This is my 23rd trip to Thailand and it started very well as I managed to get, unusual in those expensive times, still very good rate so decided to visit few countries in the region. 

Started very well with plane full and departing on time. I usually travel with carry on only and so did this time but airline appealed before boarding to check carry on as dur to full load. Several. People decided to be good citizen  among them me. And let me know, it was not a good idea which I learned shortly after take off. 

Captain announced that due to headwinds we can expect as much as 70 minutes delay, estimation proved exact. For me it meant that comfortable 90 minutes of connection time at Narita become in instant hair rising 20. And no, I was not naive to expect that in such time my luggage will be reloaded and very doubtful even if I will be reloaded. 

Japan proved efficient, there were scores of staff pointing into right direction not only 4 of us, Bangkok bound but also at least 40- 50 Manila bound Philippines. So sprint through the security, run to the Thai Air plane, walk of shame through cabin as my seat was in the last row and 10 minutes late we departed to arrive in Bangkok on the dot actually. Of course there was lady by conveyor belt with my name to inform me that luggage will arrive tomorrow and it was, quite liberating to go to the train station with tiny day pack.

In May I took first train of the day from Swampy, this time I managed still to catch last one from Siam to Sala Daeng, walked through still busy Thaniya to Raya. Front door was closed as expected since it was past midnight  but sign pointed to service elevator in the back. As veteran of that place I knew process anyways, there was still somebody on the reception, they checked me in  smoothly requiring 1000 baht deposit. And I found myself in paradise again. 

 

Sorry about the pieces but I'm using tablet which I hate. 

Despite of late arrival I was in talks with floridarob about meeting tonight, we never met before. He told me that he is waiting at Hotmale beer bar so after showering but unfortunately wearing the same  shirt of day long flight I rushed there. Staff recognized me on approach and greeted with open arms and news " your friend is waiting for you".

I noticed immediately elderly gentleman sitting by the bar so joined him with something like "finally after all those years, face behind the name", he looked bit confused with my cogeniality, said something polite and finally some of the staff pointed that other guy, mu h younger and better built is, one I, m supposed to greet. It was floridarob indeed.

So we exchanged latest news about Thailand, scene, as well as Mexico in view of my recent trip to Puerto Vallarta Vallarta and past 1 am as streets, were emptying rapidly we parted ways and instead of going back to Raya I decided to do a late night  walk through the area, always good idea after bars are closing as one can catch some companions going home empty handed. 

So Silom and Patpong it was then turning left on Suriwong towards Tawan with hope that some boys, will be still having a during on the corner  of soi Tawan and that street which is their habit for years. And on approach I saw three shades indeed. Coming closer I see one unfamiliar face, one familiar of Dam and third one even more familiar of guy who left them  perpaps 4- 5 years ago whom I offed in the past several times. 

One of those you can,t forget due to their muscular, steely sculpted bodies. We recognized each other in instant. Hug was spontaneous and very strong. I remembered his name, he forgot mine but remembered hotel we met last time in soi 3.

No price for guessing who was my companion I took home. What a surprise, one of those, you reasonably think you will never see again was there, smile. muscle and all. As a bonus we were in the room in minute as he lifted us on his motorbike. 

Who cared about lost luggage in such circumstances. 

 

Do you ever have a bad day?

 

20 hours ago, macaroni21 said:

Do you ever have a bad day?

What I admire about @vinapu is that he is a glass half full guy. Always able to see the bright side and never has a bad day. Makes a change from the moaners (who sometimes include me!)

1 hour ago, PeterRS said:

he is a glass half full guy.

i cant more agree with you. 

And he wont mind sharing half of his half so my half empty glass would become a three quarter full glass on my bad days.  

On 11/1/2022 at 1:37 PM, macaroni21 said:

Do you ever have a bad day?

 

I do but then probably would, t post as I, m not fan of dumping my problems on others, lol

4 hours ago, PeterRS said:

What I admire about @vinapu is that he is a glass half full guy. Always able to see the bright side and never has a bad day. Makes a change from the moaners (who sometimes include me!)

Thank you, your assessment is correct. I moan too but rarely here, as I said no need to dump our problems on others, sometimes though it makes sense to complain and wail but only if it brings lesson to us and others. 

9 hours ago, vinapu said:

I do but then probably would, t post as I, m not fan of dumping my problems on others, lol

On 10/31/2022 at 6:53 AM, vinapu said:

estimation

Do you missing the ' mark and use , instead or it's just laziness of typing ?

Vinapu, can you describe the one you took home? I recognized one muscle god with moustache and goatie sitting outside when I was there last month but he wasn't performing. Not sure if he was available to off. His name starts with v and ends with Tong from his ig that I follow. 

On 11/1/2022 at 12:06 PM, vinapu said:

some of the staff pointed that other guy, mu h younger and better built is, one I, m supposed to greet. It was floridarob indeed.

You must have been very tired from your long flight 😝

Was really funny, wish I had a video of it and the look of the older guys face, lol

18 hours ago, Boy69 said:

Do you missing the ' mark and use , instead or it's just laziness of typing ?

Laziness of typing on my tablet to use ' I need to change screen

10 hours ago, Jinjin said:

Vinapu, can you describe the one you took home? I recognized one muscle god with moustache and goatie sitting outside when I was there last month but he wasn't performing. Not sure if he was available to off. His name starts with v and ends with Tong from his ig that I follow. 

No, that is not a guy I took home

Sorry guys I kept this thread neglected for good while busy doing nothing i. e.  travelling. 

So if you recall I had unexpected reunion with boy not seen many years. We had great time together but in the morning, after he left, not that he was in rush to do so, I was back to reality which sadly was that I, m without luggage. So after breakfast in UNESCO heritage Foodland Patpong I went straight to Silom Market in soi 1p to buy necessary toiletries, underwear and t-shirt to carry me through the day. 

Upon returning to hotel I washed my other set and head to UNESCO again because floridarob signalized he is planning to have lunch there. No problem recognizing him this time, nice talk we have over tasty foods. Then when I told him my planned first step this short trip is Senso, not visited by me since prepandemic he decided to accompany me there. 

Mamasan was the same but crew totally different. I hoped to see M or Jack but no, no familiar  hunky guys, those present were rather well built next door types than hunks. One face was familiar from Sabaidee spa Line feed so I decided to get him, floridarob did not find anybody suitable so he left me there. Prices unchanged 1. 5 HR massage 1490, min tip 1500.

Guy was actually surprised Sabaidee still uses his pics when I told him so  as he left them, massage was good , guy pleasant but when I declared lack of interest in bottoming he kind of lost  his heart too so  session finished quite before 90 minutes mark. So tip was only minimum even if I was prepared to cross the mark but not when time is cut short. 

At 4 pm my last night companion returned for short time session since we need to catch up all those 5 years. Such muscles must be utilized before they start being covered with fat reasoned  I. He was as happy with repeat as was me and again was not in rush to leave at all. Only when time to go to his bar neared we parted ways promising to see each other much sooner then in next 5 years. 

 

Again apologies  about pieces.

Right after he left there was phone from airport that my luggage arrived and they plan to deliver it tonight to my hotel but I had better idea. Since I, m flying out tomorrow I, ll pick it up in the airport on my way. My laundry dried in meantime so I was set. 

Reader siganalzed he will be in Hotmale beer bar tonight so I rushed there around 8 to find him and paulsf as well. Paul showed me new waiter there, good looking guy indeed. I took note to get acquainted with him when stars align. Than after having drink with my friends I went to complete task nr. 2 of this trip, to go to Jupiter and check if Handsome Cambodian, long time my one-sided love is there but he was not. 

Music not as loud as before, AC also set at pleasant level. Boys, as always, shining handsome and unsmiling but one or two at least looked as trying to show interest, nice change. I don, t understand their format with boys hidding in corners  after their walkabout and time filled by listening to singer but I assume bar knows better. Watched show but before finished I left for my next destination tonight, Tawan.

As  always I was  greeted with smiles and enthusiasm due always when new shiny ATM arrives. Dum and Mas, resident twink invited themselves to my table so I treated them with drinks. K was already in the know he will be taken tonight to took my NO for drink question with understanding. 

I was hoping Tiger will be back but not yet, still another Lao guy Petch is back, he recognized me right away. For me he is remarkable specimen as all in, he is my second worst and the best off ever few years apart. When I advocate giving second chance I always have him in mind. If I did  not fix K for tonight he will be one to go with me probably. After about 1 HR K and I jumped on his motorbike, I noticed that being  new one and went to Happy Beer Garden for a meal and of course out of 1000 baht tab about 140 only  was mine dish. Those guys sometimes really are testing my patience, lol. 

But in the room I got my money, s worth and in the morning woke up happy. 

Went to UNESCO Foodland alone for breakfast, packed very little I had and went to airport. Collected my luggage without any issues being provided instructions where to go by phone yesterday only to learn  that my flight to Phnom Penh with ThaiVietAir was moved from 11 am to 17.30pm. Joy of flying with discounts I guess. So blood pressure up again and quick decision to check who  flies to PP next and for how much. Bangkok Airways it was, in 90 minutes. Quick trip to mezzanine to check price, 5500 baht, sold. Other ticket may be wasted but half day in Phnom Penh gained. If I left  at 17.30 I, d be there well after dark so no, I rather lose ticket.

 

Straight to check in and shortly I was in the air, after about 36 hours there ending my 23rd trip, shortest ever but not boy deprived, leaving Thailand forever (until next time of course) 

 

 

 

this trip continues in that thread

https://www.gayguides.com/forums/topic/38619-guys-and-ruins-ruins-and-boys-trip-to-cambodia-in-oct-2022/