I've been to Bangkok 7 times (all business trips) in the last 12 months and can assure those who have not been to Bangkok, this is simply not true. What I see a LOT was big, fat, balding white guys walking hand in hand with a MUCH smaller dark skinned girl along the main road (to these men, any female is stunning). This is a VERY shocking site for the first timer. I am now used to this and actually quite enjoy the freak show while having a beer. You can see the grin / smirk on the guy's face.