WelshGuyUK

I stayed in the Agate in April/ May this year and was 1000 baht per night without breakfast. Half the hotel was closed off and just the one lovely pool. Staff were faultless. Lovely people. Yes, happy for guests and I had a few, but no identification needed as the boys were local and knew the staff. Fabulous to come out of the hotel into the gay surroundings for breakfast at Rolins Cambodian restaurant right outside and have a massage watching the boys wake up and come out for a walk 💓 However, I have booked a another flight in October and the prices at the Agate have more than tripled and are now way too pricey for me.....3000 baht per night 😩

Hi guys I will go to Jomtien 14 October till 3 November Just wondering whether anyone has an apartment to rent near Jomtien Complex? I realise rules say a month but maybe still cheaper than hotel?

Babylon Sauna is world famous 👌😘

Is that true? I fly end of April and that would be great if it is 🙏

As above......thanks for the ongoing reports.......they really are great to read ! I can't help feeling sorry for the boys, knowing how difficult life is for them anyway, prior to lockdown / virys :-( It really must be so difficult whilst we in other places in the world find that our pocket money grows and cannot be spent. The guys still have to pay rent and bills without many customers poor boys :-( I'd like to give them all a massive virtual HUG from Wales xxx

That's a really nice gesture and I'm sure they were as grateful as you were. Sounds like a dream come true ;-)

I’ll be there 2 nd Feb looking for aqyaintance to team up with. Which hotel was recommended?

Hi guys Thanks for the posts above which I am trying to digest. Thanks also for those who have PM'd with ideas and places they have visited. (I will reply as soon as I can.

Wow thanks. I didn't realise that

Thank you. I have read this advice elsewhere too nd it concerns me. My plan actually is 'no plan' as such and just drift to other places as and when I am ready to move on so planning where I will be is jot set in stone as a such. Youngsters must be more confident than I am as they have their gap years at 21 yrs and now I am having this gap year (or even longer) at 51 yrs, I am having what we British people call 'Butterflies'

Hi guys I have been an avid reader of these forums for some time now and I am becoming very excited now as I have a one way ticket booked to tour around Asia and I will be starting off in Bangkok. I have been a few times with friends on holiday doing a few touristy things but only for a couple of nights at the start of each holiday. I'd like to do as much of Bangkok as I can in Feb for say 2-3 weeks before moving on possibly up North towards Laos. As my ticket is one way I would like as many tips as possible to maximise opportunities everywhere. Can I begin by asking what is the best location to be based for the gay areas and does someone know of reasonable accommodation? Also, I would be grateful to meet up with any of you who would be around at that time ( Feb onwards) Kind regards Al

Fair play that is impressive !

I'm going in February to Bkk and Pattaya........instead of hotels, What about a condo room on Airbnb ? They seem cheaper than hotels . Any tips welcomed

I'll be travelling Asia extensively early 2018 and will get in touch with him. Thanks for info

What a stupid man. He would be ashamed I would hope to see this video

Thanks for your reply sir .... I have been to the Philippines twice now initially to Bohol 2 years ago........which was stunning and last Xmas / New Year to a beautiful gathering of Islands called Palawan.....voted in the top 10 most idyllic places in the world and I agree. Stunning ! However what I did notice in the Philippines was that the way of life is more laid back.....the customer service can be shockingly bad and I didn't find the country particularly cheap. Lots of things are way more expensive than the UK and I do feel for the population as they earn low wages. My Philippine partner is coming with me on a tour of Thailand on 25 March and can't wait to show him the lovely people and food of Thailand. I think the draw of the people and food (and of course cute boys) still steers me to Thailand. Maybe just got to take the low exchange rate on the chin . It is early days with Brexit so hopefully things will change as time goes on.

This is a really informative and interesting thread. Sadly not one that helps me make my mind up as to my plans in 11 months. I love Thailand........the food, the people, the weather, the general feel good factor of being there. However, seeing the pointers about the exchange rate and high prices makes me feel prematurely that my bubble is being burst before even retiring there for say 6 months of the year from Feb 2018. Despite the drop in the pound post Brexit.....what would forum members advise me?...... I have been told before that Vietnam is like Thailand was 20 years ago......but when I have been there on 2 separate occasions, the spoken English doesn't seem as good but I do find the boys cute enough Please advise . Thank you

Wonderful video ! fair play to the guy

Fantastic report. Thank you ! Will definitely put it on my retirement bucket list next February !

Thanks for this thread.....I am eager to travel to some more places apart from the tourist places. Brilliant !

No Sorry I had my partner with me so I didn't (or couldn't) go exploring whilst there !

Hi Sorry for late reply but thank you for the offer. I am still awaiting confirmation from my Filipino partner. On a separate note.....I am not very good on this forum and did have a long PM a couple of weeks go from someone on here but can't seem to find messages.......any ideas where they are stored ? CANCEL LAST - FOUND IT HAHAHA !

I visited Manila and El Nido 12 months ago but was with my partner. I'm sure Manila has lots of massage places but El Nido is like a small village and I only saw massage parlours provided by females (unless I didn't look hard enough)

I'm a bit lost......Why ?

Thanks for all the replies everyone. Food for thought indeed. I guess after hearing that my partner may not be able to make it I guess I thought it would be easy to get a companion with the offer of a free holiday. I clearly hadn't thought it through very well and also didn't realise this forum was not visited by many Thai guys too. I will have another think about it and maybe have to travel alone. Also, whilst the locations are beach type locations, I also like exploring the countryside on a motorcycle as well as scuba diving. So, no, lying at the beach all day every day does not interest me apart from a nice walk in the sunset ;-) I will go to see what response I have on Gay Romeo Thank you