March 28 saw the first Rear of the Year competition at The Birdcage Pattaya on Soi Day Night.

Thirteen young Thai contestants bared their bums in the hope to be chosen as Birdcage Rear of the Year and a chance to win 10,000 Baht.

Also there was the most "popular" rear chosen by members of the audience who purchased "bananas" to give to their favourite. The money from these sales were donated to the SOS Rice Appeal.

The audience were also treated to a cabaret show, a guest appearance by Miss Karen from the original "Les Girls" in Australia, free pizza from Pizza Pizza in the Avenue, plus the whole event was broadcast live on "Yesterday 2day FM".

The prizes up for grabs were: Rear of the Year 1st Prize 10,000 Baht donated by Googie's Restaurant; 2nd prize 7,000 Baht donated by O'Brien's Restaurant and 3rd prize of 4,000 Baht donated by Mike of Memories Bar.

The Most Popular 1st prize of 8,000 Baht was donated by The Birdcage with a 2nd prize of 4,000 Baht donated by Daniel A. from England.

There was an extra prize of 5,000 donated by Oogleman from GayTingTong.com for the most entertaining "Rear"!

It was a great night raising over 40,000 Baht for charity.