Adventures of a Bangkok Rookie August 2026

[spoon]

3 hours ago, ichigo said:

This is true however never say never! Depending on the guy, chemistry etc etc fun can still be had during a Thai massage 😅

Yes, especially if the guy is totally str8 lol. Even with oil massage, towards the end, the masseur will do some thai massage maneuvers, and if your str8 masseur has been keeping his distance before, he wont be able to during this part lol.

[spoon]

5 hours ago, Keithambrose said:

Ok, fine. Last few times I had 'proper' Thai massage, masseurs were middle aged ladies, so no fun part!

I had never allow a lady to violate my body lol

[jason1975]

5 hours ago, aaroninatl said:

That was low key the gameplan. After reading so many of the posts, I dropped by Foodland haha... but only 1 diner. It's OK I've gotta pace myself... I'm here for almost 2 months.  But it's definitely a kid in the candy store life rn.  

You won't see the guys eating alone at Foodland. They eat there with customers. Before they report to work in evenings, you can see them at roadside stalls along Surawong Road.

[aaroninatl]

Yeah at 2:30am there was literally one person dining at Foodland.  But the scenery of the clubbers leaving DJ Station was off the chart. So many hotties. Looking forward to tonight.  Goodboys I think is the plan.  I've still only been to Fresh.

[jamiebee]

16 hours ago, aaroninatl said:

 

- Muy Thai live suggestions anyone? I might go to one Sunday that's big.
 

 For a nice muay Thai experience, book a ticket for a SATURDAY visit in Rajadamnern Muay Thai Stadium. Saturdays are when big fights are held and mostly the fights that is broadcasted online. Oh and every Saturday, they have free-floating LEO beer for everyone.

 

 

[aaroninatl]

5 minutes ago, jamiebee said:

 For a nice muay Thai experience, book a ticket for a SATURDAY visit in Rajadamnern Muay Thai Stadium. Saturdays are when big fights are held and mostly the fights that is broadcasted online. Oh and every Saturday, they have free-floating LEO beer for everyone.

 

 

Thank you. Looked it up and looks like the next big one is a week from tonight. I might do that!  Have you been to the Sunday one that's apparently near a popular market. (That probably doesn't help much.)

Update: I think this is it... "Every Sunday at Channel 7 Studios in Bangkok there are about 4 or 5 bouts of Muay Thai. The fights begin at 2:30 p.m., although sometimes the schedule varies a bit according to live broadcasting tv schedule. In any case, it is advisable to go well in advance to secure admission. Watching the show standing up is free, or you can get a ring-side seat for THB 300. To get to the studios, you must go to Mo Chit Skytrain station, and then walk 10-15 minutes or take a motorcycle taxi (bikers with an orange bib). Tell the driver that you want to go to Channel 7 to watch Muay Thai. In case of verbal communication problems, just make a boxing gesture and he will understand. The short ride should cost 10 or 20 THB."

[jamiebee]

Ohhh I haven't been there yet.

The one I watched in Rajadamnern started 7pm until midnight. Though I only stayed till 9pm as I already had my fill of the fights and of almost a gallon of beer had there 🤣🤣. It was fun and high energy is very infectious there. I remember mostly Westerners are on the audience. They also have this laser projection on the ceiling of the stadium too.

 

[aaroninatl]

7 minutes ago, jamiebee said:

Ohhh I haven't been there yet.

The one I watched in Rajadamnern started 7pm until midnight. Though I only stayed till 9pm as I already had my fill of the fights and of almost a gallon of beer had there 🤣🤣. It was fun and high energy is very infectious there. I remember mostly Westerners are on the audience. They also have this laser projection on the ceiling of the stadium too.

 

Just watched a video about Rajadamnern... looks unreal! Thanks... I'll def get there once on this trip. But yeah night time activities are more in Soi 4

[Enchanted_Elixir]

1 hour ago, aaroninatl said:

Yeah at 2:30am there was literally one person dining at Foodland.  But the scenery of the clubbers leaving DJ Station was off the chart. So many hotties. Looking forward to tonight.  Goodboys I think is the plan.  I've still only been to Fresh.

During late December and early January (white party period) the amount of eye candy at least quadruples compared to low season now. 

[aaroninatl]

19 minutes ago, Enchanted_Elixir said:

During late December and early January (white party period) the amount of eye candy at least quadruples compared to low season now. 

Thats what I’m afraid of.  This place might retire my passport. 

[floridarob]

1 hour ago, aaroninatl said:

 But the scenery of the clubbers leaving DJ Station was off the chart.

Amazing how many are so drunk out of their minds.... but then again, DJ Station and G.O.D. use adulterated alcohol in my experience that combined with I've never met an Asian that can hold their booze, lol

I used to pick up guys there at that hour, but after quite a few limp noodles and falling sound asleep as soon as they hit the mattress... I concentrated on guys that looked like hustlers on that strip of Silom between DJ and Soi 4 instead. Not always something, but sometimes yes.

[aaroninatl]

43 minutes ago, floridarob said:

Amazing how many are so drunk out of their minds.... but then again, DJ Station and G.O.D. use adulterated alcohol in my experience that combined with I've never met an Asian that can hold their booze, lol

I used to pick up guys there at that hour, but after quite a few limp noodles and falling sound asleep as soon as they hit the mattress... I concentrated on guys that looked like hustlers on that strip of Silom between DJ and Soi 4 instead. Not always something, but sometimes yes.

Exactly. And the gamble is half the fun!  I wasn't even particularly horny last night, but when in Rome... errr Bangkok. Roll the dice see what happens.

[kram987]

On 8/27/2026 at 12:41 PM, aaroninatl said:

Other random first impressions...

- Wow there really are that many 7 Elevens.
- Didn't need bug spray today.  
- Was that a rat or a cat?  Sounds like a Dr Seuss line but holy f the rats here are enormous.
- Grindr options for an old fart like me are amazing... but I'm sure many are eventual Money Boys.
- Americans don't use air conditioning. We refrigerate ourselves. It's weird how low the ACs are here to this yank.
- Was stoked to see fried apple pies at mcDonalds. Until I saw the flavors: pineapple or corn. 

Pineapple sounds good to me

[jason1975]

6 hours ago, aaroninatl said:

Just watched a video about Rajadamnern... looks unreal! Thanks... I'll def get there once on this trip. But yeah night time activities are more in Soi 4

Rajadamnern has many farang tourists. It is located near Khao Lak Road. And yes, free flow of beer on Saturday nights is well appreciated!

The other place to watch muay thai is Lumpinee Stadium which is rather far from Silom area. Mostly locals at Lumpinee so it is a more authentic experience.

I have been to both stadiums. I prefer Lumpinee but it is rather far. Taking BTS up north was a tortorus crowded affair.

[jason1975]

5 hours ago, floridarob said:

I used to pick up guys there at that hour, but after quite a few limp noodles and falling sound asleep as soon as they hit the mattress... I concentrated on guys that looked like hustlers on that strip of Silom between DJ and Soi 4 instead. Not always something, but sometimes yes.

Most of the guys are drunk after they leave the clubs. But if intention is just to admire naked guy sleeping in bed, well, why not? Sex can commence in morning (with breakfast optional)

[jason1975]

7 hours ago, aaroninatl said:

Yeah at 2:30am there was literally one person dining at Foodland.  But the scenery of the clubbers leaving DJ Station was off the chart. So many hotties. Looking forward to tonight.  Goodboys I think is the plan.  I've still only been to Fresh.

Enjoy yourself at Good Boy. There's a high 50% chance that the guys smiling at you and whom you invite for a drink (and maybe off) are Vietnamese.

[aaroninatl]

So I committed the ultimate sin on trips like this.  I fall into this pattern often.  I'm weak.

I'm sort of boyfriended.

This cute guy on Grindr tapped me.  I started chatting with him.  Super cute and nerdy. Teacher. Likes to cuddle. Spectacular abs. Way my type. Originally from Tokyo.  I hadn't done anything touristy yet and today's the day for the giant market ( Chatuchak Weekend Market ) so I said we should meet up and do that.  As we're walking around chemistry happens.  Good quality guy. But that's the last thing I need when I want to partake in activities in Silom tonight. lol

Had to fib and tell him I had already made plans with friends.  But we're getting together tomorrow for breakfast and then the Muy Thai boxing thing.

I'd been remarking how it's rain season here and I've yet to get soaked.  Sure enough downpoured as I did my first outdoor activity.  Fortunately as they usually are here I guess, it was over in an hour.

Dozy and ready for bed but I'm NOT going to sleep through tonight.  

[aaroninatl]

1 hour ago, jason1975 said:

Enjoy yourself at Good Boy. There's a high 50% chance that the guys smiling at you and whom you invite for a drink (and maybe off) are Vietnamese.

I think I mixed 'em up though. I think Dreamboy was the one I was going to prioritize. They all sound the same.  We'll see where I end up.

[spoon]

41 minutes ago, aaroninatl said:

I think I mixed 'em up though. I think Dreamboy was the one I was going to prioritize. They all sound the same.  We'll see where I end up.

Goodboy is the one bar that closes later than others, so u can always do both if dreamboy was not a success hehe.

[spoon]

53 minutes ago, aaroninatl said:

Super cute and nerdy. Teacher. Likes to cuddle. Spectacular abs. Way my type. Originally from Tokyo

Lucky you for finding someone your type!

54 minutes ago, aaroninatl said:

As we're walking around chemistry happens.  Good quality guy. But that's the last thing I need when I want to partake in activities in Silom tonight. lol

Keep us posted. I wouldnt say you commit a sin per say as its still falls right into boy hunting. Well, boyfriend hunting, whatever lol