Bangkok ( Thailand ) - Massage / Sauna Compiled)

[DirtyOldMan]

4. Black Magic ( Kon Thau )

Can DOM or anyone Elaborate on this? Added: is there really black magic in Thai? i heard stories...yet, any personal encounter/s?

Sry, DOM didnt realise that THIS is actually ur virgin post in Travellers corner.

You dont like Taiwan, u dont like Thailand (i supposed).

Just curious. but, How abt Hawaii?

I like Thai, for the food, culture and people. in fact I wanted to go there and learn 2 things, how to cook Thai food and massage. I already learnt one Thai food and serve it at my home party with all middle age matured men. Thai massage is nice but I might not have the courage to "break" people's neck and arms, etc.. Every time I think of Thailand some disaster happened e.g. tsunami and the plan landing crash. Same with Bali Indonesia, I was about to go there but the terrorists killed people. I HATE Taiwan and the Taiwanese people very much, don't like them at all and also the country. I have been to Taiwanese sauna and snack... do not advise anyone to waste time and money to visit such a country at all.

I think I would like Hawaii. beach and the music.

[DirtyOldMan]

4. Black Magic ( Kon Thau )

Can DOM or anyone Elaborate on this? Added: is there really black magic in Thai? i heard stories...yet, any personal encounter/s?

Sry, DOM didnt realise that THIS is actually ur virgin post in Travellers corner.

You dont like Taiwan, u dont like Thailand (i supposed).

Just curious. but, How abt Hawaii?

I like Thai, for the food, culture and people. in fact I wanted to go there and learn 2 things, how to cook Thai food and massage. I already learnt one Thai food and serve it at my home party with all middle age matured men. Thai massage is nice but I might not have the courage to "break" people's neck and arms, etc.. Every time I think of Thailand some disaster happened e.g. tsunami and the plan landing crash. Same with Bali Indonesia, I was about to go there but the terrorists killed people. I HATE Taiwan and the Taiwanese people very much, don't like them at all and also the country. I have been to Taiwanese sauna and snack... do not advise anyone to waste time and money to visit such a country at all.

I think I would like Hawaii. beach and the music.

I heard about the Thai kon tau but I think unless you really go and play someone out, you will be safe. Looks like it is a very string and effective spelt and make one die, so better not getting into it. Keep on the normal path you should be safe.

[TopChinese]

Yah.. how you get kong tau from someone you meet in Babylon? Unless he store your sperm inside his mouth and use later to capture your spirit. If so easy, I would have married that Richard Gere-lookalike I met there back in 1999!

[Buaya]

aiyoh... such strong negative comments on Taiwan... Well, to each his own... I like Taiwan... But let's not downplay them to the extent of writing down words like: 'do not advise anyone to waste time and money to visit such a country at all.' lah...

I dun like Malaysia (particularly JB) a lot, but I dun go around saying that also mah... Others might actually love it...

[DirtyOldMan]

aiyoh... such strong negative comments on Taiwan... Well, to each his own... I like Taiwan... But let's not downplay them to the extent of writing down words like: 'do not advise anyone to waste time and money to visit such a country at all.' lah...

I dun like Malaysia (particularly JB) a lot, but I dun go around saying that also mah... Others might actually love it...

"One man's meat can be another man's posion".

[Buaya]

True, but one man's poison can be another's meat as well... Dun have to shout to the whole world that it almost killed you... Others might actually derive nutrition from it...

Cheers...

[TopChinese]

Malaysian meat can be poisonous also.. be careful.

Taiwan very the LC lah.. hate the people, hate the cities.

Not like Bangkok. So much mess. So much chaos. But I love the buzz of the city. Not to mention all the gay friendly spots!

[Buaya]

TC... dun add oil to fire lah...

[Guest Hairaiser]

ED:

The Superich (Thailand) in Pratunam is actually located opposite (Central World the part where the Thai people do their prayer), you can cross over using the overhead bridge, when you come down from the bridge walk a few steps straight up and turn right, walk along the street food store until nearly to the end when you can see a wholesale shop selling hair salon stuffs and turn left walk straight ahead Superich (Thailand) is on the left before a bridge. Many local thai will go there so have to queue a bit...., if the rate shown on the board is 23.15 it is S$1,ooo notes but you will usually get 23.05 for other denominations and it is still the highest amongst all the other money exchanger.

**** Please take note this is the only Superich (Thailand) in town I suppose, they are different from other like Superich (1965) that have many branches around but both offer quite competitive rates than others.

I went to the floating market once, nice if you have not visit yet but personally it was not so exciting as expected.

For the roasted pork, you can easily savor in any eating out places, price are almost the same...., it's my favorite too...., to my surprise even those selling along the roadside taste so good....., so dun have to waste your all the way to certain places to catch a bite hor...

[erection day]

Been hearing rave reviews about another established massage place- Hero massage at Sukhumvit Soi 11 (Nana BTS Station)..... supposedly better Albury. Weekends the rooms are packed and one has to wait... best time to go between 5-6pm where there will be 40 - 50 masseurs waiting for you. Anyone been there?

[Guest BKK Lover]

In my personal opinion, Hero is the best massage parlour in Bkk. My only problem with Hero is I don't know who to choose. They have many many good looking and hunky masseurs. Services are excellent! I particularly their soap massage where you got the entire sauna room for yourself, adn massage was done in the sauna with yogurt, followed by a bubble bath with the masseur. The grant finale is a show with the help of the masseur in a multi splash area .. So soothing and nice ..

[Guest saunacraze]

saw an online posting on this recently, is this place open? i thot it was closed years back....

OBELISKS SAUNA (recommended)

39/3 Soi Sukhumvit 53, Bangkok. (on left 500 meters from Sukhumvit Road).

662 4377-9.

Sauna, Steam Books, Jacuzzi, Terrace, Restaurant, Cinema, Karaoke, Cabins.

11 Floors of stylish cruising! Popular with younger Thais. Parking.

[Guest fm am]

OBELISKS SAUNA (recommended)

11 Floors of stylish cruising! Popular with younger Thais. Parking.

Really! 11th floor of crusing. Sorry, I have not heard of this place. Would be great if Obelisks Sauna is still open. Anyone know?

[Bennni]

hi all,

Anyone keen to go bbk and stay at babylon barracks from 5 dec to 10 dec?

PM me!

[Guest Babylonist]

hi all,

Anyone keen to go bbk and stay at babylon barracks from 5 dec to 10 dec?

PM me!

I had stayed in the barrack once, several years ago. My experience wasnt fantastic. I was allocated a room which was I could hear noises at night, like water running over the pipings and this can be a terrible feeling. The next day I asked for transfer to another room.

I think the package comes with free entrance to the sauna.

[gpfun]

OBELISKS SAUNA (recommended)

11 Floors of stylish cruising! Popular with younger Thais. Parking.

Really! 11th floor of crusing. Sorry, I have not heard of this place. Would be great if Obelisks Sauna is still open. Anyone know?

Since it was closed down during the clamp-down of saunas a few years back, it was converted to apartment, i heard. I don't think it is still in operation as far as i know.

[TopChinese]

Obelisk closed after the baht crashed in 1999. In its heyday it was one of the tallest gay sex sauna in the world. I love sharing the lift with all the hunky Thai guys in their towels. Made cruising so easy... just stay in the elevator and stop at every floor to check out the scene.

My favourite obelisk moments:

- fxxking a guy doggy style in the rooftop steam room while enjoying the Bangkok night scene

- Enjoying a gin & tonic watching the sunset on the open air balcony

- Meeting a HK actor in a 3some in the 7th floor dark room

- Getting my tongue burnt with the thai red curry served at the restaurant on the 3rd floor.

Gawd I miss that place.

[Guest Guest_wind]

TC,

3some with a HK actor? any hint? I saw Roman TXX in a gay bar before with a blond Eric TsXXX. Care to share?

[gpfun]

TC, i shared your sentiments too.

This was my favourite sauna over Babylon.

Got a good lovemaking session (being analled) by a thai chinese guy too

How I wish it was not closed down.

No saunas in BKK can replace my favourite Obelisk!

[fugues]

Yes, Obelisk does bring back the memories. It was clean and quite swish too. Cumming back to the present, I have heard good things about Farose II in Ramhkamhaeng which opened last year though I have not visited. Anyone been?

Farose I is another legend. I wonder if it's still around after the uneasy truce with its neighbouring residents!

[Guest Obelisk]

Yes, I miss Obelisk too. Climbing those stairs are just part of the maze. Many sweet memories

[TopChinese]

Another new funky hotel in the Silom area to check out:

http://takeanaphotel.com/

The rooms look very unique with individual themes. The prices from 1100 to 2100bh (S$50-100) seem quite reasonable too. The place is right next door on Suriwong St next to Soi Twilight (with naked boys). Only problem is that there are no hotel gym/pool facilities. The hotel appears to be gay friendly according to their reply.

Hi,

Our hotel is gay friendly, located near the Boy Plaza, Silom soi2 and Patpong.

We don't charge for joiner(just not more than 2, will be alright)

Our rates incl. a set of breakfast.(serve from 7am-10am)

Hope this will help, if you have any further question, pls feel free to us know

Regards,

Take a nap

Will try to check it out if I have the time when I'm in BKK next month.

[erection day]

Has anyone been to Hero before? Will be trying this place instead of Albury on my next trip. Both are located in Sukhumvit Soi. Hero at 65 Sukhumvit Soi 11, while Albury is at 171 Sukhumvit Rd (near Soi 11). I suppose one can easily walk over there from Ambassodor Hotel??? Worldangel do you know?

[worldangel]

Has anyone been to Hero before? Will be trying this place instead of Albury on my next trip. Both are located in Sukhumvit Soi. Hero at 65 Sukhumvit Soi 11, while Albury is at 171 Sukhumvit Rd (near Soi 11). I suppose one can easily walk over there from Ambassodor Hotel??? Worldangel do you know?

ED, the Hero Massage is located at the end of Sukhumvit Soi 11. It

[erection day]

once you talk they would know that you are tourist and not familiar.

You are right. They always thought I am Thai and always speak to me in Thai. Maybe I will pretend I got sore thoart or something. haha... Tks anyway, WA for the tip.

[erection day]

I read this little morsel of information which I think will be useful to those travelling to Bangkok soon. Its from a forum hardware.com. An excerpt from his post-

'No alcohol will be served to expats, tourists or local residents in bars and restaurants over the next two weekends nationwide due to the oncoming election.

The first dry days will be 14, 15 and 16 December, pre-election days for a few million Thais who registered to vote early.

It has been informed that no alcohol is allowed to be served nationwide between Friday 14th at 6pm until Sunday 16th at midnight.

Elections on the 23rd will mean no alcohol will be sold from 6pm on the 22nd till midnight on the 23rd of December.

Practically this means two or three dry days in the two weekends ahead, although some tourist areas tend to be lenient once it's past 7pm on election day.'

Please be aware that local rules could apply. Big hotels are not likely to be affected.

[youngyoung]

i've booked 02 return air tickets to Bangkok with my boyfriend this coming year-end. am deciding to take up just Bangkok F&E itself or on a tour package together with Pattaya. any suggestions??? we have no idea where to go, shop, eat, play etc.

[Guest BKKer]

How many days do you have? If you want a leisurely trip (not rushing from place to place to maximise the time spent) then just enjoy doing normal things with each other. Most likely, you'd end up spending 25% less money than if you did the same thing in Singapore.

Here's a list of "mundane" things that are just as wonderful because you are in Thailand:

- Watch a movie (seats are larger and price is about 50% in Singapore). So, you can watch 2 movies for the price of one. There are many blockbusters in Dec.

- Enjoy a nice cuppa and cakes. Anywhere is fine, but Lenotre at Sofitel is good and high-end. Or Oriental High Tea for two at the Oriental hotel, or at their branches in Emporium. If you want normal fare, any Starbucks or Au Bon Pain is good - at least the human traffic is not that much compared to Singapore and you can really relex with a book.

- Erawan Shrine next to the Grand Hyatt hotel. Window shopping at Siam Paragon or lots of cheap and nice stuff at MBK. BTS Chidlom or Siam Square

- Nightly strolls along Silom road and then adjourn to Surawong road for go-go shows. If you must, off one of the boys but do practice safe sex.

- Dinner on the patio or just chill out along the pubs/restaurants on Silom Soi 4.

- Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin and take a river taxi to Chinatown shop in the late morning. Stroll along Chinatown and then have a nice Chinese dim sum or Fish-maw (forget the shark's fin and bird's nest, unless you have never tried before).

- Massage! You can find decent and hanky-panky ones along Silom road or at your hotel spa. Prices from 500 to 2000 Baht depending on where. Foot relexology, non-oily Thai massage, or Oil massage, or gay massage.

- Nice Thai-tweaked Korean food and perhaps some gay massage at Sukhumvit Plaza between Asoke and Nana BTS on the same side of the road as Sheraton Grande.

- If you are into a bit of cultural show with modern special effects, go see Siam Niramit. A bit pricey at 1500B per pax though.

- Nice-for-one-time night views are at: Dome/Sirroco (Meritus State Tower, Silom), Banyan Tree Vertigo (Sathorn), Club 9 (Sofitel Silom), Baiyoke Sky (Patunam). Don't go there for food as they're overpriced, just order a drink, take in the sights and soak in the atmosphere (don't worry, its a bit hotter and drier in Bangkok). Sirroco is the most expensive (even more than Equinox in Singapore) and only worth just one visit for the experience in my opinion.

- Japanese food at Fuji. Steak lunch set is wonderful value and top it off with Chawan Mushi. S$10.

- Italian food at any decent looking restaurant along Sukhumvit Soi 11 at Nana BTS.

[erection day]

Just got back from a wonderfully fulfilled and eventful trip from my favourite city. It's great R&R all the way and already I am inching to go back there soon.

I love Bangkok for its food but sometimes having too much of a good thing can be quite bad for your stomach. Too many days of gorging on spicy Thai fare can create havoc to your digestion as I realised towards the end of my holiday. But aside from the discomfort of minor diarrhoea, everything went pretty smoothly for me. Check out this yummy desert- only 25 bahts

And dont forget the value-for-money ice-cream treat at Swendsen. I think I ate it everday until I got sick of it.

This is the 'famous' Chinese restuarant in Chinatown. Always packed with people. Their fried rice is really wonderful. Ditto the bird nest and shark fins.

Their Chinatown street is really much bigger than ours and really takes on different characters between day and night. By day, it's buzzling with normal trade of Chinese goods. By night, it'll be transformed into endless alleys of food streets.

And of course, a visit to Chinatown is not complete without a visit to GSM- a sauna for the mature admirer.

[erection day]

For me, an essential visit to Bangkok is to make a trip to pay respect and to pray for good health at Erawan Shrine. This is the famous four face buddha temple.

And if you pay a little more (and to show your apprecation), you can engage these dancers who will dance for the gods.

Another view-

Another visit for first-timer is to visit to cheap whole-sale market at Pratunam. It's pretty hot and stuffy so on this trip, I whizzed in and out of the place in just 5 min.

Anyway, they sell mostly women clothes. As you can see from the aggressive women shoppers there.

Just nearby, within short walking distance, is the infamous Pantip Plaza where you can get 'friendly' softwares and stuff. A bit like our Sim Lim Square.

Of course, everyone's favourite shopping mall (me not included) is the mammoth MBK shopping center.

I did not visit Chatuchak or Central World Mall this time around. You need a very strong pair of legs to walk about these places so I just gave it a miss.

[erection day]

During day times, there's nothing much to do (aside from shopping). So the next best thing is to watch a movie at their luxurious theatre. The average price of a cinema ticket is about 160 bahts (around $7). I think their admission ticket price has just increased. This is their wonderful cinema at Paragon (I think my poor photographic skill didnt do it justice)

Another majestic view

I watched three shows there- I am Legend, National Treasures and Aliens Vs Predator 2. Guess which is the best of the lot. Surprise, surprise- it was, for me anyway, Aliens 2. Really entertaining and the director got the plot right this time around by setting it as a small town under siedge kind of scenario. Legend got on to a promising start but tapers off in the weak typical Hollywood ending and watching National Treasure is like watching the original first film- except with different setting. Boring.

Anyway, back to shopping malls, this wonderful setting greets any visitors as they walk in to Siam Paragon.

There is a rather busy Fuji Japanese restuarant at the basement. I tried the food and I must say that its a bit of a dissappointment. The steak setlunch is only 160 bahts. It comes in a generous portion of sliced beef (taste ok), nice side pickles, a plate of fruits and a delicous glass of ice milk tea (a bit like teh tarik). The decor is quite posh so I was expecting better food but it wasnt to be. I guess the popularity of this place is due to the price. To prove myself wrong, I went to another branch at Discovery Center the next day and ordered a Sushi set and the fish tasted quite flat. And the service is really not up to par- most of the waitresses looked stressed and hardly smiled. There're just too many customers around. I went there at 11am and it's already packed!!

I must mention I saw the famous Thai actor Ananda Everingham- that actor in Shutter- coming out of BTS station one fine afternoon and he really looks so much better in person. Really gorgeous. Too bad his model gf is with him if not I would ask him for an autograph. lol.

[erection day]

In the end, I didnt go to Hero as I intended as I got enough actions somewhere else. But on the last day when I had a free afternoon, I stumbled across Adonis Massage at Convent Road, a popular soi just off Silom. I was there early about 1pm and only three masseurs to choose from. Like what I said earlier, to get a wider selection of masseurs, always go there after 6pm. But one was really hunky and cute and the ensuring session was really wonderful and sensual. As I came down two hours later, I saw many more masseurs in the gym area- mostly twinks though. There is supposed to be a cafe in the premises somewhere but I didnt explore it. Will visit again if I happened to go there again. The popular Sauna Mania is also nearby.

I had one of my best foot massage at the massage joint just along the row of shops outside Asia Hotel- the one that is just few shops away from 7-11. There was this androgynous looking small guy (the only guy that day among the girls) who seldom smile but boy, he can do a really fantastic massage. I was really in cloud nine. And what a way to end off a busy walking trip in Bkk. I was so satisfied I gave him a well-deserved tip. If you stay around that area, do go look for him (didnt get his name though).

[Guest busy]

Yes you have the option of hiring two masseuse for "4 hand massage". Very sexy too and totally worth it if you just want to be pampered by two hunky muscular guys of your choice.

We gave them 2500 as tip because they were just so good at what they did. None of the usual bullshit about "me top only".. "me no like sucking cock". The rest was for the deluxe suite rental and the 2 hour massage.

Nowadays going Bangkok is so cheap but finding time to go is a big problem.

I usually book a long weekend flight months ahead. That means only 3 clear days of fun.

That's when my thai friend suggested 4 hand massage and he arranged for the hotel and booked the men. Right off the plane I call him. Right off the taxi, the men will be waiting at the hotel lobby.

I get a nice warm scrub immediately and ahem one man pull open the ass and the other clean inside, I am 100% clean because well...that's for them to use later.

It saves time to have one giving hard serious massage above the waist and another from the inside. I feel like one whole month of internal and external aches gone away.

I pay less than 5000B but it is so worth it.

Most men in the gay sex trade are obviously quite sissy. That make some thai men are very self-conscious because they r in a gay trade, they want to be considered king ie tops. But my opinion is that that unlike TC's None of the usual bullshit about "me top only".. "me no like sucking cock"., many refuse to be bottom.

So when you choose your men, ask very carefully what he WILL NOT do before you get into the room with him. Also a top will expect to be paid more than a bottom because there are fewer tops and it is difficult to fxxk all day. The worse is to have a dead fish bottom who will expect to be serviced because he is the one who pay.

Then even if you pay, look for someone who you feel is also keen to fxxk you. Well, it really is no different from the saunas, look at his bulge and his body language.

[friendlychatguy]

Thanks ED for the great sharing, enjoyed looking at the photos

[Andy@Tokyo]

Yap, thanks for the great pics. would wan to visit Thai too, someday

btw ED, i watched National treasure abt the same time too

[Guest Will]

What is the name of this shop? Still there?

[Guest Will]

The name of the shop at Golden Mile with thai male massage? Still there?

[worldangel]

Thank for the latest update and nice pictures, ED. TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) should award some points system to you who frequnting Bangkok in return for free massage? :oops:

[Guest Old Man]

Another new funky hotel in the Silom area to check out:

http://takeanaphotel.com/

The rooms look very unique with individual themes. The prices from 1100 to 2100bh (S$50-100) seem quite reasonable too. The place is right next door on Suriwong St next to Soi Twilight (with naked boys). Only problem is that there are no hotel gym/pool facilities. The hotel appears to be gay friendly according to their reply.

Hi,

Our hotel is gay friendly, located near the Boy Plaza, Silom soi2 and Patpong.

We don't charge for joiner(just not more than 2, will be alright)

Our rates incl. a set of breakfast.(serve from 7am-10am)

Hope this will help, if you have any further question, pls feel free to us know

Regards,

Take a nap

Will try to check it out if I have the time when I'm in BKK next month.

I am staying at the Take A Nap hotel right now and is in fact typing this from the hotel's free internet PC.

This place is pretty new and is very clean and the staff very friendly. Like TC said, they are gay friendly and their is no charge for bringing people back overnight.

The price come with a simple breakfast.

The best thing about the hotel is it is clean, the aircon is cold and the location is great! They have a website www.takeanaphotel.com where you can view all their 30 rooms before you book it.

The things that are not so good: Some rooms are small, there is no fridge and they do not have a table to put your luggage.

A bunch of gay guys just walked past me and there is a cutie among the lot. Maybe it is TC.

Happy New Year.

[erection day]

[A bunch of gay guys just walked past me and there is a cutie among the lot. Maybe it is TC.

Aiyo, if you see that cute guy again, just shout 'TC!'. If he turns, then yes its him loh. Anyway I have not seen his posting for a while. Think he's away on overseas conquest.

But it's good to know that some members here are visiting places that were recommended by fellow members here. Do pay it forward by writing or recommending some interesting places in BKK if you do have the time, old man.

[Andy@Tokyo]

I am staying at the Take A Nap hotel right now and is in fact typing this from the hotel's free internet PC.

Wow! This is really RealTime Q&A.

Also Have a Wonderful time over there

humm, what kind of New Year events to the PLUs have over there?

[Guest Guest_justme]

Hi,

Just wanted to share an experience.

Wanted to try a 4 hand massage since I have heard so much about it. Went to Hero but for whatever reason, the papa-san there wanted to charge 800 Baht for each guy and then an extra 800 Baht. This is for a 1.5hr lavendar oil massage. I asked what the extra 800 Baht was for and the papa-san mumbled something I could not understand. I decided to not accept the offer. I then went to Arena and was quoted the same for each guy. I was also told that there would be a surcharge of 200 Baht. Again, I dont know what this was for but decided that I could live with the 200 Baht surcharge. The 4 hand massage was kinda strange. Yes, one does get more sensation but I think that if the massage was not coordinated, one does not get the full benefit of a 4 hand massage. Not only do both of them have to be coordinated, they would have to apply the same pressure, stroke the same length, etc. I had a feeling that of the two guys I chose, one was less experienced - there was a bit of whispering between the two - I got the feeling that the one guy was coaching the other.

Anyway, the massage was good - both of them had above average skills and I would not have had any problems with a one on one massage from either. Just a tad disappointed that 4 hand massage is not as great as one would expect. More than disappointed that Hero would apply a surcharge for no obvious reason - pity the guys dont have more of a say in what management does cos a couple of guys there lost out on some work.

Hope this is informative to some.

[erection day]

Thks for sharing the experience. Always thought about having the four-hand thing but somewhat the price kept me away. But you know what, justme, at least you have tried.

[Guest passing by]

I also in Bangkok last week. It was a pleasant surprise to see so many thai guys wearing pink shirt on the street. Pink is definitely a cool colour for them. Instead of just yellow, now the softer pink makes the thai look more appealing.

[Guest busy]

Well, I usually go with my thai friend and he seem to know what to do. Maybe he just say one for each of us to the mamasan so no surcharge. He don't like massage like those who don't like paid sex. He has plenty of time to get free sex.

Unfortunately, he is a bottom uncle too like me.

The reason I like 4 hands is because during sex my whole body is very sensitive. That is when the top is too busy to carress but having a 2nd top doing the massaging increased the pleasures. I guess those who insist on extras for massage are probably feeling the same way. Some of us feel very horny after being massaged.

[IkuTube]

Continuation ...

Comment: erection day

Posted: February 14, 2008 12:05 pm

I dread spending CNY in Spore. Especially for an unmarried man too old to collect ang pow anymore. So, it was off to my favourite destination of choice, BKK amd once again and it was a most rewarding trip in more ways than one. I will be uploading my pics here tomorrow so watch this space!

You cant detect any CNY mood once you are there. I dont think it is widely celebrated except in the predominately Chinese area like Chinatown. But inflation seems to have hit Bkk recently. It's getting more expensive now. A case in point- at Pantip Plaza, a friendly VCD used to cost 100 bhts- now it's 150 bhts. Ditto for DVD now costing 250 bhts (50 bts more than few months back). Of course, one needs to shop around and you can always bargain down the price if you purchase more. Also, the taxi ride from the airport to hotel seems to have gone up. When the taxi reached my hotel, the meter showed 460 bhts (and the traffic was considered smooth that day). Plus the toll fees I had to pay which came up to be 60 bhts and the extra 50 bhts for hiring a taxi at the airport (all these was quite clearly stated at the back of the taxi fare card), I was quite astounded that the total fare came up to be almost 600 bhts. Didnt it use to cost only 450 bhts maximum!!!

The weather was pretty mild when I was there- in fact it was quite cloudy for parts of the week. That meant cooler weather with a welcome relief from the short spell of rain. On this trip, I have become more adventurous and visited a few quite out-of-the place saunas and met some lovely Thai men. Will reveal more when I am free after today.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 18, 2008 10:50 am

It's always a joy to make my annual pilgrimage to the land of smiles- Bangkok. I dont know why- maybe in my past life, I was a Thai or something, even a prince. lol. This affinity of mine with the Thai culture is hard to explain. When I am there, I feel like I am at home. Hey, most of the people there think I am Thai anyway- that is, until I open my mouth.

One of the must-visit tourist attraction is the Chatuchak weekend market (some say part of the market is still open for business even during the weekdays- that I have yet to confirm). Coming out of the Mo Chit Skytrain station on a weekend, you will never fail to rub shoulders with the many different tourists all out for a bargain hunt.

The seemingly endless stream of people all marching purposefully to the market is a testimony to this market's popularity. This is the entrance for most us going into the market.

Being so hugh, the market is divided into many zones. But fear not, just go with the flow. Its not possible to visit every stalls and anyway, most of the stalls are repetitious seller hawking similiar clothing merchandise. For first timer, the pet section is the one you shouldnt miss.

Aww.... so cute

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[IkuTube]

Comment: erection day

Posted: February 19, 2008 01:01 am

Not just puppies, kittens and rabbits in fancy costume are up on sale too.

Also canaries and hamsters biggrin.gif

But it is kind of sad to see those animal like squirrels being tied up and put on sale too. There are signs which say no photo taking. But I took a quick photo anyway while the owner gave me the evil eye and I walk away quickly after that. To see clearly, a larger photo is uploaded.

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Comment: TopChinese

Posted: February 19, 2008 09:25 am

The squirrels are very sad! Its disgusting how these people will capture the squirrels for buyers "to increase their karma" by releasing them to the wild. I always go weak in the knees when I see the assortment of puppies they have for sale there. Don't do it tho.. you'll never get them past X-ray upon arrival in SIN.

Nice photos, ED... any more of the boy bars? smile.gif

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 19, 2008 01:56 pm

Still on Chatuchak, there're so much so much to see and explore in the market. Some of the best buys in the past for me have been the purchase of chinaware, aromatic stuffs and of course clothes and bags. Some interesting shops....

This shop attracts many curious onlookers for its very futuristic display of Aliens/Predators figurine.

To the more traditional Thai artifacts.

Tiaras anyone?

I got a shock when I bumped into these two mannequins- downright ugly there are.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 19, 2008 04:38 pm

There were quite a few child beggers at the market. One of them was horrifically disfigured by burns over 70% of his body. I wanted to take a shot but when the boy saw me and looked down dejectedly, I stopped myself. But I was surprised to see another sad child similarly disfigured with a money bowl just a few feet from the first one. It makes me wonder whether these children are subjected to some form of child exploitation- make to look pitiful to get some income for the adults. I saw another boy going around the restuarant trying to sell his packet of tissue papers. Most of them just ignored him. One even gave him a look so fierce it almost seemed like the older man wanted to beat him up. Later, I saw him stopping in front of a toy shop looking longingly at the toys on display. I was thinking- this boy deserves a better future than this. He should be out playing with his mates. I tapped him on the shoulder and gave him 20bhts and took a packet of tissue from him. He smiled a little and that make me feel so much better that day. But not all child are that pitiful. This little girl sang so lovingly along his father that many who chanced upon this duo will surely stop and listen and perhaps contribute a little. I saw many grinning young kids going up near to them just to listen to her.

When you are a tired of walking, do stop by, like me and other weary tourists, to rest their battered feet and enjoy a delicious cup of coconut ice-cream and watch the busy crowds go by.

Other makan stalls if you are hungry for a quick and cheap bite.

Hi handsome, what are you selling?

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 19, 2008 04:58 pm

Things are not necessarily cheaper in Chatuchak. I have stumbled across cheaper bargain at the outskirts of BKK. But how many of us travel so far out of the central anyway? But if one know how to bargain, and often that is done with a smile, one can easily get a discount. I got 7 pairs of ankle socks for only 100 bhts. Everywhere I looked, its always 4 pairs for that price. In my final tour of Chatuchak, here are more stalls of interest.

How lovely to see their soaps so intricately crafted. Who can resist not to buy? Well, I did this time around. I think I must have a dozen hidden somewhere in my cupboard.

Ah.. so colourful, their stall display...

and finally, a fond farewell at the pet section.

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Comment: DirtyOldMan

Posted: February 19, 2008 06:07 pm

I been to Bangkok some 30 years ago and I remembered dropped off the bus and get a couple of imitation tapes from the Japan superstart Yujiro Ishihara and still own them, they sounds good. I always like Thai food and they taste good in Japan. But I remembered when I tooked them in Thai they really killed me, my tounge got burnt with the chilly. It is sad to hear that from the thread above some poor and disfugured Thai boy has to stray on the streets like a dog. Whenever I see this my heart always hurts and it makes me sad, so that is also another reason why I cannot go visit these countries will all the teruk-teruk things. I can spoilt my mood and makes me guilty. I know the HK singer Agnes Chan now stay in Japan like me is doing all these charities to the world children.

But I may want to visit some non-gay friends in Thai this year soon :-

Information Needed

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BTW, anyone knows if in Thai there are :

(i) Gay bars or sauna or massage for more matured and internaional group of people like age from 40's till 80's ?

(ii) Any Nudist beach ?

(iii) Anyone know the very economical and cheap Malaysian Air Way which costs only a few couple of dollars can fly from say JB or KL to Thai ? Is it cheap and safe ? Is it better to travel by train from JB or Spore ?

Thanks for the informaion in advance.

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Comment: erection day

Posted: February 19, 2008 08:20 pm

(DirtyOldMan @ February 19, 2008 06:07 pm)

BTW, anyone knows if in Thai there are :

(i) Gay bars or sauna or massage for more matured and internaional group of people like age from 40's till 80's ?

(ii) Any Nudist beach ?

(iii) Anyone know the very economical and cheap Malaysian Air Way which costs only a few couple of dollars can fly from say JB or KL to Thai ? Is it cheap and safe ? Is it better to travel by train from JB or Spore ?

While I do not profess to be an expert in Bkk, I do travel to this part of the world fairly regularly so I shall provide some basic information to the best of my knowledge.

1. Sadly and strangely, the market for mature gay sauna is sadly lacking. Most of the patrons at the more popular up-market joints like Babylon and 39 Underground cater mainly to the young crowd. BUT there are some saunas which I have been to that has a fairly healthy mix of the young and not-so-young. I shall reveal more in times to come. So DOM, do watch this space. As for massage, if you have the money, there should be no problem in hiring anyone that takes your fancy. But if you want to find a mature masseur, it would be quite daunting (almost like finding a needle in haystack). GSM and GG sauna used to have some of the older masseurs but on my recent trip in Xmas, they all seem to be replaced by the younger set. Nobody wants to be massage by an older man it seems.

2. The Thai are quite conservative. And so, disappointment no.2 for you. I dont think there is a nudist beach. Yes, there are some daring Caucasian tourists who do not give second thought in going full monty on the beach in Pattaya or Phuket. I almost threw up my breadfast many years ago when I stumbled upon the horrific sight of an aging Caucasian woman swiping sand away frm her sagging breasts in Patong Beach.

3. Airasia, the popular Malaysia Budget airline, do fly from KL or JB to Bkk. I have travelled with them twice. But the restrictive luggage allowance of only 15kg per person make me switch my preference to Jetstar Asia. Of course, it is safe. Airasia has been aggressively upgrading and they are actively acquiring new fleets like nobody business. I have not have the opportunity to travel by train or bus. I really dont fancy the idea of parking my butts on hours on a vehicle just to get to my destination. Check their booking website http://www.airasia.com/site/en/home.jsp

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Comment: Andy@Tokyo

Posted: February 20, 2008 08:47 am

Thanks ED! for sharing with us ur thai travel pics and story!

i never been to thai before, but the impression i had of thai people are they are all very kind people.

And u are also kind not to take the boy's pic. wink.gif

These less fortunate people also reminds us how fortunate we already are and how we should treasure our own life.

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Comment: TopChinese

Posted: February 20, 2008 10:24 am

(DirtyOldMan @ February 19, 2008 06:07 pm)

Information Needed

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BTW, anyone knows if in Thai there are :

(i) Gay bars or sauna or massage for more matured and internaional group of people like age from 40's till 80's ?

(ii) Any Nudist beach ?

(iii) Anyone know the very economical and cheap Malaysian Air Way which costs only a few couple of dollars can fly from say JB or KL to Thai ? Is it cheap and safe ? Is it better to travel by train from JB or Spore ?

Thanks for the informaion in advance.

Further to ED's excellent advice:

(i)

Bangkok: Babylon.

Phuket: Aquarius.

Chiang Mai: House of Male

Pattaya: Sansuk

Most of these saunas are for money boys who will be happy to practise their cocksucking skills on you for free. Just don't offer to take them home because you may have to pay. Like ED said, except for Babylon, it is very uncommon for the older guys there to go for other older guys. During the peak season, I have noticed that the visiting Europeans at Babylon seem not to mind other older guys. Once, I was even invited to an orgy in the Barracks where I was the only other Asian in a group of 50+yo GWM!!

(ii)

Nothing like our Fort Road.

Patong Beach (Phuket) and Jomtien (Pattaya) can get very gay but thankfully not many beached whales want to strip. On the Saturday tours to Koh Kai runned by Connection Guesthouse in Phuket, some of the guests do strip off and mess around if they have the whole island to themselves but most of the Thai people on the tour are too shy.

(iii)

I won't bother. With the budget airlines heading from SG for less than $150 (incl tax), the hassle of waking up early just to go through the causeway to grab a plane from Senai to So-wanna-boom is just not worth it. The train does not stop in Senai, the only way to get there is by taxi or bus from JB city center.

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