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SAWASDEE KHRAP!
Welcome!
There is something for every gay man in Thailand:
ancient and modern culture; beaches, islands and
tropical seas; mountains and forests; shops
selling everything from local crafts to
international couture; sports from scuba-diving to golf;
world-class cuisine - and don't forget Asia's friendliest and handsomest men...
Browse through this site for ideas of what to see and where to go, then contact us to
arrange a package that's just right for you.
Check our Thailand section for an overview of gay life in the "Land of Smiles" and city pages for what's happening
across the nation.
ASIAN FAERIES - JANUARY 2008
The fifth annual gathering of gay men from around the world on the idyllic
island of Koh Yao Yai (near Phuket) takes place from 17 to 27 January 2008.
Faeries came out of groups formed in the 1970s to bring
gay men together away from bars and nightclubs "to celebrate our distinctive and unique qualities and
let our true selves be free.
The faeries are an opportunity to create abundance from our many talents and gifts. The faeries are also an opportunity to create a true classless society where no one is identified by their wealth or lack thereof and where no one has power or authority over one another."
More information here. Contact
Kinnara
for options getting to and from Phuket.
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2007 Faeries
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DOUBLE YOUR PRIDE
Kinnara
was proud to sponsor both the Bangkok Pride Festival and the
Pattaya Gay Festival in 2007. Proceeds
from both events go to good causes, including HIV/AIDS prevention and care and
gay / lesbian / transgender rights.
To look back at this year's festivities, click for Bangkok
and Pattaya.
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ONLY CONNECT
In the centre of Paradise
- the gay heart of Phuket - lies Connect Guest House. A combination of
Swedish efficiency and Thai good humour makes Connect a welcome home from home for visitors
from all over the world. Facilities include free LAN / wi-fi, electronic safe boxes, cable tv.
Connect also run the popular Saturday Egg Island outing. more...
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WORLDWIDE TRAVEL
Planning your vacation / holiday?
You don't have to stick to Thailand- there's a whole world out there.
Kinnara
offers a full
service of international air tickets originating in Thailand
(sorry, we can't do cheap tickets from elsewhere).
Don't forget to take the one you love - and if he's not available, take the boyfriend...
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PHUKET - NEW BOYS IN TOWN
The Lanna Thai on Nanai Road in Patong boasts
kingsize beds, cable tv, complimentary wifi and a restaurant with Thai and international cuisine where
"our handsome Thai staff will be delighted to serve you."
Kinnara
exclusive introductory rates are 900 baht a night for a deluxe room until 31 October (1,100 baht from 1 November) and 550 baht a night for
standard room to 31 Oct. Higher rates at Christmas and New Year.
book here (Code PHHOLT)
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everyone smile...
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MEN IN MIND
We have to be honest - this couple were at the Men in Mind, Secret Party
at Hiranyikara Spa in Phuket last month, but we don't know if they're members of staff.
Hiranyikara is a new spa with a wide range of services offered to the gay market. Choose a
male or female therapist to offer Traditional Siamese Massage, Aromatic Massage, Muscle Melt
(don't ask, we don't know) and other forms of therapy in an atmosphere of tranquility and
relaxation. more...
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HEAD FOR THE HILLS
We find there's so much to do in Phuket that we never want
to come home. And if you need somewhere to stay,
Kinnara
has the best deals. Choose peace and quiet at CC Blooms or the heart of the action in Aquarius and Connect,
boutique elegance in Club One Seven or the newest addition, Lanna Thai. Or go way upmarket with the Burasari, Banyan Tree, Le Meridien. Check out
the options here.
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dive in at CC Blooms...
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FAR, FAR AWAY
You wouldn't visit Mae Hong Son for its gay life. This remote north-western province nestling against the
Burmese border has few inhabitants and fewer tourists.
What it does have is beautiful scenery, small quiet towns and a chance to get away from it all. If you want some exercise,
go trekking, visit a hilltribe village or explore one of the many cave systems in the province.
While there, we recommend you spend a night or two in The Quarter, the new gay-friendly boutique hotel in Pai. Published
rates begin at 3,500 THB a night;
Kinnara
rates begin at 2,800 THB.
Click for Mae Hong Son tours and accommodation.
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the pool in The Quarter, Pai
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FIGHT BACK
Ever watched a muay thai fight? Thai kickboxing is a faster sport than Western boxing,
equally thrill-laden, both in and around the ring, and steeped in tradition.
Fighters perform an elaborate prayer in the ring before the bout begins, wearing a traditional headdress and
garland. They approach each other with respect and fight hard. If a knockout occurs, the winning fighter seeks
forgiveness from both his opponent and his trainer.
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ouch!
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A new muay thai stadium has opened in Bangkok. Ringside seats are 1,500 baht on the door and
1,100 baht through Kinnara.
more information
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Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
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