5 hours ago, TMax said:

Ventured into Arena yesterday just after opening. Being an early bird there was only about 5 boys to choose from but the choice was made easy for me as I was greeted with a smile and a wave by one of the boys upon entering and as he was more my type and not as big or buffed as the others I went with him. 90 minute aroma oil massage wasn't too bad (750 baht and in the standard room), I've had a lot worse but let's face it not many actually go to Arena for the massage and in the end we both had a happy ending so tipped 1500 baht. I did easily manage to have him not do the sensitve area that had caused discomfort after a previous massage, on leaving the number of boys had grown to a nearly packed house full and of all different types as well. Not a lot happened during the day after that but some relaxing by the pool for a while. Evening was also quiet and started with a couple of beers and a delicious stir fried chicken and cashew at Happy Beer Garden before enjoying a good walk around the neighbourhood.

OMG, 

I was checked out of hotel at noon and had 4 hours to kill before going to airport and was pondering choice between Arena and Maha in soi 6, settling on the later. Had I known you will be there I'd gladly go to Arena to compete for boys with you, lol

Had the pleasure of meeting TMax a few days ago at Foodland. It was interesting to compare notes on current and former massage venues around town with someone who made his first trip here four years before I did and still has excellent recall.

Although he’s here for a short trip this time, I was impressed that he has been enjoying relaxing excursions on the river commuter boats and extended walks around the Silom area that I, too, like. These are some of the activities that can nicely fill out a day in my favorite town.

Hope we can get together again when he plans to return next year.

It was a pleasure to meet and chat with you @reader, it's been a relaxing trip so far and something that was needed before the medical procedures back home, this thing slowed me down more than I had hoped. It's just a pity I haven't been able to visit more massage places this trip but very much hoping to be back late next year with less restrictions.