Bangkok White Party - NYE 2022

[vaughn]

I figure I might start a thread as we're getting closer to December. For those who aren't familiar, BKK White Party is (i think) the largest gay circuit party in Asia. It makes it's return this year from Decmber 29 - January 1.

Anyone going?

Anyone been to previous years, what did you think?

I'm going for the NYE party with a +1, i might do the white party the next day but i'll play that by ear.

 

https://whitepartybangkok.com/

 

2020 after movie to give an idea of what to expect

[BiggusDikkus]

These parties are my happy place. I don't think they're billed as men-only events, but they pretty much are. They are so god damn gay! And when you get 10,000 young gay men (plus one old motherfucker) together to let loose, well, it's a sense of freedom I've felt nowhere else ...

except at the SK Parties.

I can still go to the SK parties, but my boss has banned me from taking off over New Year's because I did so too many years in a row (specifically to go to the White Party) that my coworkers grew angry that they always had to give up their New Year's holidays.

By the way, GCircuit, which puts on the SK parties during the Songkran holidays, has begun sending out emails about the upcoming event.

 

[Olddaddy]

I think nowadays I wouldn't be welcome at my age ,what's the age range,I guess most in their late teens to 20's

Is it dooof doof type music?

I used to enjoy these like 30 years ago in the 90's ,but never was Into party drugs which they seem to have a lot at these places , 

Anyone plan to go ,what's been your experience 

Well enjoy have a great time 🕺🕺🕺 😉😉

 

[vaughn]

@Olddaddy the only age restriction is 20+, It's much like the pride parties in Sydney at Mardi Gras. The vast majority of the crowd are usually guys in their 20s-40s, but if you have the right attitude to have a good night then why not?

Yes, very much the doof doof type music.

 

[Olddaddy]

Yeah probably I'm past that 😂

But I was walking past the ARQ 🌈🌈Gay nightclub last friday night in Sydney to see guys in their 60's lined up with teenagers to get in 😊,all had their 1970's leather gear on ,oh well age is just a number !😉

[hojacat]

3 hours ago, vaughn said:

I figure I might start a thread as we're getting closer to December. For those who aren't familiar, BKK White Party is (i think) the largest gay circuit party in Asia. It makes it's return this year from Decmber 29 - January 1.

Anyone going?

Anyone been to previous years, what did you think?

I'm going for the NYE party with a +1, i might do the white party the next day but i'll play that by ear.

 

https://whitepartybangkok.com/

 

2020 after movie to give an idea of what to expect

So can someone describe more in details what actually happens during them? They have performers on a stage and a dance floors where people stay and dance? Are there any breaks between the different acts? Also, how much actual sex happens inside? I'm 33 years old, so I guess I fit the main target audience, but I just feel like it's something I should at least once, even though it's not really my taste. $ years I went to one of those pool parties for Songran that are sold together with the circuit parties. I got bored after one hour and left.

[vaughn]

I can't speak for Bangkok White Party, this year is my first time.

Djs playing dance music, usually with gay events its genres like hard dance, techno mixed with pop, that sort of thing. Performers and lighting/visuals, these parties usually put a lot of effort into the production. Each set usually spans into the next, so there's not a major intermission but maybe a little time to breath while the host introduces the next DJ... i'm usually at the back/bar, not in the thick of it haha.

I've had sex in the dance crowd once at the Sydney Mardi Gras party, but it's not common, I wouldn't expect to see much of that on the dance floor and security will probably kick you out for it. People go back to their after-parties at hotel rooms or orgies/saunas for that.

The purpose is just to dance, meet people, drink/whatever, admire some hot guys and have a good time.

If you want to meet some people to hang out with for the night smoking areas are usually a good placeto start, even if you don't smoke just say hi and start a conversation. Lots of gay foreigners travel to all of the circuit parties from around the world, so it's not too hard to find someone else willing to chat in English.

[scott456]

Just go as a drag queen like I do, nobody would dare to complain about an old lady in the party.

[hojacat]

2 hours ago, vaughn said:

I can't speak for Bangkok White Party, this year is my first time.

Djs playing dance music, usually with gay events its genres like hard dance, techno mixed with pop, that sort of thing. Performers and lighting/visuals, these parties usually put a lot of effort into the production. Each set usually spans into the next, so there's not a major intermission but maybe a little time to breath while the host introduces the next DJ... i'm usually at the back/bar, not in the thick of it haha.

I've had sex in the dance crowd once at the Sydney Mardi Gras party, but it's not common, I wouldn't expect to see much of that on the dance floor and security will probably kick you out for it. People go back to their after-parties at hotel rooms or orgies/saunas for that.

The purpose is just to dance, meet people, drink/whatever, admire some hot guys and have a good time.

If you want to meet some people to hang out with for the night smoking areas are usually a good placeto start, even if you don't smoke just say hi and start a conversation. Lots of gay foreigners travel to all of the circuit parties from around the world, so it's not too hard to find someone else willing to chat in English.

Thanks for your reply, @vaughn. It's pretty much what I had imagined. I think I'll go since I will already be in Bangkok during that period and I know some Thai friends that are going. I still think a circuit party is something a gay guy should at least experience once, even though I know I'm not into it, but it can still be an interesting 1-2 hours.

I'm more of an orgy/groups type of guy. No need to be around 1000 people, even 20 is enough as long as they are naked and hot.

[BiggusDikkus]

2 hours ago, hojacat said:

how much actual sex happens inside?

There's no sex. In fact, there's not even any sexual tension. No one hitting on anyone else. And now that I think about it, that's kind of surprising.

These parties attract tons of Chinese who all seem to show up in big groups of friends. There is some mingling between groups and some sharing of deets over WeChat. The majority of this crowd seems to be in their early 20s. They all have tight, gym-trained bodies. They all lose their shirts before they hit the main hall, which is tightly packed. Most of them wear ... what are they called? Halters? Holsters? They're leather or neon plastic straps laced around the pecs and shoulders. I first noticed them becoming a gay fashion trend about eight years ago. This Chinese crowd also snorts a lot of cocaine, right out in the open. Kind of flagrantly. I figure their fathers are high-up party officials and they're used to getting away with stuff. I think that, like me, they feel a sense of euphoric freedom at these parties but that their sense of euphoria is much more intense than mine.

And there's always a contingent of Japanese bears. They form big long lines, with one grabbing and hugging a friend from behind until there's like 15 or more fat, sweaty Japanese dudes all holding on to one another as if for dear life and swaying from side to side. These swaying mountains of flesh are actually kind of a nuisance as the bears are big enough to knock you off balance if they sway into you and the human chains they form are long and impossible to get around. I'm convinced the Japanese bears are all on Molly because they look really, really happy!

There are also fair-sized contingents from Thailand, of course, as well as from Singapore and other Asian countries. These groups also have tight, gym-trained bodies and are also shirtless but wearing those halter things.

Finally there is a smattering of Westerners with their boyfriends or small groups of friends. Some of us take our shirts off and you can tell that maybe at one time many, many years ago we had tight, gym-trained bodies. Or maybe we never did and want to take off our shirts anyway. We're drunk and it feels good!

There's just one huge floor with risers on either side set aside for guys who buy much more expensive "VIP" tickets. These guys all have great bodies and seem to buy the VIP tickets specifically to stand on those risers and show off their chiseled physiques. I know what you're thinking, and, yes, I do a lot of staring and drooling at these events -- and promising myself to get back into a serious gym routine.

A lot of the DJs seem to play a similar genre of EDM. Some of the DJs really get the crowd moving, and their ability to do so is probably the best reason to go to these events. It's just fantastic to lose yourself in the music, in the euphoria, and become one with 10,000 other gay men. I love it! And there are no breaks. The music never stops. Elaborate, theatrical shows take place but they seem to start spontaneously. The DJ sets don't seem to be interrupted, they just segue from one to the other. There are also lines of muscle-bound go-go boys from all over Asia who occasionally parade along the stage, the center of which juts out into the crowd.

But if you got bored at an SK party after one hour, I'm sure you won't like the White Party. It's basically the exact same thing, just maybe not as big or crowded.

Now that I'm typing this I'm wondering what this year's party will be like with all the fine bodies from China confined to their home country? And that reminds me: My usual New Year's hotel, Sathorn Vista, is always packed with fine young gay Chinese guys, some of whom rent out the entire top floor and hold huge orgies every night. They're so huge the organizers have to station their own English-speaking doormen outside the hotel to manage the long line of horny youngsters waiting to get in. There are also very polite Chinese doormen stationed in the elevator lobby. I've never been invited up to one of these orgies, but I get a feeling I know exactly what's going on up there.

Also, Sathorn Vista is an excellent place to stay if you go to Bangkok for the gay nightlife. Check it out!

Hmm, apparently there is no word limit on this forum.

[floridarob]

Never been into these parties, not even concerts. Large crowds are annoying....to me. 

I have friends that work for the airlines that post their pics at these parties.....I get nauseous  just looking at them and there isn't one person that seems like I'd want to hang out with there.

I'll take low season anytime....I generally travel on shoulder dates that are before a high season or right after, never during school holidays, lol

[gerefan]

For those interested in this event, don’t forget the recent Halloween crush in Korea (156 killed) the August Mountain B nightclub fire near Pattaya (25 killed, so far) and the Santika Club New Years eve disaster in BKK that killed 66....

[hojacat]

22 hours ago, BiggusDikkus said:

There's no sex. In fact, there's not even any sexual tension. No one hitting on anyone else. And now that I think about it, that's kind of surprising.

These parties attract tons of Chinese who all seem to show up in big groups of friends. There is some mingling between groups and some sharing of deets over WeChat. The majority of this crowd seems to be in their early 20s. They all have tight, gym-trained bodies. They all lose their shirts before they hit the main hall, which is tightly packed. Most of them wear ... what are they called? Halters? Holsters? They're leather or neon plastic straps laced around the pecs and shoulders. I first noticed them becoming a gay fashion trend about eight years ago. This Chinese crowd also snorts a lot of cocaine, right out in the open. Kind of flagrantly. I figure their fathers are high-up party officials and they're used to getting away with stuff. I think that, like me, they feel a sense of euphoric freedom at these parties but that their sense of euphoria is much more intense than mine.

And there's always a contingent of Japanese bears. They form big long lines, with one grabbing and hugging a friend from behind until there's like 15 or more fat, sweaty Japanese dudes all holding on to one another as if for dear life and swaying from side to side. These swaying mountains of flesh are actually kind of a nuisance as the bears are big enough to knock you off balance if they sway into you and the human chains they form are long and impossible to get around. I'm convinced the Japanese bears are all on Molly because they look really, really happy!

There are also fair-sized contingents from Thailand, of course, as well as from Singapore and other Asian countries. These groups also have tight, gym-trained bodies and are also shirtless but wearing those halter things.

Finally there is a smattering of Westerners with their boyfriends or small groups of friends. Some of us take our shirts off and you can tell that maybe at one time many, many years ago we had tight, gym-trained bodies. Or maybe we never did and want to take off our shirts anyway. We're drunk and it feels good!

There's just one huge floor with risers on either side set aside for guys who buy much more expensive "VIP" tickets. These guys all have great bodies and seem to buy the VIP tickets specifically to stand on those risers and show off their chiseled physiques. I know what you're thinking, and, yes, I do a lot of staring and drooling at these events -- and promising myself to get back into a serious gym routine.

A lot of the DJs seem to play a similar genre of EDM. Some of the DJs really get the crowd moving, and their ability to do so is probably the best reason to go to these events. It's just fantastic to lose yourself in the music, in the euphoria, and become one with 10,000 other gay men. I love it! And there are no breaks. The music never stops. Elaborate, theatrical shows take place but they seem to start spontaneously. The DJ sets don't seem to be interrupted, they just segue from one to the other. There are also lines of muscle-bound go-go boys from all over Asia who occasionally parade along the stage, the center of which juts out into the crowd.

But if you got bored at an SK party after one hour, I'm sure you won't like the White Party. It's basically the exact same thing, just maybe not as big or crowded.

Now that I'm typing this I'm wondering what this year's party will be like with all the fine bodies from China confined to their home country? And that reminds me: My usual New Year's hotel, Sathorn Vista, is always packed with fine young gay Chinese guys, some of whom rent out the entire top floor and hold huge orgies every night. They're so huge the organizers have to station their own English-speaking doormen outside the hotel to manage the long line of horny youngsters waiting to get in. There are also very polite Chinese doormen stationed in the elevator lobby. I've never been invited up to one of these orgies, but I get a feeling I know exactly what's going on up there.

Also, Sathorn Vista is an excellent place to stay if you go to Bangkok for the gay nightlife. Check it out!

Hmm, apparently there is no word limit on this forum.

Thanks for this elaborate description of what goes inside the white party @BiggusDikkus.

I've seen the big groups of Chinese in Silom. You can find them at DJ station and other clubs and in many saunas, especially R3. They tend to be a bit sticky rice, but when I was in Bangkok in November of 2019 I met two of them. They were both on tina(ice) when I met them, so definitely many of them are into drugs and prefer to come to Thailand because it's more accessible than in China, at least that's what one one of the guys I met told me.

I'm also aware they like to throw big orgies/groups. On the same trip, I went to the apartment hotel in Silom of one of my Filipino friends that spends part of the year in Bangkok.  As we were going inside the building, one of balcony doors was opened and there was loud music coming out of it, mixed with feeble moaning. My friend told me it was a group of Chinese throwing an orgy. He said it actually had been going on for two days. Didn't know about Sathorn Vista tough and that it might be Chinese orgy central. I might stay there for Songran.

I believe this  end-of-year in Bangkok ,there will be a high number of people from other Asian countries, like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore as it's their first NYE in two years that they can travel freely.

I'm still surprised though that with so many young and hot bodies in such close proximity nothing sexual happens. Always thought  there was kind of a dark corner in these circuit parties where people could fool around.

What do you think is the best time to go there? As I said, I just really have a bite of it, not really trying to finish the meal.

[scott456]

17 hours ago, hojacat said:

I'm still surprised though that with so many young and hot bodies in such close proximity nothing sexual happens. Always thought  there was kind of a dark corner in these circuit parties where people could fool around.

1. Most people have difficulty getting erection while they are heavy on drugs, unless also using Viagra etc.

2. Most asians are shy and do not have public sex.  Europe is a better place for circuit parties where  public sex is welcome and encouraged.

[BiggusDikkus]

On 11/10/2022 at 2:07 AM, gerefan said:

For those interested in this event, don’t forget the recent Halloween crush in Korea (156 killed) the August Mountain B nightclub fire near Pattaya (25 killed, so far) and the Santika Club New Years eve disaster in BKK that killed 66....

You know what? I sometimes think about this danger when I'm in DJ Station or G.O.D., but these big rave-type parties don't seem to be that kind of packed (though if I ever do make it to one again I'll definitely look around for the fire exits when I arrive).

 

By the way, I received an email last night from the SK Party organizers. They're going to move next year's party back to a huge ball room on the 31st floor of Centara Grand, kind of behind Central World but part of the same complex. They used to hold the parties there until five or six years ago. It's a much larger hall, with higher ceilings and much bigger chill-out areas where everyone can mingle. Especially good for mingling is the balcony. Despite not having a spectacular view it does feel intoxicating to be outside that high up, enjoying a chat, having a smoke. Such a great feeling. Then there's all those Adonises waiting for you to join them inside. I had so many great nights with a Thai friend in this ball room. I miss him so much. Wanna go back. If only for old time's sake.

[BiggusDikkus]

On 11/10/2022 at 5:26 PM, hojacat said:

Thanks for this elaborate description of what goes inside the white party @BiggusDikkus.

I've seen the big groups of Chinese in Silom. You can find them at DJ station and other clubs and in many saunas, especially R3. They tend to be a bit sticky rice, but when I was in Bangkok in November of 2019 I met two of them. They were both on tina(ice) when I met them, so definitely many of them are into drugs and prefer to come to Thailand because it's more accessible than in China, at least that's what one one of the guys I met told me.

I'm also aware they like to throw big orgies/groups. On the same trip, I went to the apartment hotel in Silom of one of my Filipino friends that spends part of the year in Bangkok.  As we were going inside the building, one of balcony doors was opened and there was loud music coming out of it, mixed with feeble moaning. My friend told me it was a group of Chinese throwing an orgy. He said it actually had been going on for two days. Didn't know about Sathorn Vista tough and that it might be Chinese orgy central. I might stay there for Songran.

I believe this  end-of-year in Bangkok ,there will be a high number of people from other Asian countries, like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore as it's their first NYE in two years that they can travel freely.

I'm still surprised though that with so many young and hot bodies in such close proximity nothing sexual happens. Always thought  there was kind of a dark corner in these circuit parties where people could fool around.

What do you think is the best time to go there? As I said, I just really have a bite of it, not really trying to finish the meal.

Thanks for this story. I really enjoyed reading it. I think I'm gonna miss Chinese gay tourists. I hope they're allowed to travel soon.

As for your question, if you just wanna soak up the atmosphere for an hour or so I suggest arriving a little before 1 a.m. By then you won't have to worry about waiting in line. (There's actually a pretty thorough body check that slows things down when everyone arrives around the same time starting at about 10.) Plus, the place will be full by then, the crowd will be into one another and the music, and there will be plenty of excitement in the air to be swept away by.

By the way, a lot of people start leaving around 2:30. If you do make it to one of these parties, walking back to Silom at 3 in the morning is for some reason SO MUCH FUN! It's a long walk, but I highly recommend the experience. You have an hour or so to trade notes -- Hey, remember that hot French guy who was hitting on you? -- then, when you turn the corner onto Silom, it's like a whole nother party has been waiting for you.

I hope you have a great time!

[newscene]

On 11/9/2022 at 7:50 PM, BiggusDikkus said:

There's no sex. In fact, there's not even any sexual tension. No one hitting on anyone else. And now that I think about it, that's kind of surprising.

These parties attract tons of Chinese who all seem to show up in big groups of friends. There is some mingling between groups and some sharing of deets over WeChat. The majority of this crowd seems to be in their early 20s. They all have tight, gym-trained bodies. They all lose their shirts before they hit the main hall, which is tightly packed. Most of them wear ... what are they called? Halters? Holsters? They're leather or neon plastic straps laced around the pecs and shoulders. I first noticed them becoming a gay fashion trend about eight years ago. This Chinese crowd also snorts a lot of cocaine, right out in the open. Kind of flagrantly. I figure their fathers are high-up party officials and they're used to getting away with stuff. I think that, like me, they feel a sense of euphoric freedom at these parties but that their sense of euphoria is much more intense than mine.

 

I couldn't have explained any better than this, I have been to one 4 yrs ago and planning this year again. It's fun for couple of hours but then you get bored, SILOM seems much better option after 2:00am and if you have few friends around then the night is fun anyway

[Olddaddy]

On 11/9/2022 at 6:40 PM, scott456 said:

Just go as a drag queen like I do, nobody would dare to complain about an old lady in the party.

You really do that ?😂👍

[scott456]

On 11/13/2022 at 11:07 AM, Olddaddy said:

You really do that ?😂👍

Do not question my ability to enjoy myself at a party.