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.  🫣

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 

Your thread, take it where you want. 

We are just passengers.

Thanks Iggy

Auntie Emma was TOTALLY justified!!!

4 hours ago, 12is12 said:

Auntie Emma was TOTALLY justified!!!

+1

her possessions , her decision

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. 

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."

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With this August trip, I have visited Bangkok 6 times this year - February, March, May, June, July and August. 4 of them were short weekend trips.

"Are you coming next month September?" my guy asked me.

🤔🤔🤔

16 minutes ago, jason1975 said:

With this August trip, I have visited Bangkok 6 times this year - February, March, May, June, July and August. 4 of them were short weekend trips.

"Are you coming next month September?" my guy asked me.

🤔🤔🤔

So convenient when you are only 2.5 hour flight from BKK!

1 hour ago, ichigo said:

So convenient when you are only 2.5 hour flight from BKK!

So true. Over 20 years I was taking week's vacations and long weekends in Bangkok more often than I can possibly remember. Those were great days.

17 minutes ago, PeterRS said:

So true. Over 20 years I was taking week's vacations and long weekends in Bangkok more often than I can possibly remember. Those were great days.

Weekend trips are great but the hangover on Monday back at work is an awful feeling.

I managed to avoid most of these, partly because I'd always try to start the week-ends earlier by getting the first flight out on Friday mornings and arrive back in Hong Kong early evening Sundays. Besides, my Sunday Bangkok routine used to end with a long massage before I left for the airport. So apart from topping up the alcohol level with a couple of vodkas on the plane, I rarely suffered the Monday morning hangover, thankfully.

On 8/30/2025 at 6:55 AM, jason1975 said:

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.

Derby King is open until 0200 and quality of food so much better than Foodland. Lots of eye candy from the bars too

Where, s that Derby place? Somehow it's not registered in my empty head

27 minutes ago, vinapu said:

Where, s that Derby place? Somehow it's not registered in my empty head

About half way down Patpong 1. I've never been in. 

Derby King is at Patpong.

I didn't really know about Derby King until I think someone mentioned it a while ago on the forum. Must have walked past it many times in the past without realising!

6 hours ago, ichigo said:

I didn't really know about Derby King until I think someone mentioned it a while ago on the forum. Must have walked past it many times in the past without realising!

I believe most people miss it because of the stalls at Patpong market.

I have been there once and agree the food is more local compared to Foodland but I am so used to Foodland so I always go to Foodland. The supermarket is also handy to buy snacks back to hotel room.

14 hours ago, zoomomancs said:

About half way down Patpong 1. I've never been in. 

Now I realized I know the place. Very thank you

3 hours ago, vinapu said:

Now I realized I know the place. Very thank you

Looking forward to a detailed review of their Chicken & Cashew nuts🤣