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What ranks higher than fresh snow and naughty live shows on the must see list for Singaporean travellers? In a new column, civil activist and academic Dr Tan Chong Kee writes of his recent experience being in Paris.

Civil and gay activist Alex Au, who is recognised as one of Singapore's best independent electoral campaign rally reporters by fellow bloggers, analyses the various parties' manifestos and their commitment (or lack thereof) to equal rights for gays and lesbians.

Do gays and lesbians really recruit? They will be this Saturday as gay community groups gather at the relaunch of Singapore's only LGBT resource centre. On Sunday, gay men and lesbians are invited to a forum where lesbian daughters and mothers of gay and lesbian children share their experiences.

Asia's most renowned gay and lesbian party, Nation, will be back in Phuket, Thailand this year. In addition to an unforgettable partying experience, partygoers can look forward to a unique weekend featuring top DJs, the luxurious Hilton Phuket Arcadia, private daytrips and even an exclusive Fridae flight on Jetstar Asia to Phuket - if you're departing from Singapore!

Hong Kong's Radio 2 will launch a new weekly gay radio talk-show from Saturday, May 6, hosted by veteran radio host Brian Leung. In Moscow, a gay party was cancelled as protesters including skinheads and Russian Orthodox Christians hurled abuse and stones at partygoers last weekend.

Safer sex messages are falling on deaf ears as many grow tired of the same old message. As some go condomless and opt for sexual harm reduction practices, Dr. Stephen Goldstone, Medical Director of GayHealth.com, highlights his concerns with some of the practices.

Welcome to Fridae's monthly advice column where Alvin dispenses his own unique brand of advice for those who need it oh-so-badly.

With the general elections scheduled for May 6 in Singapore, three Workers' Party candidates revealed their positions on homosexuality in a newspaper interview.

A popular pop star in Thailand has become embroiled in a "he said, he said" scandal after news reports revealed that he had received gifts worth over Bt7 million (US$185,000) from a wealthy businessman who appeared on a TV talk show on Wednesday night. Fridae's Bangkok columnist Vitaya Saeng-Aroon has more.

British nationals who live in Hong Kong have been barred from entering into same-sex civil partnerships as the British consulate complies with the SAR government's wishes. In Taipei, same-sex couples have been asked to join in a group wedding in the city's upcoming gay pride parade, scheduled for September.