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It all depends on the guy, of course. My regular guy in Pattaya who I've spent the majority of my holidays with is actually quite shy in person. He is softly spoken and very polite. But when working in Eros he let it all hang out and was anything but shy. Same, same in bed. He started off at Happy Boys and was very uncomfortable baring his arse for all to see. He wanted to go back home but his friend there told him to hang in there, and he soon got used to it and just treated it as a job. His attitude to sex in general reflects a common Thai attitude - it's no big deal. No need to be hung up about it. And if you're far from home, just go for it, especially if you're a handsome guy with a big cock. This attitude ran in the family - his younger brother worked with him in Eros and his sister worked in Walking Street. I think she found a farang to "take care of" her. And as shy as he is, he made at least 1 gay porn movie when he was 18.

Don't laugh, Vinapu. That's exactly what I did. I had extra baggy shorts made so I could wear them in Golden Cock, Natureboys and Eros. They worked a treat, especially when there were other customers in the bar, as unlike the boys, I would not pull my shorts down unless I wasn't the only customer in the bar. Golden Cock used to close the door and station a guard outside when I visited in the afternoon, so I had plenty of warning if a customer was approaching.

I vividly remember my first time in a gogo bar. I was wandering around patpong market when a tout approached me and offered to take me to a girlie bar. When I said I was gay he took me over to a bar in Soi Twilight. As soon as I walked in, a very handsome guy with a hot body, wearing a small pair of briefs, came walking towards me, clutching his substantial bulge. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. And then the fuck show began. OMG!! I'd seen lots of fuck shows in Japan but never a Thai-style acrobatic one. Incredible! I'm very comfortable walking into a bar alone. I can't see why anyone would have a problem with that.

A Japanese politician, Ishida Narise, hit the nail on the head when he said Japan's young men lack the ability to 'connect romantically' with the opposite sex. Women in Japan today are also to blame. These days many are well-educated, financially independent and career-minded and no longer see the need to be attached to a man or to be held back in life by having to stay home and look after children. Young men also find the whole dating process 'mendoukusai' or "a pain in the arse". They see the girls as being way too demanding and having expectations that they,as men, cannot possibly hope to live up to. So rather than spending time trying to find a girl, and then trying to please her, it is easier for them to just rely on the traditional manner in which men have always gained sexual satisfaction in Japan - pay for it in one of the millions of girlie bars spread across every city and down every side street. You can get the job done and not be bothered about any commitment. Plus, you can have a different girl every night. The other way to deal with their sexual needs is advertised here for all to see : Where else in the world could you see such blatant advertising for a wanking toy, like Tenga? You can visit any Don Quijote store - they are on every second corner - and choose from a huge selection of Tenga. Guys browse this section of the store without any embarrassment at all, as I witnessed on a recent trip. A survey conducted in 2017 found that 75% of men in their 30s, and 83%. of men in their 30s knew what a Tenga is. You can buy all kinds of merch, including socks, phone cases, sweaters, chocolate and baseball cap - even one with a tissue dispenser on top! It's so sad to think that Japan is full of lonely guys who have given up on a relationship and marriage, preferring to rely on ever more available porn and a wanking wonder toy. They will never father children.

The police, like everyone else, are free to march along any public street in the city - they don't need to be part of an organised event and they certainly don't require permission from the Mardi Gras organisers. I have a feeling that that is what some members of the police force may, in fact, choose to do. And yes,the sad history of police persecution and discrimination against our community is well documented. However, having said that, they have been welcome to join in Mardi Gras/ Pride celebrations for as long as I can remember. So although the history is not forgotten, everyone has moved on and embraced people based soley on their sexuality. The rationale for banning the entire police force seems strange to me, as these murders were not part of an institutionalised culture of gay bashing; rather, the murders were a one-off, committed by someone who just happened to be a policeman. He could easily have been a teacher or a fireman. At the moment, the Police Chief of New South Wales is describing the crime as one of domestic violence ,as the alleged perpetrator had been in a relationship with one of his victims. It's still very early days in the investigation. We still don't know all the facts - and that "we" includes those who decided to ban the police,

As I said, I could go on and on. Mavica, it wasn't me who said "57% of voters say they approve of the job Trump did as president". That was a quote posted by EmmetK.

It's a free country so the police should be able to march if they want to. It's ironic that a group of people who have been discriminated against over the years now see fit to discriminate against the police.

"57% of voters say they approve of the job Trump did as president" So, why did he lose the election? Rather than banging on about how Trump will win the election, shouldn't you be concentrating on the man himself and whether or not such a person is suitable for the position of potus? You are promiting a serial liar a convicted sex offender who boasts about grabbing women "by the pussy" a failed businessman a grown man who calls his opponents childish names someone who commits treason by suggesting Russia invade recalcitrant Nato countries a former president who debases the office by selling shoes a self-confessed billionaire who shamelessly asks the poor and uneducated to send him money they can ill-afford a sham Christian who cannot name a single passage in the bible and who ignores the 10 commandments a pathological narcissist whose followers think he cares about them but who abandons them when convenient (think about the families of the Jan 6 insurrectionists languishing in prison. Has Trump been supporting them financially?) A potus who refused to accept his defeat and tried to hold onto office by fomenting discontent among his followers by telling them he had won, thereby leading to an attempt to take over the government a serial adulterer ................. I could go on and on, but you get the picture. He's hardly a role-model, or someone to be admired. You need to aim higher.

After visiting Israel in Israel Donald and Mercedes could pop across to Turkiye to say "hi" to its president and new bestie, Victor Orban. They could then invite Victor to come to America. They could stay at one of Trump's successful hotels or casinos. Oh, wait......... “The Trump Taj Mahal, which was built and owned by President Trump, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1991. The Trump Plaza, the Trump Castle, and the Plaza Hotel, all owned by President Trump at the time, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1992. THCR, which was founded by President Trump in 1995, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004. Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., the new name given to Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts after its 2004 bankruptcy, declared bankruptcy in 2009.” Never mind. He could make it up to Orban by offering his grandkids places in Trump University. Oh, wait........ "Trump University, founded by President Trump in 2005, ceased operations in 2011 amid lawsuits and investigations regarding the company’s business practices." Never mind. He could console Orban with a nice steak, washed down by a glass of Trump vodka. Oh, wait.... "Trump Vodka, a brand of vodka produced by Drinks Americas under license from the Trump Organization, was introduced in 2005 and discontinued in 2011.” "Trump Steaks, a brand of steak and other meats founded by President Trump in 2007, discontinued sales two months after its launch.” I know! Trump could organise for Orban to have a holiday in Thighland on his way back home. If he is he's not too keen on that, he could go to Boston for a few days on Trump Airlines. On, wait..... "GoTrump.com, a travel site founded by President Trump in 2006, ceased operations in 2007." "Two years after he launched Trump Shuttle, the airline wasn’t making enough money to even cover the $1 million monthly interest payment on his loan. Trump ultimately defaulted, surrendering ownership of the airline to his creditors." As a parting souvenir of his time with the Trump's, he could go home with one of Trump: The Game boardgames. Oh, wait.... "Despite its flashy TV ad, the game sold only 800,000 copies — less than half the 2 million units the company expected to move. When it was discontinued in 1990, Trump chalked the game’s dismal sales up to the fact that it might have been “too complicated.” Oh.....well how about a few copies of Trump Magazine. They'd make good reading on the long flight home. Oh, wait.... That business folded in 2009. Mmmm.....maybe Orban should decline Trump's invitation and visit his mate, Putin, instead. Afterall, apparently he'd just have to walk across the border straight into Russia. ............................................. Yep, those magamaniacs - each one a 'stable genius' -sure know how to pick 'em!

And will Trump and wife Mercedes be visiting Israel, the capital of Israel?

You could have replied with "???".

So, a guy who boasts about being rich - "I'm rich. I'm really really rich" - and who estimates his wealth at anything between 4 and 10 billion dollars, depending on who is is trying to Impress, is now asking the poorer members of society to send him money. He makes tele-evangelists like Jim and Tammy Baker look like honest, tireless workers for charity! And to add insult to injury, the ex-potus has stooped to selling his own brand of sneakers! As they say, you can't make this stuff up. Trump is living proof that money can't buy class. He is more crass, more vulgar and less intelligent than any of his trailer trash followers.

That is Sopheap, the boyfriend of Xavi, the Spanish owner. Both are lovely hosts. He has changed - I hardly recognise him! When I was a regular there, the clientele was gay, straight and everything in between. And just about all the gorgeous guys working there were straight. Afaik, nobody was offable, although one guy there said he could introduce me to a guy after the bar closed. I didn't bother.

Vinapu, your post about the Space bar brought back wonderful memories of nights sitting out on the deck, champagne in one hand, dick in the other. It was a few years ago and the staff has completely changed, although I presume the Spanish owner is still there. My favourite guy there was Virat and we had lots of groping sessions under the table. Unfortunately, we didn't go any further. I feel a return trip coming up!

I like to stay out of political discussion here, but I couldn't resist. I wouldn't give the nuclear codes to this guy, either!

Yeah, nah. Couldn't be Aussies. 'Fuck' is usually every second word. Sometimes it's the only word.

At first, I really enjoyed songkran, especially the party atmosphere in Silom. I looked forward to visiting Thailand every April and especially remember a wonderful time I had in Pattaya. A few friends from Eros suggested I come with them for some fun, so I bought the biggest supersoaker I could find and got right into it. We dropped by every 7/11 and I bought beers and snacks for everyone. But I started getting annoyed when farang would start songkran a few days earlier when I was not prepared to get wet. So I decided I'd had enough and decided to give songkran a miss. I would divide my time in April between Bangkok and Pattaya and was able to escape songkran due to the differing dates in both cities..I'd hang around in Pattaya until the 18th and then head up to Bangkok where it had already finished. Last year I took part in the celebrations in Bangkok for the first time in years. I had a great time with some friends from Golden Cock and Natureboys outside the bar. I was planning to go back this year but am now going to Japan instead.

I bet 99.9% of their clients are Japanese men, not foreigners. Lots of guys in Japan in their 20s look like teenagers, and this is natural to those who hire them. It's what they would expect. I can understand how foreigners might see things differently, but that means they'd have to look for guys in their 30s if they weren't interested in teenagers. At least they would look as though they were adults in their 20s.

What makes you reach that conclusion, Marc? I didn't see any pre-teens, only a few who were 18. The majority were over 20.

A while ago I visited the Yushukan military museum, which is within the confines of the Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo. Just inside the entrance there is a steam train on display - it was used on the Thai -Burma railway. Yet there is no mention of how the railway was constructed. Ignorance is bliss.

I had a similar problem in Pattaya on my last visit. For a numbet of years I would have a massage by the same guy every day of my holiday. When Covid struck he returned home and I thought I'd never see him again. Then on my first night, as I walked through Boyztown, I heard my name being called. I turned around to see him rushing up to me. I was really happy to connect with him, and he was happy because his walking atm had arrived. He gave me a long sob-story - some of which was no doubt true- and told me he was desperately in need of money. So I said I'd be back around midnight and he could come back to my hotel. When I went to pick him up, he was sitting drinking with his friends at the massage place. He told me he was to drunk to do anything. But.,.but...I told you I would come and pick you up tonight! Never mind. I'll see you tomorrow night. Same,same. Sorry, I'm drinking with my friends. Next day I get a request for 3000 baht. When I explained that I wasn't a charity and that he'd have to earn it- I had already given him 2 chances to make some money - he got very angry and stormed off. We never spoke again.

Skyscanner has tickets on Malaysian for $4400. I've flown with them to Japan a number of times recently and found them excellent. Their business class lounge is KL is pretty awesome, too.

I just checked Thai Airways prices for a trip in April. Business class return was $3728, but that means catching the direct flight back to Perth at 07:00, which means getting to the airport by 0500. The next return trip offered was via Melbourne (!!), taking 17 hours and costing a ridiculous $8,215. That's around $3000 more than I paid for my recent trip to Japan on Cathay Pacific. Unfortunately, I got what felt like food poisoning on the flight home on Monday. When I reached Perth I couldn't catch a taxi home because I was vomiting and had diarrhoea. I had to wait several hours until the symptoms subsided a little before I could call a taxi. It was a very anxious trip home! I think I'd look for another option to fly to Thailand, rather than Thai Airways.

Yet the local media has not mentioned them. As far as the Japanese are concerned, the flight attendants were simply doing their job. No need to single them out for praise.