Rent Boy

Just block him or delete the message. He's not worth the time. As for the reasons why, see all the preceding posts.

Do explain your hypothesis. If we're measuring currencies against each other, there are probably thousands of currency pairs. For every pair, if one half weakens, the other half is strengthening. They can't all be weakening. Although, if we measure paper currencies against gold, almost all of them are weakening. I'm told it is quite hard to print gold.

If my sole requirement were the gay sex scene, I would spend 100% of the time in Pattaya and 0% in Bangkok. However, Bangkok has some interesting day time activities. So for that reason, I spend up to 3% of my trip in Bangkok.

The Chinese have done worse adverts: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/28/china-racist-detergent-advert-outrage

Just block him. Life's too short to deal with that. Then we can close the thread. And for what it's worth, most of the boys I meet these days are over 25.

1 Why go to Boyztown, when the selection of boys in Jomtien is better ? 2 Once we're in Jomtien, most of the boys I speak to are paid commission on drinks sold. There's no appearance money or requirement to be at the bar. Now not every bar is the same, but that's how most are. Now if the boys aren't paid for being at the bar & can come & go as they please, why pay an off fee ?

Where is "here" ? If you're in Pattaya, it is very easy. If in Silom, you should get results, but it takes longer. Elsewhere in Thailand, it can be more hit & miss.

I took a morning train trip to Isaan earlier in the year. The train was full all the way to Ayutthaya & most of the passengers got off there. A few days later, on an evening return trip, a lot of passengers got on in Ayutthaya. I still recommend the train, but take care to get a seat.

I think it went wrong at this point. Asking for 5000 is a red flag. I would either counter with a reasonable offer (~2500) or terminate the conversation right there. Agreeing to meet when he already had high expectations was a mistake. As for everything else, well the first reply by Vinapu is perfect.

When I've been there, Hua Hin typically had about 1.5 gay bars & no male massage options. New Guy bar & sometimes something else. For example, Red Indian was about the size of a broom cupboard (now closed). During my last visit, there was one other gay bar, but they just happened to be closed for a few days.

Kissing is essential for me. There are plenty of boys who do kiss. I make sure I brush my teeth & rinse my mouth with good quality mouthwash for about a minute. Also I drink some cold water. I will typically avoid spicy food beforehand as well.

Gus bar had a problem with LOUD music. Not ridiculous, but enough to see me off. No such problem at M Bar.

1 As described, profile with MB, dollar signs etc. 2 Thai including รับงาน (accepting work) & variations of that, particularly abbreviations (Be careful. รับ=accepting, so when used alone, this indicates his sexual position, as far as I understand) 3 If you are visibly over 50, have a profile picture and he's still talking to you, there's a good chance he's a money boy. But not certain. If in Pattaya, a very very good chance.

Nailed it. That's the way to approach the situation. Gay people are still travelling to Thailand, but a far smaller percentage of them choose to visit gogo bars. Including some of those reminiscing about the gogo bar scene here.

I agree. "Closed for renovations" or "temporarily closed" frequently is permanent closure. I've never seen a sign saying "this business has failed & is closed permanently", even when that is obviously the case.