jimmie50 Posted August 14 Posted August 14 13 hours ago, PeterRS said: "let us return to the actual topic at hand." Who derailed it? My apologies, guys. That might be my fault when I asked about the infamous Foodland as well as suggestions for places to eat in the Silom area on my upcoming trip. Didn't anticipate or expect the subject to veer off into left field and jump down some rabbit hole. 🫣 Mavica 1 Quote
vinapu Posted August 14 Posted August 14 1 hour ago, jimmie50 said: My apologies, guys. That might be my fault when I asked about the infamous Foodland as well as suggestions for places to eat in the Silom area on my upcoming trip. Didn't anticipate or expect the subject to veer off into left field and jump down some rabbit hole. 🫣 relax , not your fault by the way, it's quite normal that original topic get corrupted in course of conversation. Like family dinner , starts with c accolades how tasty roast is and ends with fighting over how aunt Emma divided her inheritance jimmie50, Mavica and PeterRS 3 Quote
khaolakguy Posted August 14 Posted August 14 Your thread, take it where you want. We are just passengers. Thanks Iggy bkkmfj2648, PeterRS and vinapu 2 1 Quote
12is12 Posted August 14 Posted August 14 Auntie Emma was TOTALLY justified!!! vinapu and Travelingguy 2 Quote
vinapu Posted August 15 Posted August 15 4 hours ago, 12is12 said: Auntie Emma was TOTALLY justified!!! +1 her possessions , her decision Travelingguy 1 Quote
Members Riobard Posted August 16 Members Posted August 16 On 8/14/2025 at 11:41 AM, jimmie50 said: My apologies, guys. That might be my fault when I asked about the infamous Foodland as well as suggestions for places to eat in the Silom area on my upcoming trip. Didn't anticipate or expect the subject to veer off into left field and jump down some rabbit hole. 🫣 Oh … come on. Quote
Popular Post jason1975 Posted 13 hours ago Author Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago Here's my report on short weekend trip two weekends ago. It was only two nights in Bangkok. Landed at airport at 8pm on Friday evening and took flight at 12 noon on Sunday. 40 hours in total. Since I didn't feel need to swim in swimming pool, I chose to stay at Raya. I have fond memories of nights in Raya when Soi Twilight was still operating. I met my regular guy from Soi Twilight all those years ago and we had enjoyable nights in Raya. When I told him that I booked Raya, he smiled and replied, "I remember." spoon, 10tazione, ichigo and 3 others 6 Quote
Popular Post jason1975 Posted 13 hours ago Author Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago I was with my guy most of the time. I missed him very much so I decided to come again on weekend to see him. He was also feeling down because of personal issues so my arrival cheered him up. We did not go far from Raya hotel room. We kept within Silom Patpong area and enjoyed each other's company. We ate Singapore chicken rice at basement of Silom Complex, had drinks at Circus in soi 4, supper at Happy Beer Garden and finally Foodland. During the day time when he was working, I went to Phoenix Massage at Saphan Kwai. Taking taxi to Saphan Kwai was quite quick and convenient if going by highway. Of course I had to pay highway toll. Laos guy at Phoenix guy didn't speak any English but no problem. He was very eager and gave good service. Taking motorcycle taxi back to BTS was a hair-raising experience. The rider rode fast and made sharp turns to weave in and out between traffic. I had to hold onto the seat tightly. A quick ride for 40 baht and I would have walked if not for the fact that I wanted to go and meet my guy after he finished work. spoon, ichigo, bkkmfj2648 and 4 others 7 Quote
Popular Post jason1975 Posted 13 hours ago Author Popular Post Posted 13 hours ago I did visit two bars - Jupiter since happened to be in Soi 4 having drinks at Circus and Moonlight because Raya was nearby. Poppy was singing at Jupiter on Saturday night and I said hello and tipped him. Models handsome as usual but I wasn't offing anyone. Half full with Asian customers when we left. Moonlight on Friday midnight was quiet affair. 10 models plus 5 floor guys and they were more than the number of customers! Boss, whom I was infatuated with, was there. But I couldn't off him. I will have to wait when I visit alone next time. spoon, zoomomancs, bkkmfj2648 and 2 others 5 Quote
jason1975 Posted 13 hours ago Author Posted 13 hours ago Before going to Saphan Kwai, I had afternoon snack at Taco Bell below Raya hotel which opened this year. Not open 24 hours though so Foodland still remains place to go for meals after midnight. 10tazione, ichigo and zoomomancs 3 Quote
jason1975 Posted 13 hours ago Author Posted 13 hours ago On Friday night when I arrived at airport, it was raining. I didn't fancy walking through Soi Thaniya in the rain from Sala Daeng BTS to Raya hotel so I took a taxi from airport. The taxi driver was a pretty decent fellow and he used the meter which showed 420 baht. I appreciated his safe smooth driving and gave him 500 baht, keep the change. ichigo, 10tazione and bkkmfj2648 3 Quote
jason1975 Posted 13 hours ago Author Posted 13 hours ago I posted in Patpong topic about my unexpected discovery. I knew some of the guys as they are my guy's good friends so I happily tipped them. ichigo and bkkmfj2648 2 Quote