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hitoall, how big is your city? Do you think that size is important? (not dick size but the city size in the South?)

I will be back in the USA later this year and I'd love to have a few of these meetings. I have met many great guys from this site and Hooboy's old site.

The sad scene in Norway has really brought many conversations in the public. One long one on here. Luckily, there were heroes that day. Two were lesbian ladies who with their boat went to the island and loaded up and took campers to safety. They did this over and over. Some have estimated they saved about 40 people. http://www.samesame.com.au/news/international/7113/Lesbian-couple-are-Norway-heroes.htm

Growing up in the South, I have always understood why Clay was closeted. I was until my late 20's and I was out of the south. I never once met an openly gay person my age in the south when I was younger. I hope that times have changed. we have many members here from the South, are you seeing more gay guys openly out? Here is a link to Clay's article: http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/07/22/Clay_Aiken_on_Being_A_Gay_Teenager_in_The_South/

It all depends on where you are located in Bangkok. IMHO, Fitness First is the best gyms around. They are clean and they have great classes and the place is easy to work out in. California Wow is crazy and loud from the moment you walk in. I hate going there but they do have the Les Mills classes I like at the right times. I had bought myself and about 10 other boys lifetime memberships 3 years ago. The lifetime membership expires next month and costs 2,999 baht each year. LOL So, I was going to need to renew or get a new membership later. I decided to go ahead and renew. The reason is Cal Wow is in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. Another great gym is the Cascade Club. Much more expensive than the other clubs but fabulous. I currently go there but they don't have the classes I want during the day time. Other than that, it is an amazing place. If I were you sir, I would wait till you get situation and then go to each gym and ask for 3 days (they all gave it to me) and test them. See if they are busy the time you go. See if you like the atmosphere. Etc.

Absolutely. Keep Posting. Many of us love these photos!

I totally agree and he is the last of the media barons. I think this will really disrupt his company and reduce his power a great deal. I hate all monopolies. Expect with escorts in my hotel when I am in their city. That is the only monopoly I see worth fighting for.

I hate going into most places that start with one number and will vary it down according to how hard they want to sell you. Every California Wow in Thailand is this way. They start out with crazy prices and go down the more times you get up to leave. I started out with a number in mind today which was 13,000 baht for a 3 year Red VIP for all gyms, towel service and one free guest each visit. I thought that was a fair price and a Thai friend paid less than that a few months ago. They started out at 38,000 and then to 24,000 and then to 19,999 and then to 15,999. Each time, I told them what I would pay is 13,000. He got up to talk to the manager a few times and finally said 15,999 was OK with credit card. I told them 13,000 with credit card. They went back and forth and said no. I said OK. Thanks and started to leave. The manager came over and said OK. OK. Special for you! I also made them write into the contract each item I was to get. I had them write all classes, all yoga, free towels for me and guest, 3 years prepaid, all clubs in Thailand, etc. etc. You leave a place like this exhausted. It took 25 minutes before they agreed to the price I told them the first 30 seconds I walked in.

Wow. I am shocked. I have been there several times over the last 3 months and never seen less than 10 boys. Perhaps they see me hobbling down the street and say, "hey, here is that sucker again" and then call all their friends. OK. You are a late person. I am an early bird. I am usually there are 8-10 at the latest. Later than that, I don't know. My BF tells me I have to be in bed each night by 11PM. I think he must go out at night but not sure as I am usually asleep.

Why were you unable to see the massage boys? They are all sitting in the chairs. When I went this week, there were about 15 - 20 guys there. All were in the massage area and I could see all very well. I pointed to 2 and asked if they wanted a drink in Super A and they both said yes. I agree with Super A in it being very dark. But, if you bring your own fun, it is a blast. Otherwise, I would never have much fun there. I don't think the boys would go to Solid as I think different owner. But, I never asked. It might be possible.

For my friends who live in France, it is a great worry to them. I don't think they are worried much about illegal immigrants as they are extremist Muslims. I am not sure what to equate that fear with in the USA. Growing up in the deep south, there was a fear that blacks and Jews were going to take over America. I never even met a Jew until I moved away from Alabama and still I have more Jewish friends than I do Christian friends. The fear was not something I felt. But, it was a real fear among many I knew from my childhood. People don't understand someone different than they are. I'll admit I understand less about Muslims than I do any religion or people. I don't have any Muslin friends that I know of. In Thailand, there is a big fear of Muslims in the south because of the violence. The people see the headlines and that fear is encouraged. When I was at the gym yesterday, the Thai papers had the massacre from Norway on front page. The Thais were all talking about how the guy was trying to kill all the Muslims in the country. That is their perception. I have rambled but I am not sure how to express the fear of many I know against people who are Muslim. I heard one of the Republican candidates for President talking and he said there would be no Muslim members of his cabinet. Is that far from the fears of many others? Why do you think the Republican's paint Obama as Muslim? They want him to be hated by the American people. These fear tactics have worked for thousands of years. What country is immune?

You can ask for a Single Entry or Double (if they give it and you need it). A single entry gives you 60 days in Thailand. You then go to Immigration after 60 days and request and extension for 30 days. I think that costs 1900 baht. That is what I have done for years and if you are US Citizen, I have not heard of a 90 day Visa other than the above. However, if you have a 1 Year Multiple Entry Visa, you get 90 days upon each entry. I don't think the country you are going to will give it to you.

I understand now. Thank you. I think every little step is important. I also think NY is a big step and not a small one. I think the repeal of DADT was a big one as well. The real biggie is DOMA.

Yeah, but you never know what kind of damage they could do!

I am just loving this series. Thanks so much. Can you guess who I have a crush one? Hint: dreads

That looks like a 90 day entry for Malaysia. Sorry, I thought the poster was asking for a visa to Thailand while he was in Malaysia.

I was at Central World the other day for Lunch as my hotel has a shuttle van that drops us off to shop every day and after lunch we went to the IStudio store. We looked down and saw ice skating. It was lovely. I had never seen this before and not sure if I was blind or it is a new thing. But, the people skating looked like they were having a good time. So, I got some skates and started doing my Brian Boytano imitation. jk. I can barely roller skate and ice skating is not my cup of tea. But, for those of you into this, check it out at Central World!

Well, they have a mix. But, it is often too dark to tell what they look like. You need to get up close to them to tell. Downstairs is the massage place and it is well lit and you can tell what you are getting. It is the one upstairs and down from Solid.

Yes, here are two trips. http://www.gaythailand.com/forums/topic/3352-an-adventure-across-thailand-on-a-bicycle/page__p__18216__hl__bicycle__fromsearch__1#entry18216 http://www.gaythailand.com/forums/topic/4356-a-biking-tour-of-isan-2009/page__p__27058__hl__bicycle__fromsearch__1#entry27058

Lesson 10: Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. If you come to Thailand, you will find paradise. It is here. It is everywhere. Still, many come and don't find the happiness they want. Why? I have always wondered why I have always people come here and can't be happy. I find happiness comes very easy in Thailand. Don't stress out about the little things. Understand that you are in a different culture and you need to relax a bit. You are not in America or GB or Australia. You are in Thailand. It is their country. When you get pissed that someone doesn't speak English, you need to take a dose of reality. Happiness is easy to find in Gay Thailand if you are kind and good to the people here. I find that the guys that are unhappy are the ones that are real assholes to the boys or to other falangs. If you treat other falangs like you want to be treated, you will find some great men here. There are a lot of falangs with great life experiences and knowledge that you can learn from. Take the time to listen to them. If you treat the boys like they deserve to be treated, you will find they are good to you in return and you time in Thailand is going to be much happier. There is a reason that every boy I have ever let live with me in Thailand would leave any current falang or lady or ladyboy and move back in with me tomorrow. It is one simple thing: I am good to them. I treat them with respect and when I tell them I will do something for them, I do it. I don't lie to them. I treat them great and in return, they treat me the same way. Happiness is easy in Thailand. Just don't expect to wake up and it will jump in bed with you. You need to leave the door unlocked from time to time to let it in.

I need to get some photos painted in picture form. I had a guy I used in Pattaya that was located at Royal Garden but he is no longer there. His rates were good and his work was excellent. Now that I am in Bangkok, anyone know of a good artist shop? Thanks.

I am sorry Lucky. What is his point? Why does he not see this as progress? What am I missing?

You don't get a 90 on arrival. That is for sure. You may get a single 60 day single entry that is extendable 30 days at a Thailand immigration office to make it a full 90. I think that is what Khor Tose was talking about. Some embassies give a double entry, which makes it 180 days with one visa run. I am not sure if where you are going does that or not and they all change their policies from time to time.

X Boys can be hit or miss but they have some very sexy boys there. I always enjoy my time there. I went last night and it was too early and most of the boys did not show up yet. We were the only customers. We were told more boys would be there later and the majority of customers came to see the shows. Wynn is one of the waiters/mamasans in the place. I have known him for a while. He is very knowledgeable about the other boys in the bar and what they will or will not do. Also, Wynn is gay and loves to play with the other boys. If you want a great time, take him off and pick another boy for a hot threeway. A friend of mine has taken him tons of times and always has fun and says he is great at picking hotties to play.