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inside Features 8 Mond Zooms in 12 Independent Travel 14 Asian Pop Invasion 16 Getting Personal 18 A Sanctuary in Bangkok 20 The Grandest Grand 22 Ganymede is Beautiful 24 Out Profile: Steve Goldenboy 28 Serial Sex 30 Out on the internet: Coalition for Queer Youth 34 Thep & I part 7: I beg your pardon
Out Every Month 4 Inside Out 5 Shout Out ! 6 Outpost 36 Out on TV 38 Out at the Doc’s 40 Out at the Movies 42 Ask Darika 90 Coming Out Next Month
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St Valentine’s Day is here again and there’s romance in the air. We meet Mond of Zoom models and zoom in on a clutch of model gay businesses, dedicated to serving you and maintaining Thailand as the world’s premier gay destination. Don’t forget to go to www.out-in-thailand.com and vote for all your favourite venues. It’s the last instalment of Thep & I and we’ve got all your regular favourites. Remember to email me with your comments and story ideas. James Barnes.
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Mond Zooms In By James Barnes Photographs courtesy of Nuttaphong Kittivoraphongkij
Naparuj Kaendi, “Call me Mond!” has an easy manner. His chocolate brown eyes smile and his fine black hair is nonchalantly styled into a soft, appealing crown. His slim frame gracefully slips into a chair on the terrace of his luxury hotel suite, lapped by calming waters upon which, water lilies bob lazily on the waves caused by a small fountain. He offers iced water and proffers a fruit bowl laden with tropical delight. He has taken a few days off from his hectic life as a model agent at one of Bangkok’s newest agencies.
Mond is an attractive 25 year-old, born in Surin, he has come a long way. His English is faultless and his fashionable clothes are casual chic. “I came to Bangkok to apply for a course in fashion design at university. There were only 16 places available and 3,000 applicants. I was so lucky to be accepted- there were only two of us from outside Bangkok who got in.” His eyes glitter with delight as he recalls, “I was jumping like a monkey, so happy that I cried all the way home.”
University life was not easy for him and he found that Bangkokians had a, “prejudiced, city mentality.” By the time he had completed 3 years of study, he had decided that he was not cut out to be a designer and started to work on magazine photo shoots as a stylist. 9
He was soon head stylist for Lips magazine, working with Nat Prakorbsuntisuk, possibly the most famous photographer in Thailand. This led to a job, as a model agent for the Russian owned Zoom Models in Bangkok. “Everyone at Zoom is so happy and passionate about their work,” he enthuses. The agency has a dozen or so beautiful female models and a few freelance males. Mond looks after the talent and the clients but says that the male models are more difficult to supervise. “The guys are more trouble,” he laughs. “They party too much! There are a lot of dramas- I have even had to get up at 3 am to bail one them out from a police station.” He is sure to continue his success. “I am 10
serious and attentive and I love solving problems. I am a high energy guy!” Mond does not get home to Surin as often as he would like. Graceful gesticulation is part of his conversation, pianists fingers describe every syllable: “All my family know that I am gay though I never had to tell them- they just knew.” His father found it difficult to accept at first but it is ok now. “A couple of years ago, for the first time, I took a boyfriend home and he and Dad became firm friends,” he smiles brightly, “I am a lucky guy.” At the moment, Mond describes himself as, “very single- I’m back on the market! But I will take it slow and wait for love.” Urbane and talented, that wait will not be a long one.
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Independent Travel for the Independent Traveller
(With Discounts for OUT iT Readers!) Ken and Keng are the enterprising young gay couple behind the successful Independent Travel company in Chiang Mai. They are both aged 28 and they both have a good understanding of what their customers want as they are both travellers who are part of the new generation of Thai gay men who are at the front of a revolution in the Kingdom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are independent boys who fight for freedom and lifestyle. We established this travel agency for a new generation tourist,â&#x20AC;? they say with smiles that cannot hide their determination and pride.
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They arrange custom-made tours of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai, Maehongson and the bucolic beauty of the northern provinces at great value prices whether you want half day, full day or longer excursions. Their many stringed bow means that you can trust them to organise a most memorable visit with car, motorbike or bike rentals, ticket reservations, cooking courses, massage, transfer tickets and information about the whole area with insider knowledge. For the adventurous visitor, there is trekking in the famous Maetang area with elephant riding, zip lining, white water rafting and exploring the tropical jungle. “The gay tourist is not only interested in gay things,” they say but do offer a package they call, ‘1 Day
Gay Fab!’ which includes male massage, shopping, a show and even a trip to a disco. Their latest development is a gay wedding in glorious northern Lanna style and speaks to a new mood in the country. Language is no barrier as tours can be conducted in Thai, English, Chinese and Cantonese and they are particularly keen to point out their official Department of Tourism licence which took great dedication to achieve. “If your readers bring a copy of OUT in Thailand Magazine with them, we will give them a very special discount,” they say, their smiles never fading.
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Asian Pop Invasion
By Mark Reynolds
Pop star LaLa is embracing her Asian culture. She is blending eastern and western traditions that speak to an entirely new generation of dance music fans. “I incorporate Asian motifs into my music,” she says. “I’m inspired by drums in Indian culture, and their jewellery and veils. I would love to find a way to meld them into my performances. Who knows how audiences will react,” she laughs, “they will just have to get used to it.”
Launching a career as a pop star today is difficult for any singer. But making it big as an Asian artist has historically presented its own challenges. Until now. An Asian invasion is hitting gay dance clubs, led by LaLa and other talented artists. “My introduction to music was through Bollywood,” explains LALA who was born in Hong Kong from Chinese parents and raised in Canada. “Even though my home life stuck close to our Chinese roots, I found myself drawn to East Indian traditions.” As a young singer, she experimented and exposed herself to all types of music. “In my teen years, I was deeply entrenched in hip-hop.” She crafted lyrical Hip Hop rhymes that spoke to her culture and Asian influence. “But people saw 14
it as cultural music and I wanted to be more mainstream.” Feeling she would never find true acceptance in Hip Hop, she explored other genres. “I was drawn to dance music because I love to perform and the reaction from the crowds in clubs is instantaneous.” She hooked up with the remix/production team Maniacalm on the single “Never Forget You”, a song that would become her first Billboard charting hit. The single caught fire in dance clubs and on radio, rising to #5 on the Dance Radio Airplay charts. LALA and Maniacalm quickly followed it with the sonically stirring “I Miss You” (co-written by LALA) and their latest track releasing to clubs this winter, “Don’t You Want Me”.
“I am so grateful for the gay clubs,” says the openly bi-sexual artist. “They were the first to really get me and understand my desire to be loved for my differences. When I’m on stage in front of my gay boys and girls, I feed off their positive vibe. I swear I would shower in it if I could.” It’s a sentiment shared by punk music valley doll Josie Cotton. Cotton crashed onto the world stage in the early eighties with the song, “Johnny, Are You Queer?” When it catapulted on to the airwaves, it sparked a meteoric rise in fame for Cotton that quickly went down in flames. “Johnny” was the first time the word ‘queer’ appeared in a Top 40 song and no one knew how to take it. “It was hilarious to me at the time,” reflects Cotton. “I was lambasted by the religious right but I considered it a badge of honor. What I didn’t expect was the backlash from the gay community.” The Advocate, the most popular LGBT magazine at the time, labeled Josie Cotton homophobic. New York’s alternative weekly, The Village Voice, asked on its front-page headline, ‘Josie, Are You a Bitch?’ “America is a much different place today,” she says, crediting the change to media and shows like Modern Family and Glee. In fact, “Johnny, Are You Queer?” was featured on Glee last season. “I love that we live in a world where girls don’t only have to worry about ‘the other woman’. Today, girls also have to watch out for ‘the other man’.” Since Johnny, Cotton has released several hit records including Convertible Music, Invasion of the B Girls and the critically acclaimed, Movie Disaster Music. But it’s her new song, the Asian inspired
“See the New Hong Kong”, that is her first since Johnny to hit the top ten on the Billboard club charts. The record mixes bubbly top 40 and Japanese new wave into an exploding post punk cocktail. “Maybe it’s good Asian fortune or maybe it’s that America is finally broadening its view on world music,” she says. “The Brits invaded America in the 70s. Latino beats were all the rage in the late nineties. “It’s about time we saw an Asian Invasion on the dance floor,” says Cotton. “Get ready because it’s already happening.” For more of LALA visit her online at www. lalathemusicartist.com. Her singles “I Miss You” and “Never Forget You” are available on i-Tunes now. For more information on Josie Cotton and her new album, Pussycat Babylon, visit www. josiecotton.com. 15
GETTING PERSONAL
By Michael White
Samuel Butler, the Victorian writer (The Way of All Flesh) who penned those words might have been right. Oddly, though, in ‘polite’ society they are the very things about which one does not ask a man. Just imagine asking a. how big is it? b. what’s your income and c. are you a born again Christian or was it just the way your mother put your knickers on?
Still, some guys are not that shy and had enquiring minds. Take Little Richard in 1987 (Spin) who said, ‘If there was anything I liked better than a big penis, it was a bigger one’. The topic was discussed in Out’s first issue and whilst I didn’t agree one hundred per cent with the writer’s thesis, anymore than with Little Dick’s, let’s agree that size is in the eye (and elsewhere?) of the beholder. I recall a slender Thai’s opening word once he had undressed and turned round; it was simply, ‘SURPRISE!’. And truly I was. Pleasantly. But to have enquired beforehand would have spoilt the novelty, so let’s not get too personal. 16
And as for money… In England, at least, it is equally not done to ask about the thickness of a wallet. And since the rich are born liars and the poor have nothing to hide, it’s pointless anyway. Writer Kathleen Mansfield may have said it best: ‘I must say I hate money, but it’s the lack of it I hate most’. Her comment was echoed by a lesser author, that high priest(ess) of queerdom Somerset Maughm who noted in his novel Of Human Bondage, ‘Money is like a sixth sense, without which you cannot make a complete use of the other five’. Let’s all agree with the sentiments of Cabaret, ‘Money makes the world go round’, but leave discussion to other people.
And as for someone’s religion….Not having one myself. I don’t care a fig for another’s beliefs. Just so long as they don’t try to prove the impossible, don’t preach and confine any missionary pursuits to the bedroom. Those of a sexual persuasion that is ‘different’ and who seek comfort in religion might do well to remember some words by the inimitable Joe Orton (in his last play I think): ‘How shocking! His abnormal condition has driven him to seek refuge in religion.
Always the last ditch stand of a man on the brink of disaster’. Just settle on recalling that all men are equal, at least under the skin. We all bleed red blood, never blue. The closet queen and wonderful critic and writer E.M. Forster summed it up best in a rare moment of humour: ‘All men are equal – all men, that is to say, who possess an umbrella’. 17
A Sanctuary in Bangkok Sanctuary by A, which opened 2 months ago in December 2011, has already taken Bangkok by storm It’s a breath of “Fresh Air” in a very formulated industry!
A total new look to men’s spa’s, Sanctuary by A brings to Bangkok a Spa for Men in line with international standards and design. The concept is based on the 5 Senses. Goodbye to the dark wooden rooms you really can’t see in! This Spa is all about Tomorrow - Sanctuary by A is a modern Art Gallery featuring Thai Artists working in the field of Flora & Fauna but toned to match the Spa’s colour theme. A special feature of the Spa is it’s rooms, each individually themed, featuring a very large private en-suite shower room and all with integral lighting to create the mood you want. This is not a Traditional Thai Spa (Check 18
out the website Sanctuarybya.com in Thai, English, Traditional & Simplistic Chinese and soon in Russian, Arabic, Japanese and Korean) but Thailand Tomorrow today with a totally personalised service aimed at both the Home Man and the International traveler either on vacation or Business. It’s definitely the new international destination in Bangkok. The Spa offers 21 Massage and Treatment options from classic Thai or Aromatherapy, Herbal Compress, Deep Tissue, Swedish, After Sun and Body Glow Massage to Facials, Body Scrubs and Wraps and the Ultimate “2 Guys Cool Massage by A.”
Deluxe Masculine Rooms with Private Showers and Hallways Galleries of Beautiful Art.
Herbal Teas & Juices and afterwards an Ice Cream !
A specially Selected Range of Massage Oils, Creams & Scrubs all so refreshing and light. Bring your own Music or I Pod as each rooms has its own personal audio system and play what you want or choose from the Spa’s International selection. A superbly trained Masseur that you select from the I PAD will give you the Massage and Satisfaction you desire.
Sanctuary by A is owned and Managed by Khun Aek (the A !) who has worked in the Bangkok Spa Industry for over 12 years and like himself all the Male masseurs are fully qualified, licensed and trained to give the client (you) the massage they want in a setting totally personalised and of pure tranquility. Sanctuary by A is located near Lumpini Park @ 18/8 Rama 4 City Court Building, Soi Plukjit, Rama 4 Road, Lumpini, Prathumwan, Bangkok 10300 Thailand and can be reached on 02 251 6498 or Info@sanctuarybya.com.
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The Grandest Grand! The only 5–star beachfront resort on Karon Beach, Phuket is now opened Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, a newly built resort property at Karon Beach on the island of Phuket is now open for business. Designed in a colonial style with stunning Sino-Portuguese architecture, the hotel is the only one at Karon to be set directly at the edge of the sand, the rest of the existing properties being on the other side of the beach road. Centara is committed to gay guests, “We already have many gay guests,” says Paul Snow, the marketing man. “In 2009 we hosted the largest gay party ever held in the region with over 600 guests arriving from all over Asia to enjoy a dance party with an international DJ right on the waterfront of the resort – an unrivalled success which we look forward to emulating in the future.”
The resort is one of the most significant beachfront hotels to be built in this prime location for many years, and brings together a variety of room styles along with outstanding recreational facilities and services. Leisure facilities include a spectacular waterpark that leads onto the beautiful beach and features four separate swimming pools. Adults and families each have their own facilities for relaxing. This brand new resort features 262 charming guestrooms and villas, with 126 Deluxe rooms, 63 Deluxe Spa rooms, 45 Deluxe Pool Suites, 18 Luxury 20
Pool Suites, six One-Bed Pool Villas and four Two-Bed Pool Villas. For up to four adults, the resort has 90 Deluxe Ocean Facing rooms. The Premium Spa Deluxe-The Club have larger rooms with a Jacuzzi on the balcony and access to the Club lounge and its facilities. The Deluxe Pool Suite – The Club meanwhile offers a private pool that promises a lot of fun. The resort is introducing the 1-Bedroom Pool Villa, which can accommodate up to five adults while the 2-Bedroom Pool Villa can house up to seven. There are also rooms for cou-
ples on a romantic holiday, including the Spa Deluxe Ocean Facing rooms, with 54 m sq with a romantic Jacuzzi on the balcony or the Premium Deluxe Ocean Facing rooms, with a generous 73.50 m sq. There is a tennis court, a large fitness centre and a SPA Cenvaree, offering Vichy treatments, steam rooms, relaxation lounges, manicure and pedicure rooms, and 10 single and double treatment rooms. Â Â Food is a vital aspect of any holiday and Centara will spoil you with choice. The Cove is the all-day dining restaurant, located on the beachfront and featuring open kitchens that serve international and Asian melting-pot cuisines. Seating is for 250, with indoor space and an outdoor covered terrace. Mare Italian restaurant and bar overlooks the beach and serves pasta and pizza during the day
with classical Italian cuisine in the evenings. The restaurant has its own bar and wine room. Seating is for 262 guests. The Luna Chill-Out Bar and Lounge is located above Mare and features a large outdoor terrace with lounge-style seating, and an indoor bar and lounge. Light meals including Mediterranean and Asian tapas are served. Seating is for 50 indoors, 60 outdoors, and 19 at the bar. The Beachcomber Beach Bar is right on the beach, while the Splash Pool Bar is a swim-up bar at the edge of the main pool. The Lobby Lounge & Bar has ocean views, with live piano music in the evenings. In-room dining is available 24/7. For more information and reservations, please contact tel. 02 101 1234 ext 1 or e-mail to reservations@chr.co.th or visit our website at http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com
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Official: Ganymede is Beautiful. Homer described Ganymede as the most beautiful mortal man and now beautiful mortal men are heading for The Ganymede Resort and Spa in Jomtien.
This medium sized gay owned and operated resort is close to Jomtien beach and has recently expanded, renovated and upgraded. The 37 rooms at the Ganymede are newly decorated in classic style and are comfortably furnished. All have Air-Con., Satellite flat screen TV with DVD, Fridge, Safe, En-suite bathroom, free WIFI and coffee/tea making facilities and room service is available 24 hours. Various room types and sizes are available from economically priced superior rooms to the luxurious suites situated in the main wing with elevator access, offering unrivalled value for money in this ideal location. The Ganymede Resort is split into three wings, the main -hotel style- wing called Ganymede Wing, the more than comfortable Spa wing and the -excellent value for money- Leisure wing. The proximity
to the beach, the choice of local gay and gay friendly bars/restaurants and shopping facilities make this resort a great choice. Moreover, the hotel features a spa centre for tourists and residents alike wanting to pamper themselves, including a roof terrace Jacuzzi bar, and is a pebbleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away from the famous Dongtan beach. The Spa features an indoor Jacuzzipool, sauna and gymnasium with a bar on hand to quench your thirst after an intensive workout or relaxing massage. The professional and dedicated staff is standing by to serve you from 1 pm until 10 pm. Extensive state of the art security systems are in place, creating a safe and carefree environment. If you have stayed at The Ganymede before, check out the new improvements:
*O utside Jacuzzi bar and sun lounge area: ideal for chilling with a cool glass of wine and a good book or a romantic tete-a-tete in the Jacuzzi with your (in)significant other. Wooden decking floor with seating and lounging area surrounded by lush foliage and trees to provide some privacy from the outside . This area is ideal for private parties in a tropical setting, with the use of the bbq at hand. Of course, all parties and events can be catered for by the resort to make your special moments memorable ones. * Every friday we host live music in Ganymede bar with free buffet. * T he new coffee shop is now open for breakfast and midday snacks, with a delicious menu and great coffees.
*O pening promotion: during the month of January and February all deluxe rooms in the new Ganymede wing are at 1200 baht (normally 1500 for deluxe plus or 1800 for super deluxe plus) and the Ganymede suites will go for 2000 baht in stead of 3000 baht as introductory rate. Superior room type in the Spa and Leisure wing still start from only 700 baht per night. And coming soon... * Extension of the spa wing by another 17 rooms bringing the total to 54 rooms *C offee shop to be open 24 hours. p: +66(0)38 304 037 e: ganymede@gmail.com
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OUT Profile: Steve Goldenboy The Model Russian
Goldenboy is his professional name, Steve to his friends, this young Russian blond bombshell has set up home in Pattaya and spoke candidly to James Barnes about his life, loves and his feelings about his fellow countrymen. Goldenboy flashes his white teeth as he laughs when asked his age, “That’s not a polite question!” He relents and admits to being a youthful 23. For his tender years, he has achieved great success and describes himself as a model, actor and singer. Clearly, he could not be more enthusiastic about his new life in Thailand: “I fell in love with Thailand and Thai people from the first day being here. It’s such a great country with the best atmosphere, you cannot find in any other place; so happy and carefree. I love that Thai people smile all the time and I can have a freedom, which I did not have in Russia.” 24
After touring in Phuket and Chiang Mai, he decided to settle in Pattaya: “I felt that Pattaya is so close to my spirit and I have many friends living here. There are lots of shows here and I am able to find good work.” The move has not been all plain sailing and Thai food is just one challenge; “I like it but it’s too spicy and so hot- I prefer spicy and hot bodies instead, “ he says with a provocative grin, adding, “I love plenty of seafood- it’s a natural Viagra!”
Goldenboy says there is no comparison between gay life here and in Russia. “Unfortunately, the mentality in Russia is bad and there is so much homophobia.” He says that he likes everything about his new home, that cheeky grin putting in another appearance. “I have modelled in Europe and the USA, for Vogue Magazine, Elle, Cosmo, Glamour, HDP, and Italy Special and worked as a sound producer in various projects.” His music is on his website and has a retro feel of the eighties- think ABC or Human League.
He takes his work seriously and regards it as a 24/7 job; “I am always in the public eye and have to be that ideal which people expect- it is my body, my behaviour, my image.” Goldenboy is keen to put paid to any notion that blondes- or models- are dumb and is currently working on his first book, working title: Virgin’s Guilt. 25
He has advice for would be models, “Keep your face and body fit and healthy, have a thirst for success, lots of courage and go for it. Accept the many up and downs, make friends with your photographer,” he gives no hint that he is joking when he adds, “and have sex with producers!” But he does have a serious message: “Guys and girls (doesn`t matter) love each other and stop aggression! That’s what I want to say to everybody in the world.” You can learn more about Steve at www. goldenboy.ru 26
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Serial Sex
By Kenneth Dobson
Human nature is not naturally monogamous. We are polygamous by nature, and monogamy is imposed by the religious and social idea that family life is the basic building block of society and that a family is more stable if there are boundaries with regard to sex. It is safer for everyone in the family, especially the children, if a man and woman are committed to each other exclusively; it is harmful, to children especially, if a family unit breaks down. The idea that a group or clan might be a safer, more stable, and more workable environment for raising children and for taking care of the needy (as the extended family/ clan operates in most of Asia), but with the provision that sex is shared, is considered destructive.
Open and honest gay people, especially men, feel excluded from religious communities (or sidelined, at least) and are prevented by society from participating in society and having families as heterosexual families are expected to do. Excluded, so, exempt. Not being part of that monogamy-for-the-protection-of-society idea, we do not have to live by those rules. Romanticism and chivalry have an influence in some gay relationships, of course. But, overall, we are freed to live naturally. We have been told that manman sex is repulsive and evil, and we 28
have found out it is not. We were misled about that. Man-man sex is natural for us and it is the best way for sex to be fulfilling to us. Therefore, we say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No!â&#x20AC;? to the rules and principles that society has evolved for heterosexuals. The things we were taught about sex were wrong. We have been misled about the need for us to conform to societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rules about who we sleep with. Sex is NOT all about making babies; and it is not all about cementing a permanent commitment between two people. We create our own rules and live in a new form of community.
How it works in the gay world of real people is not so philosophical. It is a playing out of our “back to nature” urge and away from our “inside the lines” training. Gay men learn that sex is not good cement for a relationship; if a relationship is going to last it must be cemented by other commitments. Most of the gay world is childless. In this fraternity-style, post-adolescent, free-spirited environment, commitment is temporary, and a committed relationship is sadly difficult to develop and sustain. It is hard to be sure it even exists. Money can sometimes undo it. And so can sex. But both can help as well as hinder a relationship between two or more people. I can’t resist suggesting that “The more the merrier” may be a good party plan, but a difficult partner plan. Nevertheless, skipping the issue of numbers, the principle is that a relationship must have a primary basis that is more important than sex or money. In Thai gay relationships, this is often a shared life of friendship, understanding, and social standing (in the eyes of the extended families and the village/community at large). The first need of an adult Thai male is to be a provider for
his mother. That may involve money, but surely not in large amounts all at once. If the relationship is between an older foreigner and a younger Thai guy, as it often is with readers of OUT in Thailand, the older man would do well to understand that his most important contribution to the social dimension of the partnership is respectability and social status. The older foreign partner may be the person of highest status in the clan he is entering, and should not endanger that important gift he brings by flagrant and insensitive behaviour. What he gets from his relationship with the younger Thai guy, aside from comfort in bed, is roots in his community, especially if it includes the Thai extended family in a rural village setting. And, of course, he gets care when he needs it, including help in times of illness and whatever else aging brings. Whatever the form of the relationship, there are bound to be clashes of ideas and areas of mismatch. So, where are your lines in the sand, those behaviours or issues that will break your relationship? Are they the more important things on the list? Don’t let your ego ruin an otherwise good thing. 29
OUT on the Internet Your experience of being young, queer and YOU In honour of Queer Youth Empowerment Month in October 2011, Coalition for Queer Youth launched “Testimony” a creative exhibition that tells the story of what it’s like to be young and queer, in the unique voices of those who live/d it. Using any artistic medium (poetry, painting, song, video, etc.), LGBTQ-identified young people AND adults are invited to create a piece that expresses their personal experience or perspective on life as a queer youth. Submissions will be displayed in public spaces and the online gallery at myqueertestimony.tumblr.com, serving as a living tribute to the rich culture of strength, beauty and brilliance LGBTQyoung people possess. Coalition for Queer Youth welcome submissions from Thailand, from visitors and expats with memories to share or from the growing band of OUT iT’s young Thai readers. This exhibition is: - an opportunity to be heard - a conversation - a chance to create - a documentation of past and present - a place to connect - a celebration! - a vehicle for healing - a platform for education - a love letter to those we’ve lost - a way to build support - an act of unity BE A PART OF IT! 30
* T here is no deadline to submit your Testimony! *Submissions DO NOT need to be unique to this project. If you’ve created something before that truly represents ‘queer youth’ to you, we’d love to see it shine. * T o have your work included, go to http://myqueertestimony.tumblr.com/ click on ‘Submit Your Testimony!’ All submissions will be reviewed by members of the Coalition prior to approval for exhibition. * F or more information, questions, interest in collaboration or offerings of support please contact us by clicking on ‘Questions/Comments’ or email myqueertestimony@gmail.com Coalition for Queer Youth is a partnership between young people, service providers, activists and allies dedicated to using creative forms of education, advocacy and empowerment to increase community support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Here are three works that caught OUT iT’s queer eye... by GIANFRANO MOSTERT, Age 23, Keetmanshoop, Namibia Artist Statement: This photo tells my story of freedom of speech, and sexual revolution. I grew up in a small town where few were educated about LGBT people. In a town where dressing any other way than macho-masculine automatically makes you gay; dancing and not doing any kind of sport turns you gay. I was ridiculed and bullied endlessly about my sexuality and my weight. I still struggle with my weight, but I never once believed being gay was ever or could ever be a choice. From these experiences of bullying, I’ve cultivated a rebellious attitude, and a controversial one too. I elicit shock and I provoke those who have narrow-minded views about sexuality, and concepts in general. I’ve always been proud of my sexuality, and with all the ups and downs I went through, that part of my life stood constant; although I am not defined by it, my sexual orientation is an essential and important part of my life. I am an amateur photographer and I try to portray my character, my attitude in the photos I take. At the beginning of this year, I took a more experimental approach in both my art and my attitude. In all the photos I’ve taken of myself in the past, it has had no aesthetics involved, just raw photography. That all changed,
and I started experimenting with props such as masks and crowns, and make up. In a sense, I felt as if I was seeing the true me for the first time. I saw a different side of myself; braver, more adventurous, naughtier and raunchier. I was growing into the person I needed to become. I adopted an attitude I like to call ‘sexual revolution’ from that day onwards. An attitude that says ‘be who you are, and be defined by your potential, and not by standards of others. If you need red lipstick to prove a point, go ahead. Stand proud in anything and everything you do.’ I realised that why bother living if I’m not living it for myself. Being gay isn’t the easiest thing out there, but honestly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. 31
Deliverance By EMANUEL XAVIER, Age 40, New York (www.emanuelxavier.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission of the author. From If Jesus Were Gay & other poems by Emanuel Xavier (Rebel Satori Press, 2010)
Padre, perdoname but where were you when I was 3 getting fucked up the ass by my oldest cousin Palabras reminding me IF YOUR MAMI FINDS OUT, SHE’LL LEAVE YOU LIKE YOUR DADDY DID! … like your daddy did … like daddy did leaving behind a curious child kicking preschool teachers in the crotch smashing up aquariums watching enviously pretty little goldfish struggling desperately for air dying slowly helplessly like myself Padre, perdoname for trying to kill off mami & her boyfriend pouring bleach into their soup thinking maybe he won’t beat her no more maybe she won’t beat me no more No mas, mami, no mas because I remind her of you with my pearl-black eyes my darker skin my differences Padre, perdoname for running away at 16 mami running after me barefoot over broken glass her legs left bloodied & blue out on my own lying to get by stealing to feed the hunger selling my soul to the brutal pleasures of wrinkled old men
wrinkled and old like my daddy hoping one day to wake up in your arms whispering how much you love me needing anyone to love me Padre, perdoname for poisoning myself with powders, herbs & pills used to forget that you abandoned me when I woke up throwing up charcoal in front of that nurse wanting only to die left only to cry ma mi ma mi Por favor, perdoname but real men never cry mami says faggots deserve to die Wiping myself staring at the blood shit scum from the last trick that once again left me bruised deep inside Padre, perdoname for breathing for living for wondering where you are what your eyes look like After all, I’m still your son I’m still your little boy Aren’t I? Daddy
My Coming Out by KEVIN ‘KEL’ O’NEIL, Founder of Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook (WHOF), United Kingdom – www.facebook.com/ pages/217146731643545#!/WHOF1 I had always known that I was gay, at four or five years old I can remember knowing that I was attracted to boys, I just didn’t know what it meant, but I knew instinctively not to mention it to anyone. As I went through puberty I knew for sure, but still said nothing. At 18 I began to be sexually active, with girls, there was no enjoyment in it, it was just what 18 year olds did. At 23, I had my first sexual experience with a man, and came out to my friends pretty much the same week. A year later, I decided to come out to my family via my father (who is now a member of WHOF). I am from the north east of England (Newcastle upon Tyne) but at the time, I lived in Manchester, so decided to come out by letter. I wasn’t sure what to say so I just wrote the truth, sat down with a pen and paper and just let the words flow. That was the easy part; the hard part was posting the letter. It took about 3/4 of a bottle of vodka before I set off for the post-box, with my letter clutched in my hand. The next morning I woke up at 7 a.m. and the realisation of what I had done suddenly hit me. I got up and dressed and made my way back to the post-box. All the way there I was rehearsing what I would say to the postman when he came to collect the contents of the box, in order to secure the letter’s safe return. Unfortunately, the box had been emptied an hour earlier.
For two days I waited for the reply, every possible connotation of the reply went through my head, from total acceptance to exile. The reply arrived at 9-07 a.m. I can remember the time to this day, 22 years later. The letter said, ‘Kevin, this has come as quite a shock, but, you are my son and I’ll love you whatever you do.’ About six months later, I was at Dad’s house for a dinner to celebrate the fact that he had been given a medal for donating his 50th pint of blood. As we all sat around the table chatting and eating, my Dad suddenly asked, “Kevin do you give blood?” I replied, “As a practicing homosexual it was illegal for me to give blood or carry a donor card”. To which he replied, without missing a beat, “PRACTICING? I would have thought you’d have had it off pat by now!” Everyone laughed, as well as I, and I knew then that I was totally accepted and that I was totally loved. Go to myqueer testim o n y. t u m b l r. com/ click “ S U B M I T YOUR TESTIMONY” and be a part of this inspiring project.
Part 7: I beg your pardon. By Dodger
It was my last visit to Thep before returning to the USA but his name had not been called and I was knotted with anxiety, maybe there had been a mistake? I saw Wan and one of the visitor station security guards walking towards me. Before they even reached the place where I was sitting I sensed that something was up because of the smile on the guards face and the tears in Wan’s eyes. Without saying a word the guard led me to a side door in the visitors building which is normally reserved for lawyer meetings – unlocked the door – motioned for me to take a seat in one of two wooden chairs which were centered in this small room – and simply left me there, closing the door behind him. After a grueling 20 minute wait, the inner door to the room opened and in walked Thep, being led by another secu34
rity guard. I recognized this guard from all of my visits as we always exchanged smiles and small talk in the early morning hours. This was the first time I saw Thep without the glass between us, and I felt numb. I cannot remember what the security guard was saying at that moment, I just got out of my seat – walked across the room and took Thep in my arms. For the first time in all these visits, we both let our guard down. No motivating smiles – no think positive/be positive bullshit – we simply started to weep. His tears were running down my neck soaking the top of my t-shirt. My tears followed a similar path. The guard, who was wearing a smile ear-to-ear, said they knew I was going back to America and wanted us to have some time alone. The inner door of the prison then slammed shut and we were left alone and uninterrupted for the next 2-1/2 hours.
It is hard for me to put into words the emotions that ran between Thep and I at that point. I can only say that the love that we have for each other stole the moment – and the joy of having spent 2-1/2 hours in each other’s arms, far outweighed the sorrow we were both enduring. Most drug addicts return to their drug of choice regardless of the penalties they’ve paid along the road, but Thep will not. I’m saying this with full knowledge that you, the readers of my story, will not agree. This event in Thep’s life will change him forever and change me forever as well. With the HRH the King’s pardon, which was announced 2 days before my departure on 7th December, Thep will be released in 12 months. One more year of incarceration. I will return in April and look forward to spending each day during my 3-month holiday making the run to Nong Palai - all for the opportunity to have 2-1/2 hours to hold him in my arms again. Register free at www.out-in-thailand.com to read earlier installments. 35
Black Holes, Wormholes and Morgan Freeman’s Pie Hole Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman (Discovery Science, True Vision ch. 151) is now in its second season and is another attempt to bring theoretical physics within the grasp of the average viewer. Does it succeed?
When Stephen Hawking published his mind-strangling book, ‘A Brief History of Time’, he started a fashion of popularising what, for most of us, is
a bigger mystery after the most insightful, quantum explanation of how it all works. Following on from Max Planck (the model for Donald Pleasance’s Blofeld?), Einstein and Dr Strangelove, our fascination for the mad scientist is only surpassed by our appetite for mad science- or so the producers of TTWwMF hope. While white coated boffins smash particles together at staggering speed under Swiss mountains, black suited Mr Freeman gets our grey matter in a tizzy on the telly. There is no doubt that there are few who could do the job as well as Morgan Freeman. He stands in a shadowy studio set that is as full of mystery as the subjects he explores. His richly authoritative tones
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are a black velvet brew that oozes seductively through the speakers and are informed by his own personal preoccupation with other worldly matters but each show adds up to little more than a raft of rhetorical questions that are answered by a leaky raft of theoretical possibility. Is Time Travel Possible? Does Time Really Exist? Can We Travel Faster Than The Speed Of Light? Are just examples of the shows’ titles and just as it seems that prefixing any quantum conundrum with the word, ‘Dark’, seems to lend credibility, little real light is cast on any of these subjects. The scientific talking heads that expound their pet noirs are cheap as chips and little is spent on the production save for
a few computer generated moments of graphic magic and the wonderfully evocative soundtrack that is appropriately dramatic and enigmatic. Composed by the talented Hans Zimmer, responsible for the movie music in more than 100 films, including, Crimson Tide, Gladiator, The Dark Knight and Inception. Zimmer has won Grammy, Golden Globe, BRIT and Academy Awards and lends much needed gravity to planet TTWwMF. A black hole in space is so dense that even light cannot escape its irresistible pull, we are told. The sounds that emanate from Morgan’s pie hole are equally attractive but also shed no light on the nature of the universe even when the audience is far from dense. 37
Valentine’s Aphrodisiacs From the very ancient world man has constantly sought aphrodisiacs. An ancient Babylonian remedy suggested decapitating a partridge, eating its heart, draining its blood into a cup of water drinking it the next morning. Today’s alleged aphrodisiacs fall into three main groups. Carrots, salamis, cucumbers and marrows have been known to plant thoughts in suggestible minds. But munching powdered rhino horn is as effective as chomping on your own nails. Balut is the Filipino dish of a chicken or duck embryo boiled and sucked from its shell and credited with the power to cause tumescence. Eating fugu, as you flirt with death, can be a taste that borders on the erotic. Foods associated with cost and rarity; imply wealth, luxury and sexual languor. Among western palates truffles, foie gras and champagne top the list. For the suggestible the bliss of eating something expensive may warp into a sensual and sexual experience.
By Doc John
Nonetheless, certain natural substances can have a powerful effect on human physiology. One is spanish fly, a beetle which ranges from southern Europe to Siberia. Crushed and powdered, it has been used for eons. It works by irritating the urethra causing priapism, not a funny condition in which men sustain an erection for hours. An extract from the bark of the west African yohimbe tree was a common treatment for erectile dysfunction. But both spanish fly and yohimbe can cause dangerous adverse reactions: the former can permanently damage the kidneys, while yohimbe provokes anxiety, seizures, high blood pressure and insomnia. Drink provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance. Alcohol has a double influence; strengthening the ardour but weakening the flesh. Booze can lower inhibitions and increase the sex drive so much that it must have contributed to countless couplings through the centuries, and so is a genuine aphrodisiac for many people. The desire to drug a human body – one’s own or another’s – into a state of firm arousal or limp submission is as old as humanity itself. Of all the ludicrous number of foods cited by one desperate it appears that none of them work. So it seems that on St Valentine’s Day, most lovers will be better advised to apply oldfashioned practice of charm, a sense of humour and good scrubbing up.
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12 of the Best: Part 3
By Brian Baxter
Concluding this personal choice of great directors.
Fritz Lang: Austria 1890-1976. Born in Vienna, Lang rebelled against his schooling, travelled widely and began the first of his two major ‘careers’ in Germany with classics such as Metropolis and in 1931 the powerful M. He moved to the USA and a prolific period making thrillers, dramas and westerns followed. He became notoriously difficult with actors, and found it difficult to get work. He returned to Germany for four last films but died in Los Angeles. His films include masterpieces such as Fury, a study of mob violence, a reworking of a Renoir classic, Human Desire, portraits of obsession including Scarlet Street, the electrifying Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, the elegantly gothic House by the River and the revenge -fuelled The Big Heat. Choice: M (1931). With Peter Lorre as the pathetic, insane child murderer hunted by the police but found by the underworld and put on trial by them. Lorre’s frightening performance and the final ‘court’ scene make this one of the cinema’s most intense experiences. Lang like 40
all the great directors knew the two key aspects of his craft: where to put the camera and how to create a personal vision. Terrence Malick: U.S.A. 1943 - Malick takes no prisoners. In a current Hollywood churning out movies for the simple minded, he is a true maverick, an original, whose 1973 debut Badlands was followed by the haunting The Days of Heaven (1978) and nearly twenty years later The Thin Red Line. The New World and The Tree of Life (2010) complete a quintet of masterly films. He has found a rhythm in production, long denied him and has already made Voyage of Time (2012) described as ‘an examination of the birth and death of the universe’. Three other films with starry casts (Brad Pitt has leads in both recent films) are already in pre- production. His films are instantly recognisable as auteurist, with minimal dialogue, voice over commentary, languorous imagery, complex sound tracks and ambitious themes, vivid use of nature and poetic meditations on humanity.
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Choice: Despite the majestic The Thin Red Line, his latest work The Tree of Life stays in the mind as a vivid recreation of a particular family and way of life. Aleksandr Sukurov: Russia 1951 -. The documentaries and feature director Sukurov achieved international popularity with his most accessible work Russian Ark (2002). This single –take film is arguably the most remarkable tour de force in cinema, although many of his films are more profound. Like Malick he is a poet of the cinema, a true original and works such as Mother and Son, Father and Son and the trilogy Moloch, Taurus and The Sun ( about Lenin, Hitler and the Emperor Hirohito) are all masterpieces. Few of his productions are shown in the west but the latest, Faust. has already been released in Italy. Choice: The Sun is a strong contender but Father and Son wins out. Sukurov expressed surprise when critics found the imagery homo-erotic and the relationship between the two handsome men resonant with sexual undertones. A difference between cultures, perhaps. However viewed, it’s a deeply affecting study of intense camaraderie.
Roberto Rossellini: Italy 1906-’77. Indisputably Italy’s premier director, who burst to fame with the unforgettable Rome, Open City (’45), shot clandestinely whilst the city was still occupied by the Nazis. This rawest, most visceral portrait of war ever was followed by Paisa and Germany, Year Zero. He married Ingrid Bergman and the resulting five movies include three of his masterpieces –best of all Voyage to Italy. He was prolific and made documentaries and worked for television, later making a series of ‘biopics’ about Pascal, Socrates and others. He was a formidable intellectual, a far better filmmaker than his flamboyant contemporaries and was reevaluated by the French. Choice: The Rise of Louis XIV, colourful and comedic, is surely the most accomplished of his later works. It was his first use of synchronous sound and he felt liberated. It shows in the fluency and accessibility. Bonus movie? David Lean/Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter. Perfect despite imperfections, largely thanks to Celia Johnson’s luminous central performance. As English as a Devon cream tea, as durable as a Savile Row suit and a true desert island movie. 41
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Dear Darika, Bet you have never heard a story like mine before. I have been living with a guy in (it does not matter) for the past three years. We can call him â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lin.â&#x20AC;?We are in love with each other. He asks me for very little. We both have good jobs. Our domestic partnership could not be better. He irons. I cook. We still have a pretty great sex life. Lin recently returned from a lengthy visit to his family, who live in a village about three hours away. Soon after his return, he announced that he will be getting married. His parents have chosen a girl 42
who they think is suitable. He does not seem to be particularly upset at this turn of events, even if it means he will have to move back to his village and become a farmer and produce a bunch of kids. It is clear that he thinks he has no choice. I am devastated. I want him to do what he thinks is best for himself and his future. However, I feel that I have invested heavily in our relationship and am entitled to a vote. By the way, I have met his family several times and they fully understand our relationship. Please tell me what to do.
Dearest, First of all it is worth noting for my readers that you are living in a neighboring country that is considered less developed than Thailand. Second, I have heard this story many, many times and it always upsets me. One immediate concern is that Lin seems unable to explain his choice and is apparently unwilling to seek your counsel. Yes, you are entitled to a vote. In fact, you have an obligation to speak your mind. I hope that my modest advice will help prepare you to do so. For generations, people like Lin’s parents have arranged the marriages of their children. The fact that he already has a relationship with you is completely irrelevant in their minds. This is what parents do in order to have grandchildren and to insure that their child has someone to take care of them when they grow old. One of my dearest friends was forced into an arranged marriage two years ago. We talked at length about it but he eventually caved in to his parents’ wishes. Things went badly from the beginning. He did not last long in the village and quickly returned to the city, where he still lives. Although he is only in his twenties, he took certain blue pills in order to fulfill his monthly sexual obligation. That ended a year ago with the birth of a child, who lives with his wife and his parents in the village. He lost his boyfriend, who did not like the idea of him having intimate relations with a woman. The end result has been bad for everyone. He sends money home ever month. He has
not returned to the village since the child was born and has slowly resumed the life he had. His daughter will never have the kind of father his parents had in mind. His wife is now “spoiled” and will never be able to marry again, even though she is not yet thirty. The whole story is tragic and so unnecessary. Try your best to make Lin understand that the world has changed since his parents were married. This kind of tradition has no place in this century. He needs to understand that he has a choice, and that he can refuse as long as he makes it clear to his parents that he means no disrespect. (Maybe a new refrigerator would be a great consolation prize.) They may reject him if he has the strength to refuse. However, you are his family now and your relationship seems to still have a promising future. Ultimately, the decision is Lin’s. However, be prepared for an impending wedding. You can take the high road, attend the wedding, and become an uncle some day. However, I would not blame you if you told Lin clearly that he would be closing the door on you and your relationship for good if he marries. The more important thing you should be thinking about at this point is what you will do when he gives up and wants to return to you. Good luck! Love,
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86-88 Silom Soi 4 Bangkok 10500 Phone: 02 2355 891
Accommodation 8 The Beach Residence
Sauna ⁄ Massage ⁄ Fitness
026.915.769 to 779 1 Bantai Spa www.bantaispa.com 19 Baan Kluay Massage 023.776.000 Bars & Pubs 8 Big Beach Sauna 0849.088.484 6 Chakran Sauna www.chakransauna.net 026.682.392 26 Blue Club 027.322.360 2 Cruising Sauna www.gthai.net/dejavu 27 Door Dance Pub 026.915.980 15 De Ja Vu Sauna 026.184.505 11 G Star Pub www.g-starpub.com 13 Farose 1 Sauna 026.184.505 18 ICK Lamsalee www.ickbkk.com 3 Farose 2 www.freedom-massage.com 8 Ka Daejung 026.915.76 to 79 14 Freedom Massage 022.863.348 11 Ratchada www.ratchadasoi8.com 7 GM Massage www.handsomemassage.com 18 See K Dance Club www.seekdancepub.com 16 Handsome Massage 25 Hercules Sauna www.herculesbkk.com Cabaret & Show Bars 4 IMA Spa Liberty Garden Hotel 022.785.018 21 Private 22 Spa www.private22spa.com 10 Golden Dome 026.928.202 12 RuanRubRong Spa 029.381.226 24 SK Studio Spa www.skstudio19.com Karaoke 22 Torpedo Sauna & Spa www.aboutg.net/torpedo 23 Troy Sauna www.troysauna.com 20 Meeting Karaoke www.ickbkk.com 5 39 Underground Sauna www.siamout.com/39 6 V Club Massage 022.793.322 Restaurant & Cafés 17 Whitehouse Spa 027.343.183 9 X Men Massage Delivery 0813.769.344 8 The Beach Residence 026.915.769 to 779
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089.633.8586
Sauna ⁄ Massage ⁄ Fitness 1 Albury Men’s Club
Meet us at Tawan Suriwong Rd. Soi Tarntawan Or Silom Rd. Soi 6 Open Daily : 8pm to 2am
www.alburymassage.com
3 Body Club
www.bodyclubbangkok.com
4 Guy Spa
026.513.568
2 Hero Club 9 Jey Spa
022.588.889
12 Mar Spa
0898.812.772
7 M31 Body & Spa
022.601.481
5 Refresh @24 Massage 13 The Beach Resort Sauna 17 Uni Man
www.refresh24spa.com 027.130.007
www.unimanspa.wordpress.com
6 Urban Male Massage
022.582.430
Hair Cut and Color Manicure Pedicure Facial Treatment Body Waxing
Charn Issara Tower, Rama IV Road Bangkok 02-233-5956 www.uptoyouandsalon.com
Special Shows : 10.30pm and 12.15am Tel. 0-2634-5833 www.tawanbarbangkok.com For Taxi ตะวันบาร์ ซอยทานตะวัน(ตรงข้าม รร.เดอะ
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OUT in Koh Samui J
Jungle covered craggy hills, roads weaving through lush coconut plantations, huge trees, orchids, butterflies, quiet beaches, fresh local fruits. Koh Samui is the perfect tropical island get away for gay boys, especially couples who kick back, recharge in spas or health resorts, lounge around their villa pool, take long beach walks, sip a cocktail or three in a rustic beach bar and sparkle on the balmy evening party circuit with the local guys.
Gay life on Samui is smaller, less exuberant than most other Thai destinations, still there is plenty happening with gay bars, disco, cabaret, island tours and as the regional spa capital, massage and body treatments. The center of gay day/nightlife is along Chaweng Beach Road. At the north end opposite Nora Beach Resort is the Emerald Green Mens Club a well-established gay only spa for a range of quality massage techniques and treatments. Mekkala Men Spa promise to rejuvenate you and Rainbow Scuba & Tour for a paradise island adventure. Tropical Garden Lounge Resort and Fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village are favourites. In south Chaweng, Tropical Fah Samui for massage and wellness treatments and opposite the Centara Resort is Boy Zone a smart gay bar with a nightly dance show at 11.30 pm and 56
take away staff. Further out of Chaweng in Cheong Mon, close to Sala Samui is Saiwon Mens Spa men only massage and body treatments. From midnight to 2 pm Thai and Farang gays head to Green Mango and Sweet Soul disco/ bars in central Chaweng for a diet of loud music and mixed crowds. On Lamai Beach, close to Grandfather and Grandmother Rock, is The Dinky Rock hotel, bar and massage. The Five Islands Restaurant is a favourite. For an accurate gay Samui map and venue listings pick up a copy of OUT in Thailand magazine at gay venues or ask your hotel for a copy. Websites for gay venues in this article @ www.gaykohsamui.net , www.gay-kohsamui.com & www.out-in-thailand.com
Lamai Beach Market
View Point View Point
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Accommodation
24 Rainbow Scuba & Tour
Sauna ⁄ Massage ⁄ Fitness
17 Banyan House www.banyanhousesamui.com 19 Mana’s Home 081.899.1767 4 The Dinky Rock www.thedinkyrock.com 14 Boy Zone 22 Tropical Garden Lounge Resort 077.332.200 1 Emerald Green Mens Club 21 Wonderworld Samui B & B 086.553.3802 20 Mekkala Men Spa
Cabaret & Show Bars
077.230.611 087.814.2260 www.mekkalamenspa.com
30 Saiwon Mens Spa
086.845.7917
082.816.4843 8 Together Massage & Spa 084.744.9074 15 Tropical Fah Samui
9 Moulin Rouge 7 Starz Cabaret
086.948.3111 077.414.419
Restaurant & Cafés
Discos 10 Green Mango 11 Sweet Soul Cafe
www.rainbow-scuba.com
info@thegreenmangoclub.com 3 Chaweng Food Market. European/Thai info@thegreenmangoclub.com www.gaykohsamui.net
Go-Go Clubs & Host Bars 14 Boy Zone 8 K Club
23 Fisherman’s Village, Bo Phut. Many restaurants
www.kosamui.com/bophut
077.230.611 5 Otaru Sushi 086.948.3111 26 The Five Islands Restaurant.
Other 1 Gay & Lesbian Information
Ban Taling Ngam. Sea food
2 Top Ten. Pacific rim/Asia food
087.814.2260
Out in Thailand supports:
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OUT in Chiang Mai Try the superb La Fourchette and Chez Marco (both French) and Prego (Italian & Thai) restaurants inside the moated, old city walls and the inviting Yokka Dok bar/restaurant/. Mandalay Disco is a favourite with night owls. The two main gay centres are outside the moat. The Chang Pueak area, north of the moat is where you will find Adam’s Apple Club- sensational show and a collection of beautiful guys. Across the road is Lotus Hotel & Garden Bar, the first gay hotel in the city and an established Chiang Mai institution. On the Changpueak Road, The Circle Pub has hunky guys on stage and The Playhouse Theatre is Chiang Mai’s gem with famous pieces from international musicals, performing art, and dance shows. Gemini Massage and Marn Mai Chai Kha Massage have regular promotions and are recommended. Ram Coffee & Bar is set on the river, close to the Nawarat Bridge. Nimmanhaeminda and Santitham have some of the most expensive real estate outside of Bangkok and a hip and happening scene of bars. Check out Sangdee Gallery & Cafe and on Huay Kaew Road, you will find the excellent Soho Bar and Guesthouse who serve incomparable New Orleans food. For a work out or chill out, go to The House of Male, from midday to midnight with pool, steam room, gym, private rooms, bar and food. Tuesday and Thursday are ‘Buddy Nights’- very popular with students from the local university. Nearby is the
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Chiang Mai is known as ‘The Rose of The North.’ Steeped in history, this ancient capital of the Lanna Kingdom is renowned as the cultural capital of Thailand, nestles in bucolic beauty and is blessed with a milder climate than most Thai holiday destinations.
long established PJ’s Place guesthouse, renowned for sweet and personal service. Club M Karaoke is a favourite. Santitham is not far away, with many new eateries, guesthouses, bars and coffee shops. ZII Condom is the place to go for condoms, lube and more. On the east side of the city, on the bank of the River Ping, Club One Seven has superb accommodation, bar, sauna, pool and gym in a complex comprising two traditional Thai teak houses. For a great massage and more, The Blues Club, Mystic Orient, My Artist Spa, Sanctuary Spa and River House Massage are all worthy of a visit or three! XS & JK Solutions is your one stop solution for all national and local real estate and legal issues. Independent Travel provides a trusted, price-integrated service. In San Sai you will find The Podology Centre, specialists in medical foot care. For all the venues, check out our maps and listings, www.radchada.com and www.out-in-thailand.com 61
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43 Club One Seven 60 Come On Place 2 Lotus Hotel 12 PJ’s Place Hotel & PJ’s Tours 5 Santitham Guesthouse 34 Seven Suns Guesthouse 16 Soho Bar & Guesthouse 41 Souvenir Bed & Breakfast 33 The Rachamankha
053.215.376 053.404.894 053.406.449 053.814.325 053.404.175 053.206.165 053.904.111
55 Cheerleaders Bar www.tinyurl.com/cheerleadersbar 53 Cosmos Cafe & The Bottle Shoppe www.cafecosmoscm.com 30 CU Bar Night Bazaar 30 DT’s Bar Night Bazaar 2 Garden Bar 053.215.376 25 Glass Onion Bar 31 Kampangmuang Gallery 084.803.4265 61 La La Bar 2 Lotus Hotel 053.215.376 62 Marina 63 Memory 3 Metro Bar 30 Milky Way 57 Ram Coffee & Bar 084.501.2224 6 Sabaidee Santitham Restaurant 089.951.4554 30 Secrets Bar Night Bazaar 15 Pern’s and Darling Wine Bar 16 Soho Bar & Guesthouse 053.404.175 39 The Whitehouse Bar & Restaurant 30 Twin Peaks Night Bazaar 54 Yokka Dok 053.449.529
Discos 68 Chalerm Krung 17 Discovery Nightclub 35 Mandalay Disco 67 Monkey Club 69 Tawan Daeng 24 Warm Up Disco
Go-Go Clubs & Host Bars
11 Barocco Karaoke 14 Club M Karaoke 66 Relax Karaoke
Other
053.274.317
Bars & Pubs
3 Adam’s Apple Club 10 Circle Pub 9 Free Guy Club 8 New My Way
49 Sofa Boy Karaoke
053.220.380 053.214.996 www.freeguy-club.com 053.404.4361
Karaoke 084.172.5676
73 Ao Framing 29 Independent Travel 58 The Podology Centre 40 Sangdee Gallery & Café 59 Suprakrit Printing 18 The Playhouse 44 XS and JK Solutions 72 ZII Condom
053.279.373 053.904.705 089.633.8586 053.894.955 053.404.427 053.410.671 053.271.474 www.ziicondom.com
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Open 10.00am – 18.00pm Bar Open 18.00-24.00pm Tel. 084 501 2224
14/1 Wang Sing Kham Rd., Chang Moi Muang, Chiang Mai, 50300
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Address: 15/7 Loi Kroh Rd., T. Chang Klan, A. Muang, 50100 Chiang Mai Tel: 053 207 032 Open: 6 PM
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Marn-Mai Massage Service for men by men
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Open Daily: 10.00 AM - 11.00 PM Chang Phuak Soi 2. Chang Phuak Rd. Chiang Mai Tel: 053-230623, 089-7788385
Changlor Rd. (before you reach Suanprung Hospital) Tel 089 701 1841 053 279 373 Fax 053 201 091 Open daily
For taxi: ม่านไม้ ชายคา ถ.ช้างเผือก ซอย 2 ข้างโรงเรียน โกวิทย์ธำารงค์ ด้านขวามือ 300 เมตร
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Beautiful Spa in the centre of Chiang Mai Expert and handsome masseurs All massage rooms are private Thai Massage Body Scrub Oil & Cream Massage 24 hour Outcall service
59/1 Chang Moi Kao Road A. Muang, Chiang Mai Tel : 053 874 334 089 0919 659 For Taxi: ซอยข้างโรงแรมกรีนทิพย์ 200 เมตร www.mysticorientmassage.com
OUT in Phuket P
Phuket is one of the world’s most exciting gay playgrounds with a fabulous variety of things to do. Phuket has many beaches- some hidden away and is a popular international tourist destination and we recommend you to use a gay (friendly) tour company and our guide to find your accommodation.
The epicentre of gay life on Phuket is Patong Beach, largely concentrated in the aptly named Paradise Complex. The main gay venues are on the exit road out of Paradise Complex. Sundowners Lounge Bar & Guesthouse with Le Bistro has a 10% discount for ‘frequent fliers’. Fongkaew Mansion & Baan Nang Fa Guesthouse is ideally located, near to all the fun, along with Aquarius Guesthouse & Sauna and Adonis Guesthouse. The Backstage now has two venues; this one serves good Thai fast food and coffee and has a good cabaret show. Jochen’s Residence has beautiful budget friendly rooms. Thai’s Best Boys and the disco at Boat Bar are favourites. Outside Paradise Complex, there are
some gay and gay friendly venues worth the visit. Among them, Phuket Travel Company, Loveli Boutique Guesthouse and Siam Hotel are just 75 metres from Jungceylon Mall. The recently refurbished Club One Seven guesthouse with their friendly helpful staff and restaurant, excellent coffee corner and bar is a Phuket icon. The Backstage has retained their old location for private parties and k araoke nights, reservation only. Aspara Residence has modern Thai style rooms. The Minotel is just 3 minutes walk from Patong Beach. CC Bloom’s Hotel and Centara Grand Beach Resort are close to Kata & Karon Beaches and Phuket Fantasea is a major attraction. For all the venues, check out our maps and listings and www.out-in-thailand.com 71
Phuket Accommodation
076.345.800 31 Chic
14 Adonis Guest House
www.apsararesidence.com 18 Heaven Bar
41 Apsara Residence
076.341.668 43 James Dean 076.292.440 10 James Dean & Friends
27 Aquarius Guesthouse 38 Baan Nang Fa Guesthouse
47 Centara Grand Beach Resort 16 Club Love 19 Connect
021.011.234 ext 1 32 My Way 083.173.0083 6 Passport
076.366.359 or 076.366.360 24 Sundowners 076.294.195 30 Sundowners Lounge
37 Fong Kaew Mansion 43 James Dean 33 Jochens Residence
30 Sundowners Lounge 45 Siam Hotel 24 Sundowners
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086.673.2789 076.297.080 2 Backstage private party & karaoke 076.366.122 9 OK Karaoke 076.296.654
Bars & Pubs 076.341.668
Other 44 Phuket Travel Company – Tour & Travel 11 Wiwat Wis - Clothing
080.141.8180
16 Club Love
083.173.0083
15 Temptasian Bar
087.320.2706 23 Backstage
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Cabaret & Show Bars
19 Connect
076.294.195 076.341.111 084.507.2238
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Sauna ⁄ Massage ⁄ Fitness 27 Aquarius Guesthouse
076.342.206 22 Blue Dolphin
29 Kiss Bar
26 Mein Schatz
39 Senoek
20 Spartacus
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29 Kiss Bar
35 Boat Bar
087.282.5086
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23 Backstage
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080.141.8180
083.301.4036 13 Kar-Dor Karaoke
4 The Minotel
35 Boat Bar
086.673.2789
076.342.433
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27 Aquarius Guesthouse
083.301.4036
076.292.440 3 Superboys www.jamesdeanbar.com 25 Tangmo 085.781.3814 28 Time
44 Loveli Boutique Guesthouse 13 Rendezvous Hotel
www.jamesdeanbar.com
081.979.6220 21 Kai Bar 076.333.222 36 Mama San
22 Blue Dolphin 46 CC Bloom’s
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Go-Go Clubs & Host Bars
076.346.142 081.979.6220
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Welcome to the Sundowners Group All are Central and Convenient to the Phuket Paradise Complex Gay Scene
SUNDOWNERS BAR & GUESTHOUSE A hassle free place to meet and socialize Selection of cocktails, beer, wine and champagne Ground floor: Bar, Terrace Bar, Pool Table, Internet Second floor: Air con Sports Bar, covered Terrace Bar Telephone: +66 (0) 76 344 215 Fax: +66 (0) 76 293 241 Mobile: Aek +66 (0) 872773846 John +66 (0) 833014036 Email: info@sundownersinparadise.com www.sundownersinparadise.com Open from Noon to 2am
Become a Sundowners Frequent Flyer (600bt for Life Membership) and receive 10% discount on all your food and drinks at Sundowners Bar, Bistro Restaurant and Sundowners Lounge
SUNDOWNERS LOUNGE BAR & GUESTHOUSE
Thai John and staff invite you to the Sundowners Lounge Comfortable furniture with soft background music Selection of over 50 cocktails, fresh fruit shakes, beer, wines by the bottle or glass and champagne Full Bar, Terrace Bar and Guesthouse with Wi-Fi Open 5pm to 2am Mobile Thai John +66 (0) 878934741 John: +66 (0) 833014036 Telephone: +66 (0) 76 341555 Fax: : +66 (0) 76 293 241 info@orchidinparadise.com Website: www.orchidinparadise.com
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The Minotel offers 20 comfortable and air conditioned ensuite rooms in the centre of Patong. Its just 3 minutes walk to the beach or to the Paradise complex. All rooms have a fridge, cable TV and free wi-fi.
You will love your stay at APSARA Residence. Our Guesthouse is ideally positioned so that all Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s places of interest are nearby and you can easily access the nightlife, dining and shopping options and Patongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main beach is just a short, leisurely stroll away. Tel: 076-342160
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19 Sawasdirak Road, Patong Beach, Phuket 83150 Tel & Fax (076) 296654 Email info@minotelpatong.com Website www.minotelpatong.com
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Purple Meeting Point
The place to make & meet friends, to eat, drink, unwind, relax, enjoy! Open at least from 1 pm till 2 (?) am
Restaurant only serves a daily changing menu, from 5 pm onwards
February :
From 5 – 8 PM Happy After Beach Hours : 25% discount “Your home away from home”
For our fascilities, special events & promotions: www.backstage.asia or call 080 14 18 180 (Dutch, English, German) 08 1728 7227 (Thai, Japanese) Backstage half page FEB 2012.indd 1
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Mention this ad and get an additional 5% off our discounted nightly rate 84/21 Patak Road Soi 10 – Karon, Phuket www.ccbloomshotel.com/Gaypromotions.htm www.facebook.com/ccblooms.hotel sales@ccbloomshotel.com 076-333-222
OUT in Pattaya P
Pattaya has a bustling, vibrant scene 24 hours a day. Shopping starts at sumptuous malls- Central Festival, Royal Garden, Mike’s Plaza and The Avenue. For the Movies, cinemas abound. For dining, there’s a range of restaurants suiting all tastes and budgets.
In the daytime, you can play at the gay beach at Jomtien. Dong Tan Beach. The Jomtien Complex has a variety of gay bars, restaurants, and hotels. Pattaya Hotmale is your one-stop info and cafe centre. The Venue is the flagship hotel, and cabaret show bar, with regular new spectacular shows. Spilia Karaoke at Ganymede Hotel & Sauna is worth a visit. Mata Hari is an excellent eatery and, not too far down the road is the very popular Sansuk Sauna & Guesthouse and the newly opened, luxurious, Baan Suoy Resort. The longest established gay area is Boyztown. Here, and in the adjacent Pattayaland, you can find a selection of 25 establishments. The illuminated sign of Boyztown is the adopted logo for Gay Pattaya. Boyz Boyz Boyz is the oldest and original male gogo bar in Pattaya and their show is a “must see”. In Soi 2, 80
check out the excellent Happy Place Bar where you’ll find gorgeous guys and plenty of special promotions. NAB Disco is a hotspot. The Sunee Plaza area, with around 50 assorted establishments, is the largest of Pattaya’s gay nightlife zones. It’s a vibrant and energetic area with lots of fun and enjoyment on offer, whatever your tastes. The Corner Bar is popular and Eros Boy Bar and Happy Boys Bar are both friendly venues. Getaway to Koh Samed for a paradise island break. Ferries, private hire and speed boat taxis from Ban Phe will take you direct to Ao Phai Beach- very popular with the Bangkok gay crowd at weekends and stay at Silver Sand Resort. For all the venues, check out our maps and listings and www.out-in-thailand. com
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038.424.099 038.488.694 038.423.515 038.422.952
Bars & Pubs www.oscarspattaya.com 038.710.597 038 422952
Cabaret & Show Bars
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038.424.099 038.488.694 www.happyplacebar.com
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Sauna ⁄ Massage ⁄ Fitness
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086.169.7721 038.232.995 087.148.0382 089.005.0012 038.304.037 088.215.6866 038.251.568 038.303.698 038.251.461 038.251.432 038.303.787
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1 Image Limousine Pattaya 038.251.755 7 P2 Clothing Store & Cafe 3 Pattaya Storage www.pattayastorage.com 38 Pattaya Hotmale Info Centre 038.267.054 13 Vinegar Swimwear 086.157.7640
Restaurant & Cafés 19 Antz Food and Drink 15 Aquarius Restaurant 24 Café Ritz 8 L’Arc Restaurant 11 L’Olivier Restaurant 31 Mignon Restaurant 16 Natan´s Restaurant 37 Oley’s Resturant 12 Bistro Oscar at the Poseidon Hotel 21 East Tapas Lounge 2 Pan Pan Restaurant 33 Papa David’s 38 Pattaya Hotmale Info Centre 9 Question Mark Bar & Cafe
35 Bamboo Bar 038.232.315 22 Bondi Beach Bar bondibeachpattaya@yahoo.co.uk 29 Dick s Café Jomtien 038.252.417 18 Dolce Vita Bar and Guest House Mewie 28 Festival Pub 087.972.7937 26 Ganymede Bar and Guest House 038.304.037 36 L & N Bar Sauna ⁄ Massage 40 The Pour House Bar 9 Question Mark Bar & Cafe 038.303.949 30 Derby Men’s Club 10 Two Faces Boy bar www.twofacesthailand.com 27 Duo House 26 Ganymede Bar and Guest House 14 X-Men Bar
038.303.375 038.251.895 084.564.4626 038.251.669 038.233.763 084.728.3521 085.435.5355 038.251.874 038.303.909 038.267.054 038.303.949
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