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Maybe not but LGBTQ people should avoid it along with other countries such as Russia, Iran, Sudan, arguably the United States, and many others.

I think it should be removed entirely. Too much homophobia. I've requested that but its not up to me.

Less than it could be that's for sure. But LGBTQ Malaysians are mostly stuck there.

That's the bigots line these days. Meanwhile Heartstoppers is an international hit. It's not nearly as black and white as you assert. Yes the anti gay bigots are having a season though.

You don't think straight people ram their straightness down people's throats?!? That's hilarious.

It's not my sub forum. I had nothing to do with making the rules for it.

You don't get it. It's much more than 3 percent of the revenues for the global tourism industry.

Not tiny at all the tourism segment. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212571X18304396 A number of countries including Thailand appreciate how lucrative gay tourism is. Malaysia obviously isn't such a country.

It's situational. If they're really changing direction most drivers won't accept a fare.

The forum is Gay People in Thailand. Homophobic posts are not welcome. There is the entire rest of this site to spew hate.

I didn't feel this way before but now I think LGBTQ people should boycott Malaysia and sincere allies should as well.

The US is experiencing a wave of anti LGBT laws. Better in that you can wear a Swatch of any color and gay sex itself is legal, etc.

So those that think it's OK to post homophobic stuff on a gay forum.would you go on a black forum and post racist stuff?

Read the article about all the anti gay laws there. The Swatch thing is obviously especially ridiculous but it shows where they are coming from and yes it is similar to Russia. Actually of course it's much worse than Russia as gay sex itself is criminalized in Malaysia.

Almost all the posts here have been homophobic. On the gay forum here. It seems this gay forum is not viable here. Any topic here just attracts bigoted posts. Thus, I am requesting this topic be closed.

Who said I'm expecting? I know there are horribly homophobic countries in the world just as there are obviously horribly homophobic expats in Thailand. The news here is that Malaysia is getting worse for LGBTQ people. Just as Russia and the USA have gotten worse.

Stupid alphabet soup? So you post on a gay forum to insult gay culture. Disgusting.

So you're making excuses for extremist laws. Charming.

I have no respect for persecution of minorities regardless of any religious excuses.

Russia is a predominantly Orthodox Christian country.

I see similarities to Russia. Jailing people for wearing a watch is insane.

Do you actively seek out topics to express your anti LGBTQ bigotry? Malaysia is of interest to expats in Thailand as its so close.

Agree. Avoid. But I have no desire to travel to Russia but there is a lot to like about Malaysia and its so close.

So being against persecution of gay people is woke? So by that being anti woke is being a bigot.

Malaysia going full on Putin with extremist anti LGBTQ laws. I've enjoyed my previous trips to Malaysia but .... https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/malaysia-swatch-ban-rainbow-lgbt-watch-intl-hnk/index.html Wearing a rainbow-themed Swatch watch in Malaysia could now land you three years in jail, after the government banned what it described as the brand’s “LGBTQ related” products — claiming they are “harmful to morality.” Anybody who wears, sells, imports or distributes the Swiss watchmaker’s rainbow-themed products — including watches, accessories or related packaging — faces not only the possibility of a jail term, but also a fine of up to 20,000 ringgit ($4,375) if convicted, according to official gazetted documents seen by CNN. Homosexuality is a crime punishable by fines and prison terms of up to 20 years in Malaysia, a Muslim majority country that has seen a rise in conservative attitudes in recent years.