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April '98:
Lesbians
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Speak Out
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Sulayman X
Mardi Party
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Whirlybird
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Letters
Vol 1. No 7. April, 1998
Letters
Thanks for Pink Ink, which I love. I look forward avidly to each new issue, but, then, doesn't everyone? However, I am not a passive reader by nature and have been on the verge of writing often. Please permit a devoted admirer two little gripes.
The listings: I, like a lot of my friends, have a Thai partner. There are a lot of us about. I have noticed that respectable Thais will not go into prostitute-oriented places. If we go into one by mistake our friends become embarassed and want to leave quickly. (We) would find your listings more useful if clear distinctions were drawn between sociable, "respectable" gay places and those providing the services of professional sex workers.
Gripe Number Two: Who, we are wondering, wrote that piece on the Rome Club last issue? It reads more like a eulogy than a piece of journalism. Does the writer own shares in the Rome Club?
Is the writer aware of the history of the Rome Club and its relations with the gay community in Bangkok?
It's wrong to gripe, I know, especially
when you produce such a wonderful mag. We loved the piece
on monogamy, it was thoughtfully written and elecited
some serious discussion amongst my friends. Queer Report
is always a good read, and we love the coverage of
lesbian issues and happenings. We love everything about
you, honestly.
-Khun Kevin
Thanks for your love there Kevin - we can certainly use it! As for the listings, we do everything possible to make sure they are accurate and up to date. Readers are always encouraged to help out! We do have a time traipsing about the city trying to keep up.
And no, we don't own shares in the Rome Club, only wanted to let readers know what their plans were. We carried a lengthy piece last year on Rome and the dreadful goings-on that took place when the owner was in London being treated for cancer. A public apology was offered to the gay community. Perhaps the best thing might be to forgive and forget and move on.
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