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Of course it was a tourist trap there BUT as a local there for 20+ years, I did shop there and YES I do miss it.

I seem to remember, 20+ years ago, visiting a Blue Elephant Thai restaurant in South London. It had a stream running through it with a bridge-- or maybe my memory is embellishing that bit. At that time I worked in Soho and a section of the area was closed off by the police with a 'bomb scare' -- it turned out to be the local Thai restaurant frying chilli's or shrimp paste

Reply from ex Super A doorman: "19:09 New Twilight is open opposite Nature Boy, 19:10 All other bars in in that area are closed."

Yes, it's many years since we had to climb the rickety wrought iron stairs. It moved downstairs years ago. I've messaged the former doorman to see if it's still open downstairs. I was a little shocked upstairs when I went for a pee and discovered that the downpipe on the urinal was connected to nothing. My pee was soaking my shoes.

You've exactly sussed out all my euphemisms. Oh my misplaced bracket, it should have read "(22 years in Bangkok)". I don't think I was ever "22 years old". And well and truly farang.

Ha ha. I'm trying to imagine activities 'beyond' Nice etc but then I'm a shrinking violet, relative newbie (22 years), here in Bangkok. Do have a good time here. By 10 weeks hopefully things will have eased. Biggest problem now is early closing times (technically(!) midnight. And boys partially clothed but I read that activities like 'races' 'size' 'mutual comforting' (sorry, acute shyness has overcome me) are still happening. The other problem is the Thai concept of bumping up prices to compensate for fewer customers. Now in Patpong 2 -- average Baht 450-500 per drink Silom soi4 much cheaper but none of the aforementioned activities that I've seen -- and I've looked, believe me. Some activity in Soi 6. Again do enjoy your stay and take care.

Don't get out much these days then Londoner? -- just search the threads -- especially Pattaya.

The wonderful French restaurant, Le Bouchon which used to be hidden away on Patpong 2 for 20 years or more closed a few months ago. Rumours have it that it has re-opened on Sathorn soi 1 in an ex-Babylon building --- true or not?

One of the original waiters/ mamasans from the very start of Screw Boys in all of it's movements, Lek, was a guest waiter at Connections bar recently for a birthday party.

Welcome back. Don't forget most bars (sorry restaurants) close at 23:00.

Worth a visit to the top floors (7th and 8th?) of the Helix section of Emquartier. Literally dozens of restaurants arranged round a helix climbing the two floors. Also on the same floors, I think, are the amazing gardens, to be honest, I never found the gardens but saw photos from a friend who did. The ground floor has inside and outside coffee shops including a(n) Harrod's Ice Cream Parlour.

Don't be silly.

Abi. have you not tried buying eggs, vegetables, water,--anything you daily need to live here recently? All UP. The government does put caps on certain items that look as if there is going to be a shortage, recently eggs and pork for example but I read yesterday that next month electricity prices will increase. Yes, it is strange that taxis, motor bike taxis have remained at a constant price (actually, here in Bangkok at least, they are government regulated).

Why on earth get in the UK? The other day I wanted a spare (to use as a hotspot in a spare phone). I just went to a 7-ll and bought one. I had to let them photo my passport and then take my photo with her phone. I don't know about the airport but am sure I read that they are there (before your day's quarantine?). The 7-11 assistant had a huge bundle of cards, so I suppose there was a variety of types and manufacturers available.

Is this request for 'by' or 'on' muscleman?

The stall that I mentioned earlier in Silom has some brands in XXL

Maybe not very sexy but the stall in Silom, next to Patpong 2 has returned. AusueBum type for 100 B.aht Boxing (not Boxer) shorts available -- I think 300 Baht.

The rain is warm and at times exciting.

Also advertising today that proof of vaccination required for entry to Pride or Circus. Alternatively, they offer on the spot private rapid tests for 100 Baht --results in 10 minutes. No fear of bumping into Novak there then.

Today, they are advertising live music from Weds. to Sunday (tomorrow, Wednesday , a 'Ladies' Night!!!).

Excellent report again, thank you.

Excellent, Thank you.

Indeed, this is just a proposal at the moment. I imagine to be put to the CCSA meeting on Friday (Fridays, the daily meeting is chaired by the PM). The Public Health Ministry will recommend the suspension of the "Test and Go" convenient entry programme for fully vaccinated air travellers because of the escalating Omicron variant situation worldwide. https://www.bangkokpost.com/.../test-go-entry-may-be...

Thank you for your polite and reasoned response.