Bangkok Gay Scene
From rather commercial origins, Bangkok's gay community is becomming more westernized, although there's still a huge selection of host and go-go bars. The main pubs and clubs that are non-commercial are located near the Patpong area, on Silom Sois 2 and 4.
Resources for Gay Travelers
There are a number of web sites providing information about Bangkok's gay scene. A number of them are oriented towards personals, etc. Here are the sites that we think provide the most useful information for the gay traveller:
General Information for Gay Travelers
- Dreaded Ned's
- A comprehensive site with information and additional links for everything from nightspots to personals, covering all of Thailand.
- Utopia
- Award-winning web site with lots of information for Thailand and the rest of Asia.
- PLU Guide
- "People Like Us" is a Singaporean based company publishing free maps to several Southeast Asia destinations, including Bangkok. You can view the current guide online, and also get it mailed to you for only the cost of postage.
- Bangkok Lesbian
- One helpful lesbian's list of where to hang out in Bangkok.
Gay Travel Services
- Purple Dragon
- The guys at Purple Dragon specialize in personalized travel throughout Southeast Asia. Choose from a variety of base packages that you can add special side trips to for a one of a kind vacation experience.
Guide Books for Gay Travelers
| Utopia Guide to Thailand: the Gay and Lesbian Scene in 18 Cities Including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya & Phuket | ||
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by John Goss Cover Price: $22.75 Binding: Paperback |
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Bangkok Gay Pride Events
Bangkok Pride- Despite struggles with the authorities almost every year, the Bangkok Pride Festival has become one of Asia's largest gay pride events. The festival is normally scheduled for the first half of November. Check the Bangkok Pride web site for more information.
