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This was made from my apartment tonight. I hope you like it!

PHUKET: The World Justice Project (WJP) ranked Thailand 80th among 97 countries in delivering effective civil justice in its international Rule of Law Index 2012 report issued on Wednesday. However, despite the low ranking in dispensing civil justice, the report also recognized Thailand’s strong performance in the control of crime and in serving criminal justice. According to the report, “Thailand earns high marks on absence of crime and effectiveness of the criminal justice system (ranking 35th globally and seventh among its income peers). However, civil conflict and political violence are significant problems… “The country’s lowest scores are in the dimension of civil justice (ranking 80th), partly because of delays in processing cases and difficulties in enforcing court decisions.” The report noted that Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore lead the East Asia & Pacific region in most dimensions of the rule of law. http://www.phuketgazette.net/thailandnews/2012/Thailand-News-World-Justice-report-ranks-Kingdom-80th-in-serving-civil-justice-19602.html http://worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-index/

It may just be the start of an incredibly busy weekend but the traffic today, even in daytime, was horrific. Driving a motorbike, it took me over an hour to get down one area. Be careful!

LOL So sorry guys! It was Loy Kratong in Thailand and the boys and I celebrated a bit. The number of posts is for the entirety of the contest and not each month. But, I guess I was just hoping I wouldn't be required to answer and people could assume what they wished and post more. One of the boys in your photo looks very familiar!

Z, I completely agree. Cleaner bathrooms etc. But, with just a little effort and not too much money, the other soi could be very similar. It is just not important to them. I guess the question is why?

We are at the end of the best kiss contest. You can "vote" by liking any photo. You can live as many as you want. Voting ends soon! Vote while you can! Topic is pinned at the top of this forum!

I have a solution for you! Bring Andre here! He would love the boys and the attention. They would eat him up! Can't wait for you to come over and visit!

Half a million have Aids virus |but numbers adding up every hour; campaigns hamstrung by government indifference In Thailand, at least one person becomes HIV-positive every hour, joining a million others who have been infected with the Aids virus in the country over the past two decades. Despite the national campaign launched more than 20 years ago, HIV infections have been growing steadily. The Public Health Ministry estimates that more than a million people have been infected over the past two decades, and only about 464,414 of them are still alive. The key reasons for this increase are that many people still indulge in unsafe sex and not many undergo tests. In 2011, studies showed that 44 per cent of every 100,000 Thais were infected with sexually transmitted diseases, compared to 29 per cent in 2007. According to Public Health Ministry data, about 62 per cent of those infected with the HIV virus are men who have sex with men, sex workers and drug users. It is estimated that about 80 per cent of new cases are caused by unprotected sex and about 300,000 people have the tendency to be carriers of the virus. "They never think that they will be at risk if they don't use condoms," said Dr Pornthep Siriwanarangsan, director-general of the Disease Control Department. In addition to these alarming facts, Thais have been starting to have sex at a very young age. A recent survey on teenage sexual behaviour found that about 20 per cent of girls lose their virginity at the age of 12, while 40 per cent become sexually active at 16. For the rest of the story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Country-in-crIsIs-30195243.html

Thank you eeyore. These were all taken in Pattaya. The young man is not the boyfriend that lives with me. He lived me me in the past but not currently. He is a great guy and very handsome and sweet. He works at a local gogo bar called Funny Boys.

Last night it rained as it has so many times in the past few months. I was in the Boyztown area and as I was walking down past Funny Boys and that area, the streets were cleared of water puddles and rain. Yes, I have watched many times in the past this process sitting at Cafe Royale and the doormen and workers of all the various bars on that street as they sweep the water into the drainage areas to clean it up for customers. In stark contrast, the other soi is filled with water after a rain all night. They never sweep or try to make the area easy for people walking in the area. It was not just one night but I have noticed this 10 times over the past 2 months. Why can one soi be so efficient and organized and the other one just not give a rat's ass? It seems so trivial but it really does reveal a great deal about the two areas.

I have heard from several friends that the new owners of Krazy Dragon have gotten off to a good start. They have recruited many new boys and the place was hopping when they were in there. If anyone has been there and has some reports feel free to share! I'll try to get over this weekend as well.

Winning numbers for the nearly $580 million Powerball jackpot are 5-23-16-22-29. The Powerball is 6. Anyone on here win the big one?

Google now allows 10G files for sharing! This is a great new feature for those of us that share large files online! http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/28/tech/web/gmail-google-drive/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

hitoallusa, he is not gay. But, he is available for short times and long times. Many of the guys here are not gay but work in the bars. He is great fun and very very sweet and has a really beautiful cock! Thank you for the compliments on the photo. Much appreciated!

I sat down for breakfast this AM to the Bangkok Post and read the story about the rainy season and how it is going to continue for a while. I have never seen it last this long. I have friends that are avid golfers and they have been golfing the last few weeks and they said this was the worst year in their memory (over 20 years) coming to Thailand this time of year for golfing. Yesterday, in Pattaya, the rains keep pouring down as Loy Krathong was about to get started. Walking about Boyztown later, the water was still on the streets in puddles! http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/323598/unusually-heavy-rain-to-persist-into-winter

I have flown 6 of the 10 and I agree Singapore is the best. My disappointment with Thai is their new configuration in the A380. I wish they had the stand up bar area in the back like Korean Air has in Business Class. I find that a real treat on an International flight.

IMHO Fox News has destroyed the credibility of journalists. Most Americans view Fox as a news group and their anchors as real journalists. That means that half of America is really stupid. I am not an elitist. I just agree that Fox News is no more of a "real journalist" style than Bill Maher is. I like Bill but he is not a journalist, he is a comedian.

I am thankful for: 1. Thailand during the holidays (see attached Loy Krathong photo) 2. Getting calls from every Thai boy I know on holidays to "allow" them to spend the night with me. 3. Sex at the end of a wonderful night!

I have flown 6 of the 10 and have to agree with these. Singapore is hands down the best. I love Thai air's service but the seats at not great for a big guy. Interesting that no American airlines made it onto this list.

Buckling your airplane seat belt and weight-loss personality Richard Simmons aren't things you'd necessarily think go together. But if you flew on Air New Zealand in the recent past, that's who may have video-instructed you how to buckle up. Great companies always think outside the box, and Air New Zealand is no exception. In the most recent Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey, the Kiwi airline came in No. 2. And while readers didn't specifically rank in-flight entertainment, ANZ's fresh, amusing spin on the standard safety video surely gave passengers a memorable impression of the airline. The factors our readers did vote on, across 76 global airlines: cabin comfort, in-flight service, customer service, value, and food. No one was surprised to see Singapore Airlines topping the list; they've been the No. 1 airline for the past 17 years. And they must be doing something right—they didn't even have Richard Simmons entertaining their passengers. No. 1 Singapore Airlines For the 17th year in a row—ever since T+L inaugurated the World’s Best Awards—Singapore Airlines has been readers’ overall favorite. This year, the airline came out on top in every category: cabin comfort, food, in-flight service, customer service, and value. The 32-inch seat pitch in economy class helps, as do the flight attendants, famous for their above-and-beyond service and sarong and kebaya uniforms. Bedtime turndown service is even part of the flying experience for those with pockets deep enough to book the A380 first-class suites that feature sliding doors, 23-inch TVs, and stand-alone beds hand-stitched by master Italian craftsmen Poltrona Frau. No. 2 Air New Zealand The Kiwi carrier has been steadily climbing up the ranks of the world’s best airlines. Two years ago, Air New Zealand ranked seventh, and last year, it was fourth. Cabin comfort, food, and especially improved in-flight service vaulted it into the No. 2 position this year. T+L readers felt that the airline’s value had improved during the past year, and its innovative OneUp program, which allows you to bid for an upgrade seven days before you fly internationally, beats paying through the nose for business or first. Another popular innovation: cuddle class, an economy row of three seats that can convert to a bed. No. 3 Emirates Emirates has slipped slightly from No. 2, a spot it held for the past two years. While the airline maintained steady scores for cabin comfort, in-flight service, and food, readers demoted both the airline’s customer service and value scores this year. Still, there’s nothing wrong about coming in third. And forward-thinking innovations like the airline’s signature Shower Spa in first class should keep the airline up to speed with the very best. No. 4 Korean Air Korean Air vaulted up the list from last year’s ninth place, thanks to major improvements in readers’ perceptions of in-flight service and food, as well as cabin comfort and value. Tastier Western, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean dishes have certainly helped. But, taking a page out of Singapore Airlines’ book, it’s the improved level of service that has brought this airline into the rarefied ranking of our top five carriers. No. 5 Cathay Pacific Airways Cathay Pacific went up the list from seventh place last year. The airline worked hard and offered improvements in every area, according to our readers, but especially in the areas of value and food. Leave it to Hong Kong–based Cathay to be among the first to have rice cookers on board. Each seat is outfitted with power outlets and iPod and USB ports—not to mention a 32-inch seat pitch in economy class—and these special touches keep the airline highly ranked for cabin comfort. No. 6 Asiana Airlines Asiana is the comeback kid this year. The carrier fell to No. 13 in our 2011 rankings, but in 2010, it was No. 6. What’s the story? According to T+L readers, Asiana has upgraded its cabin comfort, in-flight service, customer service, and value. It fell a little short in its food ranking, but it was so much better in the other critical areas that it’s firmly back in our top 10. Now that Asiana, like its formidable Asian peers, offers suites, it’s clearly a contender. No. 7 Virgin America Virgin America remains the highest-ranking U.S. airline in our survey, despite slipping two slots in the overall rankings from last year. (It holds up even better among the survey’s domestic rankings with a No. 1 rank in every category.) The Red touch-screen system that allows you to order snacks and drinks, shop, and give back to fight cancer or to offset your carbon footprint is a prime example of how Virgin America is truly in step with the expectations of 21st-century travelers. No. 8 Qatar Airways Ranked No. 11 in 2011, Qatar has made a move into the top 10, although not yet back to the No. 3 ranking it earned from readers in 2010 or 2009’s No. 2 spot. Readers did give kudos to improvements in the airline’s in-flight service and to welcome changes in cabin comfort, namely the 32-inch seat pitch. Hiring celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa to oversee the in-flight menu is another crowd-pleaser. No. 9 Virgin Atlantic Airways Virgin Atlantic ranked eighth last year and could use a little maintenance in the eyes of T+L readers. The airline fell a bit short in every category this year, but most especially when it came to food, in-flight service, and value. Even cabin comfort was found to be less comforting this year compared to last. That said, the airline still made it into the survey’s top 10—and continues to make headlines for its cheeky spirit. Earlier this year, for instance, Upper Class passengers had the distinct pleasure of drinks served with ice cubes crafted to resemble Sir Richard Branson’s head. No. 10 Thai International Airways Ensconced at No. 10, as it was in 2011, Thai Airways pretty much maintained the status quo, according to our survey, although readers did feel that the airline offered more value than it had in the past. Thai has certainly been keeping up with other quality carriers, installing niceties like Audio Visual on Demand (AVOD). But since most of its flights are within Asia or to Europe (with North American service only to Los Angeles), it lacks the visibility of the top-dog Asian airlines. Regardless, our readers think it deserves top 10 status. http://travel.yahoo....t-airlines.html

I love holidays in Thailand as they are so different from the way I celebrated all my life in the USA. I love the Thai people and the customs and traditions. Today was Loy Krathong. It is one of my favorite holidays in Thailand. It is at the end of the rainy season and everyone lights these beautiful lanterns and lets them ride in the sky. They also dress in traditional Thai attire and send out little ships with candles into the ocean. I just love Thailand! I am working on a video and I'll try to have soon!