Losing it slowly , one day at the time . Summer trip to Thailand and Cambodia in July 2026

[durian]

14 hours ago, vinapu said:

 

Day 4

"otherwise fabulous trip, Clearly money wasted , on drink, off fee , meal and tip . Oh well, shit happens thought I going to sleep"       

 

Indeed it does happen and that last sentence did make me chuckle.. thanks for the report. 

[Londoner]

Readers who aren't British may not have heard of George Best, a great footballer of the 1960s, who became a wealthy playboy and drank himself to death, more or less.

In his last weeks on earth a reporter asked him  what had happened to all the money he made. "I spent it on sex and booze," he said. " The rest I wasted."

[captainmick]

8 hours ago, jason1975 said:

How was it possible for Banana Bar to be open during religious holiday? The other bars were closed.

I was told by expat living in BKK that the Banana owner’s husband is very senior police officer so opening restrictions don’t apply.  That’s why the separate big upstairs bar is often still open well after other bars have closed.  Sometimes door is closed but party goes on and there will be someone standing by door who will let you in to the staircase.

[vinapu]

4 hours ago, captainmick said:

I was told by expat living in BKK that the Banana owner’s husband is very senior police officer so opening restrictions don’t apply.  That’s why the separate big upstairs bar is often still open well after other bars have closed.  Sometimes door is closed but party goes on and there will be someone standing by door who will let you in to the staircase.

very true as quite a few times when wandering Silom area at night i saw people coming in  to what looked like completely darkened and closed venue

[jason1975]

8 minutes ago, vinapu said:

very true as quite a few times when wandering Silom area at night i saw people coming in  to what looked like completely darkened and closed venue

Closed venue but everyone knows there's a disco there. People go there or h.i.m. disco to continue partying after DJ Station closes.

[10tazione]

"losing it slowly", what a mysterious title ... Any theories what it could be that Vinapu is losing? Stamp collection? His mind? Or even his Virginity?

[jason1975]

17 minutes ago, 10tazione said:

"losing it slowly", what a mysterious title ... Any theories what it could be that Vinapu is losing? Stamp collection? His mind? Or even his Virginity?

Losing his butterflying ways? Maybe he is now ready to settle down?

[vinapu]

27 minutes ago, 10tazione said:

"losing it slowly", what a mysterious title ... Any theories what it could be that Vinapu is losing? Stamp collection? His mind? Or even his Virginity?

add money and take your pick, lol

[10tazione]

3 hours ago, vinapu said:

add money and take your pick, lol

Money? I thought you are on automatic monthly refill aka pension ...

[vinapu]

1 hour ago, 10tazione said:

Money? I thought you are on automatic monthly refill aka pension ...

have you ever heard about  UAP (unlimited amount pension ) ? 

[Keithambrose]

2 hours ago, vinapu said:

have you ever heard about  UAP (unlimited amount pension ) ? 

Only in same area as 7 star Foodland!

[floridarob]

12 hours ago, 10tazione said:

"losing it slowly", what a mysterious title ... Any theories what it could be that Vinapu is losing? Stamp collection? His mind? Or even his Virginity?

How did I miss that 😲

[vinapu]

27 minutes ago, floridarob said:

How did I miss that 😲

getting old is no fun

[vinapu]

Day 7

Somehow I found myself busy and went to bed at 2 am , only to rise at 7. Since Baan Silom does not have breakfast facilities  I went for breakfast to Foodland , 1^st time this trip breakfasting there. Of course  I got 84 baht before 9 a.m. deal, not that it makes any difference since I always give them 100 baht and tell them to keep the change.

 At noon moved back to Raya. Low season so room was available already   and I got one at end of corridor , quite oddly shaped but featuring not one but two windows. Since room was on 5^th floor where reception is I immediately went down to see if old , privacy preserving trick still works. It did.

 What it is  one may ask. At Raya your card works only for the floor your room is located at. So if your room is  on 7^th floor  you can’t  take an elevator to floor 6 or 4. Only exception is floor 5 where reception is and floor 4 where breakfast room is. That’s the privacy trick to avoid reception and possible embarrassment for our boy . Take elevator to floor 4 and take stairs to floor 5. So much for being gentleman.

Then off to Jey Spa where I had and appointment with Ball.  I was witness to some commotion. Some young guy was trying to enter lobby and was prevented from doing so by employes there. All was relatively quiet, no screaming but it looked serious. Soon after Ball showed up , he seemed to remember me or at least pretended to and he told me the story. Storming guy was ex-boyfriend of one of their boys . He confirmed it may be serious  with possible police being called   and for that reason apologized that he must stay fully dressed . Thanks God  he did not ask me to  do the same .

Session was very pleasant nevertheless. But since he was pretty enthusiastic I suggested he will visit me in Raya . When ? right away. So after massage  I walked to BTS , he was supposed to take Grab. I beat him to Raya by good 10 minutes. 

Great repeat , this time without dress code , ahem . as a bonus he speaks good English so we could have some meaningful talk. He did not watch the watch so we were together more than normal massage session would last. Excellent treat although not exactly the cheapest, he knows his value is seems. I promised to try to see him again this trip ( and kept my word  as we learn in due course ).

After he left I rushed to G’s in soi 4 where we had dinner planned with Jason 1975 who just arrived in Bangkok but already managed to bring his guy with him.  There was also  spoon and his friend YT . as usual with late dinner  question was raised what’s next  and we accepted YT’s proposal to go to Jupiter. Not very crowded and only 12 models doing walkabout, still more guy than patrons . closer to start of the show few more patrons arrived but it was clear that off  must be thin on the ground  with number of boys equaling if not higher than  patrons. And this was universal case in all bars I visited this trip.

 Benefit was quite good seats we were awarded, in front of the stage. At one point YT asked mamasan  if one  of their boys  sitting nearby goes with guys. Warranted question as apparently some of their guys are going with girls only , God bless them. Mamasan misunderstood likely and brought guy over to us. It was moment of embarrassment as other guys had already companions lined up for tonight but, always gentleman I came  to the rescue , inviting guy to seat beside me.

  Lets call him CJB. Immediately warmed up  upon hearing he is Cambodian as recently I have soft spot for those guys. Drink yes, going with me , yes. But after the show , again yes. I sensed it will work well in the room and indeed it did . another boy today with good English. Very pleasant and amendable  so at one point I suggested he stays till breakfast as it’s dark and dangerous outside. Accepted immediately although did not budge on the price.

I’m glad I yielded as upon extension  he seemed even more enthusiastic. Best night so far even if some money was wasted because of course I fell asleep. Day 7 and I still feel time difference , sigh.

In the morning breakfast  in the hotel and we parted ways , both smiling

 

 

[10tazione]

11 hours ago, vinapu said:

have you ever heard about  UAP (unlimited amount pension ) ? 

It is mentioned in the Australian beststeller "Golden Faucets", I think you know the author

[Londoner]

Thanks Vessey.

Netflix is presenting "The Life of Chuck". Worth a look. Its message is that our lives are finite and so we should strive to enjoy every minute. It's not profound but it is certainly apposite to those of us who are ageing but can still find joy in Thailand. And expect to do until (referencing the film's abiding image) the lights flicker -out. 

[jason1975]

7 hours ago, vinapu said:

At one point YT asked mamasan  if one  of their boys  sitting nearby goes with guys. Warranted question as apparently some of their guys are going with girls only , God bless them. Mamasan misunderstood likely and brought guy over to us. It was moment of embarrassment as other guys had already companions lined up for tonight but, always gentleman I came  to the rescue , inviting guy to seat beside me.

  Lets call him CJB. Immediately warmed up  upon hearing he is Cambodian as recently I have soft spot for those guys. Drink yes, going with me , yes. But after the show , again yes. I sensed it will work well in the room and indeed it did . another boy today with good English.

You were a true gentleman to save the guy from embarrassment! I didn't realise that was what happened. I was busy with my guy at the other end of the seat. Hehe.

But I must say that YT's eventual choice of guy - the Myanmar dancer - is really hot. Fabulous abs and body!

[jason1975]

7 hours ago, vinapu said:

At noon moved back to Raya. Low season so room was available already   and I got one at end of corridor , quite oddly shaped but featuring not one but two windows. Since room was on 5^th floor where reception is I immediately went down to see if old , privacy preserving trick still works. It did.

 What it is  one may ask. At Raya your card works only for the floor your room is located at. So if your room is  on 7^th floor  you can’t  take an elevator to floor 6 or 4. Only exception is floor 5 where reception is and floor 4 where breakfast room is. That’s the privacy trick to avoid reception and possible embarrassment for our boy . Take elevator to floor 4 and take stairs to floor 5. So much for being gentleman.

That is such a clever way of avoiding reception! Good way to save the guy from embarrassment but I do believe they are used to all sorts of reactions from reception staff in their line of work.