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Well, not much to report. It is business as usual for most of Bangkok. Lumpini Park is closed as it is filled with yellow shirts. The Red Shirts have lost their Prime Minister and they are headed to the city. Not sure what is going to happen to be honest. Most of this is happening in Bangkok so don't let this deter anyone from visiting here. The country is still amazing and this is low season and I have a feeling that the boys will be needing more money to make ends meet so hop on your plane and get over to the Land of Smiles.

Does it matter if the majority vote for a corrupt party or the minority vote for their corrupt party? A court does seem to me to be important to maintain law and order but it seems this court was playing partisan politics. The charge which she was convicted and removed for seems to be a load of horse shit. And, the court made a mockery of itself by allowing this to happen. Neither party is ideal. But, does it matter in a democracy? Should not the majority rule?

IMHO, no, do not cancel your trip. Once you get to Thailand, everything is fine in most areas for now. No one knows what the future holds, but I would not let this deter a trip here.

Today, they closed down Sathorn for hours as they were marching toward Lumpini, I expect. We watched the masses of yellow shirts block traffic and walk through the streets. I don't think they will disperse anytime soon.

Not out of the closet but out of a job. According to the Bangkok Post, the Constitutional Court ruled her ineligible to serve as Prime Minister. What a mess!

LOL I had anyone getting outed but if they are actively pursuing an anti-gay agenda, it is easier for me to deal with. And, a drag queen Republican. Too funny.

Growing up watching this Club Kids group on Geraldo, it just made me fantasize about living in a city like New York where being freaky could be cool. It was something I longed for growing up in Bama. Now, one of the most notorious of the group is released from prison on May 5th after serving time for murder. Here is a great letter to him: http://worldofwonder.net/dear-michael-alig/ risoner #97A6595 aka Michael Alig is officially released from prison today. In honor of that occasion, I thought I’d jot down a few thoughts about life in the new millennia to pass along to him. Dear Michael, It’s a very different world you’re re-entering into. So much has changed in the 17 years since you last walked among us. For instance: We have talking pictures now! And cronuts! Boys are cuter in the 21st century. And dicks are bigger. These are facts. If you don’t believe me, spend an hour on Tumblr. Another odd thing: EVERYBODY has killer style now. Kids in Peoria are as fabulous as the kids in Williamsburg. It’s all rather dizzying, and kind of depressing. When everybody is fabulous, nobody is. OMG. Burger King changed their french fries and the world has never been the same. Cabs take credit cards now. We don’t use the “t” word anymore. (It’s “trans” now) And don’t even joke about it. The PC police will GET YOU. Also: “cisgender” is a thing now. Sprinkle it liberally into conversations to give yourself a bit of gravitas. Viral videos, blogs, GIFs, memes – there’s a whole world waiting for you online. But the internet is a scary place. Things get weird fast. I suggest dipping your feet in slowly. Gently. Here are a few fun, soothing videos to get you going: David After Dentist, The Prancercize Lady, Charlie Bit Me, Sweet Brown, Two Girls One Cup… Technology develops at light speed now, you don’t want to get left behind. You NEED a smart phone, a computer, a DVR, and a tablet. There are no two ways around this. And be sure to keep up on all the latest upgrades and gadgets. You don’t want to be like me. I still have an iphone 4. Its calculator is an abacus. My Grindr only has Pilgrims in my area who want to hook up. It’s OLD. Read the entire letter at the link above!

Jack Bauer is back to save the world in another season of 24. I feel like I have hit the lottery as this has been one of my favorite shows of all time. When I was in Thailand for years while this show was active, the boyfriend would sit across from me playing his games on his computer and I would watch 24. As soon as he heard the music, he would say: "Jack's going save the world?" I'd say, "Yep. He is going to save the world again today." It was always funny but he also knew how intense I got watching the show. I love the characters on this show and I have truly missed it. Welcome back Jack. The world needs you!

Private loo and shower I think in the high end ones.

I love Korean Air's A380 configuration as it has a lounge in the back to stand and stretch and relax. I don't think I'll ever be able to afford Etihad's new first class "apartments" but maybe one day someone will invite me along as a companion? http://edition.cnn.com/2014/05/05/travel/etihad-new-first-class-cabins/index.html?hpt=hp_c4

Story is here: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/03/delaware-rape-child-attorney-general/8651517/ Now, I'll be curious to know if the guy knew he was 16. I know legally that doesn't matter. But, what are 16 year olds doing on Grindr? And, I thought odd at the end, they were asking other victims to come forward.

Yes, I can see where you have those blocks. I live in Thailand part of every year and I always expect a she to be a he or vice versa so I am usually tuned into these things. Just today, I was standing in line with a lady and her husband and I chatted them up. The boys then told me that the she was a he. I said, NO WAY. They said. WAY. The great thing about the country was at the same time (movie theater) I saw two lesbians making out, multiple gay couples and numerous Ladydoys. No one even blinked when the lesbians had their tongue down each others throat or when I sashayed in with my two cute Thai boys.

As soon as your mind went from cock to ass, EPIPHANY!

Were you looking for the dick? It ain't there. Look at the tail feathers first.

You just had me and 2 Thai boys sitting here looking at this for 20 min until we finally saw the legs. Very creative. This guy offered to paint me to look like a Buddha. jk (easy job)

Has anyone downloaded the new song or at least hear it? I thought it was fantastic. Just a really beautiful job. http://www.mtv.com/news/1819185/justin-timberlake-and-michael-jackson-hit-the-dance-floor-on-so-good-listen/

I think this may be authentic Thai food for those that have too much money to spend? jk I can easily see many Thais eating this food. Just like in USA, many Americans eat at fancy restaurants where they put a flare on the food. It may not be typical of what a typical American would eat but it is still authentic. However, saying that, I don't think any American food cooked outside of a southern woman's kitchen can be authentic. They know how to cook.

Yes, she is. And, can you guess why they call her fudge?

Thanks Alex. Much appreciated. What about traveler's checks? Is that a cheap way to get money back to the USA? She asked about a wire transfer and K bank told her no. Why would that be?

There are a lot of great shows out there now. Who do you think is the coolest character of them all? I'd go with either James Spader's character on The Blacklist or David Duchovny's Californication character, Hank Moody. Who is your coolest character?

I just read that Nahm was voted as one of the best restaurants on earth. Sounds pretty exciting to me. Has anyone been there? http://www.comohotels.com/metropolitanbangkok/dining/nahm http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/28/travel/san-pellegrinos-worlds-best-restaurants/index.html?hpt=hp_bn5

I have had occasion to use my Kasikorn ATM in the USA. I didn't really pay close attention to the fees. Does K Bank charge a conversion fee to withdraw from an ATM? What about other banks? I ask as I have a friend who recently got a job in Thailand and she wants to allow her husband in the USA to withdraw money from her ATM. She got a very good job paying a nice salary and it was worth it for her to leave her family for one year. When she asked the best way to get money back to the USA, I thought the ATM would be the easiest and cheapest. Any other suggestions?

Finally, after years of searching, I have found Zone Perfect bars in LOS. I Google them on each trip and see what I can find and nothing. Until now. http://www.nutritiondepot.co.th This site had them and was based in Thailand so I looked them up and they had s store at Chong Nosi station. We went over and they had them in stock and I bought 2 boxes. The cost was 1.50 USD per bar. I get them for about 1 USD in the US. But, when I had them shipped here before (on several occasions), I have to pay for the import fees as well as shipping and it ends up costing near 3.00 per bar. I was absolutely thrilled to see that they offer them now in Thailand.

Thanks for the links. One of them had statistics on the USA for human trafficking and the numbers seem high to me as well. I wonder if Thailand should start questioning people traveling heading to the west for the same reasons? KT, I don't think your view of legal is the current view of legal. IMHO, and only IMHO, the laws have been bended and beaten down so much that things that were black and white years ago are now grey areas. It seems that Homeland Security can do anything it wants and stay it is mandated. I think they are like the gun slingers of the Wild West. I remember very well in law school my Constitutional law professors stating that the law in NYC regarding the porn businesses being moved from Time Square (or any place near a school, residence, or place of worship) would never withstand Constitutional muster. It did. IMHO, the things that we allow in the USA are dictated by 5 people on the Supreme Court and it will be a great victory in my mind when a few of them die off or retire and Hillary appoints more liberal members of the court. I think only then will things change regarding our liberties being taken away.