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Thai LGBT couple speak out against Indonesia's online bullying

Thai LGBT couple speak out against Indonesia's online bullying | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Many LGBT Indonesians find solace in Thailand after experiencing discrimination and harassment in their homeland. The Jakarta Post speaks exclusively with a couple who were recently on the receiving end of an unprovoked online bullying spree by Indonesians.

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‘Very Bangkok’: In search of the contemporary in the city of senses

‘Very Bangkok’: In search of the contemporary in the city of senses | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A new book about Bangkok familiarizes you with the complexities of the city, inside and out.

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Thammasat Business School introduces new course “LGBT and Human Resource Management” in Thailand

Thammasat Business School introduces new course “LGBT and Human Resource Management” in Thailand | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Thammasat Business School (TBS) has taken an initiative to advocate diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the Thai business sector with the launch of “LGBT Inclusive Workplace: A Practical Training for Employers and HR Professionals”.

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Thai legislator forced to apologise over ‘shameful’ gay kiss in parliament that has divided the nation

Thai legislator forced to apologise over ‘shameful’ gay kiss in parliament that has divided the nation | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A senior Thai legislator has been forced to apologise after two gay men kissed at a press conference in parliament on Wednesday. The conference was held by the Future Forward party to highlight Thailand’s marriage laws, with LGBT coordinator Ekkawat Pimsawan ceremoniously submitting a proposal calling for a legal change to allow same-sex marriage. TV footage of the conference shows an MP standing next to the two men, James Panumas an

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TAT launches video to promote Thailand as safe for LGBT+ tourists

TAT launches video to promote Thailand as safe for LGBT+ tourists | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Tourism Thailand revealed their new progressive LGBT+ travelers campaign in an effort to display Thailand as a diverse and welcoming destination for LGBT+ explorers.

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Bangkok has a unicorn cafe and it's as dreamy as you'd think

Bangkok has a unicorn cafe and it's as dreamy as you'd think | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Life isn't always rainbows and unicorns, except in this Bangkok cafe, where everything is pastel-colored and Instagram worthy.
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Finally, Thailand comes out of closet and rolls out carpet for LGBT travellers

Finally, Thailand comes out of closet and rolls out carpet for LGBT travellers | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Long perceived as a top destination for LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual plus) travellers in Asia, Thailand has quietly been pursuing this niche market segment but it is only this year that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is openly coming out to target the pink dollar.
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A Night Out at Asia's Biggest Gay Circuit Party: gCircuit during Songkran

A Night Out at Asia's Biggest Gay Circuit Party: gCircuit during Songkran | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The entrance was totally unassuming at first. Arrived in a taxi to the hotel, I meandered my way through the massive lobby, up an escalator, around a corner. At first, there were few signs that
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VIDEO: Thai transgender boxer winning the fight for acceptance

A Thai transgender boxer is winning the fight for LGBT acceptance both in and out of the ring. Jayson Albano reports.
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Transwoman’s praise for military service opens front in Thai draft debate

Transwoman’s praise for military service opens front in Thai draft debate | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A transgender woman who attended a military conscription lottery in Phutsanulok province has sparked debate by coming out to say that transgender soldiers should be allowed to serve in the military Reporters, who habitually min

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Thai women and pride activists march for democracy and equality

Thai women and pride activists march for democracy and equality | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Thai feminists and LGBTQ activists marched to one of Bangkok's nightlife districts on Saturday, insisting the fight for equality goes hand-in-hand with a broader push for greater democracy.

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The Thai protest leader who emerged with a kiss

The Thai protest leader who emerged with a kiss | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

It was with a kiss that student activist Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree first took centre stage in Thai politics.

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Thailand May Allow Same-Sex Unions

Thailand May Allow Same-Sex Unions | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In Thailand, the ruling coalition and opposition lawmakers don’t agree on much. Yet within both camps there’s growing support for legalizing same-sex unions.

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Why Asia needs to do more to welcome LGBT tourists – the rewards are far from just financial

Why Asia needs to do more to welcome LGBT tourists – the rewards are far from just financial | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

With LGBT+ travel reported to be US$200 billion annually, LGBT-friendly policies make business sense - ahead of the curve, unsurprisingly, is Thailand

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Thailand wants to become a more LGBT-friendly destination

Thailand wants to become a more LGBT-friendly destination | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The country hosted its first LGBT+ Travel Symposium earlier this month and pledged to be more inclusive to travellers.

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‘Gender Illumination’ Lights Thai LGBT Diversity

‘Gender Illumination’ Lights Thai LGBT Diversity | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Lipstick, high heels, Barbie dolls, cabaret costumes and a letter approving a transgender man to wear pants to an exam are among the Thai LGBT artifacts to be show at a museum.

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The life of a transgender boxer in Thailand

The life of a transgender boxer in Thailand | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Nong Rose Baan Charoensuk is a champion Thai boxer who has racked up more than 150 wins, 30 of which have been knockouts. Rose is also transgender. Born Somros Polchareon, Rose identified as a woman at a young age.

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Phuket Pride Week 2017 raises B190,000 for local LGBT charities

Phuket Pride Week 2017 raises B190,000 for local LGBT charities | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
The Phuket Loves You Club (PLU), organisers of the Phuket Pride Week, recently announced that the event this year has raised B190,000 which will be donated to various LGBT & HIV/AIDS charities or init
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