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Bangkok's best gay clubs, bars and parties

On May 17, the world stands together for IDAHOT—The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Here's why Bangkok is Southeast Asia's gay party hub.

6 years ago
nightlife
By Kawee Jarach for ASIACITY STUDIO | May 14, 2019
Credit: www.facebook.com/pg/BangkokIsland/photos/?ref=page_internal
Bangkok's first gay cruise is happening this March

All aboard the Pride Cruise Bangkok.

6 years ago
things to do
By Kawee Jarach for ASIACITY STUDIO | Feb 20, 2019
Paul Heymans (left) and Shane Bhatla
Bangkok pride parade now set for November. We speak to two of the organizers.

Having been postponed from May, Bangkok’s first pride parade in over a decade is now scheduled for Nov 27-Dec 3. One of the main organizers of the six-day celebration of diversity is OUT BKK, a non-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to serve the needs of Bangkok’s LGBTIQ+ community. We spoke to founder Paul Heymans and transgender program manager Shane Bhatla about the planning process and the difficulties of being queer in Thailand.

8 years ago
city living
By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj | May 11, 2017
Bangkok's first pride parade in 11 years has been postponed

It will now take place in November instead of May, out of respect for the late king.

8 years ago
By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj | Jan 18, 2017
Bangkok to host its first pride parade in 11 years

Six-day celebration of diversity to take place this May. 

8 years ago
By Bonnie Sananvatananont | Jan 16, 2017
Weekends, Director: Lee Dong Ha
Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival returns next month

The second edition of the festival dedicated to the best LGBTQ+ films from around the world takes place in June. Here are the highlights.

9 years ago
city living, movies
By Bonnie Sananvatananont | May 09, 2016
21 reasons why Grindr in Bangkok is wonderfully WTF

Using a gay dating app like Grindr and co. (Jack'd, Growler and Hornet) is a pretty weird experience anywhere. In Thailand, it's just that little bit more special, though. Here's why:

9 years ago
city living
By BK staff | Jul 09, 2015
Reluctant gay icon Ben Chalatit: 'I don't want to play the sassy homo'
Ben Chalatit, 33, is a veteran of Thailand’s pop music scene. From his early days singing the hit “Celebration” (2002) as the frontman of Monotone, he crooned his wa to the top of the charts again with “Klai” and “Yue”––and even appeared on stage in Miss Saigon. The openly gay artist is now back, as a judge on Thailand’s Got Talent and in cinemas in Miss Happy (out May 21), and is also gearing up for his latest concert, Come into My World (Jul 25 at Impact Arena). Here, he tells us the secret to his longevity in Thailand’s notoriously fast-paced entertainment industry.
10 years ago
city living
By Sam Nathapong | May 08, 2015
Interview with Pangina Heals, Bangkok's most fabulous drag queen
After a three-month break from the nightlife scene, Bangkok’s favorite drag MC and “waack” dancer, Pangina Heels (aka Pan Pan Narkprasert), has finally returned to entertain the crowds. Here, BK has a little chat with the fabulous drag queen and recent winner of Maya Channel’s reality show T Battle.
10 years ago
city living
By Lily Kittisrikangwan | Apr 21, 2015
Photo: Michael Ruiz (via flickr)
Phuket Pride Week returns in April

The 2015 theme is "Freedom to Live."

10 years ago
travel
By Pinnyada Tanitnon | Mar 09, 2015
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