khaolakguy

That's it!

I think it was/is mainly only in the US that it was called a "cellphone" or "cell". I thought it was rather quaint when I first heard it called that! In the UK it was always a "mobile", even with the first ones which were more like a large brick!

Unfortunately I can provide neither name nor address! There are some chinese letters above the two entrances which mean nothing to me and I have never known the address and it doesn't appear on either Google or Apple maps. However it couldn't be more on the corner of Saladaeng and Silom, one small entrance on each perhaps. As fortunately it has never been discovered by influencers, let's keep it that way! Although when an occasional farang has wandered in, when I have been there, they have always been happy to assist. Mum's the word and the information is provided exclusively to gay thailand fora.

I have walked past this stall many times, without being aware that this is a celebrated roti venue! And I like Roti! In the evening there is usually a roti cart further down Saladaeng, which I have noticed. On the opposite corner of Saladaeng, in this photo behind the motorbike taxi drivers, is a fantastic old world family run chinese noodle soup restaurant. It hasn't changed at all(not the menu nor the decoration) in the 25 years that I have been going there. The grandfather has now retired("been sent to rest in the countryside") but the grandmother and her children/grandchildren carry on. The site must be worth a fortune, but when asked whether they have considered selling, the grandmother replies that they had offers but she is not interested as "what would I do with my time and all that money". Her life is based on seeing people enjoying eating their food. She is happy as is. I expect that when she retires the younger generations may feel that it is time to move on........ Best to avoid at lunchtimes as local office workers pour in to the limited space, and they close mid afternoon or when the day's noodles run out.

Very relieved for you that everyone was so helpful and you got your phone back. Restores faith etc

I do realise the distance as I have driven between coasts more than fifty times over the years(usually takes 4 or 5 hours depending on starting points and destinations). So the distance is not that small. Let’s hope that the people on the East Coast, where the devastation was recently, are not hit by the forecast repeat. The original devastation was reportedly the worst in 300 years. (and let's hope especially that the rain doesn't spoil anyone's holidays!) For anyone thinking of holidaying in the South the general consensus has been that the rainy season on the East coast(Songkhla etc) is from October to December, while on the West coast(Phuket etc) it lasts from May to November.

Not sure what your personal inconvenience as a tourist many years ago on the west coast has to do with the death and destruction caused by extreme conditions on the east coast in the last month. Now is the peak monsoon season for the east coast while the monsoons have normally passed by on the west coast. Personally I have been to Phuket many times in December and January and had great weather with only an occasional shower.

Very sad, they will have barely recovered from the previous flooding.

And not good for the fence!

A rather good visual guide to the disputed areas and temples in the Thai Cambodia conflict. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/17/a-visual-guide-to-the-historical-maps-and-temples-at-the-heart-of-the-thailand-cambodia-conflict

Or perhaps they are both experts on the issue of anger?

He was known as "Big Ears" at school so I expect that he would still respond to that. How he would respond is another matter! PS. Big Ears was Noddy's best friend(and they slept in the same bed).

Well you could have shared the result! I have googled as well and the result is: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=GMPD Although I can't work out what this means, perhaps like a chubby chaser........ Anyway thanks Freis for giving us new things to learn. Unfortunately I have no information with which to help you although I expect someone here has. Also try searching the Japan forum, there is a very good search engine at the top of the page. Safe travels and have fun!

The most important thing is not gay or straight but sex drive and an open mind. The rest is just nuance on a spectrum.

Not sure why you are dragging this in, particularly as you state it is nothing like the current conflict. Nor could it be as neither of the parties have nuclear weapons!

That then points to the Chinese as both having the most to lose and the most influence. Although in the geo-political context they may not be disappointed to see another Trump headline shot down in flames! From afar, it seems to me that the Thai Government is whipping this up unnecessarily for some purpose. Possibly internal political benefit, perhaps creating "the enemy" without when there are far more enemies of democracy within. This is usually useful in the run up to an election giving Anutin the opportunity to appear as a "strong man" leader. Possibly a private commercial dispute with vested and powerful Thai interests relating to the casinos and scamming centres that seem to be much targeted. Possibly revenge against the Cambodians for leaking an embarrassing phone call......... Perhaps a confluence of factors. As to the risks of expansion of the conflict it does seem that on this occasion the extent of the bombing is more extensive compared to the normal and historic token retaliations. The Thai navy, such as it is, has also unusually been involved in launching attacks from the Gulf of Thailand. Details of the conflict are interesting. https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/thais-bomb-three-cambodian-border-casinos-deemed-military-threats/

if?!!

These covenants provide cover for owners/operators in case of issues. ie they required members not to do this. There is then less onus on them to apply the rules. The system works, a bit like the laws on prostitution in Thailand, no need to mess with it.

An interesting if rather dry article on the potential impact of this conflict and who has most to lose if it continues or expands. https://www.specialeurasia.com/2025/12/13/cambodia-thailand-china-clashes/

Khun Bon still has businesses in Paradise, or did when I was last there two or three years ago. The busiest run by his very handsome and charming boyfriend. Not so sure about Tangmo, who was always reputed to be harsh on his staff.

Ah Khun Bon. There are many stories. Acted like a dominatrix but he could turn on the charm when he wanted. Last time we were in Patong, where I have been many times, he gave us such a low humble wai on the street that he was practically on his knees. It was scary! A bit like a gangsters kiss to mark you as a target!

You mean that in this movie he is no longer fulfilling your sex object requirements? Just asking. So if the part he is playing doesn't fit your fantasies he is no longer attractive as a person?

Beautiful and haunting song that reminds you of our humanity. The Together for Palestine fund is trying to get a Palestinian lullaby to Christmas No 1 in the UK charts in an effort to help provide aid to the people of Gaza, but also to showcase their culture and creativity. To remind us that their existence is not just about their suffering. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/dec/11/brian-eno-urges-support-to-get-together-for-palestine-song-lullaby-to-christmas-no-1 https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=lullaby+together+for+palestine&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:0adb147c,vid:LenRjAMfoKk,st:0 Available in full on Apple Music and I expect elsewhere.

The truth is often not nice. We deal with what we know.

Leave the US immigration requirements aside(who wanted to go there anyway particularly with the tangerine queen in charge) can we got back to Mpox concerns/vaccines.