April 24
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 24th to 28th 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 (24th) 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 (25th) 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
