Comments on: Living in Bangkok (just) http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/ The good life in Bangkok Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:32:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11-RC2 by: Yraen http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-34147 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:30:21 +0000 http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-34147 If I can add 2-cents worth to this debate. (Sorry to be late with this but I have only today returned after 3 weeks in LOS.) Yes, Malaysian law says gaol for sodomy ... but please note that this is most often applied to Muslims who are also in breach of Shariah (religious) law on this matter. (Ditto cross-dressing etc etc) Chinese Malaysians and foreigners are virtually exempted. I have stayed at a variety of MY hotels over the years (both KL and other places) and 'visitors' to one's room are totally ignored. An extra mouth at breakfast sama-sama. The 'Capitol' in KL is especially gay-friendly. Providing one is reasonably discreet out in public, two males together will be ignored and even silently applauded by some. As to cheap food, the local food centre is usaually pretty good. (Though you may miss the convenience of the soi street vendor.) The major "it drives me nuts" characteristic of Malaysia is the "rail-road" style thinking of many MYs ... if there is a rule then it must be followed (to the letter) and if there is no rule then it is automatically not permitted (whatever "it" may be). The only time 'wriggle-room' gets a look in is when a non-Malay is part of the "it" equation. I support Jason J's contention of "try it out for a short time first". Good luck. If I can add 2-cents worth to this debate.

(Sorry to be late with this but I have only today returned after 3 weeks in LOS.)

Yes, Malaysian law says gaol for sodomy … but please note that this is most often applied to Muslims who are also in breach of Shariah (religious) law on this matter. (Ditto cross-dressing etc etc) Chinese Malaysians and foreigners are virtually exempted.

I have stayed at a variety of MY hotels over the years (both KL and other places) and ‘visitors’ to one’s room are totally ignored. An extra mouth at breakfast sama-sama. The ‘Capitol’ in KL is especially gay-friendly.

Providing one is reasonably discreet out in public, two males together will be ignored and even silently applauded by some.

As to cheap food, the local food centre is usaually pretty good. (Though you may miss the convenience of the soi street vendor.)

The major “it drives me nuts” characteristic of Malaysia is the “rail-road” style thinking of many MYs … if there is a rule then it must be followed (to the letter) and if there is no rule then it is automatically not permitted (whatever “it” may be). The only time ‘wriggle-room’ gets a look in is when a non-Malay is part of the “it” equation.

I support Jason J’s contention of “try it out for a short time first”.

Good luck.

]]> by: gemein http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33920 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:21:25 +0000 http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33920 Hi SF I've been lurking around your blog for a while, but I've finally had to add my 2 cents. Malaysia may be the country you know best after Thailand, but I if were you I'd think thrice about living in a country where you can be jailed for sodomy. A well wisher Hi SF

I’ve been lurking around your blog for a while, but I’ve finally had to add my 2 cents. Malaysia may be the country you know best after Thailand, but I if were you I’d think thrice about living in a country where you can be jailed for sodomy.

A well wisher

]]> by: Silom Farang http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33828 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:57:03 +0000 http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33828 I stick to what I know. All my visa runs mean that apart from Thailand and Farangland, Malaysia is the country I know best. I stick to what I know. All my visa runs mean that apart from Thailand and Farangland, Malaysia is the country I know best.

]]> by: Ken http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33815 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:53:01 +0000 http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33815 What is wrong with Laos? Cambodia? I hear they are very friendly people. Much closer to Thailand. What is wrong with Laos? Cambodia? I hear they are very friendly people. Much closer to Thailand.

]]> by: A3 http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33775 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:03:15 +0000 http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33775 Seems you overlook Bali as a destinations, why don't you try? I am sure you you have ever been visiting this lovely loveable island Rgds, Seems you overlook Bali as a destinations, why don’t you try? I am sure you you have ever been visiting this lovely loveable island

Rgds,

]]> by: Jason J http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33740 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:11:33 +0000 http://gayboythailand.com/bangkok-thailand/living-in-bangkok-just/#comment-33740 SF, I would humbly advise you to be careful about your decision to spend more time in Malaysia. It is definitely not gay friendly. I spent 5 days in KL with my Thai bf 3 years ago and we both felt very uncomfortable even though there is a gay scene. Try it out for a short time first. SF,
I would humbly advise you to be careful about your decision to spend more time in Malaysia. It is definitely not gay friendly. I spent 5 days in KL with my Thai bf 3 years ago and we both felt very uncomfortable even though there is a gay scene. Try it out for a short time first.

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