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During the three afternoons I spent on the beach, I experienced no noise disturbance from the ongoing work. Although the dredging vessels offshore were clearly busy—I could see sand being pumped from the seabed into the boats—you cannot hear a thing from the beach, provided you sit near the first few concessions, close to the police booth. The actual process of sand being deposited onto the beach was visible, but completely silent. So, it’s perfectly fine. According to one of the concession operators I spoke with, they plan to move back to their original location once the stretch of beach further along has been renovated.

Technical issues with our forum prevented me from writing a live trip report. However, here are a few details regarding the rest of my days in Pattaya: In general, things were quite quiet in Jomtien. However, as several people pointed out, that is to be expected for early November. It should gradually get busier throughout the month, with the high season only truly beginning toward the end of November. Let’s hope so—the bars and the guys working there could certainly use the business and the revenue. One thing I noticed is that, throughout the evening and night, you can always find some liveliness somewhere. Various bars host shows on different days and at different times; the downside is that you can sometimes find yourself overwhelmed by noise coming from multiple directions, which makes having a conversation while sitting on a terrace quite difficult. I was pleased to see that the massage guy with the glasses—whom I and others have discussed—hasn’t lost his innocence yet. He can easy be found in grindr when in Jomtien complex. I first met him last year, when he was still relatively new to the scene. He remains just as charming, cute, and—or at least, he certainly gives that impression—innocent as he was before. He’s charming, makes for good conversation, and really takes his time. During his "massage-and-more" session with me, he still made it clear that he’s genuinely focused on the client; he hasn’t been tainted by the "payboy" scene, where, all too often, you get the sense that the guys are just looking to make as much money as possible, as quickly as possible. Not him. He still makes you feel like he’s truly dedicating his time to you. It feels less transactional with him. Bless him. Dined at the relatively new Schatzi's restaurant. The food is of good quality. For me personally, the portions were a bit on the small side—but they have a great solution for that: delicious homemade cakes for dessert. I think Guido’s new restaurant is a great addition to Pattaya. It features the same familiar menu we know from the Bangkok location. However, the Pattaya branch offers a lovely, atmospheric setting in the restaurant’s garden, beautifully decorated with lots of lights. The only downside was that I got bitten quite a bit by flies or mosquitoes. The gay-oriented beach concessions at Dongtan Beach have been relocated. The area where they were previously situated (past the first set of restrooms) is now closed off for a beach nourishment project—specifically, the pumping of sand onto the shore. The concession operators who cater to the gay community are now located between the police booth and the cordoned-off section near the restrooms; they are, of course, easily identifiable by their rainbow flags. During the three afternoons I spent on the beach, I experienced no noise disturbance from the ongoing work. Although the dredging vessels offshore were clearly busy—I could see sand being pumped from the seabed into the boats—you cannot hear a thing from the beach, provided you sit near the first few concessions, close to the police booth. The actual process of sand being deposited onto the beach was visible, but completely silent. So, it’s perfectly fine. According to one of the concession operators I spoke with, they plan to move back to their original location once the stretch of beach further along has been renovated. Also see this thread about this subject:

I'm only few days in Phnom Penh. Won't be going to siem reap this time.

To a building in the beginning of the same street. Next to Toyboys.

The impossible is about to happen... On Tuesday, I have to travel from Pattaya to BKK airport—and for the first time ever, I’m taking the bus instead of a taxi! Be proud of me! Haha

One thing I forgot to mention is that I specifically asked whether "closing" meant a permanent closure—or if they might just be closing temporarily, for instance for renovations or a relocation. It turns out it would be a permanent closure. The staff member I asked didn’t know the reason for the potential closure—or perhaps they just didn’t want to say, of course...

I did a round of Boyztown last night. We arrived at Xboys just as the first show was starting. According to the latest banners in the bar, they now have a show every hour—the first at 10 PM and the last at 1 AM. It remains the most progressive show I know, featuring plenty of nudity, big dicks, and the infamous "fuck show." By midnight, as the second round of shows was about to begin, the bar was quite full. The number of guys there—well, it’s neither large nor small; I’d call it "okay." However, for my personal taste, the quality left something to be desired. I recognized faces that have been there for many years. A bit of new (and younger, fresher) blood wouldn't hurt the place at all. But I was pleased to see that Pattaya offers something other than the slim, feminine "twinks" found in Jomtien—who are far too small for my personal taste. Places like Dreamboys and Toyboys also have some attractive guys, though the quantity might leave something to be desired. Then again, you really only need one guy who fits your preferences to have a great evening and a wonderful night... Xboys is the only bar that actually puts on a show. In the others, the guys just stand on stage (in their underwear)—there’s no real show; they just stand there and walk around a bit. At Toyboys, a few of the guys were enthusiastically trying to get our attention, which I always quite enjoy. It’s a lot better than having guys on stage just staring blankly into space. Inquiries with the staff at XBoys revealed that it is not yet certain whether the bar will close; the owner has yet to make a decision. Closing at the end of November is a possibility, but the end of December was also mentioned as an option—or perhaps they might simply remain open. Once the owner has reached a decision, they will share an update via their social media channels. Someone pointed out to me that XBoys will soon be celebrating its 18th anniversary; could that be the moment they choose to announce their closure—a "we’re all grown up now, time to move on" kind of sentiment? Given how busy the bar was, I find it hard to imagine that they would need to close due to poor business. Then again, I have no way of knowing whether the crowd on the particular evening we visited is representative of their usual foot traffic. BoyzBoyzBoyz has moved from the corner building they used to occupy to a spot next to Toyboys (where Café Royale used to be, perhaps?). We only realized this too late. So, I have no idea whether the move has brought them back toward their original concept—which might be more interesting to us—or if the guys are still performing on stage fully clothed, hoping to win over Asian women.

McDonalds is checking all three of your constraints? Healthy? 🤔

But I am happy you checked it out. On our night in Bangkok we didn't go to Dreamboy because it's one of my least favourite bars. But you should always check it out yourself! Good you did.

Despite the fact that fuel prices have risen—in Thailand, too, as far as I’m aware—the cost of a taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya with TheLimoPattaya has remained the same as last year: 1,600 baht. Although there were reports of heavy rain in Pattaya, the entire journey remained dry, and by the time I arrived, the weather there had cleared up as well. That was a relief; I find driving on Thai highways during a downpour quite frightening and dangerous, especially since many drivers fail to adjust their already hurried driving style to the weather conditions. A few days ago, I realized that I had actually booked a room with a pool view at the Agate Hotel. I personally prefer a room that faces the street (Jomtien Complex), so you can watch a bit of the lively atmosphere from your balcony. I sent an email to the hotel about this, and upon check-in, it turned out they had received it and had indeed assigned me a room with a street view instead. Nice. Met up with a forum member who also arrived in Pattaya today, along with his 20-year-old "travel companion." Apparently, some forum members now bring along young travel companions who aren't "money boys," boyfriends, or "fuck boys." In any case, it was a very enjoyable time. After dinner at Sophia’s (which was packed—likely because it’s so cheap...), we walked around and had drinks at various bars in the Jomtien complex. We heard some fresh gossip: X-Boys, located in/near Boyztown, is supposedly closing at the end of this month (November). If that’s true, it means the closure of what I consider the best bar in Pattaya for sex(y) shows. During my most recent visits to Pattaya, I’ve had some fantastic, raunchy nights there. So, I definitely need to pay it a visit over the next few days—partly to see if I can confirm whether they’re actually closing.

I already knew they allow smoking inside of Goodboy. But during my 2nd visit to Banana I did see multiple customers smoke inside also. Allowed. As waiters were happy to provide ashtrays. Being a non smoker, I think it's bad they let people smoke inside. Isn't that even forbidden by law? But... This is Thailand. So who cares about the law? Lol

In the afternoon, my most loyal regular came to visit me in my hotel room. I’ve written about him quite a few times in my trip reports over the years. He’s half-Thai, half-Dutch, so I can speak my own language with him. Unfortunately, he charges European prices—but he’s worth it. So, I make an exception for him and pay an amount that would otherwise be unacceptable in Thailand. He’s sexy (see the photo below) and has a real "whorey" vibe. He also gives a great massage, and the sex that follows is fantastic, too. Completely satisfied, I lay in my room savoring the moment; as it was getting late, I took a shower and headed off toward Soi 4. I had arranged to meet @12is12 at G's for dinner. I had also eaten at Guido’s the evening before. But this time, I went for a Thai dish instead of German. Guido’s cat was sleeping on a chair. Yesterday, when it was raining, I didn’t see the cat. Guido’s pussy apparently doesn’t like to get wet. After dinner, we planned to visit a few bars. Since it was still quite early, we stopped by the Midnight bar for a drink first. It was lovely, as one of the forum favorites—Pay—was working there. It’s always fun to chat with him and engage in a bit of flirty banter. And always nice to get a feel of his arm muscles and lift up his shirt, too. Haha. We moved on to Freshboy. We arrived just in time to catch a few minutes of the guys on stage before the show started, getting a look at what was on offer... There were plenty of guys, but what struck me—especially after spending the last few days at Banana and Goodboy, where the guys are approachable and actively seek interaction—was that the guys at Freshboy didn’t make eye contact at all. No smiling. Only one or two tried a bit. They all just stood there staring straight ahead, looking quite serious. Not very inviting. The show itself was the same as always; nothing new or innovative. There were quite a few customers, but it was far from a full house. After that, we headed back to Soi 4—to Banana. The show was energetic and professional, just like yesterday. If you’re genuinely on a "boy hunt," there might be a bit too much emphasis on the show and not enough boys or nudity on display. Still, I find it a really great bar these days. There were plenty of flirtatious glances again. For the final bar of the evening, we headed to Goodboy. We arrived before the late show started, which gave us a good chance to take a proper look at all the guys. As always, there were plenty of guys working, but very few customers this time around. Both the "mamasan" and one of the guys I know mentioned that it had been quiet all evening. In fact, things have apparently been very slow for the past few weeks—they really need more business.

Was very nice meeting you. And I like your way writing trip report. Can't wait to read more about your adventures the rest of your holiday! I will warn them in Pattaya and Cambodia that you are coming.

At least he was being honest... And very romantic indeed.

I was here last year and can highly recommend it. Back then, I went on a boat—a special excursion offered by the tourist boat service. They’ll likely have that again this year. You can also book more upscale boat trips that include food and drinks. If you happen to be in Bangkok in November or December, definitely check it out!