A Wander Around Silom

[BjornAgain]

Decided to have a few days up in Bangkok to address a touch of retail therapy, 2^nd hand Japanese Electronic Goods Market down in Samrong as well as Fortune Town by Rama 9. Also allowed for a catch up with members @Keithambrose and @floridarob (again) as he passed through on his way down to Bali.

Met up with @floridarob & @Reader at G’s, and was treated after the meal by Guido to a sharing platter of “Kaiserschmarrn“, literal translation, Emperor’s mess, a traditional German / Austrian dish of shredded pancakes with raisins and “Zwetschgenröster“, or plum jam as we call it in English. Absolutely fantastic.

Took a wander over to Rainbow Dragon Bar on Patpong 2 Alley, just across the road from the world famous 7 Star Emporium of Chicken & Cashew Nuts, only 1 other couple there when we arrived, music not OTT so easy to hold a conversation. Also gets my vote as serves an excellent tonic water, rather than the yellow canned variety that ubiquitous to Thailand and SEA that destroys any taste or texture of a decent gin. 3 other groups arrived before we left, so all booths in use, plus a couple at the bar.

Following evening met up again at Wine Connection at Silom Complex for a pizza. As the name implies, there is a mini wine cellar, so you can have a rummage and choose your wine which is costed at shop price, so no restaurant mark-up or corkage fee. Wine, 2 pizzas, 1 garlic bread and a water was 1,545:50THB. Beware any Coke drinkers, this is a Pepsi place. Also, you get 10% discount off the food element of your bill if you pay via a Thai Bank.

Next headed over to Fresh Boys in Patpong 2 Alley to catch the end of the 22:15 show. Luckly wasn’t raining, so the steps were easily manageable. No entry fee, but 400THB per drink. The Candle show was free flowing with wax, unfortunately the boys were wearing Speedo’s, consequently, no encore of a self-made Church Pillar candle! A bit of grimacing by the boy on the receiving end of the Sadistic Show when being  battered. Room was full, with a large party taking up the far-right side as you walk in, so only the stage facing seating and window side seating available for customers.

Stayed for the 22:55 show as well, large cocks on display throughout, shower show extremely frothy, and the best bit was the display of “Tubular Bells”, admittedly; not very musical, as the same Dance Pole was used throughout, a couple of boys winced after their display! Did notice all boys wearing condoms, so good to know the venue is practicing safe-sex! After the Pole show, the boys wandered about soliciting a grope and a feel for a tip. Due to complete lack of apparel, no @vinapu tucks were administered.

Bade goodnight to @Reader and headed down to Midnight Bar for another drink. For those not familiar with Midnight, it’s on street level underneath Fresh Boys & Hotmale Club. Bottle of beer only 140THB, Spirits from 150 to 220THB, or VSOP Brandy’s at 350THB. Open till 04:00. Noticed various boys dropped in for a quick one (a drink that is!), whilst we stayed till kicking out time.

Took a wander over to Soi Than Tawan, and popped in to Than Tawan Bar, PapaSan escorted me in so I could take a butchers (look) inside, venue full, admittedly with slightly more boys than customers, but packed. Said we would return tomorrow and was promised drinks at 350THB before 22:00. Took a look in Super A Boy Cocktail Lounge, nothing doing, so headed off to McDonalds for an early breakfast.

Next evening @floridarob and myself met up at Happy Beer Garden for some food, made the mistake of not realising the page of Tiger Prawn dishes were sold by weight, so was shocked at the 950THB at the end. Did taste delicious though! Wandered over to Than Tawan to take advantage of the pre 22:00 discount. True to their word, drinks at 350THB. 1 other customer present. Boy drinks at 500THB, and Off-Fee at 1,000! Plenty of boys on show, full muscle, large but not bulging muscle, Twunks, and wannabe Twunks; aka Twinks. About 16 different performers whilst we were there across the 4 displays. Left just after 22:00 as the drinks went up, slight detour via Super A to check the merchandise and headed back to Patpong 2 Alley, popped my head into Good Boy, relatively busy. Drinks at 400, shows at 22:00, 23:30 & 01:00, and via the Underwear stall (real, genuine designer swimmers, briefs and shorts all from 50THB) on Silom Road; just in front of Silom Edge, ended back down to Midnight.

‘Me Colleague’ fell to the perversive charms of the local basket girl and ended up buying a collection of battery powered cat toys. After a couple of beers, called it a night and headed off.

[jason1975]

36 minutes ago, BjornAgain said:

Room was full, with a large party taking up the far-right side as you walk in, so only the stage facing seating and window side seating available for customers.

 

The seats facing the stage are the best seats! 🤣🤣🤣

[jason1975]

38 minutes ago, BjornAgain said:

Wandered over to Than Tawan to take advantage of the pre 22:00 discount. True to their word, drinks at 350THB. 1 other customer present. Boy drinks at 500THB, and Off-Fee at 1,000! Plenty of boys on show, full muscle, large but not bulging muscle, Twunks, and wannabe Twunks; aka Twinks. About 16 different performers whilst we were there across the 4 displays. Left just after 22:00 as the drinks went up, slight detour via Super A to check the merchandise and headed back to Patpong 2 Alley, popped my head into Good Boy, relatively busy. Drinks at 400, shows at 22:00, 23:30 & 01:00, and via the Underwear stall (real, genuine designer swimmers, briefs and shorts all from 50THB) on Silom Road; just in front of Silom Edge, ended back down to Midnight.

Very decent of Tawan to honour their word of the 350 baht happy hour drinks. I am surprised they have 16 guys in the bar including twinks! I might check it out!

[floridarob]

1 hour ago, jason1975 said:

I might check it out!

Save your time and money... the 2 twinks were of Super A quality and language level at best🥺

[jason1975]

2 minutes ago, floridarob said:

Save your time and money... the 2 twinks were of Super A quality and language level at best🥺

Oops! Thanks for info!

[spoon]

3 hours ago, BjornAgain said:

and Off-Fee at 1,000

What!!

[vinapu]

13 hours ago, BjornAgain said:

 Due to complete lack of apparel, no @vinapu tucks were administered.

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Wandered over to Than Tawan to take advantage of the pre 22:00 discount. True to their word, drinks at 350THB. 1 other customer present. Boy drinks at 500THB, and Off-Fee at 1,000!

in emergency one is allowed to tuck some note into their sock. If they are bare footed all you can do is to wrap note around of their thingy

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like spoon above , I'm gasping for an air , 1000 off fee  at ThanTawan ? End of world is near or what ? 

[vinapu]

12 hours ago, jason1975 said:

 I am surprised they have 16 guys in the bar including twinks! I might check it out!

11 hours ago, floridarob said:

Save your time and money... the 2 twinks were of Super A quality and language level at best🥺

not that Rob is wrong but it's time to remind you my old advice - go and see for yourself

[12is12]

Bjorn, other than rainbow dragon, any other venue offers music volume that allows 4 conversation?

[BjornAgain]

5 hours ago, 12is12 said:

Bjorn, other than rainbow dragon, any other venue offers music volume that allows 4 conversation?

Midnight Bar, tried to sit on the sofas underneath the Happy Birthday sign, music a bit loud, just asked and they turned it down.

[BjornAgain]

7 hours ago, vinapu said:

in emergency one is allowed to tuck some note into their sock. If they are bare footed all you can do is to wrap note around of their thingy

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like spoon above , I'm gasping for an air , 1000 off fee  at ThanTawan ? End of world is near or what ? 

Flashy tall Chinese guy walked up, stood next to me whilst "'aving a fag", spoke to PapaSan who pulled one of the big muscle guys outside, crisp new 1,000 note handed over. Both then left. Might have been a special promotion?

On your first point, did try to tuck it inside the condom, but too tight!

[jason1975]

2 hours ago, BjornAgain said:

Flashy tall Chinese guy walked up, stood next to me whilst "'aving a fag", spoke to PapaSan who pulled one of the big muscle guys outside, crisp new 1,000 note handed over. Both then left. Might have been a special promotion?

Maybe the 1000 baht was meant for 500 baht off fee for muscle guy and 500 baht tip to Papasan? 🤣

[jason1975]

3 hours ago, BjornAgain said:

Midnight Bar, tried to sit on the sofas underneath the Happy Birthday sign, music a bit loud, just asked and they turned it down.

You can request for your favourite genre of music. They will be happy to play it for you. Normally, it's English pop hits.

When there are Thai customers, the music changes to Thai pop.

I once saw a group of Indians celebrating a special occasion at the sofa inside. And yes, Indian Bollywood music was being played loudly over the speakers!

[vinapu]

4 hours ago, jason1975 said:

You can request for your favourite genre of music. They will be happy to play it for you. Normally, it's English pop hits.

When there are Thai customers, the music changes to Thai pop.

I once saw a group of Indians celebrating a special occasion at the sofa inside. And yes, Indian Bollywood music was being played loudly over the speakers!

best music is silence, although probably not in the bar, lol.

12is12 is right , it's hard to find a bar in Bangkok where one can have both drink and a conversation 

[10tazione]

1 hour ago, vinapu said:

best music is silence, although probably not in the bar, lol.

12is12 is right , it's hard to find a bar in Bangkok where one can have both drink and a conversation 

Drink a lot and you can have a conversation with yourself!

[vinapu]

2 hours ago, 10tazione said:

Drink a lot and you can have a conversation with yourself!

not a bad idea, I like to talk to smart people and if they are charming, even better