-- An handyman & visiting farang, who's ret'd. to CNX. as he finds it MORE convenient, is back here in BKK. to carry-out some much needed renovations etc. to FAN CLUB. -
- Addr.: Soi Convent,
Bang rak, BKK. 10500.;
- Loc'n.: in small sub-soi roughly opp. to STARBUCK'S COFFEE;
- BTS.: Sala Daeng, (S2.),;
- tel.: (02)-631 1442.;
- web: > fanclubmassage.com <
-- Further info.: vide MASSAGE VENUE.. #73 et seq. .

-- I have been given to u'stand. the flg. -
1. - Under new & Aussie. mngmnt.;
2. - Renovations will incl., but may not be ltd. to -
2.1. - Put MORE tiles in the shower-room;
2.2. - Make good, prime walls & paint with two coats of acrylic;
2.3. - Repaint Recept'n's. floor;
2.4. - Renew & make safe elect. wrg. as req'd.;
2.5. - Other work as may be found necessary;
3. - Many of the former staff who are unsuitable - poor massage skills, irregular time-keeping and suchlike - will be released and new staff recruited;
4.- Grand Re-opening - even if only cosmetically complete - scheduled for end of nov. '10.;

-- NB.: FAN CLUB will not CLOSE during these renovations, as most of the work will be carried-out from 12mn., but will remain OPEN for clients!

-- E&OE. as reported speech.

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I couldn't care less about the tile work, paint, and floors. Only if they succeed at upgrading the staff will I ever be interested in visiting after the first disaster I experienced there.
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Questions:

- What temperature will the water heaters be set on? I hope it's not going to be a compulsory 'hot to very hot' setting!
- Will that be 6 inch tiles or 12 inch, perhaps who could mention to the owner that 12 inch reduces the overall quantity of grouting and therefore reduces the area on which mould can grow. Perhaps there is an ISO standard you could find and share with the new manager. Heaven forbid that it didn't comply with ISO.
- The scope of work seems to be fluid so perhaps some regular progress reports on no. of tiles used, total square metreage of paint used and the micron factor of the paint would be quite helpful.
- Will they change the brand of linen on the massage beds?
- Will the doors to the rooms be located for best fung shuay and therefore bring good luck and happiness to all?
- Perhaps a group tour could be organized along with Australian meat pies.

I hope were not going to be blasted with ad nauseum individual threads of tiny detail on every massage parlor in Bangkok.

Personally I make decisions (guesses on possible happiness factor) on the appearance and some discussion with the boys and not much else, and in terms of fan club I added it to my 'never again' list several years ago, mostly on the basis of the rudeness and arrogance of the boys and not much more. This is where I see something good - the owner, from what you say, seems to have realised that the current staff don't cut it for clients.

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Indeed, the reputation of the place is so poor that the new owner might be well advised to change its name.
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I went to Fan Club two days ago, so before reading the above posts. No sign of work. The mamasan was all right and there was a good selection of boys. The masseur I selected gave me a very good and thorough massage, but was rather disappointing in the second part. The water was nicely hot, and the very large shower allows an easy mutual wash and would be fit for other games ...

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I would be happy to try a new and improved Fan Club. I have a few bad experiences there with a dud or two. But, that happens everywhere. And, I wish they had a larger, better selection of boys. But, I have always enjoyed the manager. I thought he was an honest guy. I like the large rooms, large beds and large showers.

It's not one of my "must-go-to" places when I am in town. But, I have had some good times there and it is always in the consideration. If they make some improvements to make it better, that will be great.

I'd like to hear some post Grand Re-opening updates.

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-- Indeed?
- Rather than relying-on others I checked all 81 pages of the thread MASSAGE VENUES for fav., neutral & unfav. mentions of FAN CLUB -

073., 075., 097., 324., 495.,605. & 997.;
704., 924., 971., 973. & 976.;
598. & 996..

-- NB.: I've omitted those postings that were gen'l. enquiries only and did not express an opinion or pass judgement;
- I've not looked-at other threads outside of MASSAGE VENUES for any opinions etc. therein;
- Agreed that places do change and y'day's. comments might not be applicable today.

-- E&OE. - corr'ns. welcomed!
-NB.: I have no interests - financial or otherwise - in FAN CLUB.

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I wasn't referring solely to reviews here. I've heard from many friends and acquaintances that their experiences were poor and that they would never go back.

I hope this new owner did his due diligence.

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-- One hopes so, too; as FAN CLUB is conveniently situated for the Si Lom-centric.

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A little obsessed aren't we?

Why don't you take up knitting.

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I went into this place recently. Never got past the reception. Somehow the manager was so disinterested and the boys so unattractive that I made my way out without going up. The same thing happened 2 years ago, when I first stepped into this place.

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maybe to sooth out all the unfavorable reviews, there is now a discount coupon-giving you 1 hr of aroma oil for just 300bt. From flyers that boys ditribute along Silom or printable from their new website.

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-- Today, (01st.), forenoon I met this handyman in SILOM COMPLEX SHOPPING PLAZA and enquired about FAN CLUB?
- I was told that all of the main work has been completed, just some touching-up remaining, (a couple of days work - that's all.),.

-- Just between ourselves I'm sure that the touching-up will continue for a long time - ha ;-)

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The above web page doesn't work for me. Try this one:
Fan Club Massage | HOME

This shows the boys available but with no names or description...

For more details try:
Thai Massage Boy : The First Massage Boy Database in Thailand.

If this doesn't work, go to:
Thai Massage Boy : The First Massage Boy Database in Thailand.
and search on Fan Club. The boy I fancy is Game.

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