Phuket Pride Special Day – Sunday 21st

Pre-Pride pool Party at CC Hideaway 4pm to 10pm

Start off your Pride Week with this fun gay pool party at the all new CC’s Hideaway resort.

Go-go boys, pool boys, flag boys in fact it’s just boys boys boys!!!!

Dance to great DJ’s and swim, plus see a stunning Cabaret show.

Special drinks prices and pre-Pride special buffet @ 300 Baht (includes a donation to /  charities)

CC’s Hideaway is at 84/21 Patak Road Soi 10 Kata – there are free transfers from Time Bar in Soi Paradise at 4pm & 5pm

No entry fee – no need to pre-book, just turn up!!

Don’t forget your Speedos!!!!!!! (Or bikinis girls) Towels are provided free.

Please check out website www.ccshideaway.com for updates to this fabulous party and for Specials for Pride Week…

Phuket Pride Day One – Monday 22nd

Gay Day Cruise to Raya Island

A special for Phuket Pride Week this Gay Day Cruise to Raya Island promises to be a day to remember.

Relax on the secluded beach of Raya Yai Island, only 30 minutes and 12 Km from Chalong by speedboat, on the white powder beach and swim and snorkel in the crystal clear water.

The day includes; round trip transfers, mask snorkel, fins and life jacket. Soft drinks on board, beach chair, experienced tour guide, insurance and an impressive buffet lunch of Thai cuisine.

Itinerary:

07.30 – 08.300 Pickup from Soi Paradise/Club One Seven/CC’s Hideaway and transfer to Chalong Pier

09.15               Depart from Chalong Pier by speedboat

09.45                Arrive at Raya Island, Patok Beach Relaxing

11.00               Go to Siam Bay and Khonkae Bay bay for swimming and snorkelling (optional)

12.00               Back to the main beach and lunch at Raya Seafood Restaurant.

13.00               Take a walk to the viewpoint or relaxing and free time

15.30               Depart from Raya Island

16.00               Arrive to Chalong Pier, transfer back to Paradise giving you plenty of time to relax, freshen up and eat ready for the Gay Quiz night at Rendezvous at 8pm

The brochure price for all of this is usually 2,400 Baht, but as a Phuket Pride Week special we have negotiated a very special price of just 1,200 Baht per person which includes 300 Baht donation to / charities.

To book your place on this beautiful day out, please complete an application form (and pay) at any of the following venues:

Sundowners Bar in Soi Paradise

Club One Seven

CC’s Hideaway

Or Call Trevor on:  +66 84 8528 142

Or email:  trevor@sbyphuket.com

You can download applications from Here!

ALL APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE BY 7PM ON Saturday 20^st APRIL

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10 pin bowling competition 3pm to 6pm

Following the success and popularity of the TSG Games here in Phuket in October 2012, the are including 4 sporting events in this year’s Phuket Pride Week, the first of these is a 10 pin bowling competition to be held today at the bowling alley complex at Jung Ceylon (3^rd floor) above Robinsons and Big C.

The competition is open for teams of 4 people and singles and will run between 3pm and 6pm and is open to people from all nationalities.

Through the ’s commitment to promote sport in the Gay (LGBT) community, we will be subsidising a part of the cost for all of the week’s sporting events, it is well known that 10 pin bowling is a very expensive sport and therefore the entry fee for this competition will be:

TB800 per team of 4 people (3 games)

TB200 per person for the single competition (3 games)

These costs will cover lane hire and shoe hire (if required).

There is no charge for spectators, who are encouraged to turn up and cheer on your favourite team or person. There are bar and food facilities available at this venue.

All contestants MUST pre-register to enter and the entry form and fee must be submitted no later than 15:00 on 21 April 2013. Entry forms are available to Download Here! , Collectable from Aquarius Guesthouse and Sauna in the Paradise complex, Patong, Prince of Songkla University, from Aj Colin Gallagher FHT. English Department or contact by email:

Completed forms and fees must be left at Aquarius Guesthouse and Sauna in the Paradise complex, Patong.

There will be prizes of dinner at Bistro in Paradise Complex, Patong for the winners of both the 4’s and singles competition, plus certificates and medals. All contestants and supporters are invited to attend the Big Stage event at the soccer field on the Friday evening to see the winners presented with their prizes and medals.

If you have any questions or queries regarding this event, please contact Max on email:

Book early, as the numbers for this event are limited.

The  does not intend to make a profit from this event, but a donation bucket will be available at the venue should you wish to make a donation to /  charities.

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Gay Quiz night at Rendezvous 8pm to 10pm

A great way to meet and make friends at this friendly gay quiz night, Rendezvous drink prices are very reasonable and their new bakery has a great selection of cakes and pasteries should you feel hungry. The quiz will be held in English only, but the questions will be suitable for all nationalities.

Teams can be anything from one to 4 people.  If you are single, want to take part but prefer to be a part of a team, just turn us and join with other like-minded people.

The entry fee will be 200 Baht per person, which will all go to / charities and there will be a prize for the winning team and runners up team..  Your Quiz master and adjudicator will ensure a good time is had by all, the quiz starts on time and will end just before 10pm to allow you to move to Soi Paradise for their opening night street party.

Rendezvous is situated in the ‘in’ road of the Paradise complex opposite Kai Bar.

Soi Paradise Pride opening night street party 10pm to 11pm

This night is always one not to be missed with a street parade, shows from many bars, balloon release, fireworks and official opening by Chairat – Deputy Mayor of Patong.

The evening will continue after the street party with many bars holding parties and special events.

Phuket Pride Day Two – Tuesday 23rd

All day Pool competition by Kiss Bar & Sundowners

Following the success and popularity of the TSG Games here in Phuket in October 2012, theare including 4 sporting events in this year’s Phuket Pride Week, the second of these is a Pool competition, to be held at Sundowners Bar in Soi Paradise Patong.

There will be singles and Doubles competitions which will begin at 11:00. They are open to all nationalities and are planned to finish at 7.30pm in time for the Grand Charity auction at Backstage, just round the corner from Sundowners Bar.

The entry fee will be TB300-00 per person.

There is no charge for spectators, who are encouraged to turn up and cheer on your favourite person. There are bar and food facilities available at this venue.

All contestants MUST pre-register to enter and the entry form and fee must be submitted no later than 18:00 on 22 April 2013. Entry forms are available to Download Here! , collectable from Sundowners Bar, Paradise complex, Patong or contact by email:

Completed forms and fees must be left at Sundowners Bar, Paradise complex, Patong no later than the above mentioned date and time.

There will be cash prizes for the winners, plus certificates and medals. All contestants and supporters are invited to attend the Big Stage event at the soccer field on the Friday evening to see the winners presented with their prizes and medals.

If you have any questions or queries regarding this event, please contact Max on email:

The  does not intend to make a profit from this event, but a donation bucket will be available at the venue should you wish to make a donation to /  charities.

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Pre Grand Auction Thai buffet dinner at Connect 6pm to 7.30pm

An early dinner before your busy evening. Connect invite you to their Pride week special Thai bufet dinner, 20 thai dishes, soups and fresh fruits. Eat as much as you want for only 350 Baht (price includes 150 Baht for / charities.

Although there will be availability for a limited number of late arrivals, please pre-book your place at this event direct with Connect, as they want to have prepared enough food for everyone. They are expecting large numbers of people attending prior to the Grand Charity Auction at Backstage.

Grand Charity Auction at Backstage 7.30 to 10pm

Last year this event was a huge success and great fun raising over 50,000 Baht for charity, attended by so many people that it was not long before it was standing room only. This year we are hoping for an even bigger success and Backstage are already planning on acquiring more tables and chairs in preparation for even bigger numbers of people. Auction items last year included flat screen TV’s Weekend stays in Hotels, Thai artifacts, free dinners, spa visits and much more. All are donated free to be auctioned and Rob would love to hear from you if you have items you would like to donate to this fun night and help raise money for / charities.

Your Auctioneer Ian Philips, will be making sure that the event starts and ends on time for you to move to Soi Paradise for the Street party at 10pm.

Soi Paradise Street party 10pm to 11pm

The second of the four Soi Paradise street parties happens tonight at 10pm with a street parade and shows on the street from many of the bars. Also at James Dean & friends Bar there will a giant ‘Balloon pop’ 400 hundred balloons, hundreds of which will contain prizes for you to win.

For a donation to / charities of just 50 Baht per balloon, start popping and win many prizes.

Bachelor Bingo at Zag Club

Immediately after the Street Party finishes at 11pm, make sure you get into Zag Club for Bachelor Bingo. Zag Club is the exciting new club on Soi Paradise. Get there early to if you want a seat. Bachelor Bingo will be another first for Phuket Pride Week, and it promises to be a fun and crazy hour. There will be 2 games held, each with 3 winning opportunities: the 4 corners, any line across, or a full house.

The Prizes include:

*  Aphrodite Show tickets for 2

*  Raya Island day trip for 2

*  Khao Lak Elephant Safari for 2

*  White Water Rafting for 2

*  James Bond Island day trip for 2

*  Phi Phi Island day trip for 2

There will be a lot of consolation prizes as well, so many of you will end up being winners anyway. Be sure to come and try to win a bachelor at Zag Club.

So why “Bachelor Bingo”? If you win one of these fantastic prizes you can take your partner or friend with you. But if you don’t have a partner, or your friend is not available (here is the big surprise), the Zag Club Coyote boys and staff have volunteered to be your dates. If you have not yet been to Zag Club and seen just how handsome and friendly their dancers and staff are, you should go and see. Imagine spending a day on the beach with these boys.

So if you are lucky enough to mark off the winning number on your card, just shout out “Bingo.” You then take your prize, nominate the companion of your choice, and you are all set for a great day or evening with a date. Bingo cards are available for a donation of 100 Baht for 1 card, 300 Baht for 5 cards, and only 500 Baht for 10 Bingo cards. The key to Bingo is the more cards you buy, the more your chances of winning. All the proceeds from the Bachelor Bingo tickets will go to /  Charities. All the prizes have been donated or arranged by Zag Club.

During the evening Zag Club will have a special drink price on Bachelor Bingo Breezers (Bacardi Breezers) reduced down from 150 Baht to a special Pride night price of just 69 Baht. These will be available from 11pm to 12am. After the Bingo games you can dance or chill at Zag Club with your new friends.

Phuket Pride Day Three – Wednesday 24th

Volleyball tournament – morning and afternoon

Following the success and popularity of the TSG Games here in Phuket in October 2012, the are including 4 sporting events in this year’s Phuket Pride Week, the third of these is a Beach Volleyball competition, to be held on the gay beach behind La Flora Hotel in Patong.

This will be a competition for teams of 6 people, with all teams playing each other on a point’s basis, leading to a final knockout for the final. The entry fee will be TB250-00 per person. The competition will begin at 11:00am, is open to all nationalities and is planned to finish by 6.00pm when the light fades and the Foam Party at Aquarius begins.

There is no charge (other than for beach chairs) for spectators, who are encouraged to turn up and cheer on your favourite person. There are bar and food facilities available on the beach and the beach chairs will be arranged around the Volleyball court for easy viewing.

All contestants MUST pre-register to enter and the entry form and fee must be submitted no later than 15:00 on 22 April 2013. Entry forms are available to Download Here! ,

Collectable from Bistro Restaurant in the Paradise Complex

Prince of Songkla University, from Aj Colin Gallagher FHT. English Department

or contact by email:

Completed forms and fees must be left at Bistro Restaurant in the Paradise Complex.

There will be a prize for the winning Team and of welcome drinks, massage and free entry at Aquarius Gym and Sauna inside Aquarius Guest House, plus certificates and medals. All contestants and supporters are invited to attend the Big Stage event at the soccer field on the Friday evening to see the winners presented with their prizes and medals.

If you have any questions or queries regarding this event, please contact Max on email:

The does not intend to make a profit from this event, but a donation bucket will be available at the venue should you wish to make a donation to / charities.

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Club One Seven Art festival. Cocktail reception from 1pm

In support with Pride Week, Club One Seven Phuket, in partnership with The Spirit of Art, will be launching an Art Festival from 24^th to 28^th April. The Home Dining Café & Lounge at Club One Seven Phuket will be play host for these fine art displays.

Fine, contemporary and boutique arts from many local artists offering a varied range of art to appeal to all tastes will be on display and up for sale. Part of the proceeds from all the sales during Pride Week will go to / charities, so please visit Club One Seven any time from April 24 to 28.

The launch of this art festival will begin at 1pm with a cocktail reception, with many cocktails at discounted prices, there will be free hors d’ oeuvres (nibbles / snacks) whilst you view (and buy if you wish) the art and meet many of the artists.

There is no pressure to buy anything, so come to this stylish social event and meet up with many friends from around Phuket, in the comfort and air-conditioned of this beautiful venue.

For more information, please contact Club One Seven Phuket at 076-366 360,

Venue: Home Dining Café & Lounge, 9/9-10 Prachanukroh Road, Patong Beach.

Operating Hours: 8am-11pm daily.

Film screening of ‘Living with the tiger’ at Prince of Songkla University

A FREE screening of Living with the Tiger will be held at Prince of Songkla University, starting with Registration at Building 5, Room 5104A. Cinema Room at 1:00 for a 1.30pm start and will run for 90 minutes.

Living with the Tiger is a feature length film that explores the lives of the children in Baan Gerda, a children’s charity that provides homes and care for HIV infected and affected orphans. The story is principally told through two of the children over a period of 3 years. The highs and lows are captured from the children’s perspective and shows their doubts and uncertainties as well as moments of joy and happiness.

They are given a sense of purpose when American composer Bruce Gaston starts teaching music to a group of the children. Although they are more used to karaoke sessions with Thai pop bands, Gaston is committed to helping them develop and begins writing an opera for the children to perform.

The film is much more than a story about how music can benefit people’s lives. It is about issues which are important to everyone; identity family and belonging. The underlying message also highlights the problems that HIV sufferers around the world have to deal with, and how society continues to shun those who are infected due to a lack of understanding.

Essentially, this is a film about acceptance and how children that had been given up on deserve to be treated like anyone else.

The Prince of Songkla University is situated at Phuket Campus 80 Moo 1 Vichit Songkram Rd., Amphur Kathu, Phuket 8312 and a map on how to find it can be found on our web site: www.phuket-pride.org

Parking is available and the cinema will be well sign posted, on entering both entrances.

This event will be organised by the students of Prince of Songkla University in support of the and

Although you are welcome to just turn up to watch the film, if you would like to pre book your seat (free) which will aslo help the organisors plane the event, please email: or phone 087 4713 542

Aquarius Foam Party 6pm to 9pm

A first for Phuket Pride, Aquarius Guest House and Sauna are holding a fun packed foam party!

They will be constructing a special foam dance arena just outside of their building (to keep the foam away from their swimming pool) which will be filled with foam and balloons and will have great dance music playing for you from one of the International DJ’s here with us for Pride Week to have a wild time.

Shower facilities will be provided outside by the Foam arena.

The Aquarius Bar will be open throughout this party, with tables and chairs all around the arena for when you need a rest, a drink or just to watch and enjoy.

The ticket price for this event has not yet been confirmed but will include access to the foam arena and a 150 Baht donation to / charities.

Changing facilities will be provided and safe storage of your clothes and belongings. You can charge all your drinks to your key number and pay when you leave, so no need to get all your money wet!

There is no need to book for this event, just turn up with your swim wear or trendy underwear, please bring a towel and have fun.

Remember if you are planning on going to the Newspaper Dining Experience later, you will want to arrive early for this event as it goes on until 9pm and the free wine tasting section of the Dining Experience begins at 8pm.

The Newspaper Pride dining experience – wine tasting, dinner & entertainment. 8pm to 10pm

Full details and information will be anounced soon

Soi Paradise street party 10pm to 11pm

The third of the four Soi Paradise street parties happens tonight at 10pm with a street parade and shows on the street from many of the bars.

The evening will continue after the street party with many bars holding parties and special events.

Mr Gay Fongkaew Phuket competition – heats start 11pm after street party In street and My Way

by Fong Kaew Mansions

Starts at 11pm after the Soi Paradise Street Party

This event being held over 2 night’s promises to be a real treat of beauty and fun.

The first night (24^th) will be the preview heat night and will see all the competitors parading the full length of Soi Paradise. They will all compete in each of the 3 categories which are:

Casual Wear

Freestyle

Beachwear/underwear

They will also be judged on looks, personality, sexiness and attitude.
The judging panel will consist of 5 people will be a cross section of people in diverse styles to ensure ‘fair play’ (NO bar or restaurant owners within Paradise will be allowed as judges)

Everyone coming to watch this event will be encouraged to participate in the judging in the true Thai tradition of you giving flower garlands to your favourite contestant, the boy with the most flowers will clearly have an influence on the judges final decision in choosing the 12 boys that will go forward to the Grand final to be held tomorrow (25^th) at My Way.

Flower garlands will be for sale in the street from official Pride selling points for you to buy and give to your favourite boy and ALL the profits from the sale of these will go to HIV charities in Phuket.

So have a great night out, the competing boys will work hard to please to gain their place in the final 12, as well as collecting many flower garlands and we will all raise money for HIV charities – so everyone’s a winner!
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Volleyball * Art festival * Film * Foam Party * Pride dining experience * Soi Paradise street party * Mr Gay Fongkaew Phuket competition

Phuket Pride Day Four – Thursday 25th

5-a-side football competition – afternoon

Following the success and popularity of the TSG Games here in Phuket in October 2012, the are including 4 sporting events in this year’s Phuket Pride Week, the forth of these is a 5-a-side football tournament, to be held at the brand new 5-a-side football pitches, behind the new Macro in Patong, address Soi Nanairuamchai, Patong (7°52’56”N & 98°17’50”E) see map of location below.

This will be a team competition with all teams playing each other on a point’s basis, leading to a knockout final. The competition will begin at 14:00 and is open to all nationalities.

Location Map for 5-a-side football competition

View Phuket Pride – Five a Side Footbal Competition in a larger map

We realise that playing football outdoors in the heat of the afternoon, will be challenging, but we will be providing FREE bottles of water for all the contestants and shaded areas for spectators and participants.

It is hoped that this tournament will be finished by 5pm, however, either way there will be a  mini-bus running from this venue at 4.30pm and if needed when the tournament ends for people with tickets (with mini-bus fee included) to the Boat Bar sunset beach Party at Iguana Bay which starts at 5pm.

The entry fee will be TB1500-00 per team.

There is no charge for spectators, who are encouraged to turn up and cheer on your favourite team. There are bar and food facilities near to the football pitches..

All contestants MUST pre-register to enter and the entry form and fee must be submitted no later than 15:00 on 23 April 2013. Entry forms are available to Download Here!

Collectable from James Dean and Friends Bar in Paradise complex

Prince of Songkla University, from Aj Colin Gallagher FHT. English Department

or contact by email: .

Completed forms and fees must be left at James Dean and Friends Bar in Paradise complex.

There will be prizes for the winning team of a free dinner for each team member at Club One Seven, plus certificates and medals. All contestants and supporters are invited to attend the Big Stage event at the soccer field on the Friday evening to see the winners presented with their prizes and medals.

If you have any questions or queries regarding this event, please contact Max on email:

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The Boat Bar ‘Sunset beach party’ at Iguana Beach 5pm to 9pm

Iguana beach is a private bay in Phuket, 15-20 minutes drive from Patong. We have exculsive use of the beach for this amazing Sunset party.

Swim, dance, eat and party along with both Boat Bar’s resident Dj’s and  guest international Dj’s playing  your favorite tunes, whilst enjoying the beautiful Phuket sunset.

This 4 hours of fun includes a show from Boat bar, a bufet BBQ and free open bar for the first 2 hours (5pm to 7pm). A persentage of the profit from the 2^nd 2 hours bar will also be going to /  charities.

There will be a mini-bus service collection from Boat Bar at 4.30pm and collection from the beach at 9pm. Mini Bus cost is 100 Baht each way.

This is a ticket only event and tickets must be purchsed in advance as numbers are limited and mini-busses will need to be booked in advance.

Tickets are available from either Boat Bar or Sundowners bar:

Ticket Price:  1,500 Baht (excluding mini-bus service)

1,700 Baht (including mini-bus service)

Price includes 200 Baht for / charities

Soi Paradise Pride closing party 10pm to 11pm

The last party of the four Soi Paradise street parties happens tonight at 10pm with a street parade and shows on the street from many of the bars, fireworks and lots more.

Mr Gay Fongkaew Phuket competition – Finals start 11pm after street party In street and MyWay

Starts at 11pm straight after the Soi Paradise Street Party

Following on from the great preview heat night  held out in the street of Soi Paradise the Grand final will be held inside My Way  Bar.

The judging panel will consist of 5 people will be a cross section of people in diverse styles to ensure ‘fair play’ (NO bar or restaurant owners within Paradise will be allowed as judges)

The final 12 contestants will again compete in all 3 categories of:

Casual Wear

Freestyle

Beachwear/underwear

They will also be judged on looks, personality, sexiness and attitude.

Again everyone coming to watch this event will be encouraged to participate in the judging in the true Thai tradition of you giving flower garlands to your favourite contestant, the boy with the most flowers will clearly have an influence on the judges final decision in choosing the boy that will become Mr Gay Fong Kaew Phuket  and the runners up.

The prises for this, which are all supplied by Fong Kaew Mansions and Sponsors will be:

1st Prize  30,000 Baht cash

2^nd Prize  15,000 Baht cash

3^rd Prize   5,000 Baht cash

Plus there is then a bonus prize of 5,000 Baht  for a 4^th boy voted as the nights most popular boy!

So come and enjoy this night by giving flower garlands to your favourite boy, raising money for charity and helping him to maybe become one of the 4 lucky boys to win these great cash prizes.

Notes for participants:

Competitors are not limited to being Thai, all nationalities are welcome. The entry fee is 200 Baht .

To apply and get an entry form, contact Fong Kaew or My Way Bar

Tel:      084 8404 709

Email:

Or just call into Fang Kaew Mansions in the Paradise complex.

All further information for competitors will be given to you once your entry form and fee have been received.