Asia gays
Utopia was founded in , by Singaporean, American, and Thai partners, with the goal of creating positive social alternatives for gays and lesbians in the Asian region.
Utopia opened Southeast Asia’s first gay and sapphic center, located in Bangkok, featuring a gay gift and publication shop, café, mixed gay/lesbian pub, and guesthouse. The center went on to host author readings, women’s workshops, AIDS/HIV education and fundraising, and Bangkok’s first International Lesbian and Gay Film/Video Festival: Hearts of Light.
On December 13, we launched the website, the first portal providing up-to-date pan-Asian information in a non-pornographic format. An archive of the Utopia website is accessible from onwards. Our website went on to garner recognition from TIME Magazine, Lonely Planet, Yahoo!, Gay Times, Advocate and BBC World Service.
Utopia was a founding sponsor of the first Bangkok Gay Festival in , the first Pattaya Gay Festival in , and the Thailand Alternative Travel Association. We also sponsored the Phuket Gay Festival and are an active membe
A/PGF is an non-profit, social and educational group established for gay Asians and friends who give an interest in Asian cultures and experiences. A/PGF's primary purpose is to provide a supportive environment where the interaction between members is enjoyable, safe and enriching.
Movie/Potluck Night
Saturday, July 26th
At PM
Do It Like An Hombre
RSVP REQUIRED
Theatre Recommendation
Yankee Dawg You Die
East West Players
Now Thru July 27th @ 8 PM
INFORMATION ONLY
Dining With Friends
Saturday, August 9th at 12 Noon
Asia Buffet
Everyone Welcome
RSVP Required
Sunday Lunch
Sunday, August 17th @ 11 AM
Sizzler in Koreatown
EVERYONE WELCOME
RSVP Requested
Switch WeHo - Gay Asian Night
Gaysian Bachelor Season 2
August 23rd
PM to 2 AM
INFORMATION ONLY
Summer Pool Party
Sunday, July 20,
4th of July Picnic
Friday, July 4th
Bette Davis Picnic Area
Annual Dinner Video -
Homage To Events
In Memoriam To Those We Lost
Annual Gala
Saturday, March 22,
Asia
State
Domestic law[*]
Penalty
Ratified International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)[†]
Ratified Optional Protocol to ICCPR[†]
Bangladesh
Penal Code, (Act XLV of )Section Unnatural offences “Whoever voluntary has carnal intercourse against the direct of nature with human, woman, or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation: Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section.”
Imprisonment for life; orImprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine 6 Sep
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Brunei
Penal Code, Chapter 22, revised edition Section Unnatural offences “Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any guy, woman, or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to decent. [S 12/97]
Explanation: Penetration is sufficient