Club One Seven Chiang Mai question...

[bkkguy]

Can anyone give me a beginner's guide for what to expect?

from the subtle innuendos in their brochure and web site I am sure even the local authorities have worked out it is a sex on premises venue where people go to have sex with other customers - though they do have a few masseurs available if all else fails

as with most other saunas (and fast food eateries) "the photos are for promotional purposes only" and may not reflect for example the actually number of hunks that will be lounging around in the pool on the day you visit

as with many other Thai saunas total darkness and minimal "relaxing room" furniture is the design motif so eat your carrots before visiting and perhaps bring your own rubber mat

if you have already visited Chiang Mai many times you may already have the requisite skills to negotiate a journey to the venue - it is not exactly a prime location

Is it ok to show up alone?

on my last two visits there were few/no customers worth the effort but your mileage may vary, or BYOF may be a good option

What's the protocol?

unprotected access protocols like HTTP are discouraged - always play safe and use HTTPS!

bkkguy

[BonTong]

if you have already visited Chiang Mai many times you may already have the requisite skills to negotiate a journey to the venue - it is not exactly a prime location
bkkguy

ChristianPFC hits the nail on the head in his blog: "I don’t want to support the local taxi/tuk-tuk/songtheo mafia".

Sadly, the transport difficulties have always been an issue in Chiang Mai. But, now with Uber there are at least viable alternatives; market forces always win out in the end . Despite the mafia's attempts to run them off the road (sometimes almost literally) Uber is flourishing in Chiang Mai and has become the mode of transport of choice for many ex-pats. Only word of advice is don't request pickups from places in eye/earshot of a bunch ot Tuk-tuks or Red trucks. Grab has also become popular with Thai's.

Bottom line these days, when visiting Chiang Mai make sure you have a android/iPhone with connectivity. With the Uber and hornet apps installed you can solve all your transport and boy problems in one go.


BTW, best time to visit Club One Seven are their party nights on 1,7,17 and 27 of the month. Don't go to HOM myself, but others tell me it has totally gone to the dogs since Arthur's passing. Probably best avoided.