Direct questions about Gay Bangkok

[ematt]

On 1/28/2026 at 11:16 AM, sydneyboy1 said:

Can you elaborate? In 2001 to be precise I had a massage there from the most stunning looking Thai man I have ever laid eyes on. It was magical in every way. The experience was not repeated on a few subsequent visits. I haven’t been there years and the venue doesn’t get the mention that Prince, Senso and Arena does on this forum. Up to date information welcome and appreciated.

Well let's see, where to start. Firstly, it's a walk in shop. You don't make an appointment based upon possible inaccurate photos. Instead, you go ijn and have a seat, order something to drink if you like. Standing on the podium in front of you will be 15 - 25 shirtless guys vying for your attention. Most are on the muscular side, and some are quite handsome. Several are absolute stunners. You might see a few familiar faces from Thai porn or the  nude photo online magazines. It's a full service shop; you're not there for the massage. As I recall a one hour massage in a standard room is 900 baht, and the minimum tip is 1500. Deluxe rooms, 90 minutes etc., are higher. The rooms are old but clean, and there is a shower and toilet in the room. I've rarely been disappointed there. Mostly straight guys but they will generally fulfill most requests. Can be quite busy on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 

[ematt]

On 1/29/2026 at 9:34 AM, Enchanted_Elixir said:

Just because a venue doesn’t get a lot of exposure on this forum does not mean it is not worth going to. TCS Spa and Sanctuary SMS are two places that are hardly mentioned here but absolutely worth going to. There is also a new combined sauna and massage spa in Silom called «the residences» that just opened and looks promising with crossover of masseurs from «History of Massages». 

VCK has recently introduced a club premium concept that is ripe for a review also.

Speaking of TCS Spa, I had never heard of it (and I live here) until Shameless Mack mentioned that they have a new branch in Ari. There is also apparently a location in Charoenkrung. As I live on that side of town, I decided to give the Ari location a try. It might be my new favorite place. Same model as Klover, History, etc., which is to say higher prices, sexier men, and a more deluxe spa experience. For the Ari branch, everything is new. The spa is in a freestanding villa style building with courtyard, fountain, etc. The very service oriented staff are well trained and they are clearly aiming for a 5 star experience. Compared to Klover, I would say that they have maybe slightly fewer men to choose from, but perhaps better looking men (Klover photos are heavily photoshopped). TCS also provides full shirtless pics, so you have a better idea of what you are getting, and their marketing is um... more suggestive. From the photos provided I chose a fellow with well defined pecs and a six pack, as that is my favorite type, and made a booking.

I generally prefer Thai massage to oil, but that was not on offer, so I chose 90 minutes aromatherapy.  They do have jacuzzi suites, which look to be quite large but which I declined in favor a standard room. It wasn't huge, but it was nicely appointed and there is a separate full bathroom attached (unlike Klover). My guy  took me to the room, a welcome drink was served, and various oils presented, etc. His English was near perfect, and we had a nice get acquainted chat. I learned that he had recently moved to Bangkok from Chiang Mai, where he had been working not in a spa but as an insurance broker. He was offered a similar position here, but opted for the TCS job because it paid substantially more. No previous experience, but he described the in house training he had received as very thorough and professional.

He left while I showered, and when he returned he asked me to lie down on the table. All very legit so far, but I wanted to get a feel for what might be on offer, so I decided to be a bit cheeky. I said "do you wnat me to be naked for the massage?" Obviously I knew the answer, but when he said "Yes", I asked "and will you be naked too?" He hesitated for just a second, and then replied with a smile "not yet". So I knew we were in business. 

I did ask him to at least remove his shirt, which he did, revealing a perfectly sculpted body and the flawless porcelain skin so typical of the Chiang Mai region. I think I actually gasped. The massage itself was excellent--clearly he was correct about the training. Thorough coverage to include head, neck, hands and arms, etc. He was very strong and I was in heaven. When I was flipped over onto to my back, I couldn't help but staring at his physique. He of course noticed, and asked "do you like my body?" "Yes I do" I said. "Would you like to touch?" he asked with a smile. I replied that I would, and indeed I did. Not too long after that, all the rest of his clothes came off, revealing even more splendor. He was quickly erect and hopped up onto to the table with me, again being gracious and accommodating. At no point was any extra tip discussed or requested. After we finished, a nice cup of fresh brewed tea and a delicious cookie were served. I tipped well in excess of the suggested 500 minimum, and we continued to chat for a while before I was escorted into the courtyard and to the front gate. 

I can't wait to go back.

 

[MichaelJay70]

Thanks for the advice and review of TCS Ari! This sounds like a great place. Do you have their website or line that you can share? I used google and maps but only found the other TCS location. The Ari location has photos on their google listing that shows only women therapists— so this must be the wrong place?

[Enchanted_Elixir]

46 minutes ago, MichaelJay70 said:

Thanks for the advice and review of TCS Ari! This sounds like a great place. Do you have their website or line that you can share? I used google and maps but only found the other TCS location. The Ari location has photos on their google listing that shows only women therapists— so this must be the wrong place?

Line is @tcsspa (please do include the @ when searching for them on Line or you won’t find them, it’s an extremely common mistake and I now as a routine include this info)

[emiel1981]

On 1/29/2026 at 3:34 AM, Enchanted_Elixir said:

VCK has recently introduced a club premium concept that is ripe for a review also.

For research purposes I was trying to find more information about this, especially to find pics of their staff. But for V Club 7 (what I can find that's the "official" name for the massage shop being part of VCK) I can only find old information on the VCK Cool Space website. No pics, no line link. Does anybody had a line account from them? Or where to find more information?

On 1/29/2026 at 3:34 AM, Enchanted_Elixir said:

There is also a new combined sauna and massage spa in Silom called «the residences» that just opened and looks promising with crossover of masseurs from «History of Massages»

And very convenient location, very close to the heart of Silom. Looks very upscale, and so are their rates. The boys do look hot. See their line, QR code below. I wonder how big chances are you can get "extra service" here.

What strikes me is that the standard price for massages at the residences is much higher than at, for example, FaFa Massage, but the minimum tip is much lower (500 baht at the residences vs. 100 baht af FaFa according to https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/2025/02/12/onnut-is-not-that-fafa-on-the-bts-sukhumvit-line) . Does that say anything about what to expect? So, at the residences, it's more about the quality of the massage and not extra service, while at FaFa you can definitely expect extra service because the minimum tip is higher?

On 1/29/2026 at 10:12 AM, Keithambrose said:

They have improved their line entries sincev2024, now very professional,  and each boy is marked 'T' or 'T & B'.

I love it when a massage shop advertises its staff this way. Like FaFa Massage is doing. With rainbow flags on the profiles of those who are "gay." And by adding the letters "T" or "B," you know you can expect extra service. Because that's what often puts me off trying a massage shop. I like to know beforehand that extra service is available, and I also want to be sure I choose a masseur who suits my needs. So, I know whether the masseuse is "T" or "B."

5 hours ago, Enchanted_Elixir said:

please do include the @ when searching for them on Line or you won’t find them, it’s an extremely common mistake and I now as a routine include this info)

And now I finally understand why I've never been able to add an account online. Until now, I've only been able to do it with a QR code, but now that I know I have to add the @, I can do it manually too.

[Enchanted_Elixir]

21 minutes ago, emiel1981 said:

And now I finally understand why I've never been able to add an account online. Until now, I've only been able to do it with a QR code, but now that I know I have to add the @, I can do it manually too.

The only Line accounts with @ are the professional ones, not the personal ones. For personal accounts you still have to use QR code, if you don’t share the same country of residence as the other account.

[Enchanted_Elixir]

29 minutes ago, emiel1981 said:

For research purposes I was trying to find more information about this, especially to find pics of their staff. But for V Club 7 (what I can find that's the "official" name for the massage shop being part of VCK) I can only find old information on the VCK Cool Space website. No pics, no line link. Does anybody had a line account from them? Or where to find more information?

Add line @vckcoolspace and navigate from their menus, including to their massage section.

30 minutes ago, emiel1981 said:

What strikes me is that the standard price for massages at the residences is much higher than at, for example, FaFa Massage, but the minimum tip is much lower (500 baht at the residences vs. 100 baht af FaFa according to https://shamelessmacktwo.travel.blog/2025/02/12/onnut-is-not-that-fafa-on-the-bts-sukhumvit-line) . Does that say anything about what to expect? So, at the residences, it's more about the quality of the massage and not extra service, while at FaFa you can definitely expect extra service because the minimum tip is higher?

You are correct, the added price reflects their location in Silom and the presumably professional massage you will be given. They have a bit of a crossover from History of Massages it seems in terms of therapists so I would guess if you go there you will at least get a pro massage. However, a review is essential as upscale prices and location does not guarantee good quality, as was the case of Titan massage.

i would guess it is an SS place at most, but you can still get lucky. You might get discounts on the sauna if you go to their massage, whether that is a good value proposition for you is subjective.

30 minutes ago, emiel1981 said:

I love it when a massage shop advertises its staff this way. Like FaFa Massage is doing. With rainbow flags on the profiles of those who are "gay." And by adding the letters "T" or "B," you know you can expect extra service. Because that's what often puts me off trying a massage shop. I like to know beforehand that extra service is available, and I also want to be sure I choose a masseur who suits my needs. So, I know whether the masseuse is "T" or "B.

IF you like this kind of shop, it is better to seek out the walk-ins like Senso or The Prince where you get this kind of info from the mamasan or the handful of good quality shops at Saphan Khwai.

[emiel1981]

13 minutes ago, Enchanted_Elixir said:

Add line @vckcoolspace and navigate from their menus, including to their massage section.

Thank a lot. Scrolling through their staff pics right now. So many hot boys! LOL

14 minutes ago, Enchanted_Elixir said:

upscale prices and location does not guarantee good quality, as was the case of Titan massage.

That's a shame. Found at least one very hot and sexy staff member there... Wow.

But I think I'll stick to massage shops for now where it's clear which guys are "T" or "B," "straight" or "gay." That way I have a better idea of what to expect, and being the control freak that I am, that's better for me. lol

k

[emiel1981]

On 1/29/2026 at 3:34 AM, Enchanted_Elixir said:

TCS Spa and Sanctuary SMS are two places that are hardly mentioned here but absolutely worth going to.

Would you say these shops are S or H places?

TCS has some hot staff on their line account but doesn't mention "T" of "B" details about their "therapists". 

Sanctuary SMS doesn't have any information or pics of their staff on line. 

Probably more information and details about staff can be asked by chatting with them?

[emiel1981]

2 minutes ago, emiel1981 said:

Sanctuary SMS doesn't have any information or pics of their staff on line. 

Same for Ganymede. Their line seems to be just for chatting, they are not promoting staff.

Sorry for alle the messages. Just having a research day for my upcoming trip.... LOL