Gay Bangkok

NOTE -- Pretty sure that I passed a stall like this on Silom between Soi 4 and Patpong 2. It seems that it's one of many around Bangkok. Although the young woman backing the idea talks about female sexual rights, what's good for the goose should be good for the gander, no? From Coconuts Bangkok You can drink on the streets, buy antibiotics without a prescription, and purchase a woman’s “companionship” with dispiriting ease, but in Thailand, you can’t buy a sex toy — at least not legally. As incongruous as it seems, the Land of Smiles is one of the only countries in the world where sex toys remain illegal, a fact that attests to the decidedly conservative …

Do you know any internet café (or internet shop or whatever they're called) where we can cruise(and hookup? (in BKK or Pattaya). Iread Christian's blog and found a place named Seed (in Bangkok) but not sure if it still works for now?

Hi guys, I am in Nonthaburi for few days end of July. Does anyone haveany updates of gay scene there? (saunas, public cruising spots...). I am open to any kinds of gay activities :D:D:D

In the 17 years of coming to Bangkok I've had the full range of massage experiences from great on on down the scale to disappointing and one or two outright bad. But this is the first time I've had one that escapes definition. Here's how it came about--or actually didn't. On the previous day when just about to enter the SuperRich main location on Silom, two guys wearing Best Massage shirts walked past and made eye contact. I glanced back just before going in the door and one had his head turned smiling at me. After doing my business, I took the short walk to the shop on the first level of complex that also houses Arena Massage. There I found five guys and asked the o…

Can anyone recommend massage places with young and slim or twink masseurs in Saphan Khwai? Based on what i read, tried The Bridge but there wasn't any happy ending. It was actually a guy i really like, but he seemed quite shy or was new. Should i actually initiate if i'm looking for a handjob? Anyone tried The Bridge massage recently and can share some reviews? Do the row of massage places just outside Underground 39 Sauna offer happy ending too? Tried one of those but it was just a normal massage with no happy ending too. Anyone can share some tips here on massage places in Saphan Khwai that provide happy ending and how to initiate it? Thank you!

From Coconuts Bangkok Starbucks’ new, much-heralded policy of allowing people to chill in their stores whether they’re customers or not isn’t the only big news out of the US-based coffee giant this week. They’ve also opened what’s being called their “second-largest” store in the world yesterday, and it’s right here in Bangkok. The brand new store — dubbed the second-largest by the mall’s PR team — is located on the first floor of CentralWorld and features a co-working space and two meeting rooms. It looks nearly as neat as the world’s largest Starbucks, in Shanghai, which stretches over some 2,694 square meters. https://coconuts.co/bangkok/food-drink…

From Khaosod English BANGKOK — Business owners say they are unable to find Thai employees to staff service jobs and are urging the government to relax its restrictions on foreign employees. The Group of Entrepreneurs with Foreign Workers said they would take an online petition to the labor ministry this month ask that Laotian, Burmese and Cambodian workers be allowed to work legally in two of the 39 occupations forbidden to foreigners. “The problem is we can’t find any Thais who want to do these jobs,” the group’s Piphooake Sakullim said. “It’s not like we’re leaving behind Thais. But when you put up a sign asking for an extra worker for six months, and no one…

From Coconuts Bangkok Ever mixed coffee and Coca Cola? Yeah, neither have we, and yet we’re about to get the chance to find out what it tastes like when limited-edition “Coke Plus Coffee,” a coffee-cola hybrid launched in Japan and Australia late last year, hits Thailand in just over a week. The Thai version, which will enter the market on June 1, features Robusta coffee, the type of bean popularly grown in southern Thailand, and get this … it’s being marketed as “health drink,” because it has 50 percent less sugar than a regular cola. Yep, you read that right. The product is being aimed at students and workers who need a little pick-me-up in the afterno…

From Khaosod English BANGKOK — Two Japanese movies – a romantic-fantasy and a manga-inspired jazz-theme drama – showing on the last day of a soon-to-vanish standalone cinema have been booked out by fans. There are no more seats for the May 31 nighttime screenings of Japanese films “Kids on the Slope” and “Tonight at Romance Theatre” – the venue’s final day. Theater owner Apex Lido posted online that the 6:45pm “Tonight at Romance Theatre” and 8:45pm “Kids on the Slope” are thoroughly booked. Because after that, it’s curtains for the 49-year-old, centrally located movie house. But don’t despair: High demand led the theatre to add 27 seats for both showtim…

From Khaosod English BANGKOK — Lipstick, high heels, Barbie dolls, cabaret costumes and a letter approving a transgender man to wear pants to an exam are among the Thai LGBT artifacts to be show at a museum. Gender Illumination goes beyond binary gender to question definitions of male and female by featuring photographs, drawings, paintings, talks and installations along the LGBT spectrum. Personal belongings of more than 100 LGBT community members will be labeled with the story behind them. They include those from cross-dressing icon Toffie Tood Zom Com (Toffie is IT Support), “Insects in the Backyard” director Tanwarin Sukkaphisit and actor Rusameeka…

From Khaosod English BANGKOK — Vintage-hunters have reason to rejoice with the recent opening of The Camp Vintage Flea Market. Situated just off the famous Chatuchak flea market, The Camp is like a double-shot espresso – a small but highly intense experience for lovers of vintage clothing and furniture. What sets The Camp, which is operated by the folks behind the train markets of Sri Nakarin and Ratchadaphisek roads, is its commitment to keeping things on-theme, without being overrun by the cheap clothes and accessories that eventually creep into all markets. The Camp’s management will have to curate and approve each permanent shop in term of i…

Someone shared this youtube that R3 sauna was raided with 100-200 customer where asked to go through urine test. No arrest mentioned. Video is in thai so maybe some one here can translate or have a link to the news article? https://youtu.be/v9evt5tlpOc

A quick review of some known--and a few not so much--bars in our favorite area. From The Edge Financial Daily A dynamic metropolitan, Bangkok is constantly evolving, surprising visitors with new highlights. In the evenings, it is heaving with greater action, especially at the bars and clubs found all over the capital. As each of these hotspots offers a unique experience, you will be spoilt for choice. Here are our recommendations on where to pull up at a table, kick back and chin-chin (bottoms up) with inimitable drinks in hand. Continues with photos http://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/travel-chinchin-bangkok

From Pattaya One A spacious art venue in west Bangkok will host a weeks-long festival celebrating all things cool about Thailand’s northeast. More than just the country music that has entered the DNA of Bangkok culture, the Isan Spirit Festival will highlight art, food, fashion and lifestyle inspired by unique Isaan culture and custom. The artists include Ubon Ratchathani singer-songwriter Rasmee Wayrana, aka Rasmee Isan Soul, who will perform her mix of mor lam and soul. The Isan Spirit Festival will start April 13 and continue until May 6 at Changchui. The 11-rai art space, closed every Wednesday, is located near the Bang Bamru Railway Station on Si…

Come on in to The Balcony and have some fun!! Enjoy a drink, have dinner, meet some old friends, make some new ones - upstairs or downstairs, It's always fun at The Balcony we are open from 5:30 PM - Late every day. Our two terraces are the most popular spots in the soi to grab a drink and to see and be seen in Bangkok's gayest soi. Inside you can relax and dine in air-conditioned comfort at our table seating or pull up a stool at the bar. For a change of pace try the upstairs bar where you can experience the excitement of Soi 4 from a new height, try your hand at karaoke, or play our games machines. We always ha…

From Khaosod English BANGKOK — A Silom drag queen destination is ready to level up its extravaganza-ness and blow a birthday candle or six later this month. For its sixth birthday, The Stranger Bar will throw itself a 69 Anonymousary Partyfeaturing live stage performances from lip-syncing and high-energy dancing to just throwing shade by international and local drag artists. The March 31 party will welcome two special guest drag queens Bernie Barrantes and Brigiding “Gigi” Aricheta who will be flying in from the Philippines. By their sides will be the bar’s nine resident stars: M Stranger Fox, Jaja, Zymone, Kandy, Gisele, Meannie Minaj, Cherilyn, Angele and Ze-pee. …

Welcome to Baan Tewa Massage, a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing or energizing massage treatment. We are conveniently located in Sathorn Soi 7. A beautiful and quiet townhouse, only five minutes away from Silom. Discover our first class treatments with quality products that are specially developed to relax your body and mind and let yourself be pampered by the hands of our excellent masseurs. Baan Tewa, House of Angels, Massage for Men by Men. Call for an appointment and our special opening offers. Open daily from 12.00am to 10.00pm 135/8 Sathon Soi 7 South Sathon Road Bangkok 10120 …

Came across this establishment. I have not found anything on it in the forum. Has anyone ever visited it? It's rather far from the centre and maybe that is why it hasn't gotten a lot of attention (located in Pinklao Pattana village area). Would appreciate your input! Their website http://gthai.net/atpinklao/ Line ID: pinkalospa Cheers!

From NY Times The entrance to Ba Hao, a bar in Bangkok's Chinatown district.CreditDavid Rama Terrazas Morales for The New York Times From upstart creative spaces and obscure bars to neighborhoods where a surprising urban tranquillity reigns, Bangkok remains ripe for discovery. One of the first Thai words that foreigners learn in Bangkok is farang, or foreigner. And no wonder. More than 20 million farang descend on the temples and temptations of Thailand’s capital every year, making it one of the planet’s most visited cities. You run into each other in hotels and restaurants, in the air-conditioned mega-malls of Siam Square, at the teeming Chatuchak outdoor m…

From The Nation Bangkok Art and Culture Centre brings the unique Isan way of life and traditions to the Thai capital with the “Isan Contemporary Report” exhibition that opens next Friday (January 26) and runs until April 15. The exhibition will take visitors to explore the different phenomena reflecting the dynamic growth and self-determination of the Isan people as they face up to global change. The exhibition also includes “Common Exercises: Isan Contemporary Report”, a collection of paintings, photographs, videos and installation arts by 12 groups of Isan artists and photographers. Visitors can participate in the Exhibition Education Activity consisting of Cu…

From Bangkok Post The Land Transport Department will launch a new app on Jan 25 aimed at improving safety for passengers. Department director-general Sanit Promwong said the Taxi OK app will be ready for download and operational starting from that date. Riders will pay an extra 20 baht for using the app to call a cab, he added. https://www.bangkokpost.com/tech/local-news/1391814/new-taxi-app-aims-to-boost-safety-convenience

Went with a nice boy to Bangkok a few nights ago, just to get away from Pattaya. I was going to stay in the BBB inn in Patpong but he suggested Malaysia hotel and I know you guys have spoke about it in the past but couldnt recall good or bad. We departed in a mini bus 100 b each to BKk from Pattaya Wat Chai which took us to Victory Monument. Grabbed a Uber to Malaysia Hotel I thnk it was around 250 b or so, glad to see Uber in Bangkok. The Malaysia hotel cost 823 baht ( Wi Fi is 100 baht extra ! ) on the Booking.com app so wasnt too expensive. Its walking distance to Lumpini Park and Sky train. No joiners feee but the rec…

Marriott Surawongese roof bar From Time Out Bangkok Lots of hotel openings (which means lots of opening deals). Bangkok can never have enough new hotel openings and 2018 won’t be an exception. Hyatt is leading the charge with the 273-room Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit in Nana. The hotel is now in its final stages of construction and will be opening very soon. You may have noticed there’s another structure being constructed on Surawong Road, slightly opposite Neilson Hays Library. This is the Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse, slated to open before Songkran. The five-star hotel is home to 197 guestrooms, and, on top of that, 107 one-, two- and three- b…

From Coconuts Bangkok Mangmoom Card, the common ticket system of Bangkokians’ dreams that will allow us to swipe through between train systems with ease, will really launch next June, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith promised. The Mangmoom Card, which translates to “Spider Card,” will be compatible with all public transportation systems in Thailand, including BTS, MRT, Airport Rail Link, and buses. https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/transport-minister-promises-launch-common-bts-mrt-card-next-year/

From Khaosod English BANGKOK — Getting between downtown to Don Mueang International Airport will become easier when two new airport shuttle routes launch Monday. For 30 baht, travel between the airport and two new destinations: Lumphini Park downtown and Sanam Luang in the old quarter. The A3 service will stop at Lumphini Park, Ratchaprasong, Pratunam and Din Daeng before heading to the airport by tollway. The A4 line runs between the airport and Sanam Luang (Royal Grounds), stopping at Khaosan Road, the Democracy Monument, the Phanfa Bridge, Lan Luang, Yommarat, Tha Prachan and Tha Chang along the way. The two lines come two years after the introductio…