mangatanga
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Is this still happening in Patpong? From what Ive been reading about Patpong, it's pretty dead these days and all boarded up.
As well, are there any other interesting shows worth checking out while in BKK.
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Not trying to be party pooper but hoping to pass on important information so that everyone can protect themselves:
HPV is one of the most common STDs, see here: http://www.ashasexualhealth.org/stdsstis/hpv/fast-facts/
The vaccine is now approved for individuals 27 to 45 years old in the USA. Prior to this approval, it was recommended simply to adolescent girls and the vaccine was a key factor in preventing cancers related to HPV. See below.
Excerpt:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a supplemental application for Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) expanding the approved use of the vaccine to include women and men aged 27 through 45 years. Gardasil 9 prevents certain cancers and diseases caused by the nine HPV types covered by the vaccine.
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10 hours ago, sydney69er said:It would definitely take some of the stress away from casual sex with dirty whores. How many blood tests you boys had in the past and sweated on getting the results
Condoms only protect you so much.
I would say these sorts of testing kits will become acceptable for both parties to take as they are become more common and reliable.
Maybe next time I am in LOS, I'll bring some with me and see how it's received by the LBs. I am sure I'll need to sweeten the pot with a tip for going through with the test but still worth experimenting and reporting back.
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With the prevalence and availability of oral STD kits (via eBay and the like), particularly HIV 1/2, would you ask a potential ST/LT LB partner to take an oral swab test prior to doing the deed?
I think it's the ultimate douche bag move but could this become standard operating procedure in the future?
Yeah, I know it's a fucked up question but just trying gauge opinions.
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On 9/26/2019 at 7:43 AM, Thanks said:
Now that's what I call an organic rodent exterminator lol
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Yes I agree on all your points and yes I do regular tests back home. And yes, I may just go into pulse or the Red Cross this week to get some more tests done as it never hurts.
Here’s my reasoning for getting Prep in LOS:
My concern is the cost of Truvada back home is upwards of a few thousand USD per month. Thus requiring the use of medical insurance and thereby piercing the veil of anonymity.
The implication here is that on some levels this could affect access to medical insurance in the USA. One’s HR department finding about the use of Truvada due to high medical costs paid out by your employer. Less likely but definitely possible.
And having a supposed pre existing condition or being in high risk group makes you less desirable and potentially a liability in the eyes of health insurance companies in the USA. This could affect career opportunities. In an age of record keeping, I’d prefer keeping a level of anonymity.
Hence why I prefer getting some Prep/truvada/it’s equivalent from LOS seeing that I will only use it for a short period of time. Starting a few days prior to my trip to wherever I am mongering, during the trip and for several days after the trip.
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I’ll answer my own post. Been researching the availability of truvada in LOS and there’s some really good things that I came across in the fight to prevent HIV.
Firstly, Truvada is owned by Gilead Sciences. They own a monopoly over the Prep anti viral drug. In first class countries, they’re the sole providers and creators of Truvada.
In LOS, India, elsewhere that is developing there are quite a few generic versions. Out of the goodness of their heart, Gilead does not pursue the generic versions for patent infringement.
In LOS, Truvada can be found be is upwards of 20,000 baht per month for 30 pills.
The generic versions are identical in compounds/ingredients and range anywhere from 600 baht to 1,500 baht per month.
Ricovir-Em is one such generic version created in India by the largest drug manufacturer in the world.
Teno-Em is a generic version that is created under the guidance of the Thai govt. easily available for 600 baht for the Thai masses.
There are a couple more as well.
Thailand has committed lots of money and research towards protecting its citizen against HIV.
The easiest way to access these drugs is to go to the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic - close to Lumphimini Park.
I also canvassed many pharmacies in the lower Sukhumvit area and the majority don’t have Teno-em or Ricovir-em in stock but can order it and receive it with 24 hrs.
That’s how I got myself some Teno-em.
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In that case ill stick to DG lolSent from my SM-J810F using Tapatalk
If I get a moment, I’ll see if I can check out the DG rooms and see if the latest renovations improved any of the rooms.
By the way, if you’re concerned about having to escort your guest up to your room due to the elevator key card access. I can say that I just witnessed an LB going up to her customer’s room and the hotel staff let her into the elevator.
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"As far as reservations are concerned, I’d recommend using their mobile site. It was cheaper compared to using a desktop browser. Interesting to see that difference. I saved 5000 baht for my 7 day stay. I booked 5 days prior to my stay."
This is interesting! Did you delete cookies, browser history & cache before your booking attempt(s)?
May we know how much you paid on a daily basis, on average, including taxes?
The Citrus Suites 6 seen from the Styles hotel across the street.
Hey Thanks.
I didn’t clear cookies/cache/history on my desktop browser. But on my phone I typically private browse and I believe that clears everything when I close the app.
So the other interesting piece to this is that I was quoted 25,400 baht by the reservation folks from the hotel.
My own desktop browser quote from the Citrus site was 24,500 baht. A 900 baht difference and then on my mobile device my total for 7 days was 19500 Baht, inclusive of taxes and all, plus breakfast for 2, plus 100 baht voucher.
So on average that’s 2,786 Baht per night or $93 USD.
By the way, suite I booked was the premier executive suite that’s 52 sq. m. It’s huge.
There’s also the MEMBER discount code you can use for an additional 10% off.
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Do the elevators require room key at citruss? Do they have any massage services like DG?
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Yes, the elevators require room key to access it.
And here’s in the in house massage menu.
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Does anyone know of any pharmacies where I can get a month’s supply of Truvada?
I know I can get it from the Red Cross Anonymous Clinic and Pulse clinic but I don’t want to go through their whole testing process before being given a prescription.
Thanks.
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Citrus Suites has lived up to the hype! It’s a great hotel, easy access to the NEP. The suites are massive and extremely comfortable. The staff has been absolutely professional to me and my guests.
For those of you who care about the walk of shame through the lobby, it’s a mere 20 feet from the hotel entrance to the elevators. And the lobby is a ghost town after 1am.
The morning buffet is a bit weak in my opinion but maybe my expectations are a bit out of scope here. Nonetheless, the buffet is sufficient. Orange juice ain’t so great.
The beats restaurant is adequate as well. And I received a daily 100 baht voucher to use at the restaurant.
As far as reservations are concerned, I’d recommend using their mobile site. It was cheaper compared to using a desktop browser. Interesting to see that difference. I saved 5000 baht for my 7 day stay. I booked 5 days prior to my stay.
Here are some pics of my suite.
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You are right Mardhi,I just confirmed your comment with Dynasty Grande. It’s a 500 baht charge for the 3rd guest and every guest after that even if it’s for a short visit.
And on that note, I just cancelled my reservation at DG... now communicating directly with the Citrus reservation dept about guests. Will update this thread once I find out what they say.
Here’s the official response from Citrus Suites on bringing multiple short time guests to the room:
For guest not stay overnight, we do not charge for your visitor. However, her ID Card or Passport is required to register at reception for our security reason only.
Will now update my reservation to Citrus Suites.
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No idea about Citrus but I always tbought Dynasty Grande charged extra for 3rd or more guest(s) but maybe others can confirm.You are right Mardhi,
I just confirmed your comment with Dynasty Grande. It’s a 500 baht charge for the 3rd guest and every guest after that even if it’s for a short visit.
And on that note, I just cancelled my reservation at DG... now communicating directly with the Citrus reservation dept about guests. Will update this thread once I find out what they say.
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Here’s the official word on brining a third guest to DG:
Greetings from Dynasty Grande Hotel.
The hotel allows 1 sharing person to register with you upon check-in as a registered guest without additional charge. Maximum occupancy is 2 persons.
If anytime there are 3 persons in the room (you and 2 guests) a 500 THB extra person fee will be charged for the 3rd person and onwards per person and each time even your guest will not stay overnight.
Unregistered guest must leave his/her identification card or passport for any security purpose of guest and the hotel at the reception. Unregistered guest must be at least 20 year old, otherwise we will not allow your guest to enter.
Regards,
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You guys are making me want to switch out of the Dynasty Grande, I booked myself for 7 days starting next Friday.
My only concern with Citrus is the extra joiner fees (per my correspondence with the Citrus staff) I don’t feel like paying more for my third guest.... possibly more guests. Which will likely be a nightly occurrence...
What was your experience with that?
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Thx BGSC
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It's been a couple years since this post has been updated. Any other VPN or private web browsing recommendations while in LOS?
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4 hours ago, SAGuy said:Manga
They milk the venom from the snakes to produce the antidotes.
Top tip 1 - if you ever get bitten by snake - first thing is to try and kill it and then take it and yourself to the hospital pronto. Only when they can actually ID the snake can they know which ant-venom course they should use. Unfortunately there isn't a single antidote to all snake bites.
Top tip 2 - tie a tourniquet around the part that has been bitten to slow down the spread of the poison within your blood stream.
Top tip 3 - if you get bitten by a Black Mamba - make sure you get to the hospital within 30 minutes maximum!
Cheers
SAG
Good advice SAG but holy crap... didn't realize BKK had such a huge snake problem...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/world/asia/bangkok-snakes.html
I am going to have to do a thorough check of the toilets...
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LOL typical Thailand - get your injections done and check out the snake farm out back once youre done. My barber also runs a dentistry from the same chair, if I asked him to replace my cars alternater, he probably would.
Lol... get your alternator and tooth fixed while you get a haircut lol
The whole snake thing made me curious as to why they’d have snakes at a medical facility and did some quick research on the Queen Saovabha facility and it appears as though the institute is the second largest snake anti venom facility in the world and a leading research institute.
If I go there for my extra vaccines, I’ll definitely check out the snakes!Ropey reacted to this -
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Here’s a good article on folks opting to getting vaccinations in BKK.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/global-goose.com/immunizations-in-bangkok/amp/
And here’s the link to the clinic it the article:
http://www.saovabha.com/en/default.asp
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What other vaccinations do you think you need? Hep a and b is all i haveSent from my SM-J510FN using Tapatalk
The CDC errs on the side of caution so there’s a whole list they recommend:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/thailand
I’d say from my research that the HPV vaccine is also important to have. Prevents getting genital warts.
The other info I’ve come across that I find completely mind boggling is that most travel vaccinations are not covered by insurance companies in the USA/Canada. And if you get the whole course of recommended vaccines per the CDC, it’ll set you back at least $1000.
Luckily, they’re all relatively inexpensive in BKK and many travelers get them while in BKK.
I will most likely get the vaccines that I can next week in the home country and whatever I miss (and if there’s time) I’ll get in BKK.
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Hey there Manga
Wouldn't it make more sense to get the jabs in your home country before you get to LOS?
Cheers
SAG
Hi SAG,
Yes, I got my Hep A and B a few years ago but I haven’t gotten some of the other recommended travel vaccines. I am shooting to get them early next week before I am in LOS in mid-feb but in case I am not able to as I have a hectic travel schedule, I was thinking of doing it in BKK. Though, per my research it makes most sense to do vaccinations 7-21 prior to going on a trip to provide a full immune response, the body does produce antibodies almost immediately after a vaccination so there is some level of protection.
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Last time I was in BKK, I stayed at the Adelphi Suites. My room had a washer/dryer machine that I used quite regularly. It was an awesome benefit of the Adelphi. Now, I'd like to know if there are other hotel rooms that you're aware of with washing machines in the room? I think the Phachara Suites rooms have washer/dryers machines... any others?