We began talking about boys in Buriram on the Paradise Spa topic, so I've started this topic to continue such discussions and also get the Paradise Spa topic, back on topic.
Granted it's been a while for me, but whenever I visited the provinces I never had any problem finding boys. I was quite often approached by boys I really liked. For me, the last time that happened when I was in an Issan province was about a year and a half ago.
Dodger had an experience of his own in Buriram as recently as yesterday (from the date of this post),
How easy or difficult it may be to find boys in the provinces these days is under discussion.
Some of you who may have visited the provinces, let us hear from you about any experiences, good or bad, you have had.
Boys in the provinces, small towns, rice farms, and other boondocks
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Re: Boys in the provinces, small towns, rice farms, and other boondocks
Dodger observed cute lads walking around a shopping mall. As can be seen anywhere in east Asia.
I don't think he wrote anything that confirmed their availability?
In my experience, finding lads who are available and very cute is difficult.
There, is, of course, usually someone available, but not the type of lad I go for.
There are also cute lads, but typically these are not available.
I don't think he wrote anything that confirmed their availability?
In my experience, finding lads who are available and very cute is difficult.
There, is, of course, usually someone available, but not the type of lad I go for.
There are also cute lads, but typically these are not available.
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Re: Boys in the provinces, small towns, rice farms, and other boondocks
Did you try? Nearly every time I was somewhere out in the provinces, boys often approached me. If they were my type I wouldn't have dreamed of insulting them by saying no . . .
The part on my "I Don't Get It" list is as recently as a year and a half ago, out in the provinces - at my age and looking the way I do, I was still approached by a young gent - not totally my type, but close enough - and he was not a money boy. I'll be damned if I know what the attraction could possibly be, but whatever it is, I'm certainly glad it's there.
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I only make an approach if there's some sign of encouragement, such as eye contact or a smile.
The kind of lads who approach me are usually not my type, but now & again there's a success story. Sometimes free. Sometimes from other countries like Malaysia or Korea.
From what I understand from other travellers, it takes considerable effort to find a boy in the provinces. But very few talk or write about hunting for boys.
The Thai provinces are certainly not like Pattaya.
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I'll definitely agree with you on that.
All I can say is in just about every trip I've made over the years to the provinces, and there have been very many, I never had any problem finding boys (or boys finding me). Maybe times have changed, but it would take another trip or two, seeing for myself, to convince me that things have changed very much - or even at all.
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I've been fortunate to have traveled to almost every province in the Kingdom at one time or another, although most of my travels the past 6 years (since retirement) have been in Isaan which I know very well.
This being the region where the majority of the boys we all cherish were spawned, it should come as no surprise that it is still bursting at the seams with cute boys.
The best time to visit Isaan, or for that fact any province in Thailand, is during one of the many local festivals when the boys are out in all their colors. Other hot spots to find boys include the night market areas (all towns have them), local karaoke's (just ask one of the ladyboys working at the market), and of course Morlam concerts...but go early before the fights break out.
The towns I've visited across Issan haven't changed significantly over the years, although there is a notable increase in the number of boys I see out-and-about. I'm sure the same holds true for young girls but my radar is always locked in the "Boy" position. Places in Isaan I've seen first-hand include, but not limited to, Prachinburi, Korat, Khon kean, Buriam, Surin, Si Saket (Kantharalak), Khun Han, Maha Sarakam and Kalasin.
The reason for the increase in boys you see in most of these towns is twofold: 1) a direct result of an improved job market, and 2) the fact that the $$big money$$ that was once the lure in the sex industry has diminished significantly, thus the reason for the increase we see in immigrant sex workers.
As far as hooking up with a boy when they're up in the home village/town goes, it's easy when you know what you're doing: Find a ladyboy who's working at the local night market, introduce yourself, and tell her you're visiting town and would like to find somewhere where the boys are. That's all you have to do. Don't say another word. Just take the cotton out of your ears and stick it in your mouth. In short, the ladyboys are the key!!! Keep chatting with the local ladyboys and there's a high probability that you'll find yourself being directed (or guided) to a late-night karaoke (all towns have them) where the gay boys are.
Before anyone asks: "Are the boys still available now like they were 10 years ago" The answer is "of course they are".
The only immigrant boys you see in Isaan are working the fields.
Other than the fact that there are simply more boys up-country now, nothing else has really changed in the Isaan region. One exception would be the road conditions which are greatly improved.
As a side note: The best sex I've ever had is with a non-working country boy from Isaan who has never once asked for a tip...and in a few weeks we'll be married.
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This being the region where the majority of the boys we all cherish were spawned, it should come as no surprise that it is still bursting at the seams with cute boys.
The best time to visit Isaan, or for that fact any province in Thailand, is during one of the many local festivals when the boys are out in all their colors. Other hot spots to find boys include the night market areas (all towns have them), local karaoke's (just ask one of the ladyboys working at the market), and of course Morlam concerts...but go early before the fights break out.
The towns I've visited across Issan haven't changed significantly over the years, although there is a notable increase in the number of boys I see out-and-about. I'm sure the same holds true for young girls but my radar is always locked in the "Boy" position. Places in Isaan I've seen first-hand include, but not limited to, Prachinburi, Korat, Khon kean, Buriam, Surin, Si Saket (Kantharalak), Khun Han, Maha Sarakam and Kalasin.
The reason for the increase in boys you see in most of these towns is twofold: 1) a direct result of an improved job market, and 2) the fact that the $$big money$$ that was once the lure in the sex industry has diminished significantly, thus the reason for the increase we see in immigrant sex workers.
As far as hooking up with a boy when they're up in the home village/town goes, it's easy when you know what you're doing: Find a ladyboy who's working at the local night market, introduce yourself, and tell her you're visiting town and would like to find somewhere where the boys are. That's all you have to do. Don't say another word. Just take the cotton out of your ears and stick it in your mouth. In short, the ladyboys are the key!!! Keep chatting with the local ladyboys and there's a high probability that you'll find yourself being directed (or guided) to a late-night karaoke (all towns have them) where the gay boys are.
Before anyone asks: "Are the boys still available now like they were 10 years ago" The answer is "of course they are".
The only immigrant boys you see in Isaan are working the fields.
Other than the fact that there are simply more boys up-country now, nothing else has really changed in the Isaan region. One exception would be the road conditions which are greatly improved.
As a side note: The best sex I've ever had is with a non-working country boy from Isaan who has never once asked for a tip...and in a few weeks we'll be married.
Happy Sailing!
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Thank you Dodger. I would never have thought of consulting the lady boys.
As far as where to go for, shall we say - personal activities - don't worry about it. The boys won't want to go anywhere in a very small town where people would realize what's going on, but they'll know places safe to go.
And even the small towns have those short time "love" hotels - usually situated outside of town somewhere. The unwritten rule is what goes on and who was there is never discussed. Most of the time those places are used by straight hetero couples, but gays are welcomed too.
I think the fact that far fewer Thai boys go to work in go-go bars anymore probably works to our advantage. They have no more money now than they ever did, so finding young gents who don't mind making some extra money shouldn't be all that difficult.
As for making eye contact and smiling in hopes of things going further - that's not restricted to the boys initiating the contact. Nothing wrong with the farang initiating contact. My advice - don't be shy about it and risk just watching the boy of your dreams fade away, probably never to be seen again. Make the contact. Maybe he won't be interested. Maybe he'll cause you to feel rejected or embarrassed - but maybe the opposite will happen. Without at least trying you'll never know.
As far as where to go for, shall we say - personal activities - don't worry about it. The boys won't want to go anywhere in a very small town where people would realize what's going on, but they'll know places safe to go.
And even the small towns have those short time "love" hotels - usually situated outside of town somewhere. The unwritten rule is what goes on and who was there is never discussed. Most of the time those places are used by straight hetero couples, but gays are welcomed too.
I think the fact that far fewer Thai boys go to work in go-go bars anymore probably works to our advantage. They have no more money now than they ever did, so finding young gents who don't mind making some extra money shouldn't be all that difficult.
As for making eye contact and smiling in hopes of things going further - that's not restricted to the boys initiating the contact. Nothing wrong with the farang initiating contact. My advice - don't be shy about it and risk just watching the boy of your dreams fade away, probably never to be seen again. Make the contact. Maybe he won't be interested. Maybe he'll cause you to feel rejected or embarrassed - but maybe the opposite will happen. Without at least trying you'll never know.
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Some years ago I stayed at a hotel called Baan Boran. It was as far north as you could go right up in the Golden Triangle and a short walk from the Ruak river on it's way to join the Mekon.
I hired a bicycle and toured the area taking photographs and thoroughly enjoyed myself. As I cycled through small villages I was a novelty and was sometimes joined by local children on their bicycles like a modern Pied Piper.
At one point I stopped at a collapsed boat slipway with a group of young guys working to repair it. I don't know if they were employees of someone or just some of the locals getting the slipway working for their business of boat trips you could take on the river.
A couple of them spoke some English and they soon discovered where I was staying and that I was alone. As I left a cute member of the group, who'd been grinning at me, whispered in my ear "meet me, swimming pool, 9.00 tonight."
I soon realised that was a good choice as the hotel pool had access from the scrubland at the back of the hotel avoiding the normal front entrance.
He turned up on time leaving a motorcycle somewhere in the bushes. My room was an individual cabin where I took him for a very satisfactory, non-commercial, encounter.
I hired a bicycle and toured the area taking photographs and thoroughly enjoyed myself. As I cycled through small villages I was a novelty and was sometimes joined by local children on their bicycles like a modern Pied Piper.
At one point I stopped at a collapsed boat slipway with a group of young guys working to repair it. I don't know if they were employees of someone or just some of the locals getting the slipway working for their business of boat trips you could take on the river.
A couple of them spoke some English and they soon discovered where I was staying and that I was alone. As I left a cute member of the group, who'd been grinning at me, whispered in my ear "meet me, swimming pool, 9.00 tonight."
I soon realised that was a good choice as the hotel pool had access from the scrubland at the back of the hotel avoiding the normal front entrance.
He turned up on time leaving a motorcycle somewhere in the bushes. My room was an individual cabin where I took him for a very satisfactory, non-commercial, encounter.
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Excellent point!
Funny how this type of "messaging" between two people is the same as in the gogo bars. First a quick glance...if there's a hesitation and both parties eyes stay connected for a brief moment longer...another message is sent via a smile...and away you go. I love those interactions.
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Re: Boys in the provinces, small towns, rice farms, and other boondocks
My experiences are mostly online. When I walk around, of course I watch out and sometimes make contact, but little to nothing ever came of this. In bigger towns there is a good chance to find someone online who is my type and meet . However on a recent stay of two nights in Bueng Kan, I had a look at hornet and figured out I better spend my night time (after sunset no more sightseeing) reading and watching a movie. Detailed reports over years can be found in my blog.