Delhi – In a surprise landmark decision, India’s High Court has ruled that homosexual intercourse between consenting adults is not a criminal act, overturning a 148-year-old British colonial era law which describes a same-sex relationship as an “unnatural offence”.

Homosexual acts were punishable by a 10-year prison sentence.

Many people in India still regard same-sex relationships as illegitimate, but rights groups have long argued that the law contravened human rights.

Delhi’s High Court ruled that the law outlawing homosexual acts was discriminatory and a “violation of fundamental rights”.

The court said that a statute in Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which defines homosexual acts as “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” and made them illegal, was an “antithesis of the right to equality”.

In 2004, the Indian government opposed a legal petition that sought to legalise homosexuality – a petition the high court in Delhi dismissed.

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Tip Says:
I have to go to Suphan Buri for my work a few days ago. I stopped at the PTT pump food court on the highway near Suphan town to eat my lunch. I was surprised to see many gay men there eating, at least 10 young guys. I’m not sure if it is a regular place for local gay men to eat lunch, or if those guys were jut passing through like me. Anyway, it was nice to see those guys relax and eating good food. I was too busy to talk to any of them, buy some of them smile nicely at me. I think that you can meet gay everywhere in Thailand.

Tin Says:
I hope Tip was too busy eating to talk to any handsome boy he see there, or I will go to the sauna alone LOL.

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Chiangmai – A new luxury gay hotel is slated to open later this year right by the city moat.

Advance details say that the new venture, a 10 floor 110 room building next to Chiangmai Rama Hospital, will host a number of fetures including a 24 hour restaurant, gay spa with massage service, swimming pool with male attendants, 24 gift shop, outdoor relax deck overlooking the city moat, free shuttle service to gay bars, airport, and train station, plus comfortable rooms in three categories.

Lavender Sky will be Chiang Mai’s premiere rooftop restaurant and lounge located on the roof of our ten-storey building. Lavender Sky will feature indoor dining in our stylish multi-level dining rooms and lounges; an open outdoor kitchen serving succulent grilled steaks, meats, and fish; extensive rooftop gardens and garden seating and lounge areas; incredible views of all of Chiang Mai including the entire old city, the Ping River, Doi Suthep, and the Mae Rim Valley and long-range views with viewing telescopes; an outdoor balcony viewing area and lounge that will offer enhanced views; both an indoor and outdoor bar serving a full range of cocktails, wine, and spirits; and Lavender Sky will be open for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late night dining and drinks.

In addition, the developers are planning what will be Thailand’s largest gay show bar featuring the Men of Lanna male revue, and the Lavender Cabaret Group who will present a high-energy Cabaret show three times nightly at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 which will include beautiful ladyboy performers and sexy male dancers. The Men of Lanna Male Revue will take the main stage each night at 8:00 until 9:30 and will also perform on the main stage after each show, and will appear throughout the night on the stage in the VIP room. Power Boys Chiang Mai will feature a extensive drink menu including specialty cocktails and martinis as well as bottle service, wines, champagne, sake, and domestic and imported beers; a stylish and quieter VIP room and bar with a small stage where the Men of Lanna Male Revue will perform from 8:00 until close; a patio and patio bar next to our large waterfall fountain and offering full cocktail service and a selection of fine cigars; and a small gift shop featuring products, clothing, and accessories from Power Boys Chiang Mai.

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Sattahip – A 22 year old transsexual was not expected to survive after slashing her wrists and drinking toilet cleaner, after discovering that her sailor boyfriend was also seeing a woman.

The TS, named as Adisek, had been having a relationship with a Petty Officer from the Satthip Naval Base for about a year, when she discovered that her boyfriend had been in another relationship with a woman for a lot longer.

She called the boyfriend at his home in Chantaburi, but resorted to drastic action before the sailor could get back to Sattahip.

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Phuket – The James Dean Bar, which recently moved from Patong’s Paradise Complex to Likit Plaza, has announced the opening of their new guesthouse above the bar.

Rates at the new place start at 800 baht per night for an ensuite air conditioned room, with cable TV, fridge, and small kitchen area.

Details and bookings at:James Dean Website

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