The pool and the pool area at Babylon are closed for repairs. I was told it would take two weeks. Admission reduced to 130B.

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-- Today, (31st.), I was told the same over the lunch. table; that by a farang who knows MORE people here in BKK. than I've had hot b'fasts..

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-- After the financial success - reportedly MORE than 14OM.Bh. was taken - of the last 'Walking street.' in Si Lom rd. it seems that there's nothing as good as building-upon success!

O5-O6jun. - SIAM P'GON. AREA - Outdoors' mkt.;
12-13jun. - SI LOM Rd. - Outdoors' mkt..

-- Source: today's, (O1 jun.], BKK. Post. 'paper..

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I am very happy to report that the Bangkok gay scene is back with a vengeance. Last night (Friday 4th June) DJ Station was packed and even the deafening floor show could not diminish the crowd. I left at 12:30 when it was so crowded you couldn't move. Also noticed most of the go-go bars are back in business, save Future Boys. Best was Dream Boys with high energy show, lots of sexy boys, and a full house. X-boys also very busy with a full compliment of boys. Hotmale not quite up to strength. Classic Boys was surprisingly disappointing with about six customers and the same number of models. Beach Boys a bit more lively. Maybe it is just the locals generating the business so far given the occupancy rates at the hotels are very low. E.g. Sukhothai offering half price deals with only 10% full. Babylon heavily discounting but apparently the pool area and half the sauna is closed for renovations. I will check it out tonight before flying home to aus. All in all, quite a remarkable turnaround from when I was last here on 16th - 19th May. How quickly the place recovers. Everyone is smiling again. Well done Thailand!

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-- According to a rpt. in today's (O5th.], BKK. Post. 'paper. - Business Section -for CENTRALWORLD -
ISETANN should RE-OPEN this month, (jun.];
SUPER SPORTS & POWER BUY should RE-OPEN in oct.;
ZEN should RE-OPEN in approx. 14 mos. time.

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babylon is saving money on air-conditioning that is why many parts close.even gym is too warm

less than half operates but charge 150 baaht.

babylon has become mean and a bit dirty.even complaints about towels.

khun toc has taken scrooge approach.money is in hotel and liquor.

now a dump

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That upstairs room area (with the copies of Brueghel paintings) needs more air conditioning (always has). I don't like going into a room and sweating. I like non-sweaty sex--not a mess of sweating on a plastic floor.

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