SouthOfTheBorder

and again last night (Saturday). I’ve been going to Thermas for at least 15 years and this is the best I’ve ever seen it - in terms of the men. It has definitely changed for the better imo. Depends on your taste, but if you like masculine Latino men early 30s, then this is the pace for you. It feels like because of the private parties and everyone knows they’re leaving by 10:30p, it’s much busier much earlier. I got there about 3;30p - by 5p very busy. At 6p it’s packed. No waiting for rooms because they have so many. If I didn’t know exactly where I was, I’d swear it’s a Brazilian sauna in São Paulo. It’s that good without any of the downside. The guys who owns Thermas is relatively hands-on and he is visible. Very handsome man in his 40s. Whatever he is doing works because the men there are consistently friendly, there is no pressure and they are honest. And they do what they say they will do & more. I recognized a couple guys from RM and other apps, yet at Thermas they all charge 50euro. I think it’s a great setting to meet someone & go elsewhere if you want more time. For me, 4 hours at Thermas is enough and back to hotel. If you haven’t been, add Barcelona & Thermas to your list. If you indulge in this hobby, it’s a must.

I was at Thermas last night. They had one of the private parties last night so they had a soft closing at 11p, meaning nobody was asking people to leave, but almost all working guys were gone by 10:30p and major clean-up had begun. They advertise the parties start at 11p and go until 3p the next day. I don’t think there is much overlap between the two crowds that go the the night parties and regular sauna hours. The guys really had no complaints about the parties, they just adjusted and seem used to it. I arrived yesterday about 3;30p and it was very active - more so than I remember at same time on previous visits. It seems like the guys have almost completely changed with many of the regulars either have gone back to home countries for a bit or have just moved on. Only a few familar faces compared to last visit a couple months ago. And the guys there now seem to be consistently a bit older, more masculine/macho types. I didn’t see any early 20s, it was more like most were early 30s or appeared that way. There seems to be confusion among staff when parties are being held - a few weren’tsure there was one happening last night. After a few minutes back & forth they got it straight. it seems more clean than before too - the parties seem to have forced a more thorough cleaning protocol. the men were friendly as usual, all quoted 50euros for their time and it was great. Still the best sauna imo in terms of quality & quality of men, costs, safety/security and ease of access. The parties don’t really change much for vast majority of clients although I always liked the late mornings & afternoons there. Mainly Brazilians yesterday with a Venezuelans, Colombians and a few Dominicans in the mix.

does it matter ? it’s a period piece full of glamour, drama & fashion. of course people will watch

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resistance to relocate for whatever reason is a barrier to wealth creation & economic opportunity. thats the entire problem with the largely unsatisfied & angry groups constantly complaining in the US today - they just want to complain about their situation and ignore the real choices that are within their individual control. I see it every time I go back to the small town where I grew up - same people doing the same thing for the last 50 years. if you’re convinced of your housing bubble theory - then you should sell now, rent until the crash & then buy low. problem solved

incorrect logic - you can sell it. you’re choosing not to sell it because you don’t like the options. sounds like you want to stay put exactly where you are, same city/same type home - that’s a choice. there’s always a less expensive option than what you have now & lower property taxes too. choices have consequences- make them wisely

there’s something in the eyes that say crazy

It was great. hard to beat Le Meridian Bangkok given location, food, rooms & service. really extraordinary & well done. I can’t wait to go back

this is the best summary of the situation nyc is one of the best niche business incubators in the country - if there is market demand for a product or service, it will likely exist in New York. the very fact that there is no spa specializing in older masseurs tells you there is no demand & probably no ready supply of older masseurs either, who willing to work in walk-in situations and face constant rejection bc vast majority want younger. It’s really that simple. the older guys have migrated to apps where they know when being contacted, the client is looking for older & no rejection. we live in a youth based society for all almost things - like it or not

"The Sound of Music" in theatre, 1964

for those easily offended - I’d suggest avoiding online forums where one behaves as an aggressor and somehow doesn’t think there will be a response. interesting to note the online tough guys are always the first to run to mods for censoring/cancellation. funny how that works

AlfonsoXL - dependable, pics are real & profile accurate. easy to schedule with. very nice guy

if this is a recurring issue for you - just make it clear you expect a full 60 minutes when booking & ask for acknowledgment you will get that time….before you finalize the time, place & payment.

I never try to book with short notice. usually it’s a day or two in advance & then it’s trying to see who is really going to be available. That presents another problem tho because some providers only want to be contacted when the client is ready to go, at that moment or same day. So, there will always be some disconnect when contacting & trying to schedule. Some RM profiles have specific instructions re: required lead time & that is always appreciated. it really doesn’t work tho when trying to make contact & several hours go by with no acknowledgment. At the very least there should be some text auto-reply with basic information. The basic information would be rate incall/outcall, a general description of incall facility (neighborhood only) and general hours they work. And super helpful if they say they return all inquiries within 1-2 hours. There’s no reason for for several hours delay when everyone has a phone at all times. And while there may be extended appointments at times that prevent returned texts, that is not the norm.

it’s all about context I don’t think there is anything wrong with negotiating rates with providers. Although most providers on this forum have expressed they don’t like clients that engage in haggling for a lower rate. I don’t ever try to negotiate - either I pay the requested rate or move on to a different provider. I think it’s insulting to the provider to haggle. But the discussion here is specifically about “migrant men” which implies some sort of temporary or undocumented status and using that as justification/leverage to pay a lower rate, then I think that’s wrong, morally distasteful, crass & exploitive. The OP did not frame the discussion this way, but it went there. obviously, we all come from different backgrounds & treat people in different ways. I just choose to treat the men I meet as real human beings & my equal in every situation, no matter the place or circumstances. I don’t examine their immigration or economic status and somehow think I can use that to pay less. In fact, I usually always pay more via tips in those situations because for me, it’s the right thing to do. as I’ve said a few times here - there is a way to navigate this hobby with dignity, grace & kindness for all involved. I know this makes a difference because the guys I hire tell me exactly that.

wow. it’s absolutely dehumanizing to think human beings can be financially taken advantage of bc of their economic or immigration status. especially in context of sex work. i truly feel sorry for anyone you hire. such bad energy & karma. what goes around comes around

South of the Border is a random user name I chose. It has nothing to do with where I live or my ethnicity. Your made the assumption that I lived somewhere in S America or Mexico based on the username. You've referenced it several times & I just never corrected you bc it didn’t matter. there is nowhere on this board I’ve said or implied I lived in S America or Mexico. I never have. That was something you created in your head based on your preconceived ideas….just one example of many incorrect assumptions.

why would I join a South American forum, when I’m in Europe & referencing a European provider ? comprehension skills are a good thing

if you have to spoon-feed him the appropriate translations - it kind of negates the shade he intended. kudos for trying to throwing him a lifeline tho.

sorry I didn’t reply earlier - I was out meeting a provider. for real sex. and it was glorious I don’t really do reviews on European providers bc it doesn’t seem to be what the people here are looking for. I’m available by PM if there is interest. the best of the best

LOL - well, he was in Bangkok until early January. Long story & I don’t know him, but it was obvious we were at same hotel, Le Meridien. Interesting tho that he didn’t post a thing about any of the many diversions in BKK. I did

I’ve met him. Nice guy & looks like his pics. There were definitely performance issues on his end. Every one can have an off day & thsts understandable. But, I would not repeat the thing with true XXL dicks is some of them don’t get 100% hard. there are ways to fix it , but the provider needs to be prepared for that.

yada yada yada - the fact is for whatever reason, the richest country in the world has a declining life-expectancy while other countries do not. and it’s not unique to anyone one group - all groups are experiencing decline. Maybe the question to ask is why do so many need to use drugs, commit suicide and are otherwise unhealthy? There’s a reason it’s unique to the US - it’s not a fluke and it’s not random.

preventative & basic healthcare for all is not in any way comparable to education. Healthcare is necessary to survive. Thus, the dismal outcomes & declining life-expectancy in the US compared to other rich developed countries. i happen to have excellent insurance in the US - and have still been hit with staggering out-of-pocket expenses that are just not an issue in other countries. I can afford to pay - but many cannot. and back to topic - minority populations are less able to pay the exorbitant out of pocket fees. So, many avoid basic healthcare on that reason alone

this thread is borderline distasteful at best. “Migrant men” seems to imply there is some financial advantage in dealing with new arrivals. I don’t think the OP meant it that way, but some of the subsequent comments go there. When navigating this hobby, there’s a way to do it that offers dignity & grace to all participants. All are human beings and worthy of your respect & kindness. Somehow thinking there’s a financial advantage to be had is very poor form.