Re: Do you believe cdnmatt's stories?
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Originally Posted by
joe552
Look, Matt has agreed to meet me in Khon Kaen, and has even recommended a hotel there. My trip to Bangkok is looking very doubtful, so I'm happy to take on this little adventure. But as I've said before, details will be discussed via email or PM
My apologies for the cynical nature of my response Joe. At first I really thought you were just trying to call matt's bluff to see what kind of response you got because you indicated you were 'undecided' about his status, but as you are serious and are happy to include the meet-up as part of your trip, even though out of the way and you're not 100% convinced about his authenticity, it's good you are happy just to treat it as a side trip adventure anyway.
Bus, I was going to say about B500, but according to bf is nearer Bt600+ each way for the better coaches and If you get yourself a City Centre hotel, the City it is quite compact but if you choose your location well there are plenty of shops/market/pubs/restaurants right in the centre. If you have a chance during the day to shop around, go to 'Pratunam' it is a big market-like shopping area where bargains abound! Even here there are many groups of gay lads going around shopping for their Bt199 jeans and Bt99 tee shirts. 'Hundreds' of shop units, decent toilets and Thai food court area. If bf is with me and gay Thai lads look for eye contact or approach, which they do...he gets miffed...."humph!! have khon kaen boys never seen older farang before!!"...'older' thrown in for my benefit.
But Khon Kaen is a great place, bf and I have spent many a great evenings in Live Music Pubs/venues. Places do get going earlier in the evening than Pattaya as most of the main clubs etc In Pattaya don't get filled until the boys have finished their bar work. In Khon Kaen as already indicated there are many students and so plenty of young lads in KK centre. While all places are mixed, there is a huge amount of gay lads in the venues.
Hope you manage to firm up your adventure and enjoy it.
Re: Do you believe cdnmatt's stories?
A new wrinkle, Joe is coming to Thailand to meet his ex-bf and now will travel to KK to meet the mysterious matt. It will never happen.
Re: Do you believe cdnmatt's stories?
Newalaan, I wouldn't dream of going to KK (or anywhere in Thailand) without a reputable guide. Luckily, the bars of Sunee and Boystown are full of reputable guides, one of who's cervix's I will surely emply.
francois, I have heard from my ex for over a week, so am beginning to doubt we'll actually meet up. Still, I think I can do both a reunion with him (if he wants) and a side trip to KK to meet Matt.
Re: Do you believe cdnmatt's stories?
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cdnmatt
Besides, nobody is coming to my house. Meeting in town is ok though.
Because of course his WIFE ( and I DO mean female) wife might ask too many questions about who is that man you're giving a beer too and why are you wearing those ridiculous dark glasses now get back in here and hurry up to drive me to the supermarket like you promised earlier and stop fucking about ! :-P
Re: Do you believe cdnmatt's stories?
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Originally Posted by
joe552
Look, Matt has agreed to meet me in Khon Kaen, and has even recommended a hotel there. My trip to Bangkok is looking very doubtful, so I'm happy to take on this little adventure. But as I've said before, details will be discussed via email or PM
Just in case youre stuck or need or want to stay somewhere of your own chosing can I also recommend the http://www.khonkaenorchid.com - a hotel owned by a fellow ( straight ) irish man and his Thai wife who will I'm sure take great care of you and also be able to show you how to get to to restaurant to meet Matt - hell perhaps he'll know him and you can ALL have a great night out together....... :)
PS Matt - just in case your diary is broken on your computer did you not say you were moving away from KK on the 5th of Jan or there abouts or has that been put back now ?
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Nirish guy
Because of course his WIFE ( and I DO mean female) wife might ask too many questions about who is that man you're giving a beer too and why are you wearing those ridiculous dark glasses now get back in here and hurry up to drive me to the supermarket like you promised earlier and stop fucking about ! :-P
NIrish, if I posted this when I'm pissed I'd be mighty proud
Thanks for the hotel recommendation. Seems like my kind of place.
Re: Do you believe cdnmatt's stories?
Best of luck on the meet, Joe.
I really hope it works out, as my posting was the genesis of I will feel very guilty if Matt doesn't turn up on the night!
Re: Do you believe cdnmatt's stories?
Just looking at your options
It is about eight hours on the bus it seems from Pattaya to Khon Khaen, it seems, which is a bit of a pain.
However, another option would be to fly from Utapao airport, just south of Pattaya, to Udon Thani, which is about a hour and a half away from Khon Khaen by road. I just checked and you can get return tickets for €35 on Air Asia at the moment for that trip.
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RonanTheBarbarian
Best of luck on the meet, Joe.
I really hope it works out, as my posting was the genesis of I will feel very guilty if Matt doesn't turn up on the night!
Where did you get the idea it was your genesis?
A 6 or 8 hour bus trip is okay, as long as it's not night time.By the time you add up the taxi to U Tapao, the flight x 2, and a taxi to KK, a bus is just easier.
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Mmmm ?...we are a little over one day and this thread is already six pages! Clearly in for the long run...maybe a record breaker?
Matt has been put in a difficult position both by Christian and Joe. Maybe unintentionally.
On the one hand he is probably pleased with the attention he is accruing, on the other hand no doubt foresees future problems...
1. If he renegades on the meeting with Joe all credibility is lost and there will be no point in him making further posts on this board. No further attention coming his way. Not good for Matt.
2. If he meets Joe and is genuine then his posts will no longer attract the attention he craves. Why, because we now know he is telling the truth and hardly anyone will remark on it. Not good for Matt.
So Matt how are you going to resolve this dichotomy ?