Kiwi306

Me too!!

Last year I stayed at BBHOUSE, next to Welcome World. It's a budget hotel and if you pay at reception it doesn't seem to be any dearer than through Agoda. The cheaper rooms are basic, but they are quite large. But what I love about this hotel is that you can sit at the entrance, where you get a sea view and can watch all the people walking past. It's easy to walk over the road to the beach as the traffic is much lighter here. A short walk takes you to the baht bus route and also to Jomtien Plaza. I stayed at the Zing Resort and Spa initially, but the bed was too hard for my liking, so I ended up staying at BBHOUSE.

Definitely the Babylon sauna. I stayed at a nearby guesthouse called the Aquarius and would visit Babylon most nights. No need to go the bars apart from occasional visits. Then I discovered Tawan Bar. Despite its shortcomings, I made many visits to it last year and didn't go to any other bars. I also remember a bar called Screwboy back in the day. What is etched in my memory is a young male repeatedly banging his erect dick against a pole. I could only help but think that he would have serious problems in later years.

Thanks for that. I had noticed that many of the Ambiance reviews warned that it was in the heart of the gay area, but nobody seemed unduly alarmed. I have just looked at the reviews for Venue and they seem to be very positive on the whole Maybe I will try that instead of Zing Resort and Spa next time. I had assumed that Boyztown had more to offer than Jomtien as far as gogo bars were concerned

Floridarob How was your stay at the Ambiance? Being so close to Boyztown, I imagine it must be very noisy at night, and I am a light sleeper.

Vinapu. Are Friday and Saturday nights usually the busiest times? I don't like being conspicuous in a bar when there aren't many clients, although I guess there are advantages, such as getting a better chance of offing someone who tickles your fancy

Monsoon. I come from a country where tipping is not required. However, when I am in Thailand I always tip the porters when they carry my luggage and I leave a tip in the room for the cleaning staff when checking out. I also will often leave a tip for the waiting staff when paying for a meal at a restaurant These people don't get paid well. I can afford 20 baht here and 50 baht there, and I do believe that the recipients are grateful.

I had absolutely no problems using it on my phone.

Music to my ears too. I certainly hope it's 2025.

I stayed at the Tarntawan for a few nights last year. The policy was that the guest had to show ID, but it was just a formality and there wasn't a problem. At Quarter Silom you could just go straight up to your room. I will consider Ibis Styles. I seem to recall that they have a lunch buffet. I am following this thread, as well as several others, but have not been getting notifications for a few weeks. I'm not sure why.

Please may I ask which Surawong hotel you booked and would you be likely to recommend it?

I think that the recommendation from colmx to use the unison enema is worth considering too.

My nephew married a Thai lady who only drinks bottled water. I won't drink water from the tap, unless it has been boiled, but even to make a hot drink I prefer to use bottled water. I don't brush my teeth with tap water either, as I don't want to risk being confined to barracks because of potential digestive issues.

Thank you for your report, written so eloquently. Your reference to Soi Suan Phlu brought back many memories. There used to be an exclusively gay guesthouse called the Aquarius, which was off Soi Suan Phlu. I stayed there twice. It was walking distance to Silom, but also an easy stroll to the much loved and sadly missed Babylon Sauna. I wonder if anyone from the forum ever stayed at the Aquarius. I can't wait to read your report about the Atlas Bar.

Looking forward to reading about your adventures. Are you staying at Quarter Saladaeng again?

Surely all train services would be suspended, as they would have to check for track damage.

Thank you for your update, menaughty. I gather from your report that The One is still open. I assumed that it might have closed altogether, now that Atlas has provided competition. And with the glowing reports about Barcelona and Brazil, I feel tempted to consider different pastures the next time I plan a holiday, but I'll probably end up retuning to Thailand mid year.

Wow..... I might just have to return to Thailand earlier than planned

Old daddy, that comment to Londoner was harsh and uncalled for. As an Antipodean myself, I know that we are not immune from grumbling. That type of comment can drive people from the forum.

When I went to Nana this year, there were quite a few vendors on the pavement selling sexual items.

Well, it certainly sounds exciting, but, by the same token, it would be sad to see the demise of Tawan, which I understand has been the longest running gay gogo bar in Silom. It was certainly the first bat I ever visited in Bangkok. I guess many of The One boys will end up at Atlas.

Emi1981, that Grindr guy from Malaysia is exactly my type. I must say that you have exemplary taste in men!

The Tarntawan was actually reasonably quiet, given its convenient location. I could hear the sound of motorbikes from time to time late at night in the first room I was given. When I booked for an additional night, I was asked to go from my room with a double bed to an opposite room with 2 single beds. That room was absolutely quiet. I liked having a bath to soak in as well. I didn't try the breakfast. Visitors show their ID at reception. Siam Heritage was equally quiet. Both are good value. Quarter Silom is recommended for location, breakfast, gym, saunas, etc, though the pool location could be better Quarter Saladaeng is worth considering. It's further away from the gay scene, but within walking distance.

Saunas provide lockers and you can put the key around your wrist or ankle.

This thread is hilarious!!