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Visited the shop yesterday and was greeted by Barbie. I told her the guy I was looking to book. She gave me the tablet and although I couldn’t search by number I quickly located his photo. I took a VIP room for 500 for one hour. After a very satisfactory massage, Sky was on the desk downstairs. It appears that both are promoting the shop with separate posts. I found the premises to be clean and well maintained as always. One disappointment: their website went down again 48 hours ago. The reason is unclear (based on my Google Translate conversation). They hope to develop a new one. For the moment, the process of booking in advance is less streamlined unless you can view guy’s name and/or number from published photo arrays. I intend to choose from shop tablet when I arrive for the interim. One Spa Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/OneSpa/100093989228505/

Thanks. I’ve found that that they want you to have a good experience because that leads to repeat business. I trust my instincts and am always looking for the guys who smile and appear at ease. I keep in mind that they, too, want to come away feeling good about themselves.

Four new tops at KK Massage.

From the Thaiger A Thai man’s family and friends in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum accused his boyfriend of killing him and staging a car accident to cover up the murder. Local news Facebook page Esor News 3 reported yesterday that a 25 year old Thai man named Mark mysteriously died on Tuesday, May 14, while returning home from his birthday party at a nightclub in the Isaan province of Chaiyaphum. According to Esor News 3, Mark’s boyfriend, who was with him at the time, claimed that Mark opened the car door and jumped out while they were playfully teasing each other. He said Mark rolled along the road for about 500 meters and lost consciousness. “Mark opened the car door and jumped off when we were teasing each other. The car was still moving at that time. We did not argue or fight each other before that. It happened in Chaiyaphum. “After falling out of the car, Mark rolled along the road for 500 metres. I parked the car and went to check why he decided to jump out. This is the true story but don’t share it with others, OK? There’s nothing. Don’t worry.” Mark’s friends and family found it suspicious that the boyfriend did not want the story shared. They pointed out that the boyfriend did not seem to be sad about his loss. He did not even cry when recounting the story. Moreover, they questioned how someone could simply jump out of a moving car without a prior issue. The rescue team also found the circumstances of Mark’s death suspicious, as he did not have any bruises, wounds, or scratches despite falling out of the car and rolling on the road. His clothes were also too clean for such an accident. The autopsy revealed that Mark’s skull was fractured, his internal organs were bruised, and he suffered internal bleeding in his head. The media reported that Mark’s boyfriend urged the family to cremate Mark’s body quickly and threatened to sue them for accusing him of murder. Continues with photo https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-man-accused-of-covering-up-boyfriends-murder-in-car-accident

From Pattaya Mail By Barry Kenyon Newly added to the range of longstay visas comes the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) option for foreign investors in three eastern provinces which include Chonburi. The EEC visa, which allows multiple entries, offers automatic work permit procedures for targeted industries, and a discounted rate of 17 percent income tax for specialists, executives, professionals and (if necessary) dependants. The EEC visa duration is actually linked to the life of the holder’s work permit and is considered an investor type. There is obviously overlap with LTR which, however, is not linked to certain provinces and is much broader covering wealthy retirees, digital nomads with contracts and world travellers as well as executives. The benefits are similar – reduced income tax, avoidance of 90 days reporting and airport perks – but the EEC visa is specifically linked geographically to investment in high-tech industries and sunrise initiatives such as robotics, petrochemical, healthcare, tourism and biotechnology. In recent years, Thailand has diversified its longstay visa regulations to encourage the overseas wealthy to make a base here. These include the Elite visa introduced in 2003, which has had a controversial history, the O/X 10 year visa for retirees from 2016 (not popular because of its bureaucracy) and the Long Term Residence started last year. The new EEC visa also illustrates the growing involvement of government agencies such as the Board of Investment, in addition to the immigration bureau, in the granting of longstay visas.

Had a wonderful skilled massage and afters on Silom Soi 6 last night. The guys are mostly outside shops and very approachsble. You’ll find that a surprising number are conversational in English. Don’t hesitate to chat them up.

Massage shop visit could easily be had for hour or so. The half-dozen shops on Silom Soi 6 guaranteed to have someone who’ll attract your attention. Patpong 2 has five gay bar options.

I believe shop with rent/sale sign is former site of much missed Coffee Grinder.

File under “distance lends enchantment” From Pattaya News Pattaya, Thailand, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, has added a new jewel to its crown of tourist attractions with the grand opening of the Pattaya Sky Ride. This exhilarating new experience offers locals and tourists alike a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of Pattaya from a bird’s eye view on a helicopter. The grand opening event was a spectacle of excitement and anticipation as the Pattaya Helicopter Sky Ride unveiled its state-of-the-art helicopters which promises to offer smooth and scenic flights over the city. With experienced pilots boasting many years of flying experience at the helm, guests are assured of a safe and memorable journey.

From Thai PBS World Anutin claims party was “double-crossed” in parliament over cannabis bill Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today that his Bhumjaithai party had fulfilled its election pledge to decriminalise cannabis, but the party was double-crossed when its associated bill passed its first reading in the House, but has been blocked from further progress since. Responding to the government’s plan to reclassify cannabis as a Category 5 narcotic, Anutin insists that the party has scientific proof of the advantages of cannabis for medical and health uses, as he challenged those who are against cannabis to come up with credible information to prove the demerits of the substances. He disclosed that the problem with cannabis is that there is no law to govern its use, adding that the authority to delist cannabis from Category 5, or to relist it, rests with the Narcotic Prevention and Suppression Board and the Narcotic Control Committee, chaired by the permanent secretary of public health. Although he is no longer in charge of the Ministry of Public Health, the Bhumjaithai party leader said that he is still a member of the Narcotic Prevention and Suppression Board. In this capacity, he said he will provide scientific information to the board in defence of cannabis adding, however, that the board has the final say on the matter. Asked about existing cannabis retail outlets, of which there are now many, Anutin said that they are currently controlled by a ministerial regulation from the Public Health Ministry.

Being stupid means never having to say you’re sorry.

I’m under 20, tall, handsome and kind. Wanna’ fool around?

From Pattaya News A Russian tourist was arrested on Saturday, May 11th, after going on a reported rampage at a Pattaya hotel. The incident occurred at around 5 PM at an unidentified hotel in Soi 7 near Pattaya Beach. The tourist, who appeared to be intoxicated and in a state of mental distress, had been previously seen snatching a mobile phone from a local. After being captured and having his stolen phone returned to its rightful owner, the tourist suddenly became violent again and ran into the hotel, where he was apparently not a guest. He then barricaded himself inside a bathroom and began shouting and making a scene. Eyewitness Mr. Sitthisak Witthayaampon, 36, told The Pattaya News that the unidentified tourist was around 30-35 years old. Hotel staff called the Pattaya police who arrived and attempted to negotiate with the tourist, but he refused to cooperate. The police then decided to use pepper spray on the tourist, which successfully forced him out of a bathroom. After a brief struggle, authorities were able to take him into custody. The tourist, whose identity has not yet been released, is currently being held in police custody. He is facing charges of disorderly conduct and causing a public nuisance.

From Thai PBS World Find Thai woman's body in Taiwan The remains of a Thai woman, who is believed to have been murdered, was discovered on Friday in a wooded area in the port city of Keelung, on the north-eastern coast of Taiwan. According to a TVBS report, the victim sent a message to her boyfriend from her cell phone, asking him for help. The boyfriend and his friends managed to identify the location from where the message was sent and found the victim’s body in a ravine in a mountainous wooded area. They alerted the local police. Police found a cigarette butt at a public toilet, about 300 metres from the victim’s body. They suspect that the victim and her assailant might have engaged in a heated quarrel before the woman was stabbed several times and pushed into the 10-metre deep ravine. According to the latest Taiwanese media reports, police have already taken a suspect into custody. The victim’s aunt, Duangporn Changlek, told the media in Si That district of Udon Thani yesterday that her niece had obtained a three-month visa and travelled to Taiwan to work in a traditional massage parlour. After the expiry of the visa, she continued to work there illegally because of the good pay, enabling her to send home 4,000-7,000 baht a month for her children. She also said that her niece recently told her by phone that she had secured a new job as a domestic worker, but her employer was tough and barely allowed her to take rest. She added that she had advised her to find a new job. The victim’s mother, Pong-ampai Koptemanee, meanwhile, told the media that she talked with her daughter one day before she received a call from her daughter’s friends, informing her that her daughter had committed suicide. While shocked, she did not believe that her daughter was dead until she learned of it in the media.

From Thai PBS World Faced with modernity, makeshift barber shops along the streets of Vietnam are now dwindling in number. The few that remain, however, still continue to represent the old-world charm that regular habitués have come to love and enjoy. Along the streets in Saigon and Hanoi, many entrepreneurial barbers work day or night under the shade of a tree or an improvised canopy, snipping and shaving, often with little more than a few grooming tools, and a small mirror attached to the wall with a single rusty hook. They continue this trade that has, over the years, become part of a tradition which, by some accounts, dates back to many generations. These sidewalk barbers are not only experts in hair styling but also in entertaining their customers with their sense of humor. A haircut, both for men and women, are very important in Vietnamese culture. “Good grooming for us connotes having a nice and clean set of teeth, and a well-styled and nicely cut hair,” shared one local. Barbers operating in small makeshift salons along the streets of Vietnam are now a common sight where an assortment of daily activities happens – from eating and cooking to child rearing. In this part of the world, having a haircut out in the open is not something to be shy about. “It is part of the local tradition,” said Fritz, a long-time European customer, after having his haircut in one of these roadside salons. “I feel very relaxed, very comfortable. I keep coming back because they are my friends,” he said, referring to the barber and ladies selling foods and drinks nearby. He said that the people are very friendly and accommodating, providing relaxation and familiarity. “And the price is very affordable,” he added. Vietnam’s roadside barbershops, indeed, make up for the lack of the luxury and comfort offered in expensive salons with their friendliness and familiarity. In a spot where a lot of activities are happening, other services are also offered aside from cutting hair, such as nose hair trimming and ear waxing. Food and drinks are also available, along with the lively conversations with some locals and other customers. Continues with photos https://www.thaipbsworld.com/roadside-haircuts-and-other-street-side-treats/

Not al all sure of that.😀

From Thai PBS World Changwon, South Korea – A South Korean wanted in Thailand for his alleged involvement in the murder of a South Korean tourist in Pattaya has been arrested, the Yonhap news agency reported on Monday. The suspect was apprehended at his residence on Sunday evening and placed under emergency arrest, Yonhap cited the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency. Police had been tracing the whereabouts of the suspect, who is one of three South Koreans suspected of kidnapping and murdering a South Korean national in Pattaya. Thai police discovered the victim’s body inside a black plastic container filled with cement in a reservoir in Pattaya on May 11, after his mother received a warning from an unknown individual that her son would be killed if a ransom was not paid. South Korean police confirmed that one of the three suspects had returned to his home country from Thailand.

If only Olddaddy knew where Soi 6 is. 🙂 Keep in mind he "...has no idea."

Which route did your driver take from Tarntawan to Soi 4?

There' a very simple way to determine whether we can expect our date to be MB: ask ourselves if we'd have sex for free if our date looked like us.

I'm pissed. That's me in the orange. Wouldn't be caught dead in yellow! Don't know how the hell you missed Olddaddy in his flowing rose cape. Says there's room for at least two soccer guys under that thing.

I''d contact each one and ask them. As for marketing, One Spa has the best website in town where you can view all masseurs. https://onespa.love/

Have read several good reports on forum on this hotel. No reported problems with bringing someone to room.

You'll find numerous properties in that range by a simple Agoda search for "Silom Bangkok" hotels. The Bally Suite Silom near the Saladeang BTS station is among them. "Decent" is very subjective term when all you intend to do is indecencies.

From Malaysia Sun KATHMANDU, Nepal - Nepal has hosted its first international LGBTIQ tourism conference. Following the spectacular success of a legally recognized same-sex marriage in November, Nepal wants a piece of the multibillion-dollar pink market. "Forget about Nepal's skewed past. We now aspire to create more just and equal societies." "Let the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer (LGBTIQ) have equal economic opportunities," urged Sunil Babu Pant, Asia's first openly homosexual former politician, at a conference in Kathmandu. A few years ago, it was typical to see police beating gay and transgender people on the streets. "After over two decades of legal fights, the law and society have finally embraced the LGBTIQ community. We're in the second phase, which requires equal economic opportunities." "For this, we need to attract LGBTIQ tourists worldwide," Pant said. The conference was announced following the successful marriage registration of Surendra Pandey and Maya Gurung, the first same-sex couple to be officially recognized in Nepal, on November 29, 2023, following years of legal battles. Their legally recognized same-sex marriage is the first of its type in South Asia and is a significant turning point for LGBTIQ rights. The decision of the court reads: "No one has the right to question how two adults perform sexual intercourse and whether this intercourse is natural or unnatural and that the way the right to privacy is secured to two heterosexual individuals in sexual intercourse, it is equally secured to the people of third gender who have a different gender identity and sexual orientation." In her presentation titled 'LGBTI Tourism Global Overview and its Contribution to the Economy,' Diane Anderson-Minshall, CEO and chief storyteller of GO Magazine, stated that LGBTIQ, or pink tourism, is a travel sector with a lot of wealth and spending power. She stated that "rainbow tourism" not only offers economic prosperity but also provides an opportunity to promote inclusiveness and empowerment within the LGBTIQ community. "By integrating them into the national economy, we create employment opportunities and contribute to the nation's overall prosperity."