Nana Plaza South

Some of you have probably visited Nana Plaza in Bangkok or have at least read my post regarding the history and future of Nana Plaza. Well in that post I told you about the declining business in Nana Plaza last year and continuing into this year. It seems that the major owners in Nana Plaza have decided to protect themselves by diversifying.

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No Draft for Ladyboys

I never thought of human rights as high on the agenda for Thailand, but they have surprised me by making a change to their laws which will make life for Thai kathoeys much easier.

Under Thai law all males are required to report for the draft when they turn 21.  If they voluntarily enlist Thai males must serve between six to eighteen months depending on their education and if they are drafted they must serve for 24 months.

Under their current draft system ladyboys have been rejected for suffering from a mental disorder.  This has made life much harder than necessary because in Thailand men are required to prove that they have completed their national service when applying for jobs or bank loans.  Once they show their military rejection forms they are automatically disqualified from many jobs and loans.

A senior officer in the Royal Thai Armed Services said Wednesday that they will be creating a new category for military service to categorize draftees as neither male nor female.  And they will cease using the mental disorder rejection for kathoeys immediately.

While the military tries to find a new word for this new category ladyboy conscripts will be turned away and given a form that states they have an illness that cannot be cured within 30 days.

To qualify for the third category, transsexuals will have to report for the draft for three years in a row to prove they are really trying to live as women.

This should open up many avenues of opportunity for the Thai ladyboys who will now be able to get better jobs as well as bank loans to finance such things as cars and houses.  I congratulate the Thai military for their open minded stance on Thailand’s ladyboys.

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Hilton Celebrates Songkran in Thailand

Here’s a bit of a plug for the Hilton chain of hotels, but if you’re going to be in Thailand over Songkran you might want to consider pampering yourself a bit. Hilton’s are great hotels and the one’s in Thailand are no exception, but they are 50% cheaper than in the U.S. or the U.K. What better chance to pamper yourself a bit and save some money in the bargain. Read more

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Bangkok This Weekend

If you love a party then take a look at what’s on tap at some of the hottest nightspots in Bangkok for this weekend.  Everything from the best DJ’s in SE Asia to pool parties, tequila and cabarets.  Bangkok’s nightlife is world renown and there is a very good reason why.  If you’re looking to let loose here’s where to go this weekend.

Thursday March 27^th, 2008

Arcadia Pool Party - Live bands as usual in the main room, with our Arcadia DJ set to finish the night at 2am. Punk - Rock Karaoke, Guitar Hero Competition, Live Bands, Arcadia DJ Set. This month for part of the evening, you can sign up to sing your favourite indie song from our set list. We have all the lyrics to the best songs. Here’s your chance to sing with a live band! Meanwhile, upstairs on the roof terrace, we have a “Guitar Hero” competition throughout the night. Winner stays on, the person with the highest rank at the end of the night wins a prize.

Also, if you would like to get wet for us, feel free to use the new swimming pool! If you would like to come early, from 8pm we will be showing the new Joy Division movie on the roof. Food is available from the restaurant, with cheap drinks all night. Entrance 150 Baht with one free beer. 20 + I.D. Required.  Arcadia Bay Ta Ra - Kao San Road

Friday March 28^th, 2008

Soul Central at Club Culture - Soul Central began their production career in 2000, putting out a number of releases on labels such as Soundmen On Wax, Henry Street Records and Kenlou as well and their own Clean Cut imprint.  In addition to their world-beating production, Soul Central is continuing to travel the world as one of the world’s most dynamic DJ teams. Never afraid to drop peak-time anthems or soulful vocals, Soul Central are unique in their understanding of how to combine a true, underground house sound with a big room party vibe. With an adventurous sound that can be both tough and dynamic and smooth and soulful, they purvey a diversity that puts them in a league of their own. 20 + I.D. Required.  Club Culture - Sri Ayudthaya Rd. (Phaya Thai BTS)

Friday March 28^th, 2008

Olmeca Gold Tequila Party - GLOW AND OLMECA GOLD TEQUILA PRESENT Olmeca Gold Tequila Party “Tequila Gals are Back!!!” with DJ Gaz Mel, Sexy Drinks! Sexy Girls! Sexy Music! Come prepared for a night of great music and good times and a whole lotta TEQUILA!! Come and join OLMECA GOLD and GLOW NIGHTCLUB along side Canadian DJ GazMel presents as they present to you “Tequila Girls are Back!!”. What to expect aside from a club full of sexy people: Music: Minimal, Electro and Tech House courtesy of DJ GazMel. Live Performances: Professional Dancers for your viewing pleasure. SPECIAL GAME: A CHANCE TO WIN A BOTTLE OF OLMECA.

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS:

Tequila Promotion : Olmeca Gold only 1,800 baht/ a bottle (normally 2,300 baht)
Tequila shot : 160 baht / a shot (normally 200 baht)
Tequila cocktails : 180/ a drink (normally 220 baht)
Magarita, Tequila sunrise, Tequila sunset, Maxican surfer, Tequila slammer girl (Glow’s special cocktail)
Entrance 200 baht and 1 drink (Tequila shot or Tequila cocktails only). Start 9pm till late. 20 + I.D. Required.  Glow - Sukhumvit Soi 23

Saturday, 29 March 2008

Magic of Minimal at Glow - “MAGIC OF MINIMAL” with DJ E.K., DJ MAGIC MUFFIN AND DJ PLAN B. Music is minimal elecro and more electronic beats. Dancers on stage. Entrance: 200 baht + 1 drink. Start 9pm-late. 20 + I.D. Required.  Glow - Sukhumvit Soi 23

Saturday, 29th March 2008

Deeper, Speed and Rome at Luminous - Luminous presents DEEPER, SPEED & ROME “TURN BACK TIME” with DJ B (hip-hop, reggae, old school on the 1st floor), DJ Night (from Rome with a ladyboy cabaret show)

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Are All Ladyboys Prostitutes?

It seems that many of the men that visit Thailand have a preconceived notion that all of Thailand’s ladyboys are also prostitutes. It’s true that normally foreign men only meet the ladyboys that work in bars and restaurants, however this is only a small percentage of all the kathoeys in Thailand. Read more

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