• Mustangheart Consultants
  #114 Airport Business Park Bld, 90 Mahidol Rd, Chiang Mai, 053-203-430 FAX 053-203-460, email. A gay-managed consultancy company specializing in hotels, restaurants, spas, recruitment and various types of training programs geared especially for these types of businesses. Discounts for gay organizations or individuals. They work "hands on" with owners and employees to improve their operations and increase revenues. Utopia Member Discount

• Gyant
  Email. Gyant organizes activities and events for professional Thai and expatriate gays to foster a sense of community and belonging. Events each have a special focus: such as networking parties for gays in advertising or financial services. See their website for upcoming events.
• Long Yang Club
  Email. The purpose of this Thai chapter of the international group is to provide a social group offering friendship and support to men from East and West. It has monthly activities including Club Nights (Silom Road, Bangkok) and "Dinner with Friends" at different restaurants. There are other events such as beach trips, movie nights, karaoke contests, parties, and dinner river cruises.
• Rainbow Sky Association
  5/F Panjaphat Bld, 1 Patpong Rd, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok, 02-632-6957, 02-632-6958, English language assistance: 081-341-4591, FAX 02-632-6956, email. Thailand's first officially registered gay association, a private non-profit organization working for a better quality of life for, and the sexual health issues of, Thailand's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.

• Gay Booking Tour
  24/7 Nakniwas Rd, Ladprao 71, 02-932-5177, FAX 02-932-5683, email. Hotel booking and sightseeing tours. Discount packages for Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and more.
• Gay Guide in Thailand
  085-936-9409, email. Personal gay-friendly tour guides offering introductions to quality Thai culture, traditions, tourist sights and non-tourist places; all with a professional attitude and great service.

  Go Lemons 95/3 Room A21, Lansuang Rd, 02-652-2284, FAX 02-652-2285, email. Gay-managed travel agent with online booking. Well-trained customer service agents providing competitive air fares, specially priced hotels, transportation and various packages to fit all budgets. Utopia Member Discount

• Image Golf
  406/20 Jomtien Plaza Condotel, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 038-756-658, FAX 038-251-521, email. Image Golf offers inclusive packages with transfers, hotel and golf on Thailand's East Coast at 20+ beautiful courses. Utopia Member Discount
• Image Limousine
  406/20 Jomtien Plaza Condotel, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 038-756-658, FAX 038-251-521, email. Image Limousine offers transfers to/from Bangkok Airport to hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya and Hua Hin in luxury limos with CD player and English-speaking drivers. Utopia Member Discount
• Lost in Thailand
  52/4 Moo 3, Tambon Bophut, 077-230-203, FAX 077-230-373, email. Gay-owned travel site with online hotel and resort booking in and around Thailand. Comprehensive guides and maps in and around the kingdom.
• Lost Horizons
  081-892-2208, email. Gay-friendly, eco-tour holidays and resorts in Southern Thailand.
• Naga Rainbow Tour
  02-704-7680, 02-704-7681, FAX 02-704-7682, email. Gay Thai tour company offering trips around Thailand and in the region.
• OUT Adventures
  Email. Award-winning OUT Adventures specializes in gay and lesbian tours in Thailand and around Asia and the world. OUT tours feature local leaders, they stay in small locally-owned hotels and eat at local restaurants in order to ensure you experience authentic local culture. From active adventures to luxury tours, OUT Adventures has you covered.
• Purple Dragon
  119/5-10 Surawong Rd, Bangkok, (662) 238-3227, FAX (662) 634-0292, email. Asia's oldest and largest gay tour company offers hundreds of options using local English-speaking guides throughout Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar (Burma), India, China, Singapore and Bhutan. Specializes in programs focusing on culture, cuisine, adventure and aesthetic improvement programs.
• SanPat
  Email. SanPat specializes in services for mature travelers and taxi, chauffeur or guide, around Bangkok and Pattaya.
• Siam Pride
  757/83-84 Rajavithi 21, Bangyeekun, Bangplad, 02-883-1219, FAX 02-883-3720, email. Gay-owned Siam Pride provides travel services and arranges customized trips especially for Thailand "trendy" tourist groups, including GLBT. We can arrange almost every service from a variety of tour packages, sightseeing, transportation, gay guide service and gay-friendly accommodations. Utopia Member Discount

Ayuttaya

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BANGKOK

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Cha-Am and Hua Hin -- area code (66-32)

The seaside resorts of Cha-Am and Hua Hin are popular getaways for Bangkok residents who want a very quiet, Thai-style weekend away from the city. Located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Siam, this is also where generations of Thai royals have built their vacation retreats. Marukkhathayawan Palace, built between the two cities, is a beautiful Victorian gingerbread palace built by King Rama VI and now open to the public. It is, in fact, a traditional Thai "village" raised high on stilts, open to the sea breeze and with its various "compounds" connected by covered teak walkways. It was rescued from ruin, restored, and now stands as one of Thailand's architectural gems.

Nightlife in Hua Hin, including the gay scene, is very quiet (out of respect for its neighbors), with seafood dinners at the wharf and the busy little night market being the main attractions. Hua Hin is therefore a perfect get-away for couples who want a little peace and privacy.

The population of Cha-Am and Hua Hun is over 100,000 (that's about 4,000 Utopians).

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• Image Golf
  406/20 Jomtien Plaza Condotel, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 038-756-658, FAX 038-251-521, email. Image Golf offers inclusive packages with transfers, hotel and golf on Thailand's East Coast at 20+ beautiful courses. Utopia Member Discount
• Image Limousine
  406/20 Jomtien Plaza Condotel, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 038-756-658, FAX 038-251-521, email. Image Limousine offers transfers to/from Bangkok Airport to hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya and Hua Hin in luxury limos with CD player and English-speaking drivers. Utopia Member Discount
• New Friendship Tours
  56 Amnuaysin Rd, 032-530-308, 081-839-7567. Golf trips and sightseeing.
• World Wide Travel
  80 Naresdamri A., 032-530-527, email. Gay-owned travel service arranging holidays for gays in the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of Hua Hin.

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• Guys (see listing under Massage for Men)
• Red Indian Bar
  Walk towards the main entrance to the beach and look for the sign on your left. Friendly, young and playful staff.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Red Indian Bar is very small (3 tables) with a host of Thai regulars and the occasional farang." -- jonahice9, Jul 17, 2009

• Guys
  Naresdamri Rd. West of the Sofitel. Walk from the main street towards the public beach. Turn right just before the Sofitel grounds. Walk down the street and it will be on the right hand side. The place is past a bend in the road and has a small round sign.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Guys is a bar in the front with massage services from a variety of young gentleman." -- jonahice9, Jul 17, 2009

• Bali Thai Restaurant (Thai and International)
  Opposite Friendship Restaurant. Gay owned and managed. Occasional cabaret shows.
• Faqthong
  081-986-1631. Not far from Doi Boy. Bar and restaurant
• New Friendship Restaurant
  Located in the square between the shopping mall on Petchkasem Rd and the Tanawit Hotel, next to Doi Boy. Gay owned and managed.

CHIANG MAI

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Chiang Rai

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Dansai

• Phi Ta Khon, Ghosts with Human Eyes
  Thailand's Colorful Festival of Naughty Ghosts.

  

Hat Yai

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Khao Sok

Khao Sok is home to some of Thailand's last remaining primary forests containing an unparalleled abundance of flora and fauna for nature lovers seeking unspoiled natural beauty.

• Khao Sok Explorer
  Road 401, email. Discover more to Southern Thailand than its magnificient beaches. Nopporn and Mathilde are delighted to introduce you to the jungles of Khao Sok National Park. Treks, elephant trips, canoeing on Sok River, Chew Larn Lake expeditions, and local accomodations. Tailor-made adventures in a ecologic and fair tourism spirit. Gay and lesbian-friendly. Utopia Member Discount

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Khon Kaen -- area code (66-43)

The population of Khon Kaen is over 150,000 (that's about 6,000 Utopians).
• Men in Khon Kaen message forum

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• Heaven Club
  Late night scene after WOW Pub closes.
• Junction 99
  Late night scene after WOW Pub closes.

• WOW Pub
  Sofitel Hotel.

• Dragon
  Near the Sofitel, off the street that has all the night clubs, down a side soi that is almost opposite the one leading to the Sofitel. A male massage service.

• Ratchada Park vicinity.

• The Beach
  043-235-171, email. See map on their website for their new location.
• The Dolphin
  33/6-7 Soi Suphateera, Srichan Rd, 043-33-3468, 081-717-8185. Sauna, steam, gym, and bar. Massage also on offer. Very friendly.

Koh Chang (Trat)

Located in Trat Province, near the border of Cambodia, Koh Chang is Thailand's second largest island after Phuket. Still relatively undeveloped due to its pristine interior of tropical jungle and aquatic environment designated as a National Marine Park, Koh Chang and the dozens of picturesque islands ringing it have now been discovered by tourists and tourism developers. You can still find cheap little bungalows right on the beaches here and its close proximity to Pattaya (2.5 hours by car) and Bangkok (4.5 hours) means its popularity will continue to grow.

White Sand Beach (Had Sai Khao) has the most foreign tourists, while Kai Bae Beach and Bang Bao are more popular with local Thai. Most of the island's gay-friendly venues are located in Kai Bae. You may want to drive onto the island, via the 30-minute ferry at Laem Gnop, so that you can explore the various beaches, waterfalls, and rural communities.

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Most of the gay-friendly venues are located in Kai Bae beach. The scene here is unlike elsewhere in Thailand: it's happily non-commercial, relaxed, and unpretentious. Wind down and get into the tropical groove.

NOTE: Many of Koh Chang's little bars and hang-outs go to sleep during Low Season (Mar-Oct), and, as a result, the clubs mentioned below may or may not be active, or even open, if you visit during those months. We hear reports of closures, but it's hard to know whether those are permanent or simply seasonal...

• Lemon Bar
  Lonely Beach (just on the road at the end of the village). This cute little bar is tropical tiki cross-pollinated with amateur drag and staffed by locals who tend bar, play guitar, or burst into spontaneous lip sync performances.

• Bangbao Fishing Village (seafood)
  This fishing village built on stilts is located on the southwest end of the island. Come here in the early evenings for the fresh catch of the day. Many restaurants to try, including Ruan Thai Restaurant, 089-833-5117, which serves fantastic garlic fried scallops and crab omelet with spicy/bitter vegetable leaves.
• Funky Hut Resort (Thai and international)
  Dan Kao Beach (northeast side of the island, 1 km from the car ferry pier), 089-936-7750, 089-414-4271. Fantastic food and warm, personal attention from owners Chris and his lovely wife, Khun Oh. Lie back on pillows with a fruit shake or tropical cocktail and watch the fishing boats bob on the waves at this quiet beach. Try the crab or potato cakes. Try them again. Bonus: they've got the most enchanting restrooms north of Bali.
• Marina (Thai and international)
  Kai Bae Beach. Located five minutes walk north of K.B. Bungalows, just beyond Lemon Bar (see directions above). Gay-friendly open-air restaurant serves up great food for lunch and dinner! Movies play each evening.
• O2
  31/16 Moo 4, Kai Bae Beach (opposite Why Not Bar), 081-922-8497. Funky Gilligan's Isle hut ambiance and yummy food.
• Rendezvous Tom Tum (seafood, Thai and international)
  Inland side of the main road, White Sand Beach. Gay-owned and staffed. Pex and Pon run this friendly, open-air hang-out. Layers of colorful decor have survived a number of holidays. Good food. Nightly movies.

Koh Payam (Ranong)

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Koh Phangan (Surat Thani)

Koh Phangan is located just 30 minutes by boat from Koh Samui, but feels worlds apart (no giant condos, malls, or outsized development). It is infamous for its free-wheeling Full Moon parties that have been rolling since the mid 1980s. The island boasts a stunning wealth of natural beauty - most of the it is a National Park preserve offering challenging hikes and incredible viewpoints. Triathlons and mountain bike races are regular occurances. The diving around Koh Phangan is stunning, with easy access to beautiful coral reefs.

The island has a much smaller gay scene than Phuket and Samui, but it is just right for those looking for something a little more quiet (except, of course, during the full moon). Haad Rin, where the parties take place, is a very popular beach. Good gay cruising spots are at the extreme ends of the beach, where it's more quiet. Most of the guys there are younger Europeans and Australians, with a good amount of Thai mixed in.

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Krabi

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Lampang -- area code (66-54)

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Mae Hong Son

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• The Seven Elephants Café (western and Southeast Asian)
  356 Moo 1 Soppong, Pangmapha, 053-617-107, email. Dine indoors or al fresco in the garden amongst the palms and heliconia. The café also features tropical house drinks, a wine list and real coffee drinks with an espresso machine. Gay and lesbian-friendly. Utopia Member Discount

Nongkhai, Sangkhom and Thabo -- area code (66-42)

Isan (northeast Thailand) is full of friendly people, surprising sights, and magical festivals. These three towns are stretched along the mighty Mekong River, with Nong Khai about a 45 minute drive from the major city of Udon Thani. Laos is just across the river by bridge and there are national parks, fascinating temples, and unspoiled nature in abundance. The area hosts several seasonal festivities, the most famous being Bahng Fai Paya Nag, the mysterious emanation of glowing "Naga rockets", unexplained colored lights which shoot from the Mekong River at full moon during Pansaa, (Buddhist Lent) in October.

• Wat Kaeg
  Nongkhai. Surreal folk-art garden of sculpted mythical and spiritual figures, some 5 stories high! The garden was originally begun in Laos, but the war forced the creator to abandon his works and relocate to Thailand where he started over again, completing close to 100 sculptures during his life. The remains of the original garden, much overgrown, still exist on the opposite side of the river and should not be missed if you plan to visit Laos.

Comments from Utopians:

"I found this really nice little bar on the road fronting the river. It's near the small outdoor eateries that set up at sunset. It's called Cindy Bar, same name as the ladyboy that runs it. She is a lot of fun and so are the bar staff." -- Gaviator, Jan 6. 2009

• Village Weaver Handicrafts
  786 Prajak Rd, Nongkhai. Beautiful handicrafts and woven fabrics.

Phang Nga

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PATTAYA

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Phi Phi Island

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PHUKET ISLAND

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SAMUI ISLAND

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Sukhothai

The population of Sukhothai is about 40,000 (that's close to 2,000 Utopians).
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• Fasirung Pub and Restaurant
  1/6 Mu 4 Tambon Banklang, Ampeur Kongkrailat, 086-977-8769, 081-675-1651, 05-562-5269, email. Gay-owned Fasirung is a restaurant and pub serving Thai and western dishes in an exotic tropical garden setting located on the main road between the cities of Pitsanuloke and Sukhothai. Open daily from 11am onwards till the last custumer, the later the gayer. Every October 31st they hold a Miss Fasirung gatuey (transgender) contest, a popular event for the area's gays. Utopia Member Discount

Trang

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Udon Thani -- area code (66-42)

The population of Udon Thani is about 250,000 (that's about 10,000 Utopians).

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• B B Club
  Close to the Central Bus Station. Exiting the Charoen Hotel, make a right and cross the bridge, then another right. Walk down to the third alley on the right and look for the twinkling lights and Thai twinky pop star posters on the door.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "B B Club (or 'Boy Boy' as it is known locally) is still, somehow, alive and breathing. Any time I have been there over the last couple of years or so there are never any customers, with just one or two waiters and a DJ. I have never seen a show here so don't know how long it has been since they did any cabaret." -- mepaglet, Nov 6, 2009

• The Boy Zone
  30/3 Si Sutta Rd, 081-846-7760, 084-424-3016, email. Located between the Clock Tower and Thungsi Muang in Central Udon Thani. A more traditional western-style gay bar with special show nights a few times per month. Reasonably-priced drinks, cute wait staff, friendly service, great music. Owned and managed by a Thai-western gay couple.
• Mr. Tong's Bar (mixed)
  Prajak Road, close to the Night Market.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Mr. Tong is a very personable 30-something gay Thai-Chinese guy with probably the most upscale Western-style bar in Udon. It is definitely gay-friendly (very cute staff!), but as many farang - including Western servicemen - frequent the bar, it attracts a lot of 'bar girls'. The bar is now much more straight than before, but gays are always welcomed." -- mepaglet, Nov 6, 2009

• Up2U Restaurant and Bar
  Prajak Rd, in the 'Nutty Park' bar soi.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "More of a restaurant (Western and Thai menu), but with a small bar. Definitely gay-friendly as both cooks are gay and there are several katoey wait staff. Very, very friendly people and a nice place to hang out for beers and a light meal. The rest of the bars in Nutty Park are pretty forgettable 'bar beers' with the usual drunken farang and attendant bar girls." -- mepaglet, Nov 6, 2009

• Yellow Bird (mixed)
  Charoen Hotel, 042-248-155, 042-246-121. Gets busy late, some gays mixed into the crowd.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Yellow Bird at Charoen Hotel still attracts a minority gay crowd, but you could say that about almost any disco or club in Udon or, for that matter, Isaan. I have never been to a pub, club or disco in Isaan that I felt 'unwelcomed' in - guess this is one of the reasons we choose to live in Thailand, eh?" -- mepaglet, Nov 6, 2009

• Nong Phra Jak Park

• Chai Boo Paa (drinking snacks)
  042-243-102. Ask any tuk-tuk driver to take you. Open-air garden atmosphere with luug-toong (country music) and "Songs for Life" (socially progressive folk music) performers. Waiters are mostly tomboys. Tables of gays and lesbians in their 20s and 30s. Later everyone moves to Yellow Bird Disco.
• Ra Bieng Patchani
  Adjacent to Nong Phra Jak Park, 042-241-515. Gay-friendly restaurant with famously delicious food. Outdoor deck seating and indoor air con room.