11 Dec 2008

NYE parties in Bangkok to go on: organisers

In light of the recent political situation in Bangkok, organisers of four mega-parties that are expected to attract thousands of gay men over the New Year's Day weekend, assure partygoers that the event will go ahead as planned.

Statement issued by Mighty Asia & gCircuit (Dec 4, 2008):

As we all are well aware of the recent political unrest in Thailand and the closure of Bangkok International Airports, we understand your concern regarding the safety of visiting Bangkok at this time. Mighty Asia and gCircuit also wants to assure the safety for all of our event participants. Safety remains our top priority.

As of 3 December 2008 10:00 am Bangkok time, protesters have ended all of its demonstrations at all protest sites. Airports of Thailand Plc acting president, Serirat Prasutanond, announced on 4 December that Suvarnabhumi International Airport will resume full operations on 5 December 11:00am onwards. We have also been working closely with different authorities including the Tourism Authority of Thailand to ensure the safety and success of the Bangkok New Year Weekend.

The Bangkok New Year Weekend is still confirmed for 31 December - 3 January 2009. We would like to reassure all participants that should the event be postponed or cancelled for any reasons, Mighty Asia and gCircuit will provide full refund for all tickets previously purchased.

Mighty Asia would also like to respond to recent circulating rumors that headline DJs, Offer Nissim and Tony Moran, has decided to cancel their appearance at Mighty Asia's Events. We would like to announce that both DJs are still confirmed and are showing full support for the events.

We would like to thank you for your continued support. Mighty Asia and gCircuit are on its way to hosting the most spectacular New Year Weekend in Asia.

Thailand