General Reports

[QUOTE=Gilby; 1510325]There are a lot of them out there these days. Reading reports and seeing some pictures here it would seem it may not be possible to know for sure who is who.

Do most of the members here care so much, as long as the report is useful? I'm not sure if this discussion is welcome or not, so I apologize in advance if this is something not welcome on here.[/QUOTE]Some are very obvious, almost all are obvious but a few may be difficult. Just do what I do, politely ask them and you will get a polite reply, yea or nay.and they will be honest

[QUOTE=Gilby; 1510325]There are a lot of them out there these days. Reading reports and seeing some pictures here it would seem it may not be possible to know for sure who is who.

Do most of the members here care so much, as long as the report is useful? I'm not sure if this discussion is welcome or not, so I apologize in advance if this is something not welcome on here.[/QUOTE]I've never been with a LB, accidentally or otherwise. As mentioned, most are obvious. There was one I talked to in Bangkok once I didn't know was one until I talked with her. Her voice gave it away.

Another option is to ask them or ask to see their I. D. Card. All people born male will have Mr on the I. D, even post ops.

If there is any doubt, just move on.

Bangkok post says mass 'shut-down' of Bangkok planned today, Sunday 22nd Dec. By Anti-Thaksin demonstrations, this is, by the yellow-shirts' own admission, a strategy to gauge support for their cause, and also inspire their provincial cadres, where support is less strong, to maintain the rage.

There are about 5 rallies planned across the Big Mango at strategic crossroads according to the Post, and the nearest affecting us is Asoke, better known as the vicinity of Soi Cowboy.

So depending on who and how many show up, they may be something of a non-event. In any case, they are likely to be over by nightfall.

In other news, one of the Army top brass has ruled out a coup, but has called for a non-aligned committee to act as an arbitrator between the two sides. It is important to note that this is NOT the same as an election, which have in recent times always returned a Thaksin in some shape or form to power, and are likely to do so again in February. Either way, it has reached the point where election results here just serve to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] the losing side off to the point where they simply cannot accept it and get on with life, so clearly, Thailand is between a rock and a hard place.

Khun General seems to think that if the current colour-coded politics is allowed to fester unresolved, the country could face civil war! Not a nice though at all; imagine Bangkok ending up looking like Beirut, or even Belfast.

I don't think a General would be the type of guy to make alarmist comments, but then again TiT. Regardless of where this is, we as a species generally don't seem to be happy unless we're making each other deeply unhappy, and that is what makes me worry about the Generals remarks, it's entirely humanly possible.

Anyhoo, lets see what tomorrow brings, I have to traverse Asoke to get to the girls, but in a pinch there's always Soi 33, less than ten minutes easy stroll from my crib.

At any rate, I'm enjoying BKK not being too overcrowded with shuffling night-market-zombies this year. Its looking about the same as the average off-season, so there are still a lot of people around, and Nana last night was going like a rocket!

[QUOTE=Questner;1509876]Does it start before, on or after CM Flower Festival weekend (first weekend of February)?[/QUOTE]February used to be a nice cool month up north but in recent years not so much. The bigger problem is the Flower Festival itself, which turns the city into total gridlock.

Update: Sunday Rally at Asoke.

About an hour ago I was at Asoke junction, the rally is in the Rachadamri Road (I think it's called) the Podium is about 75 metres from Soi Cowboy and the rally crowd stretches back past Soi Cowboy entrance itself and on up to the junction with Sukhumvit. At the moment traffic in Sukhumvit is unaffected.

Soi Cowboy bars are all shut except the 'regular' pubs at either end 'Ship Inn' etc. But bear in mind it was 11. 30 in the morning when I wandered in.

The only people in Soi Cowboy are cops (sitting at the outdoor bar tables) and protesters, sitting on the raised steel decks of the bars, eating their picnic lunches.

At the rally podium, some dude is screaming into a sound system, but the crowd, apart from the die-hards right at the front of the pack seem unmoved.

People still seem to be arriving at the rally.

Basically, if you don't see anything on CNN / BBC etc. Later today, consider it a non-event. Barring things getting ugly, I think the only thing likely to happen in Soi Cowboy later is debauchery, drunkenness, and cricket-munching. In other words, jizzbizz as usual.

[QUOTE=Gilby; 1510325]There are a lot of them out there these days. Reading reports and seeing some pictures here it would seem it may not be possible to know for sure who is who.

Do most of the members here care so much, as long as the report is useful? I'm not sure if this discussion is welcome or not, so I apologize in advance if this is something not welcome on here.[/QUOTE]It is the written official policy of this forum to ignore the existence of LBs.

[QUOTE=Wolvenvacht;1510617]It is the written official policy of this forum to ignore the existence of LBs.[/QUOTE]My understanding was that it as official policy to ignore any reference to any activities with LBs but discussion on recognising them, and perhaps identifying clubs where they are most active, seems reasonable.

You cannot totally ignore a reality or the board becomes like Uganda where gays will be sent to prison for life!

[QUOTE=Scorchin; 1510641]My understanding was that it as official policy to ignore any reference to any activities with LBs but discussion on recognising them, and perhaps identifying clubs where they are most active, seems reasonable.

You cannot totally ignore a reality or the board becomes like Uganda where gays will be sent to prison for life![/QUOTE]I can only quote what is in the rules: "Please do not post any messages anywhere on this site that refers to Homosexuals, Transvestites, Transsexuals or She-Males. This website is about sex between men who were always men and women who were always women."

Gilby and others can discuss this topic here.

[url]http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?2657-Identifying-Transvestites[/url]

7-11 is in Vietnam now. I was there last January and they are popping up all over HCMC. There is one right down the street from my in-laws house. Burger King is popping up everywhere too. I've eaten at 2 of them and it tastes just like the US version. I know of 3 of them and not sure where the others are. One at the Airport, one in D1 and one in D10 for sure.

[QUOTE=PinkPearl; 1510177]Thailand is full of 7 eleven stores, but does Vietnam really have any?

"In fact, the presence of 7 Eleven in Vietnam is foreseeable. Foreign investors, believing that the Thai brand would come to Vietnam sooner or later, have been trying to expand their networks to get stronger."

"Last update 11:39 | 11/12/2013"

[url]http://dongtalk.com/2013/12/11/7-eleven-does-warm-up-before-entering-vietnam/[/url]

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7-Eleven[/url]

Regarding ATM limits:

"Current amounts that can be withdrawn at any one time is usually very low. 2,000, 000 Dong with a 20, 000 Dong additional usage charge. ANZ ATM's appear to have the max payout so far, around 10. 000. 000 in one hit, followed by HSBC with a max of 4, 800, 000 Dong but with 100. 000d fees. Donga can go up to 5. 000. 000 Dong but it only accepts card from the Visa circuit, no MasterCard. In HCMC Commonwealth Bank (Australia) 8. 000. 000 Dong, no fees. 4 ATMs around Bui Vien St, Agribank allows 3mil at 20, 000."..[/QUOTE]

It seems the mango website is not getting updated like it used to be a few months back.

I walked in to see that talent and was pleasantly surprised to see a few new faces since I went there last 2-3 months back.

Seems NEsle has to do some work!

Read in the Bangkok Post:

Passengers scheduled to fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport should leave at least four hours before departure due to heavy traffic in the capital following city-wide demonstrations by the People's Democratic Reform Committee supporters, the Airports of Thailand says.

Apart from leaving early, the AoT also advised air passengers to use the Airport Rail Link.

The passengers can call hotline 1722 for more information around the clock.

Wishing all of you a very happy mongering holiday and a fruitful new year.

Cheers.

Duni

[QUOTE=Wolvenvacht; 1510821]Read in the Bangkok Post:

Passengers scheduled to fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport should leave at least four hours before departure due to heavy traffic in the capital following city-wide demonstrations by the People's Democratic Reform Committee supporters, the Airports of Thailand says.

Apart from leaving early, the AoT also advised air passengers to use the Airport Rail Link.

The passengers can call hotline 1722 for more information around the clock.[/QUOTE]It took me 75 minutes from airport (so you want a boom boom) to NEP area on Monday morning from 915 to 1030. Driver said this was normal, although it's never been so long before since coming to BKK every year since 07.

Certainly no where near 4 hours, though, although arriving at the airport for a flight 2 hours or so early is typically recommended. Add 2 hours for traffic & there's your 4 hours.

[QUOTE=Wolvenvacht; 1510821]Read in the Bangkok Post:

Passengers scheduled to fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport should leave at least four hours before departure due to heavy traffic in the capital following city-wide demonstrations by the People's Democratic Reform Committee supporters, the Airports of Thailand says.

Apart from leaving early, the AoT also advised air passengers to use the Airport Rail Link.

The passengers can call hotline 1722 for more information around the clock.[/QUOTE]I take the MRT from Asok to Markasan station and take the Airport express whole trip take only 1 hr 20 min with waiting time, this is the fastest way if you are my yourself and travel light.

Fast Eddie 48