A Snippet of Gay Life in Thailand
Post with images.
Sawadee Khrap
Here’s a new model “Nut†and what he wanted for an image.
We will have another session soon and should have some more shots to post – at least if he agrees, that is. This one he is going to send home – maybe he will approve a couple just for the blog, that would be nice. He picked the background – not friends but he said he wished they were. 
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Sawadee Khrap
Last week we took a quick trip to the Silverlake and Sattahip areas south of Pattaya and on the way back stopped at a small fishing village at the end of Pattaya Beach. Not sure of the name but here is a image of one of the fishing boats. Or I should say ‘my version’.
It’s a composite line drawing and photo – I am going to do another version in Coral Painter and make the painting strokes more apparent. I also have a lot more images to process and will try to make a slideshow of them to post later too.
And here is a image I created for “Boy†so he can send it home for his family.
I have also found a condo to rent ( at least I hope so – final papers will be drawn up next week and I should be moved in before the end of the month). It’s a 1 bedroom with kitchen – within walking distance from the beach and should be very quiet.
Really looking forward to getting settled in and having a good Internet connection and able to move in all my stuff and set up so I can again begin working on my photography – it’s not been easy so far from the small studio I am renting now.
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Sawadee Khrap
Here are a couple of images of Kay – he works in a bar near Walking Street Area of Pattaya. Lovely boy and great model – I’ll post some more shots as I complete them for him and of course he approves.
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Sawadee Khrap
Thanks Jim for this photo – I did alter it slightly but “fu*k†the wildlife – Lets go to Jomtien Beach and capture the cute boys.
I love that photographic expression and I think this photo says it all – notice they are all Canon – that’s my D7 in the middle. ha,ha
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Sawadee Khrap
First, I always go the North end of Jomtien Beach and rent a chair to enjoy the afternoon. The predominate gay area (flying the rainbow flags) is almost in the middle – between the police station and the north end of the beach. Before and after are mostly family areas – Here’s some quick shots. And then to the wind surfing area, Parachute gliding, and ski boats :
Great places to eat along the beach – fresh fruit anyone – and of course if your Russian (most are – ha.ha.)
the last sign is for you.
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Sawadee Khrap
Here is the ******* SLIDESHOW ******* check it out.
The “Venue†is a real landmark for Jomtien Complex – This was last night (Sunday) and time for the start of a new different show for the coming week.
First, we were treated to 2 singers – and they were great – headliner Mr.Paul (photo #2) – Classic Italian songs, excellent. Then the main show – I meet Mr. Ball (last photo) and will be sure to return and get better shots in the future – I am hoping that Khun Ball will get me in the wings to get some shots behind the scenes.
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Sawadee Khrap
Here are several versions of my masseur’s images. Isn’t he sexy!
On the last one I used a template from “PhotoFunia†– they have some great scenes that you can submit your photos to and have them processed – only problem is that they don’t like nude, xxx or what they term offensive shots ( ???) – so I have used this one in Photoshop to be able to add what I like.
Also you can check other same sites such as PicJoke.net , Dumpr , FunPhotoBox , LoonaPix, Photo505 and MagMyPic
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Sawadee Khrap
Just getting used to Pattaya, little hotter than Chiang Mai, but has so much more to offer. My daily trips to the beach has opened many new friendships and several evenings I have taken in local shows. What’s nice is that they are within walking distance – so boredom is becoming a thing of the past .
Here’s a photo of a new friend I met. Photography is still my major activity – Models are also easier to get here – so I intend to post more images in the future ( and paintings, I’m working on a few now)
This afternoon a friend will stop by to work together on Photoshop and developing better photo skills – he’s a professional journalistic photographer and I really look forward to learning new techniques.
Later this evening, Dana, will arrive from the US and I will meet him in Boys Town. This will be the first time I’ve gone there and plan to bring my camera to get some shots.
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Sawadee Khrap
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Sawadee Khrap
And if you really want a very, very clean beach and water to swim in go down to Sattahip Navel Base and their beach area – there is a charge Farang-80, Thai-30 but well worth it.
That’s my friend “Nai†walking on the beach, we went down for a afternoon and had a great time. Of course I didn’t swim – maybe next time, the sand and water is really clear and clean – excellent for swim.
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Sawadee Khrap
Fellow x-pat “Don†has these lovely Australian sugar gliders or flying squirrels as pets – Thought you would like to see them – he carries them to the beach in a small towel pouch – I’ll get some more shots later – enjoy.
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Sawadee Khrap
Here are some shots of the local hangouts – first off the beach – just a lazy day relaxing at the beach – 30 Baht for a chair rental , and watch the boys go by. That’s Jerry below.
Oliver and his friend and a very cute young man who stopped by – also here are some of the best eating and drinking spots at Jomtiem.
And if you need a haircut – see Jin at KK – just up the street from
the 7-11 can’t miss it.
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Sawadee Khrap
Here are some shots of the fireworks from my condo balcony. I am going to process all of them and will post the best later.
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Sawadee Khrap
Just started to try my hand at painting again – What a great program Corel Painter 12 – The Leading Digital Art Software.
Try it out – I am sure you will find it is well worth the money – It will open new artistic doors you had only imagined. Try it first but I am sure you will buy it as I did.
So I tried my hand at a Chalk painting (Drawing) of a photo taken of a old friend of mine in San Francisco. By old I mean several years ago when I lived there – Roughly done and with a single square chalk brush it has started me back to checking out some of my older photos to see which would be a good candidate to turn into a painting.
I am just starting to experiment with its impressive array of brushes, paper textures, paints, oils, watercolors and more and will start producing better projects in the future to show. Although it’s very crude I hope you enjoy.
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Sawadee Khrap
Did some photos for Pea last week and finally found time to post them – shot in studio and then Photoshop’ed – these two are my favorites. Pea liked them and I hope you do too – comments welcome.
In addition:
It’s not been a good week – 2 people I know in hospital this week, got to visit them and both are doing OK - In addition, Ton, who cleans my house has broken some ribs and will be out of commission for at least a month (it took me longer than that when I broke mine) – So I’ll be busy cleaning for a while. Also working on photos for 2 other guys and when I get them approved I will post them too.
P.S. Here’s another version of the first photo – Old fashion style.
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