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The Eastin Yama Hotel, Phuket in Kata is a fairly new hotel to me, it was already build and completed just under two years ago.
The location is idyllic in the Kata hills on Phuket and the 104 rooms come with a hill or ocean view. The rooms come in a wide variety, ranging from Superior to Deluxe and there are also Suites with Sea view.
A nice touch is that if arrival time is confirmed 48 hours in advance, the room will be ready upon arrival, otherwise the frist night will be for free and a 16 year old has free breakfast and an extra bed (as in 2016). There's also a kids and teenage room available and as a parent, these are things that attract and interest me!
The Kata beach is just a 5 minute drive away, so there is no direct beach access. However, the pool is great and is located directly next to the breakfast restaurant, which allows you to eat your croissant or rice porridge whilst sitting in a pool chair, dangling your feet in the water!
The Eastin Yama Hotel, Phuket in Kata is a 4 start hotel but with amazing rates, especially out of season or booked well in advance.
Since I teach PADI IDC programs around the corner at PADI CDC Center 'Dive Asia' at Kata Big Rock, we had a few of our candidates stay here and we only received positive feedback, just like the hotels receives in general good feedback from the majority of its guests.
Well worth a visit and recommended by me comes the Eastin Yama Hotel, Phuket in Kata with all facilities, despite lack of beach access.
Last week I made a quick trip back to Bangkok to check on my home again because of all the rain that's been pouring down.
So I had a chance to meet up with a few friends for a beer and then move on to get an oil massage somewhere along Sukhumvit Soi 22. I'll make a map of this soi soon there are a bunch of oil massage shops. Some look like there's no funny business going on inside but from the looks and playfulness of the massage girls outside of the shops I think they'll do more than just rub your backs.
Anyways we decided to head over to BKK48 Massage. I haven't been there in awhile but the times that I went I've always had a pretty good experience.
When we got there we saw a piece of paper taped to the storefront saying they are closed on July 4th for renovations. But we got there the day after and they were still closed. I would like to go back and check out what kind renovations they're going through.
Maybe because of all trouble brewing for the soapy massage parlors in Huay Kwang many oil massage parlors are putting in bathtubs to pick up the slack. I know Angels Massage put in some jacuzzis as an extra option for customers looking for a soapy experience.
I also passed by Bit Style Massage which is just a few shops away from BKK48 Massage. We were tempted to just go in since started raining heavy again. I didn't really have a good time there last year but maybe it's about time I head back there for another look see.
However, one of my friends suggested we head over to Analisa Massage. This is the same guy that introduced me to Analisa in the first place. That's because he likes having a finger in his ass while getting jacked off.
Never been to this room in Analisa
There's even a sofa. Analisa is also well known for freaky services.
Getting a "prostate massage" is something I don't like personally but Analisa has some girls with some decent massage skills. The hand job or blow job afterwards is just a nice finish. So I didn't mind heading over there again.
I didn't even bother choosing a girl this time. Analisa girls are okay when it comes to looks but they are better known for their services. And I did get a good massage with a nice BJ finish. This time though the massage girls used a cherry flavored condom on me with a slight thinner material. The last few times I've been to Analisa the girls used these industrial strength condoms and I couldn't feel a thing.
So a good change at Analisa.
Finally if you've been following what's been happening around on the soapy massage scene in Huay Kwang it seems like Nataree is still closed with Alaina Massage being affected too. Both are owned by the same guy.
From what I've been reading it seems like the owner hasn't been playing nice with the authorities. Which is one of the reasons why Nataree and Alaina closed for now.
All the other soapies along Ratchada have not been affected and it's business as usual. But if you're scared to go check one out for now I suggest going to the oil massage shops along Phrom Phong that you may search on this blog.
Personally I've always favored the oil massage shops.
The Baan Kata Maytha, Kata, Phuket is a fave of mine and I stayed here a few times when I visited Phuket and needed to be in the Kata area.
It has a good location for me, in Soi 7, especially considering that I typically visit with my own car which I can conveniently park in front. Nonetheless, even without your own wheels at hand, many restaurants, markets and various shops can be visited by foot and the beach is about a 15 minute walk away in case you're looking for that. Motorbikes can be rented but be careful if you do rent a motorbike, it's better that you have some or a lot of experience driving motorbikes, since the roads in Thailand are dangerous.
The rooms are big enough and have everything I need, air conditioning, a fridge, TV but alas, the internet speed was never really fast. The hotel staff has always been friendly and helpfull though. There is a small gym on the third floor of the new building but this hotel does not have a pool or an elevator. The hotel boasts 36 rooms over three floors in two seperate buildings.
Since the location is inside Patak Soi 7, it's also a very quiet location.
The new building has the nicer rooms and the old building has more basic rooms, but still with all you need and the rooms have a very good rate. Very high and positive reviews can be found at various booking sites on the internet and I can add my blessing, so to say and can recommend Baan Kata Maytha if you need to stay for a few nights and are not necessarily looking for water activities.
Last night Nataree Massage, one of my favorite soapy in Bangkok got paid a visit by the good ol' boys in brown. But don't worry, they weren't after customers. If the cops were they wouldn't go in on a Tuesday. They would do it on a weekend when Nataree is at it's busiest.
You see, Nataree always had this reputation for employing under-aged girls. Last nights police raid netted 10 girls under the age of 18. According to some reports foreigners employed by Nataree were arrested too. I am not aware of any foreigners working inside Nataree.
But I wouldn't be surprised if most of the under-aged girls were all not from Thailand.
At least 100 soapy and sideline girls were detained as well, take a look at http://news.sanook.com/2008094/ and you'll see a photo of Nataree's lobby filled with corner to corner prostitutes. According to the report the police did a 3 month undercover operation. That must have been a lot of fun. I can just imagine the amount of investigators clamoring to be involved in the case.
From the reports I've seen, no customers were arrested. This was strictly an operation to stop under-aged prostitutes.
I called one of the papasans I am friendly with in Nataree and he didn't want to say too much. But he says they should be back to business as normal in a few days.
Nataree Massage is located in Huay Kwang along Ratchadapisek Road. If you're not familiar with that area there are about 5 other soapies in the immediate vicinity. Nataree just had a bad night and got caught with under-aged sex workers.
For all the other soapy massage parlors in the area it's business as usual.
During one of my running events, I stayed at the Baan Andaman Bed & Breakfast Hotel, Krabi for a night and it turned out to be a most pleasant stay.
With only 15 rooms it's small and cosy, but be aware, there is no elevator. If you're on the upper floors, you will have to walk.
The rooms are very nice and spacious though and make you immediately feel at home. Staff is friendly and the rooms have all that I need, a good working air conditioner unit, a fridge, a bathroom and wifi plus a TV.
The breakfast that should be included with the room is hardly worthwhile mentioning, it's very basic, but on the other hand, for the price you pay for the room, you can't expect much better or more.
The Baan Andaman Bed & Breakfast Hotel, Krabi is located on a hill just outisde of the city center, it took me about twenty minutes to walk to the town center, which I enjoyed but may not be everybody's cup of tea. It may be difficult to find transporation near the hotel.
There are plenty of other hotel options available in the center of town, but I really enjoyed this hotel, it's new and friendly. Well worth the stopover.
My First Top 5 Oil Massage Shops in Bangkok Review
There's a reason why I never made a top 5 Bangkok oil massage shop review before. It's because I don't like sharing my favorite places with the rest of you mouth breathers. Though I have made a top 5 soapy massage review not too long ago here. See, I'm not a selfish bastard after all.
But here's a confession. I prefer body oil massage shops with happy endings over soapy massage parlors. For some reason, the working girls inside oil massage parlors are prettier. And most of them actually do have some massage skills.
That's because a lot of the girls working in oil massage shops actually started working in massage shops that have a no strict no sex policy. Then one day they realize they can get more money by offering customers extras like a rub and tug for a little bit more money. And they certainly do know they'll make more money by working at a full service sex massage shop especially in Bangkok.
Another reason why I prefer oil massage shops is because they provide more exciting services. Nuru massage, balls massage, 4 hands massage and even a bit of role play are easily provided by such establishments.
Also, pretty much all the best body on body oil massage shops are next to each other or a walking distance as well.
Some of the shops I mention below are shops that I have already reviewed before. I've been to many other new shops that have opened but I tell you, my favorites still remain the best.
But I'm going to make this review a little different. For example I know guys want to find out which massage shop has the best nuru gel body on body massage. Or the best prostate massage. And of course which oil massage shop in Bangkok employ the hottest girls.
Incall or Outcall
Every shop I recommend has hot massage girls. And every shop I review below I'll include a link to their website so that you can check out photos of their girls. Problem is these types of businesses may not have updated their photos. So if you choose a girl on their website by calling them to send up to your room they will not tell you that girl is busy or not working anymore. They'll just send up any girl that vaguely looks like the one you chose.
Oil massage shop owners won't do this to you if they know you if you are a repeat customer however. That's the reason why I always tell newbies they should go to the massage parlor and take a look at the girls on premise. So if you're a newbie, don't be lazy. Get your ass out to a massage shop and get laid. Because I lot of the girls I see inside the shops do not have their photos up on websites.
And now, here's my list of the top 5 oil massage shops you should visit in Bangkok:
1. Mitu Massage (website) located on Sukhumvit Soi 33 right inside the stair entrance of S33 Sukhumvit Compact Hotel (which is guest friendly by the way). Bangkok has a lot of oil massage shops with happy endings so a business really has to stand out in order to compete. I'm giving Mitu Massage an award for standing out and being the most unique sex shop in Bangkok. It's a Japanese inspired parlor providing services that Japanese clientele or most Asian sex freaks recognize. Like anal rimming and cat baths. If you haven't tried it don't knock it.
I also give Mitu Massage a thumbs up for utilizing social media. I've always told massage parlors if they want customers they got to show them how easy it is to find their shop and that Bangkok is not a scary place. That video above shows walking from Phrom Phong BTS Sky Train exit #4 and only takes about 6 minutes to get to Mitu from there.
Granted Mitu is not the cheapest sex massage parlor on this list it's the price you'll have to pay for good looking Thai massage girls. Mitu has two different types of service girls, No Hand Massage Girls and Regular Massage Girls.
Don't get freaked out, no hands doesn't mean their girls have no arms. This means they'll use their tongues which is called a cat bath. They'll use their breast, thighs and ass to rub all over your body. Mitu's no hand massage girls cost a lot though, 70 minutes for 3000THB. But I tell you, it might be worth it because their no hand massage girls sure are fine looking.
2. Analisa Massage (website) - Prostate massages are a big thing these days I hear. I guess that's because most of us are of age and need to get our prostates checked. So why have a guy doctor put his finger in your ass if you can get some young Thai sweet honey to do it for you?
Analisa also provides customers nuru body on body massage services but the best shop for that service is revealed below.
Also I just check out their website while writing this post and I noticed Analisa has these special rates which is not bad for a quick release and go:
Testicle Massage and finished 30 mins 800 Baht
Testicle and BJ finished 30 mins 1,000 Baht
Testicle +Prostate Massage 45 mins 1 ,000Baht
Analisa is probably the most well known finger in your hole massage shop with happy endings. Their real claim to fame is the tantric massage which starts at 2200THB for 1 hour. I usually go for the 90 minutes which cost 2400THB. I wrote a full recent review of Analisa here so you can check it out. You'll also find out where Analisa Massage is by reading that post. Also Tantra Massage which is across from Analisa is by the same owner and worth checking out too.
Lots of oil massage shops in this area. Which is why it's a good place to stay in a hotel.
These 4 hotels are good choices and all are guest friendly confirmed and near the oil massage parlors:
3. Can Cam Massage (website) - Is located right on Sukhumvit Soi 24/1 or what I prefer to call "Oily Massage Row". That whole strip went through some kind of quick transformation so many shops have either renovated or newly opened a year ago. If you want the best nuru gel massage experience than you will like Can Cam Massage.
I came to this shop because while I was walking past one day with the intention of going to Angel 26 Massage this cute Thai girl, made out to look like a Japanese girl really got my juices flowing.
It was my first time trying Can Cam so I asked them how much for a 90 minute nuru massage. The price was 2800THB which was acceptable. Plus did I mention the massage girl I chose was smoking hot. She was 22 years old, had reddish brown hair and even though she had fake nose and chin I could care less because her tits were natural and ample enough.
Second time I went there in a week the first girl I saw was busy. I should've made an appointment. Anyways I chose another girl who wasn't as hot, but her nuru massage body gliding skills was of olympic level. It's a Japanese run shop as well as most of the oil massage shops on 24/1 are these days so maybe the boss is cracking the whip so the girls are performing much better and harder!
4. Premier 101 Massage (website) is located on Sukhumvit Soi 26 alley (see map above) so it's really easy to find as well because it's not far from oily massage row. Even though most of the girls I liked when I first went there years ago are now gone, Premier 101 Massage still manages to find top quality Thai massage girls.
I wrote a review about them on this blog post 3 years ago. They don't do anything fancy at all. No ass licking or nuru massage. They only have Thai, oil and lotion massage. No fuss no muss. But they do have possibly the best looking massage girls in Bangkok. And that's a tall order. But you have to go there on weekends where the most girls show up for work. Also, ask to see the girls up front instead of rely on the picture books.
5. Angel 26 Massage (website) is located on the end of Sukhumvit Soi 24/1 also right on oily massage row. Angel 26 gets the award for the worst website design. Like I should complain. Anyways they advertise that they have around 60 massage girls on the weekends afternoon time.
They could be exaggerating but one time I went there during an afternoon weekend and I saw at least 40 girls inside the ladies waiting room. And there were at least 6 or 8 guys in the sitting area waiting for their friends which means there had to be 8 girls upstairs.
Now with that amount of massage girls you are going to find a girl you want to bang. I know a lot of guys don't want to waste too much time bouncing around looking for their type.
But Angel 26 Massage is well known for employing the most massage girls on premise because they can handle the capacity. They are one of the biggest operating sex oil massage shops in Bangkok.
I also like that Angels 26 charge separate price for sex which is 1500THB for full service. Massage you have to pay separately.
These days, Angels is trying to differentiate themselves by offering jacuzzi rooms. Plus they have really spruced up their rooms because years ago it was in really bad shape. But today it's way better.
Conclusion
I've been to many oil massage shops in Bangkok through the years. Many have opened and closed. But it seems that the older more established massage shops have stayed strong through the years. But I can certainly say it doesn't get boring whenever I have to make these kinds of reviews.
The Thermae Bar on Sukhumvit Soi 15 - The Best Pick Up Joint in Bangkok
I've done a review about the Thermae Bar in Bangkok before but it's time for an updated post. I've been a regular at the Thermae longer than I can remember. To me, it's simply the best spot to pick up Thai prostitutes in Bangkok. There's no need to pay a bar fine, no need to buy lady drinks unless you want to. And for the past week I've been keeping some friends company and we've been dropping by the Thermae nearly everyday. It was fun times indeed!
Like me, they prefer a quieter places to check out Bangkok's finest freelance hookers while chatting over our reasonably priced alcohol without shouting over loud blaring music. The Thermae is not a go go bar nor is it considered a beer bar.
The Thermae Bar is a perfect meeting point for friends who have a habit of running late. Because you can always check out the available working girls standing around the bar while waiting.
The bar has about 30 to 40 girls Thai working girls inside charging from 1200THB to 2000THB for short time. All of the girls do not work directly for the bar. So no need to pay a bar fine. And no need to by lady drinks either. But you should just to be nice and besides Thermae's prices for drinks are not crazy expensive like go go bars. The girls are just as happy to get up and go with you for a quick romp in the bed.
And as an added convenience you can always stay at the Ruamchitt Hotel, which is a very popular budget hotel right on Sukhumvit near the red light districts. If you're not a guess at the Ruamchitt you have to pay 500THB to use their rooms for 1 hour. Because Thermae Bar is right downstairs the Ruamchitt Hotel it is preferred by many of my friends on a budget. You can check for discount rates for Ruamchitt here.
Most of the girls inside are between 20 to 30 years of age. You may find a handful of Thai girls in their late teens. For guys looking for mature women the Thermae won't disappoint as well.
Take a good look at the video above and you'll get a good idea about the bar. I don't own the video but I wanted to show everyone what it's like to be inside. I tried taking photos inside (not of people of course) but it's just too dark inside and crowded to get a good pic on a camera phone. From the looks of the video it looks like it was recorded around 12am because there are so many ladies and customers guys standing around because no seats are available.
Before, I always told people to get to the Thermae at around 11pm, when the most girls pile inside looking for customers. Around 11pm there are at least 30 ladies while after 1am there could be around 40.
Now, for some reason there seems to be a lot of girls by 7pm. At least from what I counted there were around 20 and there were a handful of very cute girls.
Just like what I've said about the soapy massage parlors on my last post, there are now more new girls at the Thermae.
No ladyboys are allowed inside. It's like some kind of unwritten rule. However, if that's your flavor, there are usually around 6 ladyboys standing out of the Ruamchitt Hotel and Thermae Bar entrance. Be outside around 12am and you'll find about 12 dudes with tits trying to catch guys too drunk to tell the difference. Because some of those ladyboys look like models.
Thermae Bar Hooker Rates
This is really one of the best pick up joints in Bangkok because you can find cute Thai girls charge as low as 1500THB for short time. One friend took a lady who was in her late 30's for short time for 1000THB and he says she wasn't bad looking.
One cute Thai girl charged me 2000THB for short time and I get 2 shots. Yes, you can talk to the girls about how many times you can get off. A lot of the prostitutes inside Thermae are actually looking for multiple short time customers, where they can make the quickest Baht. From my experience if you ask them for long time rates after 12am to 1am they'll usually offer you cheaper rates. Long time rates you can expect to pay around 4000THB to 6000THB. As usual the more attractive the girl is the more expensive the price.
But I wouldn't try and be too cheap with them considering you don't have to pay for bar fines and overload them with lady drinks.
The "Jap Trap"
Thermae Bar has a reputation for overpriced Thai freelancers due to the high volume of Japanese customers, either Japanese expats our Japanese tourists. The Japanese have a reputation for paying absurd prices. I think it's a false stereotype. There are a lot of Europeans, Americans, Canadians, you name it that also pay crazy prices too.
And Thermae hookers also have a reputation for preferring Japanese men, which is kind of true. But don't let that fact make you miss out on visiting the Thermae.
I have met a lot of people that swear off going to the Thermae because of the "Jap Trap" reputation. If that were true there would only be Japanese inside. But it's not. If you go inside you'd find guys from all over the world.
No matter how you look at it, you can save a lot of money pickup up Thai freelancers at Thermae Bar. A can of cola cost 80THB, a bottle of beer cost a 100THB, there's zero bar fines to pay or pushy bar bar girls asking to buy drinks and tip money.
