Paradise complex still the only gay area. No new gogo bars, but plenty of bar-beers. All the action has moved out of the bars and onto the sidewalk/street. The whole scene is a little boring these days and desperately in need of some new blood.
Boat Bar is still busy and about the only place to go. In soi next door to the main gay street, there is Aquarius sauna and a few massage shops. Blue Dolphin Man Massage is about the best, although there are friendlier managements. Siam Palm Hotel is okay, if a little tired. Newer accommodation is Le Tanjong Guest House (in third soi near pharmacy) or the new Paradise Guest House (directly opposite My Way), while Rendezvous Hotel retains a very loyal following and is nearly always fully booked.
If you find the boys in Paradise boring, head for the (Thai) Karaoke area (a street on the way to Karon Beach, ask one of the Thais). You should only go after midnight at the earliest, as they only swing after 1am. Nice boys to off there.
Another good area to cruise is the Jungceylon Shopping Centre or Bangla Road, the lady-bar area, Many gay or gay-friendly boys loiter here rather than Paradise, where the moneyboys make them unwelcome. Catch someone's eye, offer them a drink...you know the drill.
You can also get lucky with hotel staff all over the island, many of whom are gay. Pop in for a drink or a meal and have a look around...
Enjoy your stay in Phuket. It may not have the cute and willing boys it once had, but the beaches are still the best!
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