khaolakguy

You have a great familiarity with the habits of the older farang in Jomtien. Are you a carer? 😀

All of life is encapsulated here! Especially as your later compassion was rewarded. Those Philatelists, what goes around comes around! Must be all that licking.

I think it is really great from your comments that Cam sounds almost as invested as you in your explorations/observations. You guys must really be learning a lot about each other, and about his country, as you travel together. Good to read about. Thank you, especially for your self effacing style!

Inspired by your explorations(I have never been to Battambang) I found this commentary: "Architecture-focused travelers and anyone interested in Cambodia's colonial period will find Battambang's riverfront the most coherent urban streetscape in the country outside Phnom Penh. The Heritage Protection Area established in 2009 covers approximately 800 historic buildings, including the old governor's residence, colonial-era shophouses that still operate as family businesses, and the Spean Thmor Chas — the old French stone bridge — which frames the city hall building across the water in a way that has made it the most photographed single view in the city. The scale is human, the streets run in a legible grid, and the colonial buildings are in varying states of repair that tell the story of 70 years of history from independence to civil war to recovery." So it will be added to my next Cambodia trip! Battambang Colonial Riverfront — Battambang, Cambodia Gui...Cambodia's best-preserved French colonial streetscape runs along the Sangkae River — the buildings that the Khmer Rouge left standing are now food stalls and co

Indeed, gravity and impetus are not your friend in that scenario.

I am sure I can hear the fracturing of the high rise foundations.....

All fascinating but let's go back to Cam, Jimmie and Cambodia..........

The boys are literally there to be groped. It is what they, and the bar, are selling. When having a boy sit next to you you may pay lip service to the idea of consent as a common courtesy, but actually how many times is consent refused. It’s just window dressing! By groping the boys on stage Mamasan is signalling both to the wilting wall flower customers, of which you and I are not one, that the boys can be groped, and encouraging customer engagement with them, while also demonstrating to the staff who is in charge. I’ve seen many mamasans act like this over the years and while it may sometimes be uncomfortable and “not nice” I think that most people would consider the whole situation to be “not nice". I am surprised it sticks in your throat so much.

Kinkier and kinkier!

A top with a waxed arse? Hmmm

This is shocking, especially in an international chain hotel. Do I worry about this stuff? Absolutely, and even more so now! Construction issues in high storey buildings, fire exits in hotels, flooded streets with invisible open manholes, blocked or impractical fire exits in clubs etc etc. To which I now have to add being electrocuted in hotel swimming pools!!🤨😃

I had no idea what this important question was, but was anticipating a request for financial assistance or support of some sort…help building the new house, help with the business, or some other help that would separate me from my money. Cynic that I am that was my expectation also, but I am very happy to be wrong! Thanks for all the reports.

Look forward to hearing your experiences as "our man in Lebanon".

Seems an unnecessary and pointless comment.

After a long flight to Bangkok I am most interested in comfort and convenience and take the AOT Limo service. The desk is right at the arrivals exit and the car will pick you up immediately opposite, 30 yards away. B1,200 to Surawong area for a Camry that is comfortable and no hassle.