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Judging from the exterior photo where there are windows they are the size of postage stamps!

If anyone has an idiot’s guide to crypto currencies and what was being “mined” by the machines in the top photo it would be appreciated! I am steering well clear of it, but it would be good to have a little understanding of it……… Again in the second story people carrying ludicrous amounts of cash and suffering it’s loss. I suspect that they had been made an offer that they were too greedy or stupid to refuse!

If you are interested I suggest you actually read the article where you can see the details and the byline(no it isn't Barry) and then you also wouldn't make the assumptions above. I'm no particular advocate for the journalism of the Pattaya Mail, but, credit where it is due, they do sometimes bring us news stories that we wouldn't have otherwise come across. And thanks to reader for sharing them.

My initial assumption when people in the digital age are carrying large amounts in cash is that they were dodgy and when they are robbed of it, especially by their own nationality, I assume that it's a fallout amongst thieves.

It seems like an awful lot of effort to recruit one extra scammer!

Blimey!

Although the hotel because of it's small size was not required to have sprinklers it surely should have had smoke detectors. We are now learning that causes of death were due to smoke inhalation.

It was actually westernguy that suggested using proton!

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What a disgusting age we live in.

The future sounds arduous, wishing you the best with that.

As I am sure it does now, as long as visitors don't expect gold to fall on their plate because they have some coins.

Not quite sure why this unfortunate incident is illustrated by a photo of an elephant and a cock. Unless it is intended to hint at a back story........

It doesn't look like it's "boys for girls" given the references to "Man Only" and "Dark Room Available" on some of the posters on Facebook for previous events. Our collective radar seems to have failed to notice this place to date(thanks to OP for picking up on this) and spies definitely needed to attend!

Gold badge for providing a report from the opening night!

I think some one previously referred to, and had visited, a Japanese sex toy supermarket in Thaniya, off Silom....? I think he even supplied photos taken inside.

At least a couple of dramas or drama documentaries on this killing are already in preparation, and I expect more will follow. Who should play the lead? https://www.screendaily.com/news/alex-gibney-developing-documentary-on-murder-of-us-healthcare-ceo/5200177.article

Glad that you had a good trip. We all owe you thanks for your excellent and detailed reporting and for your entertaining posts!

Thanks Min for responding and sharing. I wish you well with this arrangement. I have one point to which there is no need to respond. There are some Thai guys that would definitely not be attracted to other asians. J isn't one of them given his "international"boyfriends! If you think there is a possibility of a long term relationship I would give some leeway if you are away for any lengthy period for non customers. The nights can get cold(obviously not literally in Pattaya!) for horny young men. And better J has that freedom(and you also) on the condition that you share this information with each other. Better a relationship built on reality rather than deception. J has a small circle of friends at the bar at the moment, but he sounds social so his social circle will enlarge. On the other hand if your priority is that you should have exclusive access to J's body for the fees that you are guaranteeing him that is understandable, but really you are making him an employee, perhaps that is what you want. Anyway please keep us updated as you describe the situation from your viewpoint very well, it's an interesting read and you sound like a good guy.

Interesting arrangement. Two questions if I may. Does the exclusiveness extend beyond customers to other Thai Guys on a non commercial basis? What do you/J expect to be the duration of this agreement?

Thanks for explaining, interesting. I hope you have a good trip and you get some more useful contact here.

Hi Durian, Sorry but I won't be there until later in January. Congratulations on your long partnership! You sound a lovely couple and lucky to be able to live in Penang. A good place for retirement. I used to have a partner from Penang, but he died, although we were no longer together at that time. One thing in your post intrigued me, about your 90 days being up in Penang so needing to move for a few weeks. I though that retirement to Malaysia is straightforward so I am interested to know more about this 90 day visa situation. Would you mind to explain.

The more the merrier. Perhaps it's named after Charles Atlas....

Don't statistics show that Russia is the country inhabited by the most war criminals? Bashir will feel right at home.

Ha, this makes it sound like a health food drink, until you remember the other viruses/bacteria that may be included as a bonus package!