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This was exactly my first reaction. Panic set in. Until I read the rest of your post. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I am now convinced that there will still be enough beach to spend the days.

That price made me laugh. 151 baht. Why not 150 baht? Why 151? Very random.

It is atypical that the family / Cam hasn't asked for a contribution yet due to some emergency or other. When the farang goes back home, the family buffalo always passes away or an aunt or sister is in the hospital... But all joking aside: it is still good to read that Cam seems to be a truly genuine guy.

Good to read you had a lovely birthday celebration!

I never know exactly what to think of her. On the one hand, I find her funny and have sometimes seen her as very friendly; on the other hand, annoying, and I get the feeling she can be a bitch. Although I think that to be a good mamasan, you actually need to possess these qualities... haha. Speaking of Feshboy: I think 1 or 2 years ago they had a very good drag/ladyboy performer there. Very energetic. And she did a lypsinc number while wearing burning gloves. Very good. But unfortunately, I haven't seen her/this act lately. I totally agree with both of them. The guys there are quite often my type. And quality is more important than quantity, right? However, I find it very awkward when it's very quiet in Hotmale (which is unfortunately often the case) to invite a guy over while all the other guys are staring at you (and the guy sitting next to you) because there are no other customers.

Your report is yet another proof that tastes differ and/or that other people's experiences don't necessarily have to be the same as your own. The last few times, I never had any luck at DreamBoy. Especially after the papasan recommended a boy to me on one of my recent visits who would fulfill my "requests," but that turned out not to be the case at all. When we both came to the conclusion that we weren't a match despite the papasan's advice, the papasan started interfering. Then, suddenly, the boy was willing to do what I wanted. This led to a very awkward conversation with the boy. I still politely declined. If a boy doesn't want to do it of his own accord but does after being coerced by the papasan, it can only end in disappointment in the bedroom. There is plenty to criticize about GoodBoy: the smoking inside, the quality of the audio system, etc., etc. But in general, I find the boys there much more approachable. They regularly do their best to get your attention and seduce you. If you invite them over, they take the initiative by touching, kissing... That's why we sometimes also use the term papasan instead of mamasan. But many fall "in between," let's say. I really should do something like that again sometime. I had a great time once when I had a guy dance and strip in the famous transparent shower cubicle at Ibis Styles Silom while the shower was running, of course. Lying on the bed, I watched and enjoyed it. At some point, I just joined him in the shower.

AI... And then I go to Freshboy hoping to meet the boy from the photo, only to find out that he doesn't exist at all...

I feel sad now I won't be in Pattaya when the US sailors are released...

Did he also call you "young man" as he does to everybody? And that was also true I suppose, just as true as it is that you are VIP? lol But @Olddaddy is indeed a true forum-VIP!

I did some research because it kept running through my head that this guy looked vaguely familiar to me. And guess what... I think the guy who was dancing with a sort-of-erection at the POK event in Jomtien (see quote with link below) is the same guy who danced in the erotic shows at The Best Bar for a short time... I believe under the name "Max". Evidence: The Instagram profile of the guy from the POK event who @bkkmfj2648 had found (https://www.instagram.com/max.xo_22) also has "Max" in the profile name. If you scroll far into his Instagram history, you will see this video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsfGXdPhu2/ In this video, you see him performing an erotic show on a terrace that is clearly in Jomtien Complex. Compare the tattoos in the photos on this profile with those of the guy who was dancing in The Best Bar, in the photos that were posted on this forum in these posts: So I think this is the same guy.... Unfortunately, we can also read in these earlier reports from @bkkmfj2648 that he has already been asked if he is "off-able" and his answer was no...

6 or 7 euro's per month for the account, one debit card and one credit card. It's a package deal.

Okay. I tested it out once. I withdrew a certain amount in baht from the ATM and exchanged same amount in baht from euro at the exchange booth. And the difference was really only a few euros. And then I thought: for those few euros, I'm not going to make things difficult for myself. But the bank I have (and Dutch banks in general) are known for having good conditions, rates, and fees for withdrawing money abroad. Maybe because the Dutch are a very travel-loving people who travel all over the world. We are a small country, but in the most remote places I go, I always run into Dutch people... haha

That is why I am now constantly reading along with your adventures and experiences. In many, many years, when I finally reach retirement age (hahaha), I will hopefully know more about the opportunities and pitfalls.

I often read about forum members taking cash USD to Thailand and exchanging it for Baht there. Is it a US thing? For me, as a European (even more specifically: a Dutch person), financially it doesn't make much difference whether I exchange money in Thailand or withdraw it directly from the local ATM with my debit card. The transaction fees aren't that high, as long as you always choose the "without conversion" option (I think that's what it's called) on the ATM and let the bank calculate with the current rate instead of the rate fixed by the ATM. Why do you choose to bring actual cash from your own country?

Drama queens! lol Isn't that the same as what we already "know" from Bangkok? I've read a few times about that (also on this forum) that outside the Silom area, which is very well known to us, there are also host clubs where mainly Thai (or at least Asian) visitors go. I think Fake-club is a well-known example of this? Apparently, a distinction has somehow emerged between the places for tourists and where the locals go. I'm curious what it would be like if Western to visit a hot bar that is actually "intended" for locals. Sounds like a plan! On the guy his Facebook I did see this: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FXdmL8sRn/ Looks like he might be working at one of the cabaret-shows in Pattaya?

And don't forget: AI generally makes everything look better and prettier than it actually is. In the case of an advertisement that was clearly created with AI, I always think: it can only disappoint in real life...

It would be nice if you passed the information on to me next... haha

Weren't those photos of a messy room in QS that were posted on this forum a while ago yours? Maybe that has something to do with a higher deposit they are asking YOU for? lol

Sounds promising. Can't wait for your trip report.

Good to know. My belly has grown quite a bit over the last few months because I couldn't exercise due to an injury. I would like to exercise again, but I haven't managed to find the motivation yet...

Does anybody know if the menu in Pattaya is the same as in Bangkok? And indeed, as others have already noted: for many people, a visit to G's is not just for the food, but also for the interactions with Guido. And he can't split himself in two. So I'm curious how that will go.

Very sexy indeed! Have your detective skills helped you figure out yet if these guys work somewhere in Jomtien? In a bar? Massage? Off-able? lol

Text created by AI is one thing, but what do you think about images? I see promotional images ("flyers") popping up so often these days on Facebook and Instagram where it is just so obvious that they were created with AI. Unfortunately, they all start to look a bit alike. I miss the charm, uniqueness, and originality of the different venues. Personally, I find myself scrolling past quickly and not even reading what it is about if I can clearly see that it was created with AI. Below are a few examples...

This reminds me of the stories about the piles of used towels in the hallways of the Meridien Hotel, where posh gays were having orgies in their rooms and using a lot of towels while enjoying themselves.