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Thailand: Friendly and open-minded but don’t cross the line

Fun Fast Facts:

  • Male and female same-sex relationships are legal.
  • Sodomy was decriminalised in Thailand in 1956
  • No law recognising same-sex marriages, adopting.
  • Mr. Condom, from Geelong Grammar, works for family planning encouraging condoms.

 

LGBT-friendly organisation: Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand

(website in Thai)

  • Provides help and support for LGBT people.
  • Works with the Thai government to prevent discrimination

 

W3JOY interviewed: Alex from Bangkok

In comparing between 10 years ago and now, it’s getting a lot better. I think Thai people are very friendly and open-minded…as long as you don’t cross the line.

 

In Bangkok, if you want to go out with your gay friends, you can go anywhere.

 

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Published on: Feb 14, 2013 @ 9:32

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