Amazing Sandwich
252/3 Pra Pokklao Rd
Phone: (0) 5321 - 8846
Popular for lunch and you really can create some amazing sandwiches from a large selection of fillings. They also have a branch 20/2 Huey Kaew Road, opposite the Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel and next door to the Soho Bar.
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Art Cafe
291 Thapae Rd (at Thapae Gate)
Phone: (0) 5320 - 6365
Italian specialities, pizza & pasta, international food, Thai and vegetarian food, cakes and ice cream, house roasted coffee and home-style cheese and dairy products. Open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM. Not gay, but popular. Prices moderate.
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Backstreet Books
Chang Moi Kao Road
Next to Gecko, and also second hand books, they prefer not giving out their phone number as customers call seeking particular titles and tend to confuse the staff - drop in for a browse instead!
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Baiporn Vegetarian Restaurant
15/3 Sripoom Soi 1
Phone: (0) 81882 - 7466
Located close to The Lanna Paradise and very gay friendly, menu features an extensive range of delicious Thai and Chinese dishes and fresh juices at very low prices. Open from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM every day.
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Bookazine
Chang Klan Rd
Phone: (0) 5328 - 1370
Email: bookworm@mailsvr.loxinfo.co.th
Located near the Night Bazaar (also have a branch on Nimmanhemin Rd), have a good selection of books and international magazines.
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Brick Road Guest House
148/8 Ratchadamneon Rd
Phone: (0) 5327 - 2012
Website: www.travel-and-life-in-thailand.co.uk/
Email: john@travel-and-life-in-thailand.co.uk
Located next to Wat Chedi Luang, small gay owned (but mixed) guesthouse and cafe. Rooms from 150 Baht have fan, bed, wardrobe and desk. Shared bathroom has hot water. Also has TV room and cafe with a good selection of Thai and western food at reasonable prices. Owners John and Somboon are also happy to offer information on things to do in Chiang Mai.
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Bubble Disco
Porn Ping Hotel, 46 Charoen Prathet Rd
Located near the river and the Night Bazaar, the most popular disco in Chiang Mai for both gays and straights. Large dancefloor, reasonable drink prices, relaxed mixed atmosphere.
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Classic House
27/2 Thapae Soi 4, Thapae Rd
Phone: (0) 5390 - 4582
Website: www.classichousemassage.com
Email: info@classichousemassage.com
Located not far from Thapae Gate, have many different types of massage available including 4-hand, also have body scrub and facials. Open daily from midday till midnight.
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Come-On Place
157 Boomrungburi Road
Phone: (0) 5327 - 8936 Fax: (0) 5328 -2541
Located near Suan Prung Gate and the Flower Festival Park. Spacious rooms, aircon, mini-bar, tv, coffee pot, internet access, hot shower, very gay-friendly. Rooms 650-800 Baht, ask for room NOT facing disco.
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Destination Lanna
125/6 Moo.8 Tonpao Sankamphaeng
Phone: (0) 5338 - 6899
Website: http://www.destinationlannachiangmai.com
Email: contact@destinationlannachiangmai.com
Gay travel agency can arrange regular or specialised tours around the northern region. Also do hotel reservations. TAT license.
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DK Bookshop
79/1 Kotchasarn Road
Phone: (0) 5320 - 6995-8
Located just a two-minute walk from the Tharpe Gate, good selection of new books.
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Gecko Books
2/6 Chang Moi Kao Road
Phone: (0) 5387 - 4066
Email: geckobooks@hotmail.com
Located just a two-minute walk from the Thapae Gate - Falang owner; probably the best shop in town for second-hand books.
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His Club
21/43 Soi Moo Ban Unn Ruen, Changkhlan Road
Phone: (0) 5320 - 4148
Website: http://www.hisclub-chiangmai.com
Email: hisclub-cm@hotmail.com
Located near the Night Bazaar, offers traditional, oil, cream and aromatherapy massage by cute, qualified, licensed masseurs, also has spa and sauna. Open 3:00 Pm till 1:00 AM
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Innerpeace Men
20 Vieng Kaew Road
Phone: (0) 5389 - 5578
located near the 3 Kings Monument, offer sports body massage, aroma-therapy, jetlag massage, body scrub, and anti-aging facial treatments.
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Kudos
70/16-17 Gold Place Centre, Chiyapoom Rd
Phone: (0) 86115 - 1341
Website: http://kudoschiangmai.com/
Relaxed and friendly air-conditioned lounge bar with satelite TV and pool table and seating around outdoor water feature. Quiet location set back from the road in small complex on outer moat road near Thapae Gate and adjacent to North Wheels Car Rental.
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Mystic Orient Massage
Chang Moi Khao Rd
Website: http://www.mysticorientmassage.com
Located near the Thapae Gate, new (April 2008) massage with Lanna style decor, many types of massage available from 380 Baht.
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Night Bazaar Bars
Chang Klan Rd
A row of open air bars accross the small soi at the rear of the Night Bazaar building, there are still some "gay" bars there including Cruise, Cream, Dragon King and Secrets, all with freelancers around for a chat.
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One-2-Come
360/1 Changklan Road
Phone: (0) 5320 - 4385 Fax: (0) 5327 - 5952
Website: one2come.com/index.htm
Email: info@one2come.com
In a nicely converted house, all massage rooms have large massage beds, air-con and hot showers, VIP room has a jacuzzi, outside has a beer garden. Many types of massage available from well-trained masseurs. Open 10:00 AM till midnight.
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Oriental Guest House
Loi Khoa Rd, Chang Klan
Phone: (0) 5327 - 6742 Fax: (0) 5320 - 6267
A gay-friendly guest house centrally situated in Chiang Mai near the night market, and only five minutes drive from the airport. It has six self contained bungalows (three with air-conditioners and three with fan). All have en suite toilets and showers, refrigerators and TV (on request), Single or double beds are available, and the rooms are serviced daily. There is an attractive outdoor eating area situated in a well established garden with many exotic plants and tasty meals are available as well as bar service. Telephone and fax is available for guests use and there is a fast and efficient laundry service. Rooms are Baht 350 for aircon and Baht 300 for fan.
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Peak Bars
Chang Klan Rd
A group of open air bars near The Peak climbing wall to the right in the small soi at the rear of the Night Bazaar building, include Chez Nous, MTVee, Cupid and the popular Friendship and Paradise. These bars tend to be more relaxed and friendly and thus more popular than the other collection of Night Bazaar bars with waiters and/or locals and freelancers around for a chat or to go off with you.
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Pum Pui Italian Restaurant
24 Moon Muang Soi 2
Phone: (0) 5327 - 8209
Pleasant garden setting, popular Italian restaurant. Not gay, but gay friendly. Prices moderate.
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River House Massage
14/1 Wangsingkam Rd
Phone: (0) 5387 - 6085
Website: http://www.riverhousemassage.com
Email: info@riverhousemassage.com
Located by the Ping River north of Thapae Rd, a new (April 2008) massage with lots of well-trained handsome masseurs. Have courtyard bar overlooking the river, rooms are air-conditioned and they have a double room for couples. Free parking available. Open midday to midnight daily.
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River Ping Palace
385/2 Charoen Prathet Rd
Phone: (0) 5327 - 4932 Fax: (0) 5320 - 4281
A gay friendly lana (northern) style lodge on the banks of the Ping River. All rooms have king-sized beds, air-con, fridge and mini-bar. Also has restaurant with Thai food. Prices from Baht 1,200 for a standard room and Baht 1,600 for a large room per night - includes breakfast. A recent (June 2005) described the place as very rustic and basic!
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Sanctuary Spa
13/1 Bumrungburi Rd
Phone: (0) 81868 - 3039
Email: baanlaondoi@yahoo.com
Same owners as Sanctuary Spa in Bangkok, an offers similar range of massage, facial and body treatment packages. Located near the Suan Prung Gate oposite the Chinese Embassy.
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Seven Suns Guesthouse
155 Rajamankha Rd
Phone: 0) 5381 - 4325
Website: http://www.sevensuns.net/
Email: bookings@sevensuns.net
» member discounts
Where Lemongrass used to be, now new Aussie owner, has been extensively refurbished and decorated. There are 12 stylish rooms, all with air-con, new wardrobes, new beds (either large or twin), mini bar, satellite television, and IDD telephones. Rooms start at 700 baht per room per night. Has restaurant and bar downstairs. They offer Thai and international cuisine and special Aussie BBQ everyday. Can arrange pick-up from airport or train station for 100 Baht, also arranges its own tours.
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Seven Suns Guesthouse Restaurant
155 Rajamankha Rd
Phone: (0) 5381 - 4325
Website: http://www.sevensuns.net
Email: bookings@sevensuns.net
Where Lemongrass used to be. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner - Thai and international food at reasonable prices - breakfast available all day! well stocked bar, indoor restaurant and outdoor terrace cafe. Restaurant and attached guesthouse are very gay-friendly.
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Shaman Books
2 Soi 1, Kotchasarn Road
Phone: (0) 5327 - 5272
Email: shaman_books@yahoo.com
Close to Thaphae Gate and DK - good selection of second-hand books; 100 metres to left of bookstore is excellent bakery for reading in once you have made yuor selection!
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Souvenir Guest House
118 Charoen Prathet Rd
Phone: (0) 5381 - 8786
Website: http://www.souvenir-guesthouse.com/
Email: souvenir@souvenir-guesthouse.com
Located just a few blocks from the the Night Bazaar, a charming and friendly gay owned guesthouse. All rooms have either air-con or fan, some have private bath. Also has restaurant with great Thai and western food. The owner, Khun Chatri can also help you plan your holiday in Chiang Mai! Prices from 175 to 415 Baht.
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Spicy
82 Chaiyapoom Rd (opposite Sompet Market)
Phone: (0) 5323 - 4860
Formally Nice Illusion, popular late night venue - best after 10:30 PM - live music, small dance floor, lots of table-dancing!
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Suriwong Book Center
54 Sridonchai Road
Phone: (0) 5328 - 1052-5.
Great collection of books, also has a very well-stocked stationery store next door (and a large bank of immaculately-kept toilets, so I have been told!)
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Whole Earth Restaurant
88 Sridonchai Rd
Phone: (0) 5328 - 2463
Great Indian and Thai vegetarian (and also has non-vegitarian) food in a lovely setting, indoor and outdoor seating available. Not gay, but popuar with locals and visitors. Open 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Prices moderate.
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Wildflowers Garden Cafe
118 Charoen Prathet Rd
Phone: (0) 5381 - 8786
Attached to Souvenir Guesthouse, with great Thai and European food at reasonable prices. The owner and chef, Khun Chatri has worked in some of the finest restaurants in Bangkok before moving to Chiang Mai. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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