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  3. Posted

    On 2/19/2022 at 7:02 PM, Knobby said:

    I was looking on Agoda last week,

    They show some hotels in Bangkok that offer the whole package for the 1st-day test (including taxi, food, etc etc)

    So I booked the Lancaster and a decent size room. I sent them a message saying my flight comes in at 7 am and will need collecting soon after.

    I got a message back saying they wanted another 3000 Baht? 

    I called bullshit and cancelled on Agoda and sent them a message of complaint.

     

    Although Agoda advertise ASQ bookings most reports I read say that the hotel does not allow it or cancel it. It seems that All ASQ have to be done directly through the hotel webpage. I booked through https://asq.in.th which just links directly to the hotel and the rest is done through email.

    My hotel, Mövenpick soi 15, sent me a direct payment link, a secure visa payment site. The hotel asked for all the same documents that Thailand Pass required. A bit weird but knowing Thailand and their obsession with documentation I did it. No identity theft yet. This was in November :) 

    Pickup at airport was a bit chaotic and unorganized. But got a van eventually. Stay and food in hotel ok, PCR cleared after 8-9 hours. Paid 6400THB including 3 meals. Their new prices starting at 5200 including breakfast, and they confirm by email now that the test results will be delivered 8 hours after. No express service like Hyatt Place, Mercury and others.

    Soi 15 is a major hangout for lbs/gg escorts. When my PCR cleared I walked around waiting for my regular massage lady to be available. Unsure if allowing girls at the hotels I smuggled her up to the room. Needed that 2 hour handjob w/kiss session to go as planned.

    Food was good, I only ordered the Thai curry dishes. Drawback is no balcony. 8 hours daytime felt really long. Can't imagine doing 14 days locked up in a room. Kudos to those who did!!

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  4. Posted

    On 12/10/2021 at 8:32 PM, MMMGGG said:

    I have an appointment next week. She cannot host the meeting at her place, and she suggests a room with bathroom at Soi Cowboy for 350 baht 2 hours. She doesn't even know if it has a name.

    I have never been around that street because I never hangout at night.

    What is your opinion?

    I am concerned about cleanliness and discretion, although I guess that at 10AM that street may be deserted.
     

    I've used that ST-hotel a lot. They doesn't change the sheets too often so inspect the room and sheets with the staff before you tell them ok. Or make them change the sheets while you wait. As @Ropey says no problem getting there first. Most girls want you to do that and send a pic so they can see that you're actually there and not a scam. Before it was always 350 for 3 hours, but that may have changed.

    Sadly most ST-hotels don't give a fuck about cleanliness. PB-hotel in soi 3 is the worst and if you ever use that one I recommend the drive-in building and not the main one, which is infested with bugs as well with dirty carpets on the floor. At several ST-rooms all over town you will at times see bugs running away when you put on the lights. 

    If cleanliness is your main concern I recommend you book a cheaper hotel room for one night instead. That is your only other option.

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  6. Posted

    7 hours ago, bazza60 said:

    OK great that has cleared that up I have never had to extend my stamp before so have done some research and looks like I have to to somewhere near Don Meung, so will go there next month and complete the paperwork I have looked at what is required and looks pretty simple. Thanks for your answer.

    Yes its a big immigration building. Wait in line a couple of hours, pay 1900THB, bring copy of passport and they renew for 30 days.

  7. Posted

    11 hours ago, bazza60 said:

    I do not need a visa I was just asking if the normal 30 day stamp has been extended to 45 days just heard it somewhere else thats all

     

    It is back to 28 days now (28+day arriving+day leaving). It was only extended to 45 because of the 15 day quarantine that has now stopped.

  8. Posted

    On 1/31/2019 at 10:35 AM, anton2013 said:

    any idea were i can buy those tablets? will try and see what happens.

    You can get injections that lasts 3 months. So that would only be 4 times a year. The other option is a cream that you put on your whole body every day. According to docs injection or cream is the way to go since tablets is not very effective.  

    On 5/5/2021 at 2:52 AM, Melmoth said:

    At 66 I've thought about it, but I read somewhere that it suppresses your natural production, so if you're on it for any length of time it can become a lifelong committment. I must say though, everyone seems to agree it improves your qualty of life.

    True. It does reduce your normal production so it is (almost) impossible to stop. Apperantly take years to recover and heavy side effects from stopping. Testosterone is a key hormone though that effects a lot more than your libido: It can help with depression, exhaustion (burned out work related issues), overall energy and mood. 

  9. Posted

    42 minutes ago, Danum99 said:

    yes youre right. i am suddenly not so confident with my march 2021 trip. i have a funny feeling restrictions would still be in place. im more confident about june 2021. 

    what are your thoughts?

    If you can choose go for June. Most of 2021 will be used to mass vaccinate people around the world. Expect heavy travel restrictions and make sure you get the vaccine before you travel. Most airline is now looking into making it mandatory to present a global healthpass-app with proof of the vaccine for intercontinental travel. Combined with a rapid covid-19 test landing in Thailand I think it will be sufficient to avoid the 14 day quarantine. 

  10. Posted

    29 minutes ago, Thanks said:

    "There are an estimated 62,800 transgender people living in Thailand. HIV prevalence among this group was estimated at 11% in 2018, making transgender people a particularly at-risk population. A 2015 UNICEF study found 39% of young transgender people had sold sex, making them particularly vulnerable to HIV.

    Data reported by UNAIDS in 2019 suggests around three quarters (77%) of transgender women in Thailand use condoms regularly and around half have access to HIV prevention programmes. Around 40% of HIV positive transgender women are estimated to be aware of their status. Discriminatory heath systems, transphobia, family rejection and a lack of access to education and employment all discourage transgender people from seeking HIV services, leaving them behind in prevention and treatment work.

    A study conducted in 2015 and 2016 found younger transgender women were also more likely to be HIV positive than older transgender women. Having an STI, having a low education level and using amphetamine-type stimulants were found to be more common among HIV positive transgender women, suggesting these factors further heighten transgender women’s risk of acquiring HIV."

    From:

    https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-around-world/asia-pacific/thailand

    PrEP is the way to ease your mind if you are concerned. Preliminary studies show that 2 pills 2-24h before (unprotected) anal sex and 1 pill a day the next two days gives the same protection as every day use (6 days a week provides full protection). It's a no-brainer. 

    The awareness of treatment amongst p4p workers in Bkk seems to be better than in Pattaya, perhaps due to all the organizations that visit the bars to inform of sexual health. As many is in treatment with no viral load, several of the high earning are on PrEP as well as some of the customers the number will eventually go down. 

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  11. Posted

    4 hours ago, Thanks said:

    The easytaxi.com site doesn't seem to work anymore and Uber has become Grab last year...

    I've tried to download the allthaitaxi app but no such luck either (they only have an iOS app that works apparently but not an Android app...).

    http://www.allthaitaxi.com/website/en/home

    Has anyone knowledge of a good Grab app alternative for Bangkok? 

    Are BTS and MRT apps useful for visitors? Is it possible to buy tickets online with them?

     

    I've tried some of the Thai apps recommended by locals. Too many bugs. Grab is the only one that is stable. 

    BTS App is improving but still a long way to go. As long as Line Pay and Rabbit have a connection it will probably be a long time before they bother to make an online system for tourists. 

    Download a BTS/MRT map instead and use a Rabbit card. There is no way I am trusting Line with my credit card info. Supposedly one can now top up the Rabbit card on the machines at the stations as well.

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  12. Posted

    17 hours ago, Bwana_LB said:

    Thanks. I'm actually in the market for Tafero-Em. Teno-Em has the nasty kidney-liver side effects that I'm trying to avoid. I'll check Chula pharmacy in case they also carry Tafero-Em.

    The effect on the kidney is individual, as I understand it. I did a test at PULSE after a month of use and all good. However, I don't use it more than a couple of months at a time. Is your plan to use it daily for the rest of your life? 

  13. Posted

    22 hours ago, Bwana_LB said:

    Thanks. I am hoping to avoid the generic versions of Truvada, as they have much stronger effects on liver and kidney functioning. I may check with the pharmacy that's around the corner from the Pulse clinic.

    The Chula pharmacy sells Teno-EM for 690 per bottle. It is around the block. 

  14. Posted

    On 8/18/2019 at 12:07 AM, oliver17 said:

    Short time hotels are all over lower Sukhumvit area. Any freelance or bar LB you go with will know where all the ST hotels are, and she will take you to the closest one. 

    The PB Hotel over near Bumrungrad is a big favorite with many LBs. 

     

    On 8/18/2019 at 12:51 AM, SAGuy said:

    Just to add to Olivers suggestion....

    The PB Hotel is down soi 3 on the right hand side and is next to the sub soi that runs all of the way up to soi 11. (Thanks - this is another example of a cut-out soi that can be used to avoid the more crowded Sukhumvit. The upside is that it is very straight. The downside is that there is no pavement, so can be 'dicey' at night if there are cars).

    Anyway, back to the PB. It is actually 2 businesses. On the left is the low rise 'love motel' with the curtains to hide the car registrations and on the right is the main hotel. 

    I'd recommend the main hotel, as its THB 100-200 more expensive, but in better condition.

    From memory you get 2 towels and soap and its for 2 hours. They call you when the time is up.

    It was a clean and efficient place, so not a bad option, if ST places, rather than your own hotel, are your thing.

    Cheers

    SAG

    P.S. The PB alludes to Play Boy!

    I have frequented PB hotels a lot and the main building is not clean at all anymore. The reason staff hurries to get to the room is to turn on the lights before you see all the bugs dissapearing into their holes. I had the misfortunate to enter first and that made me run down and get my money back.

    If I have to use PB I now use the low rise building on the left (entering from Soi 11). The beds are also waterproof if you want to pitch the kinky up a bit.

  15. Posted

    1 hour ago, Thanks said:

    The prices for cab / taxi emoji596.png rides in Bangkok will go up as of next month, says the Bangkok Post. emoji438.png

    The airport surcharge will increase from 50 to 70 B. The first two bags will still remain free of charge. However the third bag will cost 20 B. Instead of a maximum of 9 years, cabs can be in service for up to 12 years now. And: Taxi drivers no longer are allowed to reject passengers! Technically, a new app will control this, says the Nation. We'll see what happens...emoji448.png

    12y old cabs? The one I had yesterday at the airport were at least 20y. Fixed on the outside but the interior was so old. First time in many years I was afraid that I was not gonna make it. 

  16. Posted

    On 7/29/2019 at 5:13 PM, Thanks said:

     

    Pulse clinic emoji541.pngemoji382.png seems to be on an expansion path: In addition to their Silom location and the upcoming Nana / Asok location, they also have or are about to open new clinics in KL (Kuala Lumpur) emoji1157.png, Hong Kong emoji1125.png, and HCM City emoji1264.png:

    They fill a market since many westerns don't wanna waist their time at The Red cross. 

    And they make good money since they charge high prices for all other than express services. A box of Teno-EM costs me around 1200 at Pulse, or 690 at Chula Basaj. So they make more than 100% pr box sold ( since they buy it for a lot less than 690)

    But it is very convenient, and that's what we for.

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  18. Posted

    On 7/23/2019 at 9:29 PM, Ropey said:

    What's involved for an express HIV test? 

    Take the test, wait 10 min, get the result. The option is only available to "existing PULSE clients". So the first time you need to talk to a consultant for 500 extra.

     https://www.pulse-clinic.com/pulsexpress/

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  19. Posted

    7 hours ago, whitecck said:

    The Soi 13 branch opens in August. I was at the Silom clinic the other day - it is more convenient than Thai Red Cross Anonymous clinic but MUCH more expensive. Something to consider...

    I was a regular at PULSE Silom, and they charge for everything. Have to talk to a "consultant" to pick up  a box of Teno-EM PrEP. So that would be 500+1200 for one package. Now I just buy them around the corner at the Chula Pharmacy for 660 THB a pack and do Express HIV tests (without consultant) for 500 at PULSE.  

    For STD test you will have to pay a consultant (500), doctor (900) and the test itself around 4000. So that quickly escalate costs. 

    To sum up: PULSE is great for HIV/Syf drop in tests and first time consulting when starting PrEP. For everything else I´d go elsewhere. But they are quicker than Red Cross delivering test results from labs.

     

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  20. Posted

    On 6/3/2019 at 11:34 AM, Knobby said:

    Note to mods, if there is another thread on this please direct me to it.

     

    Do any here know if there are some reliable places to get my test levels checked in BKK that you may have used and can recommend ?

     

     

    Remember that they need to do the tests in the morning, and usually two separate days.

  21. Posted

    On 2/6/2019 at 5:10 PM, technodude67 said:

    Immigration office in BKK is at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chaeng Watthana, building B)
    What you need:

    You better be there as early as possible (before 7am, even better if before 6.30 tho. The sooner, the smoother), to get the queue number - after you got the number you can walk town to underground floor to have breakfast, also note that there are copy, print and photo shops available (in case if you don't have pictures or copies).
    About 8am it's time to come back to office front door as they will start to call those who have a queue number. Office open at 8.30am. After that the process is quite straightforward. 
    About one week before your 30 days end should be fine to go.
    As an alternative you can obtain a single entry 60 days Tourist Visa prior to travel but in this case you may want to check with your local Thai embassy/consulate as the rules might not be the same for every nationality.
    I hope I was helpful enough here :) 

    I did this in late April. Took me 3 hours of waiting because there were two lines and I had the visa exception rather than the tourist visa that you apply for ahead of travel. I went around 1.45. Got it 4.45 so they do extend the 4.30 limit

    The photo copies need to be exact size. The staff in my condo zoomed a couple. No go. Had to go and get new ones. Still kept my que number though so that was nice. 

  23. Posted

    On 2/22/2019 at 1:29 PM, technodude67 said:

    Chula Besaj is the major drug supplier for any surrounding clinic and hospital (Bangkok Christian, BNH Hospital just to name a few). It's not a common pharmacy, they are gross dealers though they sell to individuals as well. It's not uncommon to go there and wait over an hour because of guys getting orders of, say, 20 kilos medicine packs.

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    Great info. Tnx! I picked up three boxes of Teno-Em at Chula Basaj today for 660 a piece, a 500THB saving pr box. 

    The pharmacy is small and was filled with people, so kinda chaotic. But luckily only private orders when I was there, so done in 10 minutes.

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  24. Posted

    6 hours ago, technodude67 said:

    Chula Besaj is the major drug supplier for any surrounding clinic and hospital (Bangkok Christian, BNH Hospital just to name a few). It's not a common pharmacy, they are gross dealers though they sell to individuals as well. It's not uncommon to go there and wait over an hour because of guys getting orders of, say, 20 kilos medicine packs.

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    Tnx, good intel. Will go there and pick up supply then.

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