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Forum: Southeast Asia 22nd March 2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,014
Posted By fountainhall
I understood that use of 'na' in a Thai name - as...

I understood that use of 'na' in a Thai name - as in Jaturong Palakawongse na Ayudhya - usually indicates a distant connection to royalty
Forum: Southeast Asia 1st March 2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,229
Posted By fountainhall
I was at Scorpion on Sunday and spoke directly...

I was at Scorpion on Sunday and spoke directly with the mamasan - the former mamasan at Solid whom I have known for more than 5 years. He told me exactly the same story as related by pong - that the...
Forum: Southeast Asia 4th December 2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,603
Posted By fountainhall
Chiang Rai Update

Will be visiting Chiang Rai soon after a gap of more than 15 years. The few venues there don't seem to get good recommendations. Any update will be much appreciated
Forum: Southeast Asia 8th October 2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,649
Posted By fountainhall
Only partly true. It existed in the financial...

Only partly true. It existed in the financial markets where it replaced the ECU. Travellers cheques and bank transfer, for examples, were in Euros from 1st January 1999. Physical currency in the form...
Forum: Southeast Asia 7th October 2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,649
Posted By fountainhall
US travellers make up only a small percentage of...

US travellers make up only a small percentage of travellers in Thailand. Other currencies have been rising fast against the dollar, including Australia, Japan and many Asian countries. Even the Euro...
Forum: Southeast Asia 7th October 2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,575
Posted By fountainhall
Not just sad, it's a complete disgrace!

Not just sad, it's a complete disgrace!
Forum: Southeast Asia 7th October 2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,649
Posted By fountainhall
Japan is not a typical example. The Yen has been...

Japan is not a typical example. The Yen has been rising constantly since 1983 and the US$ is now worth less than 1/3rd what it was then. Deflation has been caused by the Japanese propensity to save...
Forum: Southeast Asia 23rd September 2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,649
Posted By fountainhall
I have had wonderful experiences with guys in the...

I have had wonderful experiences with guys in the PRC, Hong Kong and Taiwan and have rarely found any 'snobbish'. in Thailand, however, I can see that some may give this impression. After all,...
Forum: Southeast Asia 20th September 2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 31,282
Posted By fountainhall
Was in Yaya's on Friday evening last week. Had a...

Was in Yaya's on Friday evening last week. Had a truly wonderful time. The boys are all definitely NOT underage. All are very friendly, welcoming and out to see that the bar customers have a good...
Forum: Southeast Asia 27th August 2010, 01:47 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 30,001
Posted By fountainhall
Re your first comment about bars, the problem is...

Re your first comment about bars, the problem is that your logic does not tie in with Thai logic. Don't ask me what Thai logic is, though, because I don't know - and I think that goes for most...
Forum: Southeast Asia 14th July 2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,802
Posted By fountainhall
Find it hard to believe that poppers are illegal...

Find it hard to believe that poppers are illegal in every US state. In New York they are sold quite openly. I know someone who gets the brought in from the US. But they are illegal here, as they are...
Forum: Southeast Asia 30th June 2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,768
Posted By fountainhall
I can't imagine Hot Male Station surviving. That...

I can't imagine Hot Male Station surviving. That particular location has seen the death for several similar ventures in the past.
Forum: Southeast Asia 30th June 2010, 11:33 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 31,282
Posted By fountainhall
In my experience, the copies of the "big movies"...

In my experience, the copies of the "big movies" depend very much on how current the movie happens to be. If it is still being shown in cinemas, the chances are you will get a dud copy. If the run...
Forum: Southeast Asia 29th June 2010, 03:16 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 31,282
Posted By fountainhall
I find a smile, a shake of the head and "sorry"...

I find a smile, a shake of the head and "sorry" is all it takes. Once one or two get the message, you'll be left 'happily' on your own.
Forum: Southeast Asia 25th June 2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 31,282
Posted By fountainhall
You can't beat Le Prive - only 6 cabanas and...

You can't beat Le Prive - only 6 cabanas and joiners always welcome.

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Forum: Southeast Asia 15th June 2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,583
Posted By fountainhall
CE is very active on week-ends - especially in...

CE is very active on week-ends - especially in the late afternoons, but it can be quite dead during the week.
Forum: Southeast Asia 13th June 2010, 04:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,583
Posted By fountainhall
fridae has more than 500 HKG members

fridae has more than 500 HKG members
Forum: Southeast Asia 7th June 2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 39,698
Posted By fountainhall
And a further worry about DJ Station is what...

And a further worry about DJ Station is what might happen should a fire break out. This has been discussed before and so I will simply say that any fire breaking out in any premises in that small and...
Forum: Southeast Asia 7th June 2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,384
Posted By fountainhall
I was only in the 'new' Adam's Apple one time in...

I was only in the 'new' Adam's Apple one time in January. I went with 3 friends and we all walked out after about 15 minutes. Our view was it was not a patch on the old Adam's Apple which we always...
Forum: Southeast Asia 5th June 2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 24,463
Posted By fountainhall
I'm well over 50 and am amazed at the number of...

I'm well over 50 and am amazed at the number of guys who say their upper limit is 40 or 50 yet still click on me and happily chat, sometimes leading to a mutually pleasureable meeting. One whose...
Forum: Southeast Asia 19th April 2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,649
Posted By fountainhall
Although some flights are in the air over parts...

Although some flights are in the air over parts of Europe today, I hope no-one gets their hopes for a normal resumption of flight schedules up too high. The BBC is now reporting the emergence of a...
Forum: Southeast Asia 17th April 2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 31,282
Posted By fountainhall
Not only the upstairs! It was quite exciting...

Not only the upstairs! It was quite exciting downstairs as well!
Forum: Southeast Asia 17th April 2010, 06:54 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 31,282
Posted By fountainhall
No-one has mentioned Happy Boys just outside the...

No-one has mentioned Happy Boys just outside the Sunnee area. Was there twice last week-end and had an absolute blast. Great fun evenings.
Forum: Southeast Asia 10th April 2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,649
Posted By fountainhall
A friend in Pattaya is annoyed that one of his...

A friend in Pattaya is annoyed that one of his young staff has gone off to BKK to join the red shirts. The guy knows little about politics. His only reason is that he is getting paid Bt. 1,000 per...
Forum: Southeast Asia 7th April 2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 33,649
Posted By fountainhall
I wonder how many protestors will actually stay...

I wonder how many protestors will actually stay in Bangkok rather than go home for Songkran. The rumour is they are all being paid a considerable daily sum to stay on, a lot more than they could make...
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