Keithambrose

There is usually a political angle in these things, or an interruption in the flow of brown envelopes!

Was there any space for brown envelopes?

I think I first heard that comment about 6 years ago. I didn't know it was you!

I wonder if this is a serious attempt? I gather that powers that be are rather fed up with Thaksin, and that Prawit, 'General watches', is furious with being sidelined.

Thanks. Yes, I remember reading about that. Crazy!

Honestly, a private poker game! Haven't the police got better things to do? More brown envelopes to collect etc? I assume someone in the poker game had upset someone higher up!

Very un-Japanese behaviour, I must say. Although, I had a poor experience in their Tokyo place. I just went there, on spec, and the host turned out to be the only boy available. Their website had a lot of boys. He was adequate, no more. The room was not great either. Mind you, this was a long time ago.

Without assistance?

Better late than never, if it actually happens!

On my last trip to The USA, Las Vegas, I had a female officer. She stamped my passport, not so usual nowadays. I said, 'oh you stamped my passport'. She said yes, I said, 'I'll come again' she laughed! Years ago,now, my first trip to Australia, it was the old system. The immigration man noted that I was a lawyer, and asked what I was here for. I said we were suing a Bank. He said 'good luck mate'!

That would be good!

Useful tip! I intend to apply early for my Cambodian visa. Also, now, for Cambodia, there is another electronic permit you need, but I believe this can only be filled in 7 days before arrival. I don't understand why they need both, since the information is duplicated. Perhaps is a Chinese requirement!

Thanks!

Thanks indeed!

Presumably taken on a Box Brownie!

Always the optimist!

I think he meant all nationalities. That's what I asked. As you say almost all passports now have chip.

Gosh, you have a long memory!

Good to hear. Thanks!

Thanks. I arrive on 3rd, November, then need courage to go! Don't fancy waiting outside in a line, as I gather sometimes happens! Sauna Mania is at least walkable fron Surawong.

There are are several fucking videos on their various twitter accounts. One where at least 4 couples, in masks, are fuckingvup and down the stairs! Certainly would warm them up. Incidentally, as an older daddy farang, could members advise which sauna to visit, R3 or Mania, or neither? Quite happy to watch activities!

Very helpful report!

OK, thanks, here's hoping!

To some extent, that depends on what you like. Some members on here prefer a mattress on the floor, better for post massage gymnastics, and stamp collection discussions! Some, including me, prefer a massage table. I also like integral shower, normally only found in VIP rooms, I think. It goes without saying that it should be clean, with adequate aircon, not too cold!