Gay Asia

From Travel and Leisure It's safe to say that The Standard, the hip and highly hyped hotel brand with locations in the U.S., U.K., and Maldives, is different than the rest — in the best way possible. And according to Amar Lalvani, CEO of Standard International, the hotel's parent company, that's exactly the point. "I'd like to think many in the hospitality business are sort of backward looking," Lalvani told Travel + Leisure over a recent Zoom call. "And I think we're very forward looking." Partnering with King Power Group, a major player in the world of duty-free shopping, Standard International will open two new locations in Thailand, starting with it…

From South China Morning Post By Kok Xinghui Social media, K-pop, boys love dramas and gay characters on Netflix – all have played a part in bringing LGBT issues into the mainstream, activists say But greater visibility has also brought a backlash. On Facebook, people troll newlywed Thai men, in Indonesia, a woman was burned to death Joshua Simon. Photo: Handout In 2019, Simon became one of the faces for Pink Dot. That same year, he pulled out of a TEDx talk hosted by a local university after he was asked not to make “sensitive” comments about his sexuality. That made headlines in Singapore and Simon “pretty much had…

I've not heard of this boyband before called OnlyOneOf. Their new song and video is creating a little buzz. I don't know if this is just good "fan service" or something else.

Going to Taipei in the fall. Looks like there's not a lot of reviews here written about the place. I'd appreciate any tips, suggestions, or recommendations.

I have always been fascinated with the ancient Ottoman Empire since hearing about it in high school. I have always wanted to visit Istanbul. My trip is not so much boytoy or moneyboy related but more of a cultural photo perspective. I am not Tomcal and I don't have tons of boy photos. I am not Firecat and have tons of sex adventures. But, I am enjoying my time in this magical land and I hope some of you will enjoy the photos and the adventure as well. Day 1: Spice Market The Spice Market, or the Egyptian Market, is one of the coolest places to go in Istanbul. It is one of the larger markets and inside you will find tons of spices and places that make Turkish Delig…

Hi Anyone any recent experience of Tawan bar? What is the quality of men currently and prices? Am into muscle and looking to plan a visit to Bkk or somewhere else with muscle available. When is the best time of year to visit Tawan for bodybuilders, seem to remember someone suggesting if any bodybuilding competitions are happening in town then that's a good time to go. Anyone know of any bodybuilding competitions? Many thanks

Does anyone have any insight on finding muscle guys in the Philippines? I love muscular Pinoy guys....but this will be my first time traveling there. Do they have an escort sauna scene like Brasil? Or a massage scene like in BKK..? I appreciate any insight you might have.

Looking forward to meet guys who'll gonna visit Philippines. Exploring the beautiful places and discovering the nature.

Something for the winter Memories of Patong Beach 2019

Hi All, If memory serves, I've read some 3 years ago that in Bali there's a gay sex scene similar to the one in Thailand. Is that true? Search here offers no detailed or updated info. Would appreciate insights. Thanks (-:

Promise not to nag anymore about this. From less to more expensive: Tarntawan Hotel Surawong, Glitz, Tawana, De Arni, Siam Heritage, Tarntawan Place Apartment, Le Meridien. Which of these is for sure allows working boys inside? Which would you recommend? PS - what's the difference between the two Tarntawan? Thanks (-:

I grabbed one set of the 1500 dollars Cathay Pacific first class error fare HAN-NYC return tickets. So two trips to Hanoi impose. Any idea how to maximize the fun? My last visit there was three years ago, only went once to a sauna to have a massage there. I remember it’s beside a lake. You can choose boys behind a glass wall and the one I chose was good. Very cute with great abs. After about 40 minutes massage, he started teasing me in a very ‘profesional’ way. He removed his shorts two minutes later and made his way into me. He was mild at first but very quickly understood that I liked it rough. Great visual with his lean yet muscled body tensing up. He energetically fuc…

Hey guys I'm heading to Shanghai in a few days and I'll probably try a massage while I'm there. Any suggestions on a decent massage spa - fairly clean, not too difficult to find and has attractive staff? I've already looked on various gay travel sites and I have an idea of a couple of spots to try. Just curious if anyone here has experience they want to share. Hoping for something on the more sensual/erotic side. Anyway, my main question is about tips. Is it customary to tip for a massage in China, and if so, how much? I don't want to be cheap nor do I want to over tip. Thanks in advance.

Has anyone been to Bangkok in December? What our gay paradise looks like ?

In perusing Planet Romeo looking for escorts in the Philippines I see that all escorts, who state fees, are asking for $100 or more. I thought this to be more than I would have guessed. Anyone able to verify this to be accurate or not?

So I was in this hotel (Movenpick) near Cebu, Philippines, where all the waiters and the male staff are really cute, not all muscular, but young and cute faces. I mean even the people cleaning the rooms, and the ones at the door, at the desks etc, all fuckable. I asked a couple of them if they would "keep me company" after their work, but they didn't seem interested. Since i can pay really well, and they must be making a pittance on this job, I assume they are straight, or gay but heavily in the closet, or something else, because why refuse a month of salary for one hour of work, just getting sucked? Pity, this made me horny, and I had to get off in a massage parlour…

I'm thinking about a trip to South Korea. Does anyone have experience there with the escort / massage scene? Any recommendations on good hotels convenient to the gay area? Thanks guys.

Max and Tul are a married Thai couple who sing. I just learned about them today, and I do like them.

The dancers in bars, the taxi drivers and the tuk tuk drivers, just about everybody will soon be wearing face masks in Thailand, I predict. Heck, all over Asia the masks have become common. One good thing, the venues won't be packed with Chinese women competing for the boys' attention! They can't get there! Here, some of Oz's former boyfriends pledge to wear them until the crisis ends: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30381427?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=internal_referral The Bangkok Post reports that Phuket is deserted! https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1848409/chinese-tourists-desert-phuket Other virus ne…

Any opinions on Hua Hin and the scene there (gay bars, escorts, etc)?

From The BBC Asia They made their debut as a boy band, expecting to create music and amass fans along the way. Instead they were met with anger, protests and even threats. They perform choreographed dance routines, sing addictive tunes and have shockingly slick music videos - and no, we're not talking about a K-pop group. This is Q-pop, or Qazaq-pop - an up and coming pop genre in Kazakhstan, which all started with one band, Ninety One. But the band has not only made a name for itself through its music. It also made a huge statement when its five androgynous looking members - complete w…

From Bangkok Post Indonesia will sign vaccine procurement deals with Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca Plc as it braces for a flare-up in Covid-19 infections after the year-end holiday. The government will sign an agreement with Pfizer in the first week of January for 50 million doses, after state-owned vaccine producer PT Bio Farma signs a separate deal for the same amount with AstraZeneca this week, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said in a briefing. Both deals will include the option to procure an additional 50 million doses from each company. The country that’s grappling with Southeast Asia’s worst coronavirus outbreak has signed multiple deals with vaccin…

From Reuters / The Thaiger Hundreds of Thais in South Korea have died in the past 5 years, many from “unknown causes,” according to data reported by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The majority of recorded deaths are migrants, who are less likely to report abuse or have access to healthcare. The report from Reuters prompted the United Nations to look into the cases as well as the safety of Thai migrants in South Korea. A specialist on labour migration at the UN International Labour Organisation, Nilim Baruah, says the reported data is “concerning and requires attention and investigation.” “Undocumented migrant workers are the least protected and their healt…

Hello, I'm new here. I have a fantasy of finding a young man on my travels to act as a guide and houseboy. They would be companions during the day, but overnight they give me massages and attention. It’s not about dominating them and I do not wanting to be exploitative, but I’d be happy to find a cheerful person for a mutually beneficial experience. I’ve seen the Holiday Houseboys website, but I’m not sure if the consequences are “overnight” as well. I hate making rough assumptions! Also, their boys aren’t always that pretty as in my imagination. Is there any suggestion on how this can become a reality if we can finally travel again?