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The time frame really worries me. I don't know what to make of it. But, if I was on a jury, it would give me doubts about her story.

Lesson 4: Gay Thailand is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get. When you are in a bar and the special boy makes eye contact with you and you have fallen for the sexy smile, the sweet lips and the 6 pack abs, many will ask what they are able to do in bed. Most boys will say "up to you" and leave it at that. I always delve deeper to know exactly what they will and will not do in bed. If the entire package turns you on, and you take him off, don't get upset if he dresses a bit more feminine that you expected or a bit more thuggy. You will most likely have a good time with the boy and if you just give it a shot, it will be OK. It is easy to get caught up in the gay, straight, ladyboy, etc terminology. In the end, don't worry about what they are. All you need to know is if they make you happy and that is it. My first trip to Bangkok, I met a boy at Future Boys in Bangkok. He was the right look for me and he was 19. I took him off for a month for traveling with me and a friend from the USA. My friend was a bottom. Both he and I had a great time with this boy from Future Boys. After a few days, he said that he wasn't 19 and that he was really 24. I said it was OK, that I didn't care. When we checked into the Marriott they needed a copy of his ID which I could not read and I asked the hotel staff how old he was and they said 29. Again, I didn't care. I had a beautiful gay boy and we had a great trip together. He was great in 3ways and 4ways and we had fun in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai. I always saw this boy in future trips for a day or two and after a few years of seeing him in Bangkok, I invited him to my home in Pattaya. At that time I had 7 very Alpha males living with me. They all looked at him and said he was a ladyboy. I told them they were nuts that he was a gay boy. They told me I was nuts. I asked him and he said he was a ladyboy. I was shocked as I really had no idea. Don't get so hung up on what the Thai's use for terminology. Just decide if the boy is someone you like and if so, keep seeing them. For every candy in that box of chocolates, there is at least one term in Thailand for boys in the bars. Boy, Man, Gay Boy, Gay Man, Gay, Ladyboy, Fem Boy, etc etc. Don't get so caught up in the words and forget to enjoy as many pieces of chocolate as you can!

Lesson 3: Don't be upset Boy Special lies to you, be upset you can't trust him any longer. The relationships that starts when money is involved usually entails lies. Most boys will tell you what they think you want to hear. Rule 1: Forget all the BS lies for the first 6 months and make sure each time you tell them that you like them for who they are and they can trust you. When they see they can actually trust you (if they can) it is then they should start to be honest with you about who they are. If you are hearing stories about the grandmother needing money for a major surgery and the cost is 200,000 bath, most likely they are conning you. I tell every guy that spends time with me up front I don't pay for relatives. I say, "this is how much money I'll give you every week. I'll also pay for your school and your medical bills and anything we do together. Your family is your problem and comes out of the money I give to you. The first time you ask me for money for them, you are gone. " If someone that you have proven your loyalty to keeps lying to you, they will lie to you forever and about anything. The more lies that happen, the more you are going to be unable to trust them. When these lies happen, you need to decide if you can deal with living with someone you can't trust or perhaps you decide that trusting him is not that important to you. In either case, you need to come to terms with what the future will hold and lies will be a part of it. How you handle those lies is totally up to you. I tell every boy I am with long term that I'll never lie to them. If they always tell me the truth, I'll never be angry. While I'd like to say this works, it doesn't. Lies still creep in. There is always an excuse about how their mother made them, their friends told them or they didn't want to hurt me. But, in the end, the lies always hurt more. Decide in advance how you will deal with it. And, if you truly believe a boy you met in a bar hasn't lied to you, please contact me via e-mail as I have some great oceanfront property in Issan that I want to sell you for the 2 of you to make a home.

I have been saying that for a long time. Boyztown has been on the decline for years and only 2 bars I have seen are willing to try new things to change: Wild West and Happy Bar. If they can't change, they are going to die and they seem unwilling to change. I agree with you on Sunee and we have discussed this in the past. Sunee is full of expats and that is a steady flow and Boyztown is more tourists. But, there are groups in Pattaya that will only go to one area and not the other. On my recent stay in Pattaya, I went to Boyztown several times and was disappointed every time. They have too many bars and not enough boys. As LMTU would say, fill a bar with sexy boys and the customers will come. Have reasonable prices and a fun atmosphere and the bar will be successful. I can't count the number of times I have been to Boyztown where the boys looked like they hated being on stage and had rather be anywhere else on earth.

Nice Boys in Sunee Plaza is going to be blazing on Saturday for Beer's Birthday. This bar is fun and always entertaining. Drop by for a great night. Free Buffet Free Cabaret Free Lucky Draw Saturday July 9th, 2011

If you have been to Pattaya, you have surely seen these creatures walking the streets. http://www.cnngo.com/bangkok/play/thai-made-transformers-invade-us-054210

Bangkok is very fast becoming one of the more expensive cities in the world. I was surprised at the number of Australian cities in the top 20. http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/shanghai-now-more-expensive-new-york-307238?hpt=hp_bn1

Brazil is a country that has vast resources: oil, gas, ethanol, bio diesel and uranium. They have one of the largest economies in the world and the land mass is also one of the largest. They have made great strides in the last 15 years and they seem to keep going. They were not as affected by the world economic crisis as most countries (but they are going to start doing home loans with low collateral which will create issues). The thing they lack the most is a good military which seems to be required to be a "superpower". I don't see this happening anytime soon. They have alliances with many powerful nations and they have not had the need for a large military. However, I would not rule them out. If they keep going forward for the next 20 years, they will overtake most countries above them in many ways. Beyond that, the guys there at HOT. So, IMHO, that makes them a superpower like no other!

Lesson 2: Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. I can't count the number of boys I've been "in love" with. Or, at least cared for a great deal. Few of them lasted more than 1 year but some of them are going strong at 7 years. There are no boys that I have met in Thailand that I regret meeting or sharing part of my life. In fact, they have added a great deal to my life. I have friends who tell me they will never "fall" for a boy. I tell them, "you don't know what you missing." When you find that perfect boy that you love spending time with, waking up in the morning with, holding hands in the theater or simply just playing chess at sunset, each moment and I truly mean each moment is special. These moments are what make us realize the value of love, friendship and companionship. I can't imagine going without this for the rest of my life. While the single life is for many, it is not for me. It never has been. I am not even sure I can't count more than 10 nights I have spent along in Thailand. While many see this as being a softy, I see it as really experiencing what that "boy special" has to offer. The sound of a deep sleep, content with the day past and excited about the day ahead. Caring for someone, loving someone, is one of the greatest gifts that Thailand has given me.

This device looks amazing. I have not seen it in person but I am interested. Has anyone used it? Bought it? Any info would be appreciated. http://www.engadget....xy-s-ii-review/ http://reviews.cnet....eview-50002442/

Yes it is! I have many friends from India and communicate with people from India every day. There is still a great deal of homophobia in India. As China, India and Brazil are the 3 countries being constantly said to be making headwaves to being the next superpowers I would wonder how China and India will move forward being so backward?

A bit long but very good speech by a great coach!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MM-psvqiG8

Yaya, that is a great deal. Thanks for the heads up! I miss your bar so much, in your honor today, I ordered a Fuzzy Screw at Babylon. Here is what showed up at my table.

I have always loved these waist bands. I tried to get one myself but it just didn't look the same with my belly flopping over it.

I agree. Not an issue at all for me. As long as it is over 8 inches, I am fine.

No more ridiculous than Bush traveling the world on peace or humanitarian missions. IMHO

Lesson 1: Big Things CUM in Small Packages – I get so tired of my friends from the USA saying that all Thai boys have small dicks. That has been the opposite of my experience. Perhaps I have a knack at picking out guys but I have had some beautiful cocks in Thailand and while on average, the guys in Brazil may be bigger, the cocks I have found in Thailand have been scrumptious. Just because a boy is small in stature, don't assume he is small in all parts of his body. I have been extremely happy on numerous occasions. more tomorrow....

What a drag - Iceland moves to make cigarettes prescription-only Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/what-a-drag--iceland-moves-to-make-cigarettes-prescriptiononly-20110705-1h0k4.html#ixzz1RHllPzFb

I tend to agree that giving small bills is better than giving larger ones. It all depends on the club though. In Montreal, at Taboo years ago, you could lay the bill on the stage and they would collect it at the end. They always took notice of the amount and if a good time, you bet your ass they would get dressed and come over for a drink. Like you, I have tipped 100 bucks before. I am not sure it got me anywhere that several 5's or 10's would not have gotten.

That is something I did not know. Thanks. I like her. I do know she is a puppet for her brother, but I hope that she is able to be her own woman and move out of his shadows. But, today, front page of the Bangkok Post says that she is getting a coalition to give amnesty to her brother. IMHO, a mistake so soon. She must earn the trust of the military elite and the royalists. Otherwise, she will be domed to the fate of her brother.

Firecat, thanks for the update on Pattaya. It is a fun city and I know you always give an unbiased opinion. I agree with your statement the demise of the area is wrong and I'm glad you saw that. There are so many bars in Pattaya that they all can't do well all the time and it takes constant effort to make one succeed. Good boys, good drinks at a reasonable price and you have a good key to success. Try Wild West's Show when you are there. Only good reports so far!

This is not good and I would hate to be the ones who did this when they are caught but Fox News sucks! http://www.guardian....tter-obama-dead

This is not good and I would hate to be the ones who did this when they are caught but Fox News sucks! http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2011/jul/04/fox-news-hacked-twitter-obama-dead

LOL Gaybutton, this is from today! Who didn't see this coming? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/07/04/thailand.election/index.html?iref=NS1