Photo’s from Friday night’s “meet the new owners” party at Soho are now online at CityNow! – Social Pics – Page 1 and CityNow! – Social Pics – page2
Soho's new owners Shauna and Rabbit with Scott - Click above for full photoset
Photo’s from Friday night’s “meet the new owners” party at Soho are now online at CityNow! – Social Pics – Page 1 and CityNow! – Social Pics – page2
Soho's new owners Shauna and Rabbit with Scott - Click above for full photoset
Friday 5th August is party night at Adam’s Apple, one of Chiang Mai’s best know Go-Go bars with plenty of sexy and cute young hosts and an erotic show. The party includes a special show: Jumbo Queen 2011, featuring a new boy show and lots of comedy.
(Click on image to view full size) www.adamsappleclub.com
The rumours flying around the last two weeks have finally been confirmed; gregarious Chiang Mai socialite and owner of the popular Soho Bar and Guest House, Scott Taylor is selling up! The deal is done and the new owners Shauna and Rabbit will be taking over from 1st August 2011.
Friday 29th July will see a special “meet the new owners” party night at the bar from 7 p.m. until late with drink specials and free finger food. Come along to welcome the new owners and give Scott a big send off.
Rabbit and Shauna - New Owners of Soho Bar and Guest House
One of Chiang Mai’s most sophisticated gay-friendly venues, Soho Bar is an excellent place to socialise in pleasant convivial surroundings. It boast a street-side bar and a tastefully-decorated and relaxing interior lounge area. The location, on Huay Kaew Road, by the Kad Suan Kaew Shopping Complex makes it easy to get to, and a popular venue with Chiang Mai’s gay expatriates living near by.
Soho is friendly and fun with outgoing, handsome staff; perfect for meeting friends, indulging in conversation and enjoying fine wines or cocktails. Open at 12 noon as a coffee shop, Soho’s full bar service starts at 5 p.m. until Late. Food is available from the nearby Lemon tree restaurant.
Outgoing Owner, Scott Taylor, is a well known, popular personality around the ex-pat gay and social scenes Chiang Mai. Originally from Pennsylvania, and more recently Ventura California, Scott first came to Thailand in 1987 as a tour manager. After many years of bringing tour groups here, he chose to make his presence in Chiang Mai permanent and since 2008 he has been running Soho Bar, which he has transformed into an inviting and sumptuous lounge, whilst retaining an upmarket Thainess to the atmosphere. Whilst many of the clientele are gay visitors and exp-pats, this is very much a neighbourhood bar where Scott attracts all comers with his affable personality.
We wish Scott all the best with his future plans. If you can’t get along to the party on Friday, Scott will be staying on to help the new owners through their first week so there is still time to drop in and say hi.
Scott Taylor enjoying a drink with some handsome Bon Tong Boys
Do you mean the meet and greet with new owners is this Friday, 29 July?
Hi everyone, I know all will be sad to see Scott move on, but with a little coaxing between vacations we can just maybe get him to hang out with us regularly. We will strive to continue building the atmosphere Scott has created; all the while my bringing in the flavor of New Orleans and Krathais Northern flare for life we hope to create a a fun yet relaxing environment. Krathai and myself look forward to meeting everyone.
Shauna And Krathai
Scott has been a great help to me on several occasions with suggestions and directions. We had a very nice conversation the first time I walked in off of the street, without him knowing me from Adam. It’s going to seem odd not seeing him there next time, but I wish him (and the new owners) the best of luck.
Nicky, of Nicky’s Gay Pattaya fame has launched a new website about the gay scene in Chiang Mai: Nicky’s Gay Chiang Mai
We are pleased to have partnered with Nicky on this website with much of the venue information being provided from our own Radchada Cafe Guide to Gay Chiang Mai which we endeavour to keep regularly updated. For many venues Nicky has added more detailed reviews and photos making this new website an excellent source of information about Chiang Mai’s gay life and venues. The website also includes forthcoming events for Chiang Mai and the rest of Gay Thailand and integrates seamlessly with Nicky’s other sites: Nicky’s Gay Bangkok and Nicky’s Gay Samui
Please check it out!
Today is the revered Buddhist day of Asarna Bucha marking three important events: the first sermon given by the Buddha, the birth of Buddhism and the establishment of the Sangha when the first person became a Buddhist monk.
Tomorrow is the full moon and as such, Khao Pansa, or the start of Buddhist lent. This alos marks the start of the rainy season where monks withdraw to the temple for three month and follow the main precepts of Buddhism.
As with all major Buddhist celebrations, the sale of alcohol is prohibited all bars and many restaurants will be closed on 15th and 16th July.
The July issue of Attitude Thailand – the gay lifestyle and culture Magazine – is now available at new sellers throughout Thailand.
July Front Cover - Attitude Thailand - Gay lifestyle magazine
Last night’s American Independence Day party at Soho Bar and Guesthouse in Chiang Mai was a great success. Steve Yarnold CityNow’s intrepid photographer has been busy and a complete photo set of the revelers having fun can be found at CityNow! – Social Pics
Soho Bar 4 July party from City Now - Click above for full photoset
The July Issue of Thai Puan, the free Gay Thailand community magazine, is now available at gay venues in Chiang Mai. This edition includes an article about Chiang Mai – “Sex in the city” describing where to go for some fun in the city.
You can also read Chiang Mai’s gay Go-Go Bars: Adam’s Apple, Circle Pub, Free Guy, New My Way and Power Boys, as well as information about gay male massage parlours, Saunas and Thai gay favourites such as Mandalay Bar.
Other features in this edition include: “An Issan road trip”, “Samui Top to bottom” and all the regular news and features from Bangkok and Pattaya.
The latest issue of the free gay magazine Out-In-Thailand is now available at Gay Venues in Chiang Mai.
Front Cover – July 2011
Featured articles include: Sherwin’s Sexy Swimwear and The Art of Living OUT in Thailand. Sherwin is the handsome hunk who won the coveted Mr Gay World Philippines crown, now based in Bangkok he has launched his own exclusive line in designer swimwear. Visit the Out-In-Thailand website for more information
Welcome to the Radchada Cafe's website about Gay Chiang Mai. Here you will find all the latest news about gay life in Chiang Mai and a full guide to all the latest venues including interactive maps.
Click on the navigation tabs at the top of every page to access our Gay Guide to Chiang Mai.
Radchada Cafe is a non-commercial website written by gay people for the benefit of the gay community. If you like the site or have any suggestions please leave a comment to let us know.
If you run a gay venue in Chiang Mai, please let us know about any special events or new things you have going on. Coverage here is free!
Thank you for visiting.
K. Note and the Bon Tong team
A boutique café located in a Lanna Style teak wood mansion hidden in a tranquil garden oasis in the Santitham area of Chiang Mai. Extremely gay friendly.
Enjoy breakfast, morning coffee, light lunch, Pasta dishes, Radchada’s speciality: thin crust Pizza, afternoon tea or early evening cocktails in a peaceful garden and soak up the ambiance of the Lanna Kingdom’s bygone era. For more information visitwww.radchada-cafe.com
If you are unfamiliar with Chiang Mai don't forget to download our Quick Reference Guide to all the Gay venues. A complete listing you can print on one page including addresses and directions in Thai for your taxi/TukTuk driver who can take you right to where the action is.
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Gay News from Dragoncastle If you are wondering why many links and posts on this site relate to Burma and the Shan State the reason is simple. Many friends of Radchada Cafe come from the Shan State in South East Burma which borders Thailand, Laos and China.
Shan State is one of the most oppressed parts of Burma where atrocities committed by the Junta against the Shan people are widespread. As a result, many have fled to Thailand and try to survive here as refugees despite less than welcoming treatment by the Thai authorities. To find out more about the Shan, known as "Tai Yai" in Thai, visit some of the links above.
Probably 90% of the young men you will meet in Chiang Mai's host bars and other similar commercial gay venues come from the Shan State, as well as guys from other hill tribe minorities who are denied Thai citizenship. Although mainly straight, the Shan have had a significant effect on the gay farang scene in Chiang Mai, for this reason we try to inform our readers about the Shan people and their problems.
One organisation in Chiang Mai supporting the people of Burma is:
They run a number of operations in Chiang Mai, Mae Sot and Burma to help refugees providing welfare, support and education. Why not visit the best friend library in Chiang Mai on Nimanhemin Rd Soi 13.
The Best Friend depends entirely on voluntary contributions for all their work. You can support their projects with a monetary donation or by donating books, computers or school supplies.
Irawaddy – news from Burma 
I assume you mean the party is on the 29th? Friday is the 29th … the 27th is a Wednesday
I’ve put this on our website and wish Scott, Rabbit and Shauna all the best in their new ventures.
Nicky