Fred

I’m at Viroths now. It’s excellent. I simply call reception when my Grindr date is coming and tell them I have a boy coming to discuss temples. They take his ID and bring him to the room. When he leaves recalls to check everything is OK before releasing ID. I have stayed at Men’s. No. It’s nothing like the friendly, relaxed sexy vibe or quality of Arthur and Paul.

I use Praise Tailors at the corner to the entrance to the Soi leading up to the Shangrila Hotel. I normally pay around 3000 b each.

I stayed at IM hotel which is nowhere near quality of Meridien for bed comfort etc.. But the Onsen makes up for it - some fit hotel guests and outside visitors. Paid 2500thb equivalent. as for boys - Bangkok they want 2500- 4000 b In Manila 2000 pesos is already generous And for some reason there’s a queue of fit 20 year olds looking to fuck daddy for free there

I prefer 4.5 to 5 star. In BKK the Meridien is stinging me 6500 tbh a night. Quite steep for a 4 star hotel

I’m now in Bangkok and missing Manila. Boys here expect 2-3X the Manila lads. Way more attitude too. Hotels are 2X price. Cant wait to leave. Just here for re measure and some fitting with tailor. 40k baht for suits in Zegna fabrics

Alas both hotels are now gay deserts.

many years ago the Peninsula steam room was often cruisy, I had numerous encounters there, many with weekend Asian visitors. Their massage was excellent. Both therapists were nicely hung tops - I only ever ordered massage in room. The Sukhothai steam room was busy too. A bit sticky rice but as a fit European there was usually something to help pass the afternoon. The massage was similar to Peninsula - indeed a young wiry lad who gave excellent massage and despite limited equipment was also a frantic top migrated to the Pen from The Sukhothai. He got fired after a male guest complained about his inappropriate touching during an in room massage - what piece of shit orders an in room massage in BKK and then complains (losing a guy’s entire livelihood) because the masseur teased his cock to see if he wanted a bit extra? I heard it was an American. I hope he died slowly of cancer or something worse.

How was the sauna etc at the Shangrila? Any other hotels with cruisy spas? The KL Shangrila is often a good bet.

I’m Hotel is a bit of a paradox. Eat and drink elsewhere- it’s grim. Rooms are three star corporate with very limited toiletries and only two towels. Low quality bedding. The only redeeming feature is the on site onsen. Had some great hook ups there Some of the guys are middle class closet types who just need to suck cock and unload inside a white daddy.

The salaries here are crazy low. A barista earns less than a single USD an hour. Many roles, as young interns, are unpaid. Room and board only. When I learn that I ask if I could give them a couple of thousand to help them out. One asked why. I just said if you’re making me happy I want to make you happy. At 60 years old if a young lad is going to walk 2km to come to my hotel to send me to heaven and back I’m happy to oblige. The cynicism in me tells me I’m paying them to leave. Not for the sex. I doubt a LTR is a wise proposition and would certainly costs hundreds of times more.

I don’t say anything. Just being a white daddy and appearing solvent is sufficient.

In Manila I had a steady stream of massage boys visiting my hotel from Grindr. They seemed more genuine than the boys in Bangkok. Cheaper too. 2000 pesos is doable for most although I don’t mind paying more.the massage parlour places were either waste of time or stupid expensive for lacklustre service with straight boys I’m now in Boracay. a private transfer from airport was 6000 pesos. Worth it to avoid the Indians and Chinese. Massage boys available to visit from Grindr. Had a fit top yesterday. Massage and decent fuck. He seemed delighted with the 1500 I gave him. He quoted 999. I didn’t expect him to offer such complete satisfaction service A couple of boys who look sure young and underage on line. So avoiding. lots of locals living and visiting who just want to unload in an older white guy A couple ask for money I just offer what I feel they worth Out of season the hotels are good value I have a beach front room with terrace at station 1 for 7000 a night There’s plenty plenty cheaper but the sea front and quiet is ideal No hassle with guests either

ChatGPT recommended I’m Hotel. It’s v cheap but the corner room is perfectly ok. The onsite onsen is cruisy. Grindr has exploded with 50+ messages. Ffs. I had a sweet massage boy over. Straight, smooth and firm. He gave me an ok massage. He did a full BF experience and fucked me like a steam train- coming in my face too. We’d agreed 2500. I gave him 4000. I suspect I will want him again tomorrow and it seems a small sum to maintain his enthusiasm for ploughing an old English queen.

I always found trade in and around Ratna Park. Some young, very energetic young men. On one occasion near the bus station. Rick shaw drivers can be quite cute but personal hygiene is poor

I found a decent fare with Gulf Air from Athens- 2300 euros in business return. It seems a sensible way to travel to SE Asia so I’m burning some Avios on BA froM London tomorrow for a six or seven week holiday. I also booked a coupon nights in a decent 5 * hotel in Bahrain - Gulf something or other hotel. I’d welcome recommendations on hotels in Manila. I stayed there 20 years ago at the Peninsula but prefer to keep budget more modest - last visit was $400 usd a night for a large but shabby suite. My only memory is of the dozens of boys in lobby looking for hookups Shangrila? Dusit? A decent pool for swimming. Maybe cruisy hotel spa and a bar where I can sit and soak with a well made martini. Cocks and vodka. I have simple tastes would welcome suggestions and will do full report on Bahrain, Manila, Pnom penh and kl when I return inn 6/7 weeks. Thank you