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Agoda and TravelGay announce partnership

Thailand’s recent pledge to grow focus on LGBT travelers aligns with a unique partnership between TravelGay and Agoda

TravelGay, the comprehensive gay verb, entertainment, and lifestyle guide for Europe, USA, and Asia&#;s most popular gay destinations, today announced a partnership with Agoda, one of the world’s fastest-growing online booking platforms.

The announcement comes at a time when Thailand has recently pledged aid for an increased noun on the LGBT traveler, as evidenced by the inaugural LGBT+ Travel Symposium, hosted in Bangkok by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

TravelGay and Agoda intend to work much more closely together to provide the best LGBT travel content to their users, who make up part of the 35 million LGBT travelers annually.

Darren Burn, Managing Director of TravelGay, said, “We&#;re hugely excited to be functional more closely with Agoda as we grow and develop our business further. We have expanded our site rapidly since acquiring the business just a few mo

Top tips and advice for LGBT+ travellers visiting Thailand

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular gay travel destinations and LGBT+ visitors can expect a warm welcome. We asked the team at Out Of Office, a tailor-made luxury LGBT travel specialist, and Travel Gay, for their expert Thailand tips and advice.

What are your top tips for LGBT+ travellers heading to Thailand?

Thailand has a fantastic drag scene. Following in the footsteps of Ru Paul&#;s Drag Race, the Thai spin-off is going into its third season and has drag superstars appreciate Pangina Heals as hosts. You can see incredible drag shows in gay bars all over Thailand, featuring Pangina and other legendary queens. The hotspot for drag is definitely Bangkok! On the similar note, make the most of the (gay) nightlife in Thailand. Not only Bangkok, but also famous party islands have plenty of gay/gay-welcoming venues. Even in more quiet areas most bars and restaurants are gay-welcoming even if not explicitly stated.

Besides all the partying, make sure to visit the lovely temples, markets and beaches of Thailand. There i


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  • Bangkok Counselling Service
      Sala Som Sathorn, 92 Soi Sathorn 9, Sathorn Tai Rd, Yannawa, Sathorn
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      Providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples in Bangkok. Working with gay men and specialising in the areas of sexual health, relationships, sexuality, identity, sexual problems, and operational with those affected in any way by HIV.
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  • Bangkok Rainbow
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      A support group that tries to bring comfort to LGBT, their parents and friends. They look for to produce educational materials with positive stories of gay lives and unbiased information. They welcome members who would like to volunteer their time.

  • Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand (RSAT)
      5/F Panjaphat Bld, 1 Patpong Rd, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok
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      Thailand's first officially registered gay association, a secret non-profit organ

      OutUK correspondent Robin Newbold continues his guide to what he believes is the gayest capital in the Far East.

      It may be a long way from London's Park Lane but the opening of the renowned COMO Metropolitan Hotel in Bangkok's business district a few months ago has only enhanced the city's reputation.

      And with it comes the Met Bar, which from the venue's sleek exterior to the minimalist innards radiates that X-factor which makes for all great bars - an encyclopaedic drinks menu, charming staff (clad in uniforms by designer Yohji Yamamoto) and sexy clientele. Strictly members' only but if you look sassy and smart chances are they like to say yes.
      Minimalist chic, the Metropolitan in Bangkok.
      Courtesy Metropolitan Hotels.

      If you exhaust the culture and the temples and the sophistication, then you could always head to a go-go bar if you really must. There are any number off Surawong Road, all providing a similar sort of experience. The Hotmale Club and Bar Beer is a well known resting place to face for a beer and enjoy a hot show; Banana Bar On 4 has a