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Interesting and pertinent discussion for members/readers here. The type of travel insurance sold in conjunction with air travel typically provides limited benefits and is insufficient when things get serious. This type of insurance coverage is what protects us (USA residents) when we have a health crisis: GeoBlue Trekker Multi-Trip Choice and Essential Plans. There are obviously similar plans for residents of other countries.

Thank you for gracefully pointing out my faulty reading comprehension. 🙂

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The Beer Bar isn't Thailand specific. My comment/question pertains all forums where XXX photos are currently being posted in violation of the published rule. If there's a reason to prohibit that activity, say so ... or remove the ban. Moderators have previously been questioned but are unresponsive. Therefore, I'm left with the impression anything can be posted to any forum without restriction, and language to the contrary should be removed.

Question about photos: Is the policy of restricting XXX photos to the Photo page only still in effect, or has it been lifted? I ask because XXX photos for some time now are being posted to open-read forums. Thank you!

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Ariel Sharon was in a coma for 8 years before being declared dead, and for some / most of that time wasn't someone else "acting" PM? John Stroger, President of the Cook County Board (in which Chicago sits), was in a coma for about 2 years before being declared dead and for most or all of that time he held office if I'm recalling correctly.

Welcome to the Forums. There are some very Pattaya-knowledgeable contributors here (I'm not one of them!).

Welcome,@utmostgpfan, what you're looking for is readily available at Club 117 in Rio, and probably Pointe202. I prefer Club 117, though. There are discussions throughout this particular sub forum talking about busiest days, times and what prices might be.

Pickpocketing in CDMX is alive and well, wherever there are crowds of people: Metro, Metrobus, busy streets, etc. Cellphones in particular, grabbed from the hands of people paying attention. I know it was a special circumstance, but during the FIFA celebrations/gatherings in the city a great many people reported theft of their cellphones.

Something for the travel kit:

Morlow's rubbish and tubb: 1.000-1.500 = US$17-$26 fun at your airbnb 1.500-2.500 = US$26-$43 Rio Sauna’s w/Garotos (e.g., Club 117): R$150-250 = US$30-US$50

I'm not one of the two you've asked about additional photos. However, I just posted some photos I've come across on the internet - in the PHOTOS forum.

I’m in Florida, USA, today and was out with friends for the evening. Returning home I tuned-in to cable network TCM – Turner Classic Movies. Philadelphia (1993) was the feature movie. I’ve always had an emotional response watching the movie. At some points, tears … always. Tonight was no different. There are those of us here, not all, who are old enough to have lived through the terror of HIV/AIDS crisis starting in the early-1980s. To say I was sexually active those years is an understatement. Somewhere in the range of 30 guys I’d slept with didn’t survive, as far as I know. I survived, and I’ve often wondered: why was I spared? A generation of gay life was wiped out. 44 million people have died from HIV/AIDS thus far. Half have been men. I’m sometimes triggered by posts on these forums suggesting money boys, garotos, whomever are pressured to or paid extra to have unprotected anal sex, to perform acts which place them … and many of us … in danger. The reminder that, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," is as applicable today as ever before.

Doctor? Did someone call for the Doctor?

No.

I'm assuming they've sold the publicity rights.

What do I think? I don't care about it.

BYOB!

Even though I'm retired now, I have some community management responsibilities and can't stay away for very long. So, I'm in the same boat as you. Travel time from my USA departure point is l o n g, and the airfare now is approx. $1,500 all-in. For less than a several week visit it just doesn't make practical sense to me. I can travel to Mexico in less than 4 hours for under US$500 all in, non-stop. I've been continually checking on fares to BKK, but the Trump War impacts are disrupting travel planning and pricing.

Interesting discussion of information sources. Yes, there is no inclusive, up to date guidebook ... be it a gay guide or one of the Lonely Planet's. Most of us regularly posting here almost certainly consult multiple sources as we travel because the internet affords us those opportunities and information changes so frequently. These gayguides forums are probably the most reliable resources because of participants generously sharing recent personal experiences. I think that sometimes we take it for granted we will have this space and know so many of us are grateful for this resource.