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That is the angling of the photo. Tam is average height among the models not the tallest. Seeing him off stage and standing next my friend, he is probably no more than 170 cm with maybe an extra inch for the way he does his hair. I would ask vinapu - who has offed him - for a second opinion but he is actually very compact. As are most of the others. Apologies in my previous post I said York when I meant Tae.

Good advice. Thanks.

For anyone who might be interested, most of the Moonlight models are between 168-174 cm. Yes I casually asked one model and then shaved a few cm off his enthusiastic overestimation (unlike his age LOL) as he was below the claimed height when standing shoulder to shoulder with me. Most of them line up around the same height on stage, York looks to be the tallest. Babe is below this range and likely stands around 160 -163 cm, not quite dwarf range but not tall even for a Thai boy. Oddly he does not look out of proportion on stage despite very muscular upper body. But in general all the models are shorter and smaller than they appear on stage and in photos. Ps: In my day job I do casting for some commercial ads so occupational hazard is that I tend to size up height weight and how one may appear on screen.

Sorry if this sounds like a silly question. How do you (all members not just vinapu) feel knowing that the extra affection the boy shows for you is the result of a hefty additional tip? Accept this is the reality of the business or do you lean towards favourites who are genuinely affectionate regardless of tip? I ask because I made the amateur mistake of overtipping when hearing the infamous “up to you” so as not to appear stingy. And now am aware one of my preferred boys is available to other customers for far less and when I meet him several times on one trip, it adds up. But am not sure if his affection/service will drop if I try to cut back on him. Would be nice to easily find a new favourite but he is just right for me. Also I suppose part of me is dreading discovering that all the affection I enjoy which seems genuine is nothing more than dollar signs in his eyes hahaha.

You have to admire the hustlers...although very aware of what they are doing, I usually give in because I admire a good work ethic. LOL. One of my Line boys has just discovered photo editing and now sends out his selfies with “Hello how are you I miss you” photoshopped on. Saves him the time of individually messaging each customer. I don’t know why he thinks we are too stupid to notice this...but again, I do admire a boy who’s trying to turn himself into a business. Not just one who coasts along on his looks expecting money to shower down from the heavens.

One of the boys very politely explained to me TikTok is an app...not a song. Am I feeling my age!

The boys I have on Line and their friends seem to be obsessed with this TikTok song. Why?

I lived in Thailand in the mid 90s and don’t remember a singer named Susie! Unless she was a one hit wonder. There were several other pop songs from 80s-90s that were on constant repeat though, two decades later and I can still hear them in my mind.

Re: the gay sex lashing (which yes I would also term horrific and even stronger words), the problem is there are deep religious convictions behind this sort of attitude. I don’t think this is the case in Thailand so I don’t see the necessity of hazing young men in this manner, just to please a few kinky superiors. Groping someone on a train could be termed “mild” compared to rape, but doesn’t make it right either and definitely not for victim. Again not my intention to upset or offend anyone.

While I understand where you are coming from, I would respectfully suggest that you not ask me to differentiate between degrees of abuse...my point was that unless this was 100% consensual between all participants (which I doubt) then it is clearly not right and should not be condoned, regardless if you view it as a harmless bit of fun or otherwise. Just as forcing gays into conversion therapy or boot camps, this could be a deeply disturbing situation for straights who are made to buckle under peer pressure or authority. Maybe my reaction was a bit strong but to be completely honest the first image that came to mind was the Abu Ghraib footage. Yes I realise that it is a dramatic comparison so I hope no one will slam me for saying this.

I agree with vinapu. The pictures are funny to us sitting at home but are actually a horrific example of abuse in the Thai military. Sorry to sound lacking in humour. Edit: although, thank you to the posters for sharing, and confirming this actually does happen.

m According to the comments this is at the Huamum Night Market. Although I was joking when I suggested this as a dining option!

Paborn, ask the Vietnam boys to take you for Vietnamese food...they’d be only too happy to oblige. Otherwise there is this delightful place: https://www.facebook.com/100002296479107/posts/1915292091890655/

Poor Mekhin he is only 35! I think he has a few good years yet?

My experience is that gogo boys are not only confident but also very vain! LOL. Quite often I find them checking themselves out nude in my hotel’s full length mirror, flexing and inspecting their muscles. But they are also very realistic, they definitely know when they are the popular stars in their bar (big egos! though always respectful and polite to customers) or get less attention compared to their peers. The less popular boys tend to be more affectionate but also risk becoming too clingy and sulking if you give their friends any attention. Jasper, would you mind sharing a photo of Oud? I have been curious who the other ex Tawan was.

My friend knows a girl who offed not one but two Moonlight models so she could go to a club with a pair of muscles at her back. LOL.

Jasper, it’s on Wednesday and they say there are “special shows”

I think women mainly off guys to escort them for drinks, dancing etc though there may be some bedroom fun involved too. I have seen them in Jupiter and Moonlight, and surprisingly a number are quite attractive whom you wouldn’t expect to pay for companionship. But I guess they are just as enamoured with Thai boys as we are.

Is anyone planning to attend the Halloween party that they’re advertising on FB? Apparently the models are dressed up as zombies - sounds like great comedy.

Yes I wasn’t suggesting that “we” forum members fix the bars’ business models lol. Just that the bars should know their own identity and strengths, focus on their target audience and do it well. That makes for happy customers too. Fully agree discreet low key bars have their own charms, that is a service area in itself which can either be done excellently or shabbily. And never under estimate strict captains who keep the boys in line too, they are essential to any successful operation.

With all due respect, all this picture shows is that Moonlight has a very savvy social media manager - something the other bars may wish to learn from. The photo shoots, live streaming certainly keeps this bar in my mind ahead of others and allows me to appreciate the stars at my leisure when I may be otherwise distracted inside the actual venue. It also means they cultivate an international fanbase who will ensure a visit during Bangkok travels than relying on the luck of walk ins. Perhaps instead of only considering drink prices, we should think about how the Soi twilight bars can equally raise their game.

I have seen him before at Jupiter. And pointed him out to my friend as being very striking though not my type. But I confess I did not even remember this until I saw Jasper’s photo. Another example of why I occasionally browse the Chinese forum as I tend to forget even boys who left an impression. That night he was on stage rotation for quite a long time as no one called him down, though it was a Friday.

No revealing photos of Boom (unless a standard underwear photo is revealing), but there is one thread devoted to him so that is where I matched the face to the tattoo you posted. The Chinese forum is much like this one (I actually found the link here). The main difference is that there are discussions dedicated to individual boys with photos. Some revealing, some not. Jupiter boys are popular as expected, also massage boys. My Chinese is not good enough to follow the discussion so I just browse the photos. Edit: the forum is called “gaytourthai” which you can google. If anyone wants a link directly to the board discussing the boys you can PM me since I don’t know this forum’s policy on posting URLs. You may also need to be registered to see some of the photos.

LOL. In my memory it was a series of interlocking shapes which looked like swastikas....and as I said, closest description I could think of since Thai boy tattoos are the most puzzling designs on earth. But upon checking the photos my eyes are obviously playing tricks on me.

Yes that would be him. I had to check the Chinese forum to reconfirm, where they have no qualms posting face photos and other even more personal photos of boys. I guess that explains why I never even got within arm’s length. Looks like I will have to forego one evening at Moonlight in favour of trying to catch this hula hoop show on my next visit.