One new bar report. Opposite Tom Yum in Sunee, the old Top Man (and about 5 other incarnations) has re-opened as "Wonderland". Quite a spacious venue with stage and central catwalk. Competent pleasant cabaret at 10 pm , just long enough at 30 mins, and about 16 cute go go boys, all looking to be legal age up to 25 max. Beer 130 bht. I did not sample the boys last night as I had a date, but will return

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-- I've been given to u'stand. that PATTAYA - like BKK. - will be under curfew from 21.oo.*-06.oo. hrs. nightly until 2406.oo.hrs..
- The thought of being confined in say HAPPY BOYS or TOM YUM from 21.*-06.hrs. quite boggles one's mind!

-* Note corr'n. of start time to 21.oo.hrs..

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I just received this message from Sunee Plaza info site

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UPDATE ON THAILAND 20/05/10


Up until a few days ago, we were carrying a “travel advisory” that said it was “business as usual” in Pattaya. I am sure you heard yesterday the troops stormed the red shirt encampment in Bangkok and ended the siege.


Yesterday evening at 21.00 the police came round and closed all the bars. There was a curfew imposed and we had not heard about it. Today we heard the curfew has been extended for a further 3 days (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) from 9 pm to 5 am.

We have no knowledge of any possible extension to this, or what will happen after these three days. However, that apart, the bars are all open from 6 pm to 9 pm. DON’T LET THIS PUT YOU OFF! The boys are still here. They still want to meet you and entertain you. In fact with the bars closing at 9 pm they are more keen than ever! They still need money and it's not long until the end of the month when rents are due.

There has been no trouble in Pattaya that we have heard of. Reports of explosions at Big C, or the Town Hall appear to be false rumours.

Paradise is here, it just closes at 9 pm for the time being. As soon as there are any real problems here we will let you know.

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I hope this will allow anyone currently in Pattaya to at least have some fun before the curfew kicks in

Stay safe

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By some (for me) unusually fortunate timing, I left Pattaya for a scheduled trip to Phuket. I can confirm, however, that on the days running up to 20th curfew, Sunnee and Boyz Town were both busy with boys, if not punters.
Highlights for me were Nice Boys gogo where #70 was very rewarding (sorry, cannot remember his name, but had golden brown hair to match his golden brown skin...); New Queens Beer Bar, which was staffed by some very funny, friendly and welcoming guys; Relax massage (directly out the back of TukCom) where there were a very pleasing clutch of young guys offering massage.
If you are looking for great food without the frills, head to Minks in Sunnee - a really cheap but hugely tasty and decent Thai hole in the wall cafe (other side of the road from White Nights, a little before you reach the Little Mango). Pad see ew gai and a watermelon shake for 75 baht...

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The quote of the day.

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As the curfew was suddenly and unexpectedly lifted at 8.30 pm tonight (Friday) I venture out. The message hadn't reached the main part of Boystown where Panorama, Sunnee, Boys Boys and massages all closed. Wild West open and about half the go go's in the 3rd soi (Sawsdii & Cupidol closed Star Boys open and X boys open.) I settled for X Boys and nearly left as the music was so loud conversation with the boys was not option. The big surprise was the 11.30 show which is a full on BKK style f**k show which I have NEVER seen before in Pattaya. If you're into this, better get in quick before the local constabulary shuts it down!
Some cute boys there - a fun night!

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UPDATE ON THAILAND 23/05/10



Life appears to have returned to normal for the time being in Pattaya at least. The curfew is over and all the bars and gogos were open again last night. All the shops, ATMs and change bureaus were open yesterday and the Banks say they will be open tomorrow (Monday). There are no problems getting from the airport to Pattaya, and the taxis in the area are back asking “Taxi Bangkok?”


We have today heard that the curfew will be extended in Bangkok and some other provinces for at least one more day, and then on a “day-to-day” basis. But the news specifically says it’s relaxed in Pattaya.


It’s still 35 degrees here and the boys are waiting. The beach is cosy and if anything crowded as the residents from Bangkok take shelter here. There are plenty of rooms to be had in the hotels, although they are not totally empty and screaming for customers. Some good deals are still available. Most businesses are reporting that despite their worst fears, this month won’t be as bad as they thought it was going to be. The tunnel has light at the end of it.


Obviously we have to take things on a “one day at a time” basis, but just for today, it’s great. If you were booked and have doubts, come. If you are thinking of booking, come. We miss you.


Unless things dramatically change, this will be the last daily report from the area, and we will go back to our normal weekly reports.

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What wet season? The weather is absolutely perfect here. Not a drop of rain all week and unusually low humidity. No need for aircon during the day as a balmy breeze sweeps in from Jomtien Bay.

The beach and bars are quiet, but most of my regular boys are still here and there's always new fresh talent to discover. The old Crystal bar is about to re-open as "Happy Place", Vasa has changed hands and the boys are a bit older (20's rather than teens) and in Jomtien "The Venue" continues with its high standard of cabaret , with the dreadful spot opposite (Monty's) finally throwing in the towel.

If the heat of BKK is getting u down, the new freeway extension whisks you direct to Pattaya's Sukumvit road in under 90 mins from Bkk's of the same name. From Suvarnabuhmi to Jomtien beach now only 128 kms which is a comfortable one hour drive by freeway (tolls 60bt from airport or 130 from downtown BKK). Bar drinks range from 110 bt to 150 max, off fees usually 300 and 1,000 tip for overnight accepted with a big smile. "The Dave" disco in N Pattaya has great coyote dancers and open until 4 or 5 am for the late birds. Packed with bar boys from 1 am who are always on the lookout for farangs. Enjoy !

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If you're referring to the bar midway along Pattayaland Soi 2, then it had not been Crystal Boys for a while now, but Bubbles Boys. Is Bubbles becoming Happy or are you referring to some other Crystal?

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Yes, names never were my strong point !!

You are correct from Crystal (briefly to a girlie bar ) then Bubbles now Happy Place

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A while back I think I recall someone recommending the Siam Bayview Hotel. Is this still a good recommendation for a relative comfort with a pool and relatively gay friendly?

Any other recommendations? I'd like to stay near Boystown/Sunee Plaza rather than at the beach and would like a decent pool

Thanks!

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X boys currently has 'no holds barred' shows but be prepared for numerous japanese female customers all smoking (cigarettes) like it's going out of style.

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I am thinking of going to Pattaya this weekend for the first time in about 10 years and I have several questions. I would be grateful for any thoughts.

1. Accommodation. Something tasteful, prefer boutique style. Any recommendations?

2. I read about the Muay Thai Boxing bars on Beach Road and the fact that the boxers mingle with farang guests after their matches in the hope of tips. Are these boxers open to other opportunities?

3. Which host/gogo bars have more beefy/muscular guys?

4. Is Jomtien beach itself worth a look?

Cheers and thanks in advance,
JJ

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

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I enthusiastically recommend TUI'S GUESTHOUSE (Welcome to Tui's Place - Gay Guest House Pattaya) to you... small, gay owned and managed, welcoming and well located on the beach at Jomtien. (Please tell them that "Richard from New York" referred you if you look into the place!)

I will be there and can also help you navigate the Pattaya'n ropes if need be!

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