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GAY
BANGKOK BARS
Thailand
has a thriving gay bar scene, which attracts
tourists from all over the world. In Bangkok, the gay
bars are concentrated along Silom Soi 2 and Soi 4, with
Soi 2 being considered 'more gay'.
Slightly
seedier gay bars can be found off Surawong Road, along Soi
Anuman Rachathon and Soi Tawan. More gay bars can
be found sprinkled along Sukhumvit road.
Gay
facilities in Bangkok include hotels/guest houses and
apartments, bars and pubs, discos, karaoke, cabaret,
restaurants, saunas, commercial bars (go-go and host
bars), and commercial sauna/massage places. There are
also a number of gay thai escorts.
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GAY
PATTAYA NIGHTLIFE
Pattaya
is Thailand's main gay
beach resort town, about 2 hours
drive southeast of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, and
one & half hours from the new International Airport.
It is a big, bustling
town with
gay
tourists and resident ex-pats from all over
the world.
It
has an almost
exclusively commercial gay scene,
centered mainly around "Boyztown", Soi Day and
Night, and Sunee Plaza, with the latter seeing frequent
openings and closures of the many sleazy gay go-go and host
bars found there.
There are many gay and gay friendly hotels & cafes
that will make you feel welcome.
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THAILAND
GAY TOURISM
Imagine
a place that offers something for everyone ... whether
you are young or old. Journeying alone, with
friends or as a family. Wanting an action-packed
holiday or something a little more relaxed.
Travelling
on any budget.
Add
to this, a lush tropical climate, an ancient, unique
culture, unbeatable value for money, stunning scenery
and the gay friendliest people in the world.
The ultimate destination -
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GAY SCENE
IN BANGKOK.
Bangkok, The City of Angels, Krung Thep - it
has a few names, Bangkok is a wild place and the heart of gay
Thailand, but more visitors lose their heart here than find
"true love", still it's fun exploring and while
money can't buy you love, it can buy you a close copy for a
short time - if that is what you are looking for! Gay
facilities in Bangkok include hotels/guest houses and
appartments, bars and pubs, discos, karaoke, cabaret,
restaurants, saunas, commercial bars (go-go and host bars),
and commercial sauna/massage places. The main concentration of
gay places in Bangkok is around the fashionable and trendy
Silom/Suriwong/Patpong area, with Silom Soi 2 being the main
focus for the dance crowd and Silom Soi 4 popular with the
more relaxed bar crowd. The commercial go-go bars are
concentrated in Patpong and Suriwong. Most of the gay go-go
bars feature sexy shows as well as go-go dancing. There are
some bars, commercial venues and saunas along Sukhumvit and in
other areas, and the Saphan Kwai area has many commercial
venues that are more popular with local Thais, but visitors
are always welcome. Most of the commercial bars in these areas
are lounge/host bars, often with karaoke, but some also have
go-go and even shows. These areas tend to be quiter and the
bars smaller, but many people consider these bars make a nice
change from the high-pressure commercial scene around Patpong
and Suriwong. Pride Festival 2006 - Bangkok Together will be
held 28 October - 5 November, 2006.
GAY
PATTAYA - NIGHTLIFE AND BEACHES.
Pattaya
is Thailand's main beach resort town, about 2 hours drive
southeast of Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand, and one &
half hours from the new International Airport.
It is a big, bustling
town with tourists and resident ex-pats from all over the
world. It has an almost
exclusively commercial gay scene,
centered mainly around "Boyztown", Soi Day and
Night, and Sunee Plaza, with the latter seeing frequent
openings and closures of the many sleazy go-go and host bars
found there. There are many gay and gay friendly hotels that
will make you feel welcome.
YOU
WILL FIND SOME OF THE WORLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SEXY GAY
MEN IN THAILAND IN PATTAYA - IT IS A LARGE CITY
NOW & VERY POPULAR WITH TOURISTS SO THE BEACHES CAN
GET CROWDED - BUT WITH THE VAST AMOUNT OF GAY NIGHTLIFE
& MEN ON OFFER PATTAYA IS STILL A PLACE YOU MUST
VISIT AT LEAST ONCE DURING YOUR THAILAND TRAVEL
ADVENTURE -THERE ARE SOME BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS NEARBY WHICH
ARE WELL WORTH A VISIT IF YOU LIKE IT QUIET &
ROMANTIC. IT RARELY RAINS MUCH ANDS ITS VERY CHEAP
SHOPPING. BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN IN PATTAYA!
A
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THAILANDS GAY GO - GO CLUBS - BARS -
CAFES
Bangkok is a wild place and the heart of gay
Thailand, but more visitors lose their heart here than find
"true love", still it's fun exploring and while
money can't buy you love, it can buy you a close copy for a
short time - if that is what you are looking for! Gay
facilities in Bangkok include hotels/guest houses and
apartments, bars and pubs, discos, karaoke, cabaret,
restaurants, saunas, commercial bars (go-go and host bars),
and commercial sauna/massage places. There are also a number
of escort services. The main concentration of gay places in
Bangkok is around the fashionable and trendy Silom/Suriwong/Patpong
area, with Silom Soi 2 being the main focus for the dance
crowd and Silom Soi 2/1 and Soi 4 popular with the more
relaxed bar crowd. Soi 4 also has many other non-gay music
bars, but the mixed atmosphere is very friendly. The
commercial go-go bars are more concentrated in Patpong and
Suriwong. Most of the gay go-go bars feature sexy shows as
well as go-go dancing. There are some bars, commercial venues
and saunas along Sukhumvit and in other areas, and the Saphan
Kwai area has many commercial venues that are more popular
with local Thais, but visitors are always welcome. Most of the
commercial bars in these areas are lounge/host bars, often
with karaoke, but some also have go-go and even shows. These
areas tend to be quieter and the bars smaller, but many people
consider these bars make a nice change from the high-pressure
commercial scene around Patpong and Suriwong
We are
always looking to add new features and gay resources to the
site and inside the forum so if you have anything you want to
share about Gay Thailand or Gay Thai men and where to meet
them please email us and we will add it right away - We
also have Gay Asian & Other Asian countries
sections in the forum - take a look inside Ting Tongs
Gay Thailand - Gay Asian Forums now!
CLICK
HERE TO SEND TING TONG EMAIL!
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EMERGENCY
HELP
All travellers to the Kingdom of
Thailand should take out health & travel insurance
before starting their journey. Accidents are frequent on
Thai roads and though crime is not a huge problem in
Thailand, it still happens, so better safe than sorry!
There are many excellent hospitals and
clinics in Thailand where you will receive excellent
treatment BUT they will all present you with a bill for
the treatment. and In many cases they will want proof of
ability to pay or insurance before any major treatments
are performed.
There is an ambulance service but as
we know it in the western world. Most ambulances are privately
run or staffed by volunteers and as traffic in Thailand
is notoriously bad they may take a long time to reach
you. In the provinces and villages there may be no
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THAI
POLICE
There are
many types of Police in Thailand. The best bet for the
traveller is the Thai Tourist police. Many regular
police do not speak English but the Tourist Police and
police volunteers usually have people who speak most
common tourists languages.
If you are
the victim of a crime or need police assistance be
prepared to have to go to a Thai police station to
report the crime. Unless it is a major crime or involves
death or Injury, often Thai police will not respond to a
scene. If they do for a theft for example it might take
several days for them to show up. We advise you to
report all crimes to the Thai police immediately at the
nearest station, Don`t be alarmed by the above, The Thai
police are pretty good at solving crimes, it just is a
different system to the western world. Always take
care of your personal belongings and use hotel/room
safes when available.
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EMBASSIES
- CONSULATES
Don`t forget you have your
countries embassy & consulates to call on in an
emergency - keep their numbers handy at all times.
HELP
YOURSELF
Always wear
a helmet if you use motorcycle taxis or drive one
yourself. You will find in your time of need that
local Thais and bystanders will be very helpful to you
so don`t raise your voice if possible in any situation ,
this is offensive in thai culture and may lose you vital
support and assistance.
We recommend if you feel ill and need
urgent treatment to take a taxi or arrange transport
yourself to the nearest hospital to avoid delay and to
assure your condition is treated quickly .
Try make friends with the local stall
holders - security guards etc, they will prove valuable
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MORE
ADVICE
if
you need quick advice, it may sound strange but, if you
can access the internet, log on and go to the gay
thailand forums where you can search for answers or post
and get quick advice from expats and regular thailand
travellers.
There are also
numerous Thailand information sites which will answer
most of your questions. Most hospitals and clinics
, the tourism authority of Thailand and even the police
have websites in english where you can garner useful
information , phone numbers and addresses.
Remember - Thailand is called the land
of the smile. While times may be stressful and difficult
it helps to do everything with a smile and a quiet
respectful tone of voice with thanks yous in appropriate
p[aces. you will find you get much more help and faster
resolution of your problems if you keep this in mind |
Thailand, which has so many wonderful tourist destinations, is a must-travel once in a life time. Enjoy a web tour of these destinations of amazing diversity.
Bangkok
Phuket Island
Pattaya Beach
Phang Nga Beach
Patong Beach
Krabi Beach
Specialities
Thailand has achieved stupefying achievements in the fields of fine arts such as architecture, music, dance, paintings, sculpture and crafts.
Adventure Sports
Buddhism
Performing Arts Crafts
Visual Arts
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Thailand Beaches
Beaches of Thailand are long stretches of white sand relentlessly caressed by waves. The pretty sight would never vanish from your memory.
Hua Hin Beach
Khao Lak Beach
Krabi Beach
Patong Beach Pattaya Beach
Phang Nga Beach
Rayong Beach
Thailand Islands
High on popularity charts, Thai islands are appreciated by the work-weary who wish to go back to their homes, fully rejuvenated.
Koh Chang Islands
Koh Samui Islands
Phi Phi Islands
Phuket Islands Similan Islands |
Entertainment
Sightseeing, shopping, nightlife, food, cultural shows, amusement parks, cruises…Thailand is there with all these
options.
So many national parks, sanctuaries and reserves have been put in Thailand by Mother Nature. Thailand has earned a distinct place for itself as a centre of wildlife.
Ao Phang Nga
Bung Boraphet
Kaeng Krachan
Khao Yai
Rattanakosin Erawan
Mae Wong
Hat Thai Muang
Thung Yai Naresuan
Khao Lak Lamru
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Thailand Museums
Thailand has rich heritage having deep roots in history and archaeology. The country has an array of museums which always inculcate interest in the admirers of history.
- Ancient City
- Bangkok
- Bang Sai
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Saen
- Erawan - King Prajadhipok
- Nakorn Thamarat
- Songkhla
- Suan Pakkad Palace
- Wat Gate
Thailand Monuments
Thailand holds a string of inestimable monuments and archaeological sites.
- Ayutthaya Park
- Ban Chiang
- Ban Non Wat
- Emerald Buddha
- Grand Palace
- Phimai Park - Sukhothai Park
- Si Satchanalai Park
- Nakhon Thammarat
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LGBT rights in Thailand
Homosexuality and cross-dressing are widely tolerated in Thailand.
Legal status
Sodomy was decriminalized in Thailand in 1956. In 2002, homosexuality was no longer considered to be a mental problem or disease in Thai law.
Gays and transsexuals have been allowed to join the armed forces since 2005. Prior to this, Thailand inducted all young men except gays and transsexuals, who have been barred from serving under the "mental disorder" exemption of 1954.
Protection based on sexual orientation in law
There are no laws against
gays or lesbians in Thailand. However, there are some Buddhist laws that prohibit openly gay men to enter monkhood. Transsexuals (known as Kathoey) are imbued in Thai culture via television, and cabaret shows, such as the Alcazar Theatre in Pattaya.
Recognition of same-sex couples
The news of Elton John's marriage brought about criticism from the Thai gay community towards the government, since same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnerships are not officially recognized yet. Regardless, many Thai gay and lesbian couples are widely open in the public, especially in urban centres such as Bangkok, and westernized areas such as Phuket and Pattaya.
Gay life in the country
Thailand is said to have one of the most openly gay societies in the world, however 'coming out' in families is not common. The pressure to marry is much less than in Caucasian, Indian or Islamic societies.
Thailand has annual
gay pride events in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. The health authorities work together with the gay community to promote HIV education and prevention. Gay and transvestite actors also play key roles in Thai movies and soap operas.
Between 2002 and 2007 many lesbian bars and clubs have opened in Bangkok, previously there were only lesbian parties or special events. The recent coup d'ètat has not affected the gay scene at all
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