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I laughed when I first heard the premise of the show but man, it has got lots of drama for those of us who like it. I have now starting watch Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. Anyone else like the show? or hate the show?

Many Thai boys are looking for boyfriends. But, be careful to be clear in your expectations up front. A few questions: How long are you going to be in Pattaya? What type of boy do you like? Have you been to Thailand before?

Ben Cohen is a world-class English rugby star, and Hudson Taylor is a three-time college all-American wrestler. They live on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean. They barely know each other. But they have something quite unusual in common. They may be the only two high-profile heterosexual athletes dedicating their lives to the issues of bullying and homophobia in sports. The question that each one frequently gets — besides “Are you gay?” — is why are they involved in something that does not directly impact them, or so it would seem. That is just the point, they said. In much the same way that the hockey player Sean Avery’s recent endorsement of gay marriage resonated in large part because it came from an unexpected source, their sexual orientation helps the message cross to broader audiences, Cohen and Taylor said. “It’s massively important,” Cohen said Friday in New York, a stopover on a cross-country campaign for his fledgling Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation. “Massively. Of course it is. I’m the other side of that bridge.” Gay slurs have emerged into the public consciousness recently. The Los Angeles Lakers’ star Kobe Bryant used one against an N.B.A. referee and was fined $100,000. The Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell was said to have made homophobic gestures and remarks to fans in San Francisco, and was suspended by Major League Baseball for two weeks. Widespread criticism of both men was seen as cultural progress by gay-rights supporters. But in a world where no active American athletes in a major male team sport has declared his homosexuality, it remains rare for athletes to chime in on the issue of gay rights. Recent exceptions, beyond Avery, include Grant Hill and Jared Dudley of the Phoenix Suns, who recorded a public-service announcement decrying gay slurs in sports. Cohen and Taylor are going much further. Cohen, 32, just retired from a rugby career that included a World Cup title for England in 2003 and more than a decade with the Northampton Saints. Despite being married with 3 ½-year-old twin daughters, he has long had a huge following among gay fans. “They probably see me as a sex object, I suppose,” he said. His shirtless photographs have done little to squelch his popularity. With the surge in the use of social media in recent years, Cohen — whose Facebook page has been “liked” by more than 150,000 people — began hearing more and more personal accounts from fans who have felt ostracized for being gay. Some said they quit sports because of the harassment, or had been shamed into staying closeted, unable to find support from friends, family and teammates. “It brings me to bloody tears,” he said, as he read a few e-mails aloud. He wore a T-shirt that read, “I stand up with Ben Cohen,” and included his silhouette as a logo. But his quest to get involved is even more personal. In 2000, Cohen’s father, Peter, was attacked by several young men outside the nightclub he owned. He sustained severe injuries, including bite marks to his face, and died a few weeks later. With those experiences as a backdrop, Cohen started this year what he believes is the first anti-bullying organization led by a straight athlete aimed at helping the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. After a couple recent stops in England, he is promoting the campaign in Washington, Atlanta, Seattle and New York in the next two weeks. Beyond raising his family on his English farm, he plans on making the foundation his post-career priority. “I can say something, and it can be so little for me,” said Cohen, scheduled to be a celebrity presenter at Saturday’s Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation awards in San Francisco. “But it can be so powerful for tens of thousands of people.” For the entire article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/14/sports/two-straight-athletes-combat-homophobia.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

LOL Fountainhall. I didn't really understand the OP until I read your post and then went to that site. I don't really understand all the name history of most talked about. However, you deserve the award for best sense of humor. And, HeyGay and LMTU tie for most unreadable posts.

That boy was dessert, not lunch. I had already eaten that day!

With age, goes eyesight. That was us dear, in drag. Here is a pic for your memory book!

Magic Banana

Where's Elvis?

Happy Birthday!

I went into Dream Boys tonight and had a good time. Before I even sat down there was a sexy boy on stage that I thought was hot. He was muscular and had a nice 6 pack. Just the type of muscle boy I like. I slipped him a 100 baht note while he was on stage. On the next go around, I commented to friends how sexy he was. He said to the mamasan that he knew me and had been with me before in Pattaya. He said he remembered my butterfly tattoo! Shocked I tell you! He said he worked at Tum Yum in Pattaya and I had taken him from there years ago. While I don't remember this, he was insistent. I was even more turned on than my first glance. Alas, my heart belongs to another! My own Dream Boy is headed to Bangkok to stay with me so I am saving up my energy!

I was out and about tonight and went to X Boys after the mamasan told my friend they sent a bus to Issan to get new boys. I hear the story so often I don't even believe it anymore. Well, I was wrong. I went in and there were tons of sexy boys that have only been there a short time. If you are a regular in Bangkok and been waiting for some new boys on the Soi, drop by X Boys and see the hot new boys!

Jim's temple ceremony will be on May 14 2011 Saturday (tomorrow) at 16:00. Should be be there about 1 hour before if possible. Temple name is Tham Sa Makke . Located right at the Sukhumvit and South Pattaya road intersection. Coming from Bangkok you usually turn right to enter the South Pattaya road but for the temple you have to turn left on the light signal.

The stock on the IPads is not consistent and you have to be at the right store at the right time. Apparently, they are shipping the IPads everyday at at one of the IStudio stores.

I hope that Scotty does not win. I have not liked him since he was part of that group that kicked out the gay kid in the early days of this season.

Interesting. This has not even crossed my mind.

If you know a man named Jim, he had trouble seeing and usually had a Thai boy with him to help him navigate through the streets. He is always hanging around Sunee Plaza and has lunch and dinner at Mr. Z's Salt and Pepper restaurant almost daily. I don't know the funeral arrangements yet but I have been told his dear friend is helping with the arrangements. As soon as I know more, I'll let you know. Jim was always friendly and happy and despite his Diabetes taking away so many things in his life, he kept going on and moving forward and spending time with the great guys in Pattaya. He will be missed. RIP Jim

Wow. There are some amazing fares here. I have never flown on Air Asia. Are they about the same as Thai? or other airlines?

I sent him a message but it was bounced back to my e-mail. If someone is friends with him, can you forward to him? ElephantSpike, I read that you were giving up the board. It makes no sense to just let it die. You worked hard on it and should get something out of it. May I suggest that you have an auction for it? NameJet.com or Sedo.com is the best places for this. I do a lot of networking with people buying names and will be happy to get the word out to those that buy gay domain names. In any case, I hope you are well and that you will be able to successfully move on to something great. Michael

I don't know if the operation was legal or not. But, fuck his sons anyway!

The IPad 2 is in stock but selling out very fast at the IStudios in Bangkok. They said they would get another shipment in tomorrow. My friend was just there and he wants the 3G but they were all gone. They did have some wifi only left in stock. For those of you waiting for these at regular prices (not MBK markup prices) they are now here. By the time you get the VAT refund, it may be the same or a bit cheaper than in USA.

Thank you for this. I have never seen it and now have it on my to do list.

Believe it or not, I don't think there is a loser in my situation. It is more Win Win. He is a good guy. He is good to me and I am good to him. We are both adults and been together for almost 8 years. It is a long time and it always has its ups and downs. But, in the end, as long as we are both happy with the result then we are both winners. IMHO

LOL I am not sure the word "love of my life" fits but he is fun and keeps me in balance. Hard to do at my size.

Was in Super A boys again last night and had fun. Met a cute boy. I ordered him a Heineken. He mamasan said Leo and I said no, Heineken. She brought over a Leo. I said no. She said already opened. I said not my problem. They brought him a Heineken. He sat with me for a bit and I had fun chatting him up. I started to look at the bin and the ladyboy mamasan took it away before I could count it up. I knew it was 100 baht each so I gave a 1k note. She returned with 100 baht less than the bill. I asked and she said, "Oh, sorry" and went to get the other 100 baht. So, she did try to rip me off and seemed pissed I ordered the boy a Heineken instead of a Leo. Be careful in Super A not to let them rip you off! I'll still go back as I enjoy the bar but I'll never leave without checking to be sure I have my wallet with me and the right change.

While Bangkok is a large city, the old adage stands true, "the world is a small place." About 8 years ago on one of my first visits to Bangkok I met a boy named Boy. He was working at the old Boys Bangkok. He was sweet and adorable and very kind. I liked him so much I took him to Pattaya with me for 2 months to help me get set up there. Over the next year he came to visit me several times. Things did not work out with us as he was just too sweet and helpful and I like a bit of a bad boy. Boy never went back to work on Soi Twilight at any bar. I lost his number and put out as many feelers as I could but no luck. I had not really thought of him in years. He was in his mid to late twenties when we met so now he would be in mid thirties. Last night, I was walking down a street in Bangkok in an area where I wasn't expecting to see anyone I have ever known and this massage boy approaches me and says hi. I didn't pay attention until I heard him call out my name. When I took a better look, it was Boy. He works in a regular massage place and has a 5-year-old daughter and is married. He is still just as sweet as ever. Naturally, I got a food massage and he was wonderful. After he left me he went to the Wat to study massage and has been doing it ever since. His wife works at the airport and he works in Bangkok. There are so many times in my life when I see people I don't ever expect to see again. Boy was a delight to see and it was great to catch up with him. He asked, "Is that bad boy still with you?" I said yes and he laughed. He knew back then that we didn't work out, as he was just too sweet. The massage was great and it was fantastic to see him again. Never think that finding an old flame is impossible after they have dropped off the face of the earth.