[UPDATE: Sorry. If you were looking for a new link to Shamlessmac’s blog, it’s not here either. His blog went silent sometime ago and while pundits offer reasons why, no one (but Mac) really knows. I’m leaving this post up, in honor of what was, but the link below will not whisk you into his world any longer.]
As much as I am itching to rip into several especially galling blogs out there (not to mention pretty much every Thailand forum) I thought I’d start out being nice. Or at least as nice as I’ll probably every be in this category. And so I present to you: Shamlessmack In Thailand.
http://shamlessmack.wordpress.com
I don’t do the gay massage parlor thing in Thailand. Just not my scene. But I know lots of guys who love these places. Well, Mack is one of them and he blogs a lot about the massage places both in Thailand and the Philippines. He also covers gogo bars (more my taste) and has recently begun posting about non-sex tourist spots, too.
I like his style of reporting. He’s very detailed and if you are using his site to pick out a massage place you’ll probably not be disappointed. At least you won’t be surprised.
And I’ve enjoyed his recent move to covering tourist attractions. There’s a sense of humor lurking in his posts so they are enjoyable beside providing info on whichever place he is covering.
I guess from someone calling himself shamlessmack you shouldn’t expect many punches being pulled. And that’s refreshing. He is unapologetic about his subject matter and straightforward in his coverage. Not given to blow by blow descriptions of the happy endings he’s experienced mind you, but he never glosses over the fact that his visits are for more than just a massage.
I especially appreciate that when he describes the guys available he is detailed about it. To often you’ll read about how some bar has the hottest guys in Thailand working there, but when you visit it turns out “hottest’ meant scrawny little street orphans. Yes, taste is subjective. My only criticism of his blog is the schedule he has developed for describing these guys. Detailed yes, but having to try and remember what a S1 / W2 ends up looking like is a bit much. But since I don’t have a suggestion on how to do it better, good job! In any case, he’ll usually use more understandable descriptions (i.e., beefy, but not muscular) when he’s describing the stable as a whole.
So thanks Mack for bringing an enjoyable gay Thailand blog into my world!
John said:
has anyone heard from shamelessmac recently? i used to be on his mailing list but I have not received any of his reports for months…
Bangkokbois said:
Sorry John, Mac is MIA, no one seems to know what happened to him ever since his blog got marked private and went off-line. My post about his blog still gets lots of traffic; lots of searches being done trying to find his site.
paragon10 said:
its a shame (no pun) but his entries are actually helpful and informative. especially the maps he provides.
Bangkokbois said:
Yup, his was a great blog and is missed by many.
El Divo said:
Hi,
Will be in Bangkok next month and seeking nice and good gay massage.
Any good one to recommend for area of Sukhumvit Soi 4?
Bangkokbois said:
Sorry, I’m just not that big on massage places to be able to provide you any usable info. But will note that Soi 4 is a three minute walk away from Soi Twilight, where you’ll find several popular places. You’ll probably have better luck posting your question at:
http://web.cruisingforsex.com/bb/thailand/
Or just read through the numerous threads there about massage places in Bangkok.
Immortal said:
Hi El Divo, you can try Hero massage at 65 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Enter Soi 11 from Sukhumvit, make a left at the end of the Soi and follow the road until it hits the canal (Hero is on the left). Just been there last week and they have quite a number of hot guys there. or you can also go to http://www.utopia-asia.com/bangmasa.htm
Bangkokbois said:
Thanks Immortal. I think Hero is one of the bettr known massage shops in Bangkok. Mac used to cover the less well known places and is greatly missed.