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The NY Times is reporting Friday that the American embassy in Bangkok has, since the new year, been investigating threats of terrorism against Americans in Bangkok. One arrest has been made, but only on immigration violations, as there was not sufficient evidence of the terrorism involvement by the arrested person. "Foreigners" are allegedly involved in the terrorism threat, presumably as opposed to Thai involvement. Americans are particularly at risk in areas of high tourism. One American reached by MER News stated that he is lucky to have avoided planned attacks against United Airlines planes in 1993, but does not wish to push his luck. The American, who requested that his name be withheld, remains in Bangkok. CNN is also reporting the threat.

The Nation, the Bangkok newspaper that has been at my door these last few days, has two articles on gay subjects today in its entertainment section. One is about gay marriage, and is titled Brave Hearts in Trang, the other is about a gay movie being shown in Vietnam, an apparently historic event. My guess is that many here would be interested in both articles, but it is the one about Vietnam I found most interesting as their attitudes on gay subjects seem quite behind the times. One viewer of the film says that he cannot be openly gay as it would do "unimaginable damage" to his family. So, being still a learner on the Ipad, I can't make a link for you. But the website is nationmultimedia.com. The first article is titled "Brave Hearts in Trang" and the second is titled "Paradise Lost and found." I was unable to find the second article online, so maybe someone else could do so. The article was picked up from Agency France-Press, if that helps.

eeyore, I am glad the you liked the novel. We seem to have similar tastes, so let me know what recommendations you might have.

If Simon says it was not a move, well, then it mustn't have been a move. Please forgive me for being so familiar with you as I feel certain that we have met before.

Not very interesting pictures, in my opinion.

Well, I did finally make it to the "real" Chinatown, whereupon I realized that I had indeed been there before, and when I finished shopping, it was rush hour, and no taxis were available. So I gave in and took a tuk tuk, something I have not done in years. They were much more fun when I was younger. Sure enough, after a fairly long ride, I got off the contraption- and could barely walk. My butt was so sore. It took some time to loosen up. As for those details you long for, the most interesting one was the show at Tawan. It started out very G-rated, with apparent drag singers badly lip-synching a variety of songs. Then there was an odd number where two women in rain coats and masks fellated two of the muscle men, who were conveniently packaged in condoms. This was followed by a sculptor, who was so happy with how his Adonis had turned out, that he couln't resist fellating his creation, which He followed up by taking a nap. And, if you are snoozing about now, the next act might have awakened you. Again, with raincoats and condoms, a naked muscle man was whipped-hard!- and then fellated by his tormentors. Other acts were perpetrated, including the strategic placement of ice and an unknown liquid. Interesting was how the sadists kept getting turned on by what they were doing, and the "victim" then again became the "object." The show ended with a masturbation contest, wherein the audience built up a kitty, and the first three to completion picked up the money collected at that point. My favorite guy did not, um, finish. Regrettably, last night I had an unpleasant experience wherein a rather bad masseur insisted on a tip far from his skill level, and double what I would give to a good masseur. I felt dismayed at this cloud on my trip, and such dismay carries over to this morning. It's one of those moments when traveling alone doesn't seem to be such a good idea. No proof-reading today, I had to get this up for lurkerspeaks, and now have to hurry or I will miss breakfast!

Thanks for that last response, Simon. It was a good move. If you are interested in this site, why not start some good conversations?

Bangkok is a city that drives many people crazy. They hate the place, and vow never to return. There is the heat, the traffic, the humidity, the traffic, the crowds, the traffic, the constant feeling that someone wants your money, the fact that someone usually is hounding for your money- where you go, you want girl, you want boy? Special price, just for you! Taxi? Tuk Tuk? Where you go? Where You come from? I mentioned how the sidewalks have given way to commerce., I find myself constantly walking in traffic to avoid the sidewalk. And I love to walk. I took a walk on Tuesday that took me up Sathorn Road, where I have never spent much time. I was amazed at the variety of high rises, some quite fascinating, looking like they were misplaced on a Monopoly board. I almost always get lost. Walking up Sathorn, I saw a lovely park that I didn't know was there. But, yes I did. But, how did it get here? Somehow Sathorn led me to Lumpini Park, a beautiful oasis in the midst of Bangkok's stew. I have spent hours in that park, watching the muscle boys work out, walking it from one end to the next. My walk finally took me riverside, where I took the taxi boat to Chinatown. What a mess that place is. I thought the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City was a mess. This place was also impossible to walk, but not much to see anyway. But, I walked back there today. A kindly older man stopped me, to practice his English he was polite enough to say, but really to stop the sweating white guy from wasting his time going to Chinatown in the day time. It doesn't become interesting until after 3, he said, when the night market starts setting up. I didn't believe him, so wasted more time, only to discover that he was right, and I was right yesterday when I realized that there wasn't much there. Then I walked a few more miles, trying to find the "new" Chinatown that he had told me was near the National Stadium. I found it, or what I think was it, after much walking. Thankfully the weather has been the mildest of any visit I remember to Bangkok, and I have had 14 now. 14 visits, I hear you say. You must love Bangkok. The answer is that I do, I love it and I hate it.. Riding the river boat taxi yesterday I remembered how much I loved riding that river, and going off to the klongs that remain from Bangkok's days as the Venice of the Orient. I remember younger men coming up to me, asking if they could practice their English, and that's really all they wanted to do. They don't ask anymore, so it was nice that the old man did, even if he was just being polite. And politeness, well, that's long gone. It used to be that the farang, the tourist, was given great deference and respect. Nowadays it's take a number, buddy. That special price, just for me, has suddenly gone up. The Bangkok I saw 25 years ago is not the Bangkok I see today, but it is still full of wonders. One of those wonders, of course, is the easy relationship Thai Buddhism has with sex, the attitude that makes it possible for Bangkok's famous night life to exist. I have a story or two there, but I know that your eyes are tired if you have read this far. So, I will tell you tomorrow what I did when fellow poster kjun had to cancel our meet up. Of course, it would happen right after I told you how tired I was of the sex shows. That is, until the front row seat I had suddenly started to sizzle. But, that can wait,. Right?

Yes, somehow I don't think that this is the place where SImon would come to tell a good-natured joke. He doesn't seem to like us all that much.

Glad that you are here, eeyore. And I can identify trying to post with an Ipad. It is possible, just harder. But, I am sure glad that I have mine with me.I am using it a lot. Currently I am on the hotel's Apple, but the space key needs a really strong hit, so I find myself going back and spacing things i thought had spaced.

Thanks, TY. Today's report will go up later as I am still mulling on what details to include and which to leave out. I did go to the sex show at TAWAN and, wow, there was some hot stuff right in front of my eyes!

Thanks, Axiom. I am having a pretty good time now that I am not so sleepy!

There is also a thread on a Bangkok hotel deal in the Lounge. i pointed out there that the Millenium Grand Sukhumvit has a real deal out there now.

The Milleniium Grand Sukhumvit also has a dirt cheap offer out right now.

I doubt that any of the escorts with whom I am familiar would be in this mess.

I do too. We need him here. eeyore, report in!

Also WSJ is online. I subscribe to NY Times WSJ, and the Sunday LA Times

I have them all on the toolbar. The New York Post, Daily News, and the Times. Washington Post. Huffington Post SFGate LA Times Desert Sun

A few years after I spent the night with Lukas and Johann, I met Lukas again in Chelsea, New York. He still looked super- bright lights and no makeup. in fact, I have a picture of with my arm around him. He is shorter than I am. But his dick is not

We should start saving our frothy mixes so that if Santorum does get the nomination, we can help people figure out who he is.

If I had to pick a word for Simon beginning with the letter A, it would be articulate. He is well-spoken. But we cannot confuse that with well-meaning. Some people don't like to see other people have fun. But if Simon chose to be well-meaning, he could be a good poster here.

Lurker speaks, posting pictures from an IPad is beyond my current capacity. Remember, I am learning here. I know that Lookin has a very nice pic of a Thai guy that would fit right in here. But I hope to add some pix. The hotels will get posted at the end, where I can compare them for you. Firecat, I know that family takes priority, but, if possible within that concept, It would be great to see you before I leave. And thanks for the Pattaya suggestions. I could get happy myself

And what might we confuse you for, Simon? Since you posted about an Altima, any A words come to mind?

Oz, there is a thread about Bangkok hotel prices currently in the Thailand forum, for some reason! Perhaps you can share with us why it is such a good deal. Travel Zoo won't, unless you are a member.

Since it is Wednesday here, we already have the results. Romney wins, big. Paul,at second, and Huntsman at third, can't do much with their wins. Gingrich is probably toast now.