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I have the popcorn ready for this one 😂 However my 2 cents worth is easy, I wear condoms when having sex and when bottoming I have the partner wear one. I just don't want to risk it no matter what medications are out there.

After a few years break from visiting Thailand I will be treating myself to business class on my next trip despite the price, although tall I have had no problems fitting into economy but the 7hr flight in economy seats is close to my limit. When I was in Indonesia I flew business class everytime on Thai airways and really loved it, the fights from Bali were only about four and a half hours but it was nice to be up the front away from the crowed economy section.

Definitely in the Philippines they love their fast food restaurants, they are literally everywhere.

The airport massage I chose was purely a Thai massage and done behind thin curtains, they have the room at the back for those that choose the oil massage and maybe (just maybe) a happy ending. I don't think there is a choice of who does the massage either as it looks like a rotation with mostly women, it did make the flight home a lot more relaxing too. eXpress Spa Body and Foot Massage, it's showing as temporarily closed on Google.

Balut is a very big no for me, I hate even being near people when they eat it. Palawan is a very nice place and been there several times and have intentions of going back for a holiday some time.

For me, I retired some time ago now and the thought of moving to either Thailand or the Philippines is still very much on my mind and still relatively relative young I imagine still plenty of time to enjoy life. I too am a bit of an introvert so not having a lot of friends over there to socialize with is not a big problem, I can always find something to keep me interested as I am interested in history and other cultures so studying would keep the mind busy. There is quite a difference between the countries I have thought about, retirement visa or other visas I see the Philippines is so much easier (SRRV visa for the Philippines) and there isn't the constant reporting or extensions of the visa. Health care is a concern and taking out private health insurance would be a must no matter which country is the choice. For Thailand I would be happy to live in Bangkok as it has everything a person could want with plenty to do, non sex scene as well as sex scene. There is good health care there with the private hospitals etc but in the place I like in the Philippines, if something goes wrong it is a very long trip from the mountain province to the quality private hospitals in Manila. Also in the mountain province there really isn't a lot to do so study wise I would have to rely on the inetrnet which isn't as good or reliable as that in Thailand. High on the list would also be travel around the country of choice, this would also be fairly often and another way to stay occupied. Both countries have many places that I would love to check out so overall there is plenty for me to do and see either way. Food wise I must say Thai food is the hands down winner even though I still enjoy Filipino food. My current thoughts are leaning towards Thailand but things and minds can change so if the opportunity does arise and I decide to make a move then some serious thought and planning would have to take place, in the meantime I can still dream of what it would be like.

My last full night is usually fairly quiet, go for a massage and a last spot of fun with the massage boy, meal and a couple of beers then turn in for the night. Because my flights are usually about midnight my last day is to do a final spot of shopping, I always head off to the airport quite early and my last trip I went for a Thai massage at the airport and that made a big difference for the flight home.

Some of the best exchange rates I had were from the money changer at Sala Daeng BTS, I think it was The Richey Money Exchange but last I saw of it online it said closed permanently. It was always a good rate there and as I used the BTS a lot was easiest to change there, hope it gets going again.

Yeeharr, I am so glad to hear that and hope the reopening goes well, Senso has been my first massage stop after arriving in Bangkok for my last few trips and never been disappointed.

I don't agree either, although I am not a big fan of Pattaya I do like reading the trip reports of the guys that go there. I can get my fill by reading about Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket etc from the one forum.

I know many see Asiatique as a tourist trap but I quite like it there, once or twice a trip is about normal. Good to see it reopening.

It will be a good early morning walk (for the early birds that work on their fitness), rather than two laps of Lumphini it would be one full lap including Benjakitti. Yes just need to clean up that canal.

Ahh yes now my memory kicks in, thanks very much vinapu

Might be a silly question but while looking at a picture on Kmanspa (just a pic on google search), the photo of the boys (most likely an old one) it shows whether they are Top or T and B but it also has S.53 or S.54. Is there any meaning to the S.53 S.54 etc or is it nothing at all (T and B I know of)? There are a couple of tops in that picture that I wouldn't mind having some fun with😁

It looks like K-Man Spa is going to be very close to the top of my must do list when I get back😀

It would mean getting to the hotel close to midnight (depending on immigration and traffic) and for me that is just a wasted day, I always prefer morning flights that give me a good chance to unwind after arriving. Having not been into the bar scene my arrival usually starts with a massage and some fun with the massage boy then off for a good evening meal and relax with a few beers. All ready to start fresh the next day.

For those of us wanting to fly direct from Western Australia to Bangkok it looks like Thai Airways will be resuming that route from next month, I heard a rumour it was going to be 3 flights per week and looking on their website it does appear to be so. Flights look to be on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, not too keen on the departure time listed (16:20) from Perth but it's better than nothing I guess. I do hope that it works out (and believe it will) and that by the end of the year there will be more than the 3 flights per week with a better departure time from Perth. Here's hoping for a successful resumption of that route with Thai Airways. As always this is all subject to change.

To add to vinapu's list, I believe Nine Spa on Sukhumvit road, soi 31 is still open (at least on the internet it appears to be) no disappointmets there. Had a couple of very athletic hunks there before and they certainly new just what the customer wanted and delivered it nicely 😍 I contact them via line to make appointment @NINESPA

I'm awake early and head down for breakfast around 6am as I just can't sleep in, after breakfast it's off for a walk around Lumphini park and then back to hotel to freshen up and then head out for the day. I may have a rest mid to late afternoon and then head out for the evening at about 6pm, usually back at hotel by 11pm after having some short time fun (one or more short times, just depends on the night and mood).

Good news, now it just needs to be published in the royal gazette and the Thai pass and insurance will not be required after July 1st. My trip for early next year just received a boost. From Richard Barrow: The CCSA has announced that the Thailand Pass will stop being required from 1st July onwards. People also don’t need to buy insurance. However, you may have to show vaccination documents or test results if asked. This will continue while the emergency decree remains. You also won’t be required to wear masks outdoors or in well ventilated places. There will be exceptions like crowded places. Entertainment venues can stay open until 2am and hotels can sell alcohol during the afternoon. More updates soon. Please note, as usual this isn’t law until it’s published in the royal gazette.

I'm not too sure about the situation at my local airport in Perth but in the eastern states they are really under the pump with long queues. Also in Australia so many people let their passports expire over the last 2 years (about two million passports expired) and have now all rushed in to get new passports, so many that there is a lengthy delay in issuing passports, not very bright of them for letting their passports expire as some have already booked trips and are needing passports in a hurry🙃

More like the hope stage than planning. Starting to think ahead to my trip for next year, March maybe, I know it's a long way off and things can change but it's good to start thinking about it and there are things here at home that require my attention before then. So far I look at the flights, Thai Airways are currently not flying the direct Perth to Bangkok route but hoping they start up again soon, every time I flew that route the flights were near full so there's hope. If they don't start up before I'm ready then it will be Singapore Air which is ok but the preference is a direct flight. Hotel choice will come down to either The Raya (stayed there a few times and liked it) or the Tarntawan (an old favourite) but I guess it will come down to the best value at the time. Hopefully by then things will have got back to normal or close to what it was before with plenty of massage shops open, lots of lost time to make up for so hoping the boys will be as horny as ever. Hell I might even start visiting some of the bars for a change. I am also interested to get away on some day trips so a bit of research to do, there are some old favourites that I will revisit like Ayutthaya. I have missed my trips over the last few years and I am hoping nothing else comes along to screw things up again.

I am much the same, walk very quickly and use the travelators to beat the others from my plane as well as many others but I find it frustrating when 2 or more people block the travelators and make it harder to get past. My last trip (so long ago now) I did my usual fast walk and just as I was getting to immigration I noticed a big crowd from another flight making their way to immigration, luckily for me I managed to arrive just in time to get in before them and save a lot of time.

Looking up Arena online and it looks like it's still open for business, may need verifying though.

Just in case you haven't found it (probably have by now) - https://tp.consular.go.th/