They are open now?

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It's not clear enough from the dozens of posts above?

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Still business as usual at Hero. Less staff then usual when I was there last week, but the staff on hand were up to the typical Hero standard.

Never have a problem finding someone to my liking and that was the case again. Had a good massage.

As I never stay in the Sukhumvit area it's always a pain getting to Hero. The BTS is always packed at rush hour and the transfer at the Siam Station is terrible at rush hour, and of course that's the time I usually go.

I had an equally good time at Arena Massage. Arena had a large selection, which is not always the case. Price at Arena is more favorable than Hero. Hero 1 hr: 600 THB plus 1000 THB minimum tip; Arena 1 hr: 450 THB plus 500 THB minimum type.

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Just wondering if the posted minimum tips affect what you guys give the masseur?

I guess if it were a terrible experience I might tip the minimum; otherwise, though, I mostly tip the same whether the minimum is 500 or 1,000.

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Thank you for the update. I was just wondering if the have big fit guys in Arena as they do in Hero last week?

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-- Last sat., 08 dec. - two mature farangs & I visited ARENA MASSAGE - Si Lom rd.;
- ETA. approx. 17.hrs.;
- While I did not make an exact head-count I'd guestimate that there were approx. a score or so of masseurs in the line-up, several of whom I'd classify as possibly late 20s. and/or in to their 30s., with a good few of whom are well-muscled, (as opposed to being twinks and skinny.),.
- Looking-at the price-list I'd write that prices looked reasonable for a massage-parlor not too far away from Cent'l. BKK., and with a MINIMUM TIP. of 500.Bh.;
- One of my two acquaintances availed of a hour's oil-massage at 450.Bh., wch. he thought was good enough - with its apres-massage extras - to merit a 1K.Bh. TIP.; he added that he'd be prepared to return on another day for another massage etc. etc..

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Thank you sextile..as I am currently in Bangkok, it might be worth a visit

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-- Khun Roy.,
- Thank you for yr. ack..
- Should you decide to visit then perhaps yr. readers might be favored with your report?
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