilst I recover, but I am here for a while so plenty of time for more shenanigans. There is just so much to do, and I am just so happy to be back in my happy place!

Le Meridien Bangkok and Hilton Pattaya. Done

Omg I literally forgot that we all went to Jupiter together on Saturday.. so, not my first time after all lol

Thanks for hanging out with me at Dreamboy! It was actually my first time to go to a gogo bar with someone (usually I am alone) and it was quite fun!

I had my eye on 008, he was very narak. Are the waiters offable?

It was so great to hang out with you @jason1975 and other forum member, it was definitely a memorable night! (And sorry I was like an hour and a half late lol) And also special mention to @bkkmfj2648 for alerting us that this event was talking place!

Will report back

@jason1975 I'd be keen. PM me and we can discuss details.

I am also considering whether to go or not. I arrive that day at 15:30 (assuming the flight is on schedule)..

Everyone has their own writing style, but all reports are definitely appreciated!

Oh nice! So this place is literally in the driveway leading up to Tarntawan? Where cars used to park? I think it's a great utilisation of the space for some extra revenue.

Ah, I understand. I may have to make the trip out there on my next trip then!

Thanks for your report. There seems to be a few male massage places popping up in this Lat Phrao area.. could it be a new Saphan Kwai?

Idea - if you were living in Pattaya, wouldn't you keep yourself occupied by running your bar that you are going to open?

He certainly keeps the forum lively, that's for sure!

Pulse is a popular sexual health clinic (there are a few branches throughout Thailand). A little pricey though, no? STI testing in Australia is covered by medicare, so it's much cheaper here.

All power to you - assuming that you are serious about this, and not just a passing thought. @BjornAgain gives some very good advice - speak to other bar owners, and also other (non-bar) farang business owners, do you research, perhaps speak with a lawyer and be very well-prepared, especially if you have not owned a business before. By all means, it is possible as there are numerous successful farang-owned businesses throughout Thailand but I'm sure there would be more red tape to cross compared to a Thai national, and it won't be a walk in the park. If it eventuates, I will happily patronise your bar.

And whilst on the topic of X-Boys (apologies for hijacking the thread), the last time I was there, I noticed on their number tags, a letter preceded the number (I think some had 'S' and others I forget now). I asked a staff member what it meant, but he said there is no meaning behind it. True?

I would also be interested to know whether/why the short time tip is paid to the bar, rather than the boy. Have never come across this before!