Gay Thailand Magazine - Out in Thailand

16-May-13

By James Barnes

James Barnes reflects on aging: is it better than the alternative- death- or does youth carry the day?

I was my birthday this week. 56. Those years have flown past so quickly, I must have been having fun. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is voluntary so I always take the criticism that I am immature to be a compliment. As John Mortimer said, ‘There is no pleasure worth forgoing just for an extra three years in the geriatric ward,’ so even if my much-abused body is crumbling under the weight of an epicurean existence that over qualifies me as a bon viveur, it’s sure to provide the medical profession with a few interesting challenges in the future, that’s ok by me. Whereas some charitable souls have decided to leave their corporeal remains to medical science, I will bequeath my body to science fiction. Read More…

9-May-13

Moses Suffers Homophobia from Christians and Muslims

A Burmese migrant has spoken out about the homophobia he faced while living in a refugee camp in Thailand.  According to Reuters, a man called Moses describes hearing anti-gay sermons from Christian preachers in Mae La camp close to the Burma-Thailand border. And it wasn’t just the Christians.

2-May-13

When The Stars Come OUT

OUT iT’s cover story this month is an interview with OUT Star Trek actor, Zachary Quinto, back as Spock, and here, James Barnes reflects on how celebrities who are gay affect more than just their own orbit.