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Update on Super A On Monday 15.07.2013, I went again. The boys recognized me and only Bee interrupted playing with his mobile phone to say hello. There were two other customers that night (according to Bee), I was his only customer this month. Orange juice 150 Baht. Mamasan tried the trick with the 10 Baht coin (first time I encountered this), she hold it under her thumb on the tray and obviously thought I cannot add 100 + 100 + 20 + 20 Baht (my bill was 150+200+400=750 Baht, 250 Baht change on 1000 Baht). Didn’t work! I took Bee to the short time room above the bar. Again very satisfied, this time without love bite. He washed me in the shower, blotted me dry and even folded the underwear I brought for him to wear. During our interaction, I could not see any character flaws. This must be one of the elusive good boys blackbeard/jaafar sometimes writes about, the first (1) I encountered in four years of whoring through Bangkok, Pattaya and (to a lesser extend) Chiang Mai. He has a girlfriend and it took him a lot of effort to get hard and ejaculate, so I assume he is straight (no problem for me). He gets 100 Baht every day he is in the bar (working time 8pm to 2am), and goes to work and back by taxi, 60 Baht each. Now you can do the math, he is lacking 20 Baht each day to break even (and that would be before food and rent). These 20 Baht come from tips from customers (which I think is a bit difficult if there are only a hand full of customers and up to 9 boys in the bar). At least he now has a regular, I might even off him long time. (1) There is a Laos boy in Toy Boys who has similar qualities but who is a heavy smoker. Interestingly, both boys have a black spot on their nose, at the same place.

I once came across a pronunciation guide for the English language, it was many pages A4. Unfortunately, I forgot where it was on the internet. Rules for pronunciation are far more complicated for English than for Thai.

"Low number of boys is not necessary a bad thing as long as one can find somebody attractive. When I peeked inside last time out of 4 boys at Nature , one was definitely offable at least by me. So there's hope. Too much choice is creating confusion as of whom to pick" With a low number of boys (less than about (I wrote a numerical eight, I thought we solved that problem?), I can see with a "free look" if there is any to my taste. Usually not, and in that case I leave the bar (without buying a drink). My problem is not "too much choice", but rather to find any boy who fits my expectations.

Are you based in Thailand? In that case I would wonder why you have massage in Europe, you can have it Thailand for a fraction of the price. Few years ago, I met three Thai boys (separate) in their early twenties. Two of them are still in Europe with their boyfriends, one is back in Sunee Plaza. A German friend brought a Thai boy for marriage to Berlin. They recently separated (but there is still a significant flow of money from my German friend to his (still) Thai husband). In Paris I met a Thai man in a sauna who is happily married to a French. The French was away, so the Thai was bored alone at home and invited me to stay overnight (which I did). A Thai friend was in Europe for three months last year, at that time he was not 18 yet, as far as I can calculate his age (have to ask for ID card next time). I wonder how he got a visa, if he really was younger than 18.

Tawan bar: not the type of boy I am looking for Dreamboys: highest prices for drinks (off fee and tip expectations as well as I read on the forums), plus last time I went I got a seat where I had to turn my 90 degrees to see the stage (which means the bar was full, the owner must be doing something right) Jupiter: last time I visited most boys wore shorts and sleeveless shirts, I don't pay gogo bar prices to see boys in sleeveless shirts (or any shirts) (I never offed a boy, but if firecat says they expect higher tips than elsewhere this is another reason not to go again.) (One could add Nature Boys: low number of boys, I don't like their shorts and it's too direct in your face, however if you like sleaze perfect. Maybe time to go again to check.)

I would say it depends where in Bangkok and Pattaya and at which time. I use buses (554 and 389, 34 + 134 Baht) and get from my room near Don Mueang into my hotel room in Jomtien Komplex in 4.0 hours on a Friday afternoon/evening. That's excellent value for money. You pay more than tenfold and save only two hours. Plus, there might be a cute boy in the bus (never happened so far, but it can happen, however not in a taxi!).

There is a piece of dog poo in the first picture, at the lower end in the middle. Both pictures look very much like Berlin. The bus in the second picture looks like the I one I have taken from/to Tegel airport recently.

I find it interesting that there are pairs of (proper) nouns and adjectives with different meanings: August (month) and august German (national, language) and germane (I think there was a third one I forgot.) These can be made into sentences like: "I'm Christian, but I'm not Christian" and a similar one in French: "Manuel n'est pas manuel" (Manuel is not skilful). (I think I had a third one which I forgot.) more such stuff on http://www.gaybuttonthai.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5197

Pizza Mama Dolores Rama 4 (all outside on the street) On Saturday, 03.08.2013, I went to Mama Dolores Pizza on Rama 4 road (next to McDonald’s on the corner to Silom). I had a pizza with spinach and extra cheese for 85 THB. With that location, I did not expect fine dining; the pizza came on a single use paper plate and was pre-cut. I didn’t get any cutlery, I had to use my fingers for eating. The pizza itself was ok, however I prefer thick dough, this was rather thin. On their board with the menu they have a typo in the Thai word for spinach, ผักขม is correct (I only found out because I had to look it up in the dictionary, elsewhere in them menu it is spelled correctly.) Verdict: cannot compare with Mama Dolores on Soi Yen Agat, but you can get a pizza cheap (from 60 Baht) and quick. Take away is available as well.

If you take a closer look at some tattoos on lo-so Thais, you will find that they are unprofessional, probably done by their friend, and can start at age 15 or even younger. I agree with your observation, the higher the education of the Thai I met, the fewer tattoos they had.

Correct, that's why I never say "never", I give an idea how many years it might take until I visit a certain bar again, e.g 5 to 10 years until I set foot again into Jupiter2002, Dreamboys or Tawan.

You can make photos private on photobucket (protected by username and password you can set), but then you probably can't link to them any more.

No problems.

If memory serves right, on the floor below the cinema, i.e. the same floor where you buy the tickets, there is a shop (name something with "Candy") where they make sweets, with pictures or text in it. Interesting to watch.

Some more facts on double pricing: In Jomtien complex, there is a closed sauna that has a sign "free entry for Thai boys under 25 years". In Chakran Sauna, they have a promotion under 35 year olds 155 instead of 250 Baht. One one occasion, I was refused the discount because it is only in Thai (speaking Thai and reading out the promotion - it did not state nationality - did not help). On one occasion I got in just stating I am younger than 35, one one occasion I had to show my passport. Many museums in Paris are free on the first Sunday of the months. This way, I got into the Louvre for free. I didn't even have to queue, as there is a little known back entrance.

I think you don't need to be a construction engineer to take one look at the pillars and conclude that they are usable. Even those unfinished that have the bare iron exposed look fine. As it looks now, they only demolish the western line of pillars and leave the eastern line (and the central line?), just to get enough space for the skytrain line.

I take so much stuff with me when I go out, I need cotton wool tote bag (which is common for shopping in Germany and you often can get it for free with advertising printed on it). In this, I have several other papers of A4 size in a plastic sleeve, I keep my passport copy with them and even after months they look like new. No need to laminate for me.

You could circumvent this by putting the photos on photobucket and then linking to them.

Demolition of the Hopewell pillars The Hopewell project and Sathorn Unique are the most prominent examples of unfinished buildings or construction projects in Bangkok. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok_Elevated_Road_and_Train_System My ascent of Sathorn Unique is covered here: http://www.gaythailand.com/forums/topic/8889-where-were-these-pictures-taken/ Recently, demolition of the Hopewell pillars has begun, so I will share a few pictures I took. I find it very sad, I think they should promote both (Hopewell and Sathorn Unique) as tourist destinations and declare them to national monuments, or monuments of corruption and mismanagement. Hopewell could even be considered a piece of art. These structures have been called “Stonehenge of Thailand”, some have a resemblance to Japanese Torii arches. http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transport/333657/hopewell-pillars-ousted-by-red-line http://www.prachachat.net/news_detail.php?newsid=1359633761 Hopewell Pillars near Lak Si train station: I like this “tunnel” view, where the pillars overlap in perspective to make it look like a tunnel. Demolition of Hopewell pillars near Lak Si train station: The concrete is cut by diamond wire saw. When searching for information on the internet, I found this thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=410940&page=3 which contains a picture of one finished segment of the Hopewell project. With the help of a poster there and satellite pictures from google maps, I could locate it: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=13.836965,100.555222&daddr=Bangkok,+Thailand&hl=en&sll=13.836973,100.555235&sspn=0.001284,0.002642&geocode=%3BFRtn0QAdSCX9BSnzYQ0oMmAdMTHHD4uFY4VFNg&t=h&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=19&z=19 Needless to say, I had to go there before it is gone! This is not a graffiti, it’s a bas relief, carved into the concrete up to 2 cm deep. Thor’s hammer? There is some interesting architecture. (The Nice, Monte Carlo, Royal Vienna) The day is rounded off by a barbecue at a friend’s place, many thanks to the host and other guests! The collapse of Hopewell pillars last year must have involved an unfinished similar structure (similar to the one complete segment a few pics above). http://www.bangkokpost.com/lite/topstories/282425/hopewell-collapse-sparks-probe http://2bangkok.com/forum/showthread.php?3687-Hopewell-BERTS-Viaduct-collapse/page2 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/537372-hopewell-train-pillars-collapses-for-a-stretch-of-150m-bangkok/ From satellite pictures and description in the links above, I assume it was here: https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=13.841567,100.557853&daddr=Bangkok,+Thailand&hl=en&sll=13.841536,100.557856&sspn=0.001284,0.002642&geocode=%3BCWvm4R5vi3xtFRtn0QAdSCX9BSnzYQ0oMmAdMTHHD4uFY4VFNg&t=h&doflg=ptk&mra=mift&mrsp=0&sz=19&z=19 As far as I can see, they only demolish the western part of Hopewell pillars. There are 2 sites for demolishment I know of, at current speed it could be done within a year’s time. While Hopewell is demolished, there is a new skytrain line and extension of MRT above ground in construction in northeastern Bangkok and Nonthaburi, parts are complete, I drove past in a taxi several times. Some more pictures from that weekend: Fried crickets (with Maggi sauce and pepper), about 100 m north of Central Latprao. They are fresh, the live crickets are kept next to the stall, in front of the picture. (And I wouldn’t throw out of bed either of the two boys to let my cat in.) Delicious, and they don’t stick between your teeth like the larger ones do! My first trip to Elephant Building (Pahonyothin Soi 26): Former “Magic Land” entertainment park, with only the Disney-like castle (which is inspired by Neuschwanstein in Bavaria) left: The full album is here: http://s1084.photobucket.com/user/christianpfc/library/Hopewell%20Project%20Bangkok?sort=9&page=1 (probably the most extensive photographic documentation of the Hopewell demolition)

Q1: I would probably not take my luggage out of the overhead locker. Only if other passengers take their luggage, I would do so as well. Q2: I have all important stuff on my body. In addition, I have a bag with less important stuff that I keep between my bags or under the seat, I would take this bag with me. Q3: I rarely read the safety instructions or listen to the safety briefing. Queue jumping at an airport? If you think about it: queue jumping at boarding does not get you to your destination faster than all others. If you queue jumping at arrival (e.g. at passport check), you still have to wait for your luggage. Many people don't understand such simple connections. Regarding hand luggage: I have been guilty of slightly oversized or overweight hand luggage a few times when traveling in Europe (the limits were low, like 10 kg and 25 x 45 x 55 cm). I witnessed cases of "hand luggage tourism", where the last passengers had to walk to through the entire plane to find a space for their hand luggage.

Why do people have their copies of their passport laminated? I don't think this makes any difference. A laminated copy of your passport is as worthless as an unliminated copy when the original is required. I remember in Berlin, laminating the monthly ticket for S-Bahn made it invalid. I carry a copy (not laminated) with me, the original is locked at work. Before my passport was stolen on Songkran, I carried it with me all the time.

Regarding busses: yesterday I was waiting in Silom (bus stop near Sala Daeng) for bus 77, from 23:55 to 01:17, the longest time I ever waited for a bus. I had the impression these are more frequently than 29 (from Sam Yan), but I was wrong. About 00:25 a motorcycle driver told me bus 77 will pass between 01:10 and 01:20. I believed him and went on a stroll through Silom (I find walking more comfortable than standing or sitting on the curb/kerb stone) and came back 01:10. The bus was indeed in the time he indicated! Unfortunately, I was unable to get information about the next bus and the previous bus (He did not understand my question in English, and when I switched to Thai the bus was there). He even offered me a cigarette! Hard to believe, but there are decent Thai people around Silom.

Thank you very much. You wrote about Siam Paragon before, I will have to go there some time. Here a list of malls where I saw people cruising toilets this year: The Mall Bangkapi (that was in Jan or Feb, my first time, I was so excited about this I had to call LMTU - "may his sole rest in piece" - to tell him that he was right all the time), Silom Complex, Big C Ratchadamri (there they have signs in Thai that say: please report indecent activities to the police). No activity in Central Latprao (based on one visit). I have not taken part in such activities. I will try the approach of asking a question whose answer I know when I spot cute boys (e.g. at bus stops, "do you know which bus goes ...?"). Did I understand your report correctly, you cheated on your boyfriend while both of you were waiting for the movie and then you lied to him that you don't like the seats you got?

Did they rise the prices? I remember the last rise of prices from 250 to 300 in X-Boys and Classic Boys from 2011 to 2012. Last prices I remember (earlier this year) was 300 Baht in Classic and 350 Baht in Dream Boy. To put these prices into context: in Saranrom park I had one offer for sex for 300 Baht, and two for 400 Baht, but the going rate is 500 Baht. I had a stroll through Soi Twilight yesterday night, around 10-11, but did not go to any bar as I was not looking for sex (I only go if I have the intention to off a boy).

I spend a lot of time on gayromeo, you can find some gems. A clear facepic is important for me, better several. If their profile pic does not show their face or their body, I don't even click on the profile. I look for weight and height (this information seems to be accurate for most), but other specs are filled in arbitrarily by the boys (just have a look how many write they are Caucasian). In Bkk, there are many boys who are not moneyboys, when I write (English or Thai, depending on the language they use in their profile) to them, I often do not get a reply or after a short exchange they stop replying. Next time I will try to hint that I can help them with money for taxi. I had two instant hook-ups (i.e. about 1-2 hours after exchanging the first message at gayromeo, I was at their place and we had good sex), I had one boy come to my place without sex (I gave him money for taxi, he was not so much my type), went to one boy (no sex, not so much my type), have several boys on my watchlist (i.e. I will meet them some time). Of course there are many conversations on gayromeo that do not lead to meeting (too far away, no time, if I am not sure from the pictures if he is my type I rather do not meet).