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Be ready for a friendly welcome in the beautiful country of Thailand. The smiling people do not label you for being straight or gay. They really have no concern about either, and they do not care if you are gay or straight. That is why you will find gay vacations and travel to Thailand a very special adventure.
Asian men will be friendly, as they very much want to meet the western man. They know a bit of English, so that they can communicate with you. And it may extend past the hotel room. You will find gay friends and nightclubs readily available to welcome you.
And it is good news if you are over 35. Thai people are not obsessed with the young. And middle aged gay people, and even seniors, will be able to find others their age, or with an interest in you, or both. You need only to ask around to find out about the local gay nightclubs.
Gay establishments, such as go-go clubs and saunas, were largely commercial until just recently. Now there are non-commercial establishments, such as coffee houses and the discos, in the big cities of Thailand. And you will want to enjoy a night at a local go-go boy bar.
Gays and straights are very accepted everywhere in Thailand, but they do not appreciate a display of affection in public in any way. Kissing and hugging is just inappropriate in the streets, and this goes for straight people as well as gay people.
Modesty is also an important trait of the Thai people. They will even cover themselves while changing clothing. This may even extend to the hotel room. It is best to talk about your special interests beforehand.
There are many drag queen shows, starring ladyboys, as the Thai people call them. The bars that have these shows playing mainly cater to a straight crowd. And there are bars where you can meet boys for the night, as well. This is a relatively safe practice, as the bars are aware of whom they hire.
There are many other cultural differences that you should be aware of. One would be the fact that you are considered the social superior. That may sound strange to us, but the Thai people do consider the western man to be the social superior. Therefore, you will be accepting the check and paying for everything. It is understood and expected. You will be more respected if you dress the part. Leave the shorts and tank tops at the beach, and dress for the occasion. Long, pressed pants and a neatly tailored dress shirt will gain respect. A lot of compliments on your part will be a good thing. Criticism is not taken well, even constructive criticism. So, refrain from doing that. You may find that your new boyfriend wants to share your clothing, and even your toothbrush. Be patient, and be generous. There are just a lot of differences in the cultures. You may find his footprints on the toilet seat. You will just have to look the other way on that one. Once you begin to understand the differences and practices of the Thai people, you should have a marvelous time on your gay tours to Thailand.
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