I suppose the first time I saw one of the shows in Bangkok I found it exciting and I do remember a show at Adam's Apple in Chiang Mai that was quite well done in large part because they boys did seem to be having fun ... that was probably 10 years ago.

Since then if I go to the bars at all, it's as near to opening as possible, only to find someone to off and then leave quickly.

The shows which are choreographed by some farang who fancies himself as Bob Fosse's double (the old Icon and one or two other places in Pattaya come to mind) tend to be mildly entertaining for the first 5 minutes and painful as they labor on and on.

The dripping candles, showers, stringed object pulled from anuses, luminous paint in addition to the j.o. or other supposedly sexy peformances somehow always seemed to be an embarassment for all concerned on either side of the "footlights." The performers have to have gone well past being jaded assuming they'd been on stage more than a couple of times.

I still find the boys in the bars to be as enjoyable as ever when taken off, especially when you off the same guy repeatedly and he comes out of his shell, but the whole gogo bar experience really has to be no more than a means to an end , rather than something that can be enjoyed in its own right, for someone who's been around for awhile. And for the boys who are there night after night, it must be terrifically mind-numbing.

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I would agree with almost all of those statements. I too go early to avoid any of the dreadful shows. After 16 years of Thai gay go-go bar hopping, I suppose I'm a bit jaded. The only point I would disagree with, or rather something that I find is not the case as far as I'm concerned, is finding an enjoyable boy to go home with. I just don't find as many good ones as I used to find. I'm both a butterfly (trying to sample as many sweet things as my appetite allows), and one who likes to keep regulars for several years at a time. Have one guy coming over tomorrow (I live in Bangkok) who I've known for 7 years. Another 4-year regular returns from Khorat next week. But I find it much more difficult these days to find talented (versatile and good in bed) and personable (someone you can take out to a restaurant and have something close to a conversation with) young men in the Bangkok bars. On the rare occassion I find someone attractive, they invariably turn out to be a dud or one-dimensional in bed. Is it just me and my finicky tastes, or are the pickings truly slim these days?

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I think the quality of go-go boys has gone down, and it's rare nowadays to be able to find one that even tries to give good service back in the room. I find myself gravitating to massage places more and more, for their noticeably better service; though there is the occasional bad experience too.

I suspect that this is the result of gradually improving income levels in the country. Where once poverty was widespread and bar owners had plenty of willing, amiable boys to choose from, this is less the case now. However, massage work may remain attractive because (a) they can get more than one customer a day and (b) they don't have to "dance" semi-naked in full view.

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-- Having heard and/or read several criticisms of 'FUTURE BOYS.', (Soi Twilight - off Suriwong rd.), I felt it my duty to you, Gentle Reader, to go and to see for myself at first hand.
- Y'day., (sat.), evening I passed-by on my way to a small supper in 'Dick's Cafe.' and enquired the time of the 1st. perf.? '9.30.', I was told.
- 'Dick's cafe.' was almost empty, (although I was told that the friday evening had been unusually busy.),.
- I arr'd. at FUTURE BOYS.' just before 22.oo.hrs. and was ushered in to a raised seat about half-way along stage RIGHT - a good line-of-sight to the stage. A rough head-count was for around 30 spectators, (a mix of TH. and of farang - also a couple of wimmen.), and about 40 or so boyz.
- Drinks are 250.oo.Bh..
- I was not too happy to see ash-trays put-out; but, in my immediate area at least, only a couple were smoking ciggies.. On returning home I was better pleased to note that my clothing didn't smell as bady of nicotine as in times past.
- The R&F. a go-go boyz, who wear white briefs, circulate as usual on the stage; most of them are still quite young looking, with several of them very twinkie in appearance. In gen'l. the boyz looked no more or no less disinterested and bored-out-of-their-minds than anyother a go-go boi whom I've seen on the stage; in fact several of the younger and twinkier ones were smiling and endeavouring to establish eye-contact with spectators of their choice.

-- Hse. lts. dimmed at 22.05hrs..
1.- 3 boi dancers - briefs of two of them were removed, (std. endowements.), and the boi in the middle smoked each in turn;
2.- 3 boyz in an a la 'Tawan Bar.' S&M. act;
3.- 2 boyz in a slighly different type of Candle Show;
4.- Chantoosie solo, followed by chantosie with 4 twinks dressed as fairies who danced around her, followed by another chantoosie with same 4 boyz with feather fans;
5.- 2 boyz in F*ck Show - T*p, #74., not at all ill looking and quite well endwd.; they circulated amongst us voyeurs to solicit TIPS.; B*tt*m not an effem. and twinkie-type and not too bad looking - both thanked those generous patrons who shewed their appreciation in the usual and expected manner;
6.- 2 boyz in Soap Show, ended in simul'd. s*x act;
7.- 2 boyz in Shower Show, #68. & #82., both well-endwd., (I enquired of their nos. and at first was given another pr. of nos., but later the waiter came-back and gave me the correct nos.);
8.- Boi & katoey in costumed and ethnic type dance routine;
9.- Chantoosie solo;
10.- 4 dancing boyz;
11.- 2 boyz in a Massage Show, both well enough endwd.;
12.- 2 boyz in a simul'd. knife fight, joined by 2 others and Katoey all in a dance routine;
13.- 4 boyz in dance routine and smoking;
14.- 2prs. in final F*ck Show: not as good as I'd been led to believe, but good use made by both prs. of suspended-from-ceiling rings; both prs. circulated and were rewarded suitably for their efforts. I did not take the nos. of the 2 T*ps..
- Hse. lts. ON again at 00.15hrs.; an head-count shewed approx. 50 spectators.

-- A much better o'all. perf. than I'd been led to believe, certainly better than 'Tawan Bar.' and at least as good - if not better - than the other bars into wch. I've been fairly recently in Soi T'light.: 'Hotmale.', 'X-Boys.' and 'Fresh Beach Boys.'.
- I was LESS than happy with how several of the R&F. a go go boyz circulated amongst us spectators during the perf..
- The waiters, in gen'l., weren't too pushy in encouraging us to drink-up and to re-order. I thought that their whisky was but a degree or two better than paint-stripper.
- I was annoyed when a gp. of three spectators joined me on the same seating and when a 4th. wanted to join them I was asked to move along to a seat with a slightly worse sight-line.
-- Let's say that from that one visit I'd give 'FUTURE BOYS.' a qualified approval for a return visit.
-- Bibi.. --

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This post is for twink lovers.(Guys into big muscle Mary types--move on!). Last night about 8pm I had an urge for a cool beer, and I thought of Golden Cock...but passing Solid just on 8pm I was approached by the tout to enter. As expected there were only 5 boys, and no other customers, but I know the mamasan well and was happy to just have a beer and chat. 4/5 boys were of no interest, but (like a pearl amongst swine), a 21 year old "Joe" caught my eye. He has the legs of a 5/8 (fly half) the torso of a swimmer and a wide Isaan smile, so I invited him for a beer (only about 100bt in Solid --I never really check.) Now to the purpose of this post, one advantage Solid has (and if you know of others please tell) is that is has a mezzanine floor "half-way house" where you can relax on lounges in a dimly-lit area and "get to know" your new friend better. This avoids the situation where a boy who is all over you in the bar turns into a dead fish who couldn't raise a smile when you get him back to your room, at great expense. 10 mins with Joe and I was left in no doubt that he was genuine......I think it was when he pulled his shorts down to his ankles and pulled my mouth onto his firm cock that I cottoned on!) He's a great kisser as well and between his lips and his cock he worked me for 15 delightful minutes......whereupon we retired to a 3rd floor cubicle. OK it's pretty basic....plasic beds (no worry about dirty sheets) but air and shower...and he performed par excellence. ( turned out he was a top as well, but we still enjoyed a vigourous 69 and j/o session with mutual happy endings.) Cost for 4 beers, the mezzanine, the room and the bar fee was 1,000 bt (I think I got a discount). Does any-one know of other bars with similar 'mezzanibe facilities?
After that I went for noodles and a cleansing ale at Hotmail...definitely the best eye candy in Soi Twighlight with heaps of good looking boys for all tastes.

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Tonight I went to Classic Boys (end of Soi Twighlight with swim show) .... FOR THE LAST TIME EVER! A boy's behaviour there so bad (and condoned by the fat mamasan) that I demanded, and got a full refund for the drink I'd bought him before doing a dummy spit and exiting loudly (not my usual style.) I strongly recommend you steer clear of this dive!

I then repaired to Screw Boy with smoke still coming from both ears, to be soothed by the katoies while watching a predictable and uninspiring f**k show. The good dancers have left and while there were plenty of boys, it took me a while to relax enough to check them out. I can usually find something tasty at Screw Boy, and soon chose a couple of fun, attractive gay boys who escorted me to Suriwongse for a nice little party..... so I guess all's well that ends with 3 happy endings!

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What did the boy do that was so bad?

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I guess it would be more accurate for me to say I have still been able to find really enjoyable long term boys without too much trouble. I suppose, based on that, I over-generalized and said I recently found a[nother] really great guy at one of the bars in Soi Twilight. I was making monthly visits to Bangkok to see him, but then found it more convenient for him to do the travelling to my home. And last week we made a permanent arrangement (one year guaranteed, but renewable indefinitely). He gets a monthly salary plus rent payments for his room and a few other perks. He travels to my place twice a month and stays for 3 or 4 days at a time... I really enjoy his company, but I also enjoy living alone much of the time. He's the fourth boy I've retired from the business. All four hated working in the bars and were eager to escape and all four (who were great to begin with) improved over time after they stopped working in the bars.(And functionning in Nanny-State mode, I've coerced two to stop smoking & greatly reduce their drinking).

I have one other long-termer, now in his 30's, on monthly retainer, but rarely seen and a third who still works in a bar and is on call a few times a month.

Like you, I enjoy having a regular boy or three , but occasionally grow butterfly wings. The regulars have been so great, it may have coloured my perception, but even when I play butterfly I think I've had a 75% success rate.

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