BKK: Xmas wkend

[thrillbill]

You readers staying in BKK, do you know what special events (dinners...shows) that will be going on at the gay venues in BKK for the holidays? Thanks

I would imagine local gay websites would have listings for such things.

[thrillbill]

"local gay sites" ...isn't this one???????? Yes, there are couple special events at Babylon and I've been told a special dinner at Balcony Xmas eve... I figured this was a "local site" but since last year or so I am finding sawatdee site to be more for the retired farang clan of Pattaya only.

I had these more in mind, but I am not sure if the mods object to outside links:
http://www.utopia-asia.com
http://www.gaythailand.com
http://www.dragoncastle.net
http://www.dreadedned.com
http://www.thailandscene.com

[krobbie]

"local gay sites" ...isn't this one???????? Yes, there are couple special events at Babylon and I've been told a special dinner at Balcony Xmas eve... I figured this was a "local site" but since last year or so I am finding sawatdee site to be more for the retired farang clan of Pattaya only.

Thrillbill, I sincerely hope it isn't. I am not a Pattaya "goer", so to speak. I like to go places with a bit more culture and a little less ass in your face. However, that is my preference.

I have almost exhausted the museums in BKK but still a couple to go.

Anyhow, was looking online for other stuff to do that isn't necessarily gay per say but Dionne Warwick is in town and just have a scroll through other events coming up.

http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/index_eng.php

There seems to be only the usual bars etc having Christmas functions. Balcony and Telephone have fairly well attended gatherings. If you are with someone already (boy special) then think up something fun to do.

Last year my guy and I started Christmas Day at a service (8.30) at Christ Church (Church of England) on Sathorn, then went out to visit a good friend at the prison hospital. We were supposed to go to @Richards for Christmas dinner but I was feeling a bit crook in the gut so my lover went in my stead as we were supposed to meet some others there.

I am not what a you might call a staunch Christian but was bought up with Christian values and it was fun to take my guy who is Muslim/Buddhist to a Christian service. He thought it was pretty nifty. He seems to think that Christians are a little more flexible when it comes to God. I told him we would take anyone we could get these days. Lots of singing and fellowship.

[thrillbill]

"local gay sites" ...isn't this one???????? Yes, there are couple special events at Babylon and I've been told a special dinner at Balcony Xmas eve... I figured this was a "local site" but since last year or so I am finding sawatdee site to be more for the retired farang clan of Pattaya only.

Thrillbill, I sincerely hope it isn't. I am not a Pattaya "goer", so to speak. I like to go places with a bit more culture and a little less ass in your face. However, that is my preference.

I have almost exhausted the museums in BKK but still a couple to go.

Anyhow, was looking online for other stuff to do that isn't necessarily gay per say but Dionne Warwick is in town and just have a scroll through other events coming up.

http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/index_eng.php

There seems to be only the usual bars etc having Christmas functions. Balcony and Telephone have fairly well attended gatherings. If you are with someone already (boy special) then think up something fun to do.

Last year my guy and I started Christmas Day at a service (8.30) at Christ Church (Church of England) on Sathorn, then went out to visit a good friend at the prison hospital. We were supposed to go to @Richards for Christmas dinner but I was feeling a bit crook in the gut so my lover went in my stead as we were supposed to meet some others there.

I am not what a you might call a staunch Christian but was bought up with Christian values and it was fun to take my guy who is Muslim/Buddhist to a Christian service. He thought it was pretty nifty. He seems to think that Christians are a little more flexible when it comes to God. I told him we would take anyone we could get these days. Lots of singing and fellowship.
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Thanks for taking the time out to give some ideas. I agree with your impressionn of Pattaya.

[krobbie]

I am always trying ti find things to do when I come to Bangkok to see my guy. I have found one source to be invaluable. I know it isn't the Christmas weekend thing you were thinking about but keep this site in mind for future reference. This guy has been everywhere and writes honestly and well.

http://www.bangkok-daytrips.com/

Cheers thrillbill,
krobbie

[danny99]

Best value is the Christmas Dinner [25th] at The Balcony [Silom Soi 4]. The price is very cheap [I forget either 300 or 500 baht] but if you join before and become a member [for much the same amount of baht] receiving a lifetime discount on your evening bills, then the dinner is free if you take it between 4.00 and 6.00.

Roast Turkey [usually two of them] Ham off the bone, English minced pies with brandy custard are all the usual norms. The turkey is normally Ok, but it can be a bit dry and tough [cooked by the junior partner, an American but definitely not a chef!]. But for FREE, it is all wonderful!

[krobbie]

Best value is the Christmas Dinner [25th] at The Balcony [Silom Soi 4]. The price is very cheap [I forget either 300 or 500 baht] but if you join before and become a member [for much the same amount of baht] receiving a lifetime discount on your evening bills, then the dinner is free if you take it between 4.00 and 6.00.

Roast Turkey [usually two of them] Ham off the bone, English minced pies with brandy custard are all the usual norms. The turkey is normally Ok, but it can be a bit dry and tough [cooked by the junior partner, an American but definitely not a chef!]. But for FREE, it is all wonderful!

That sounds like a good deal. I like just sitting with my guy people watching at Balcony anyway.

Since I will not be there for Christmas might tell my guy to pop in for dinner if he's in the mood. No ham though.

Cheers
krobbie

[Balcony]

This year we are doing it on Christmas Eve.
Balcony Members :: Free
Non-Members & Guests :: 500 Baht

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/balcony/christmasEve2009-72.jpg

[Smiles]

This year we are doing it on Christmas Eve.
Balcony Members :: Free
Non-Members & Guests :: 500 Baht
Wow, Sawatdee is read by the Hi-So gays of Bangkok. Excellent.

Whatever happened to that handsome Balcony waiter who won our 'Quintessential Thai Smile' contest some years ago? That boy's teeth could light up the Balcony downstairs bar room PLUS the hong nam with it's door closed.
Never did get to meet him, unfortunately.

I'm going to be staying in Pattaya. Boy Special wanted to know what Kisma is for and I had to tell him that it's Jesus' birthday party. He immediately suggested a celebration modeled along the lines of a recent birthday party here in Thailand that I'm sure long-time residents of Thailand will immediately recognise. We'll have a catered party just the two of us (and the caterers), complete with cake, and Boy Special will be present throughout absolutely stark naked. I'll be puffing away on my pipe, and at the moment of cutting the cake we'll sing "Happy Birthday". What do you reckon - tasteful?

Delicious.

[pong]

I had these more in mind, but I am not sure if the mods object to outside links:

http://www.dreadedned.com
Sorry-but this forum is as good as dead since some 3 years-just look at the prime announcements on its homepage!
Simply do NOT expect any venue to publish this on some site. Except perhaps the very well known as balcony etc. XMas means yet another ''paahtee''= drink too muth, slut too muth. Just try to explain-its all in vain- what Xmas in fact is to a Thai.

[TrongpaiExpat]

Smiles, Still pining for Dew? All that is left is a photo of him above the bar, right side as you enter.

Balcony takes care of their members and this business practice seems to pay off with a regular group of loyal clientele. Surprising, for a bar Balcony does provide good food and puts out a really nice buffet table.

Also, check out the Bourbon Street restaurant for their popular Christmas buffet. You need to book a table, on the 24 or 25th they fill up.

http://www.bourbonstbkk.com/christmas_2009.html

So, I have to decide where to go? I can go to both! One on the 24th and the other on the 25th. Then:

http://www.bumrungrad.com/thailand-expat/Medical-Services/clinics-and-centers/heart-center.aspx

Balcony is serving

Traditional Christmas Dinner
Turkey, Stuffing and All the Trimmings
Home Made Mince Pies

What about the Vegetables?

They'll be eating in @Richards :rolling:

Home Made Mince PiesThat's a dreadful way to describe their employees.