Yeah, it's an interesting dichotomy and one that is quite typical of Thai culture, which many people don't realize is actually conservative in a quiet kind of way.
For years, LGBT+ people have been tolerated but still not fully accepted by mainstream society. So while LBGT+ people can be out in public and not get harassed like they do in other cultures, they still haven't had the same legal rights as CIS/straight people. This is why this new legislation is a great move forward in the right direction.
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Mars2k21@sh.itjust.works · 27 pts · 2y
So glad to be hearing actual good news for once.
Happy Pride btw
shaeblase@ttrpg.network · -8 pts · 2y
Cattypat@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 2y
loool youre in the wrong place fully mask off with the "hope your kids get gangbanged" part doesnt sound you really care for the kids?
cygnus@lemmy.ca · 15 pts · 2y
Given the long history of kathoey, I'm kinda surprised they weren't among the first in the world to adopt it. Good news nonetheless.
aleph@lemm.ee · 10 pts · 2y
Yeah, it's an interesting dichotomy and one that is quite typical of Thai culture, which many people don't realize is actually conservative in a quiet kind of way.
For years, LGBT+ people have been tolerated but still not fully accepted by mainstream society. So while LBGT+ people can be out in public and not get harassed like they do in other cultures, they still haven't had the same legal rights as CIS/straight people. This is why this new legislation is a great move forward in the right direction.
gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y
Yeah, I actually thought this was already a thing hahaha. Good for Thailand though!
Blackout@kbin.run · 9 pts · 2y
Good job Thailand!
Toes@ani.social · 6 pts · 2y
I'm surprised that it wasn't already a thing. Congratulations to them
xc2215x@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Good decision from Thailand here.
Beldarofremulak@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
shaeblase@ttrpg.network · -3 pts · 2y
morphballganon@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Shame it took this long?