MrBill

To Vinapu, Keithambrose, & macaroni21 - thanks all for sharing your information. I am growing moire excited every day for this trip.

I was in Pattaya and BKK end of July & 1st week of August. I used Grindr. In both cities (plus a side trip to Siem Reap) within 5 minutes of signing on to the hotel's WiFi I had at least 15 messages from locals, MB and non-MB. The messages were persistent throughout my entire trip. I had no difficulty at all connecting with interested locals.

I was in Pattaya and BKK end of July & 1st week of August. I used Grindr. In both cities (plus a side trip to Siem Reap) within 5 minutes of signing on to the hotel's WiFi I had at least 15 messages from locals, MB and non-MB. The messages were persistent throughout my entire trip. I had no difficulty at all connecting with interested locals.

I was in Pattaya and BKK end of July & 1st week of August. I used Grindr. In both cities (plus a side trip to Siem Reap) within 5 minutes of signing on to the hotel's WiFi I had at least 15 messages from locals, MB and non-MB. The messages were persistent throughout my entire trip. I had no difficulty at all connecting with interested locals.

I was in Pattaya end of July and 1st wk of August. I went online on Grindr and found many willing guys. Turns out all were from Jomtien bars, but they were willing to deal directly with potential customers when they were not working. So there were no off fees. I met several guys that way including two 3-somes. In fact, I didn't visit a single bar this trip. Been-there-done-that on previous trips, but this time there was no problem finding lots of guys solely using Grindr.

I was in Pattaya end of July and 1st wk of August. I went online on Grindr and found many willing guys. Turns out all were from Jomtien bars, but they were willing to deal directly with potential customers when they were not working. So there were no off fees. I met several guys that way including two 3-somes. In fact, I didn't visit a single bar this trip. Been-there-done-that on previous trips, but this time there was no problem finding lots of guys solely using Grindr.

https://www.tumblr.com/privatescortuniverse
https://heros-tokyo.jp/home
https://fragrance-boy.com/top
I think these are still active.
 
 

https://www.tumblr.com/privatescortuniverse
https://heros-tokyo.jp/home
https://fragrance-boy.com/top
I think these are still active.
 
 

https://www.tumblr.com/privatescortuniverse
https://heros-tokyo.jp/home
https://fragrance-boy.com/top
I think these are still active.
 
 

My excitement over returning to LOS after a 13 year absence got the best of me. I thought you meant a "pleasant" surprise. Silly me!!!!  🫢

It's been a while since my last visit, but I also found that a particular bar can be great one night, and a real dud the next.

It's been a while since my last visit, but I also found that a particular bar can be great one night, and a real dud the next.

It's been a while since my last visit, but I also found that a particular bar can be great one night, and a real dud the next.

Prior to 2019 the FAA received approximately 150 complaints of passenger violence/rage annually (FAA stats). The last 2 years that number rose to over 1000 each year. And that only covers USA complaints. In my mind, simply banning someone from future flights isn't enough. If a passenger is found responsible for engaging in violent behavior, I think they should have to compensate all other passengers on board for delays and inconvenience. The typical B737 holds 180-220 passengers. If each one on board received $100.00 USD that would cost the culprit $18,000 to $22,000. A B777 holds 440 passengers, if full that's $44000. If I and others are inconvenienced by some jerk causing trouble, I think our time is worth something beyond the ban of the unruly passenger.

Prior to 2019 the FAA received approximately 150 complaints of passenger violence/rage annually (FAA stats). The last 2 years that number rose to over 1000 each year. And that only covers USA complaints. In my mind, simply banning someone from future flights isn't enough. If a passenger is found responsible for engaging in violent behavior, I think they should have to compensate all other passengers on board for delays and inconvenience. The typical B737 holds 180-220 passengers. If each one on board received $100.00 USD that would cost the culprit $18,000 to $22,000. A B777 holds 440 passengers, if full that's $44000. If I and others are inconvenienced by some jerk causing trouble, I think our time is worth something beyond the ban of the unruly passenger.

Prior to 2019 the FAA received approximately 150 complaints of passenger violence/rage annually (FAA stats). The last 2 years that number rose to over 1000 each year. And that only covers USA complaints. In my mind, simply banning someone from future flights isn't enough. If a passenger is found responsible for engaging in violent behavior, I think they should have to compensate all other passengers on board for delays and inconvenience. The typical B737 holds 180-220 passengers. If each one on board received $100.00 USD that would cost the culprit $18,000 to $22,000. A B777 holds 440 passengers, if full that's $44000. If I and others are inconvenienced by some jerk causing trouble, I think our time is worth something beyond the ban of the unruly passenger.

Prior to 2019 the FAA received approximately 150 complaints of passenger violence/rage annually (FAA stats). The last 2 years that number rose to over 1000 each year. And that only covers USA complaints. In my mind, simply banning someone from future flights isn't enough. If a passenger is found responsible for engaging in violent behavior, I think they should have to compensate all other passengers on board for delays and inconvenience. The typical B737 holds 180-220 passengers. If each one on board received $100.00 USD that would cost the culprit $18,000 to $22,000. A B777 holds 440 passengers, if full that's $44000. If I and others are inconvenienced by some jerk causing trouble, I think our time is worth something beyond the ban of the unruly passenger.

Mitten state (MI, USA)

I renewed mine, sent it in on January 11th and had it back in my hands February 10th, expedited US Passport service. I was surprised.

I renewed mine, sent it in on January 11th and had it back in my hands February 10th, expedited US Passport service. I was surprised.

Even though I've been to Thailand multiple times, I am no expert on Thai culture, but I have been in the mental health field since early 80's, financial problems rarely are the cause of suicides. Family problems can be a contributing factor especially when the individual is isolated from their family or are seen as an outcast. The 3 factors reported in study after study are: 1) Loneliness/isolation, 2) "Thwarted Belongingness" - not feeling accepted by others/society, and 3) perceived "burdensomness". According to Thomas Joiner, a leading researcher on suicide, it is often the feeling like a burden that pushes the individual over the edge. Suicide rates have gone up with the pandemic. I suspect Thailand lacks some of the social safety nets available in the West like dedicated suicide hotlines or walk-in mental health clinics that can often prevent someone on the brink from taking that last step. Cluster behavior is often also associated with suicide rates.

Even though I've been to Thailand multiple times, I am no expert on Thai culture, but I have been in the mental health field since early 80's, financial problems rarely are the cause of suicides. Family problems can be a contributing factor especially when the individual is isolated from their family or are seen as an outcast. The 3 factors reported in study after study are: 1) Loneliness/isolation, 2) "Thwarted Belongingness" - not feeling accepted by others/society, and 3) perceived "burdensomness". According to Thomas Joiner, a leading researcher on suicide, it is often the feeling like a burden that pushes the individual over the edge. Suicide rates have gone up with the pandemic. I suspect Thailand lacks some of the social safety nets available in the West like dedicated suicide hotlines or walk-in mental health clinics that can often prevent someone on the brink from taking that last step. Cluster behavior is often also associated with suicide rates.

Even though I've been to Thailand multiple times, I am no expert on Thai culture, but I have been in the mental health field since early 80's, financial problems rarely are the cause of suicides. Family problems can be a contributing factor especially when the individual is isolated from their family or are seen as an outcast. The 3 factors reported in study after study are: 1) Loneliness/isolation, 2) "Thwarted Belongingness" - not feeling accepted by others/society, and 3) perceived "burdensomness". According to Thomas Joiner, a leading researcher on suicide, it is often the feeling like a burden that pushes the individual over the edge. Suicide rates have gone up with the pandemic. I suspect Thailand lacks some of the social safety nets available in the West like dedicated suicide hotlines or walk-in mental health clinics that can often prevent someone on the brink from taking that last step. Cluster behavior is often also associated with suicide rates.

--  "most Thai (boys) seem to think of Xmas as just yet another ''partee'', without any clue of what it means."
 
AND
 
Most western (boys) seen to think of Xmas as just yet another "Partee", without any clue of what it means!