Thailand eyes growth in pink economy by attracting international LGBTQ+ retirees

[IamNoone88]

I wish they do something useful like target approval for 100% foreign business ownership so we can own and control our business in Thailand.

[d2b2]

4 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Funny that more people are flooding into Florida than other states, whilst all places like San Fran, Chicago NY etc - dem states - are losing people and revenue and going bust. San Fran now is just a hell hole.

 

I do nor see Desantis as anti-gay - I fully support a ban on gay pornographic books in schools. 

It has never been about pornographic books. Nobody is suggesting pornography in the classroom. 
it is the banning of books and ideas that gave the mention of gay, lesbian or bisexuality in all grades ( including high school) . 
Desantis recently had to backpedal when the American psychiatric Association was disallowing the teaching of advanced placement psychology because the textbooks and classroom content could not discuss sexuality. To think people want to put pornography into classrooms is scaremongering and hyperbole to rile up the uneducated base

[Jingthing]

The usual suspect homophobes are having a field day with this topic.

[Brian Hull]

There is no shortage of potential retirees for Thailand. They don't need to be LGBTQ. The problem is that Thailand makes it as difficult as possible with their bureaucratic bull<deleted> and money in the bank requirements. I moved to Cambodia where I just need to pay US$300 for a 12 months multiple entry visa. No financial requirements, no periodic reporting, no contact with the government - just a payment to the visa agent once a year. Thailand can't get their head around the fact that EVERY dollar or euro or yen that comes into the country through pensions is spent in the country and supports all the little traders. This is foreign currency that the government doesn't need to lift a finger to get. Scrap the 600,000 baht bank requirement - LEARN FROM CAMBODIA.

[rocketboy2]

3 hours ago, JimTripper said:

There’s a new type of retiree called the “flaming retiree”.

Will we have to do,  that flaming dance soon with the rolled up news paper.

Like those naughty sailors used to in Singapore

Just to get a new 12 months extension.

 

 

[jacko45k]

3 hours ago, retarius said:

There is a gay centre in Manchester UK, one of the streets is named Canal Street and some witty wag has erased the 'C' from Canal and the S from Street making...

Certainly no shortage of those in that area. 

[Hokeus]

Next announcement will be about increased health insurance requirements for LGBTQ retirees because of added STD risks. Followed by a general increase in the financial requirements for retirees to 1.2 million Baht as a performance bond frozen in a Thai bank account (earning only 1.5% interest and subject to a 15% withholding tax). 

[bkk6060]

WOFAHM

 

White, old, fat, alcoholic, hetero lives matter.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

pink economy ... ????

 

who comes up with the crap

The same guy as soft power

[bignok]

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

pink economy ... ????

 

who comes up with the crap

1990s term

 

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

He further noted that the country is already recognised for its LGBTQ+ tourism, parties and nightlife entertainment.

But not marriage?

[bignok]

7 minutes ago, Toby1947 said:

Why don't they just welcome normal folk. The sh#t hole has gone nuts 

What normal folks?

[bignok]

23 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

The usual suspect homophobes are having a field day with this topic.

Probably all been with ladyboys.

[Jingthing]

25 minutes ago, Brian Hull said:

There is no shortage of potential retirees for Thailand. They don't need to be LGBTQ. The problem is that Thailand makes it as difficult as possible with their bureaucratic bull<deleted> and money in the bank requirements. I moved to Cambodia where I just need to pay US$300 for a 12 months multiple entry visa. No financial requirements, no periodic reporting, no contact with the government - just a payment to the visa agent once a year. Thailand can't get their head around the fact that EVERY dollar or euro or yen that comes into the country through pensions is spent in the country and supports all the little traders. This is foreign currency that the government doesn't need to lift a finger to get. Scrap the 600,000 baht bank requirement - LEARN FROM CAMBODIA.

Yeah but objectively Thailand is a more desirable retirement destination than Cambodia as far as infrastructure, health care, and safety.

[Unify]

4 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Funny that more people are flooding into Florida than other states, whilst all places like San Fran, Chicago NY etc - dem states - are losing people and revenue and going bust. San Fran now is just a hell hole.

 

I do nor see Desantis as anti-gay - I fully support a ban on gay pornographic books in schools. 

I agree that the bible shouldn't be in schools. It has gay sex, incest, masturbation and more. 

[newnative]

5 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Funny that more people are flooding into Florida than other states, whilst all places like San Fran, Chicago NY etc - dem states - are losing people and revenue and going bust. San Fran now is just a hell hole.

 

I do nor see Desantis as anti-gay - I fully support a ban on gay pornographic books in schools. 

But, no ban on straight pornographic books;  apparently still ok in the schools.  Seems anti-gay--both you and DeSantis.  

[Scouse123]

5 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Why?

 

Are they not allowed to use normal STD centers?

 

Do they have much higher rates of STDs and HIV then heteros?

 

LGBTQHIV+?

Exactly what I was thinking and are they expecting an influx of HIV + gay people with a good sprinking of STDs. for good measure?

 

This has nothing to do with GAY people and everything to do with PEOPLE full stop.

 

They do come up with some ill conceived ideas without thinking them through.

 

I think gay people would find this touristic gem of an idea that they have come up with, downright insulting

[bignok]

43 minutes ago, Unify said:

I agree that the bible shouldn't be in schools. It has gay sex, incest, masturbation and more. 

No photos

[Keep Right]

"there is a need for more healthcare specialists and clinics focusing on HIV and STDs" said Dr Chaiwat. So Dr. Chaiwat is admitting that they gays they want to attract are especially infected with HIV and STDs. It's all about money with the Thais, nothing else matters to them.

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Do gays also have higher rates of monkey pox? 

Only the pink piccolo players.

[jaideedave]

2 hours ago, JeffersLos said:

Do gays also have higher rates of monkey pox? 

From this site:

Dr Tharet Krasanairawiwong, Director of the Department of Disease Control, reported yesterday that the majority of the Monkeypox patients are men who have sexual intercourse with other men,

[Frankie baby]

Thailand’s potential to expand its ‘pink economy’ through the attraction of international LGBTQ+ retirees was the highlight of a recent conference held in Bangkok.

 

I don't know whether I find this disturbing, stupid or just another remarkable piece of junk thinking these people come up with?

[ChipButty]

3 minutes ago, Frankie baby said:

Thailand’s potential to expand its ‘pink economy’ through the attraction of international LGBTQ+ retirees was the highlight of a recent conference held in Bangkok.

 

I don't know whether I find this disturbing, stupid or just another remarkable piece of junk thinking these people come up with?

Stick around it gets better 

[AngryMan]

1 hour ago, Unify said:

I agree that the bible shouldn't be in schools. It has gay sex, incest, masturbation and more. 

So does the World Wide Web! Should that also be banned?

[Jingthing]

LGBTQ people require health care providers who are not bigots and are familiar with their  health issues.

I remember in the US always seeking out gay friendly doctors.

I once had a dentist who was excellent but a right wing bigot and he and his staff treated me like a leper because of something in my health history that pointed to me being gay.

So sometimes regular clinics are hostile places and needed care avoided because of that.

[Jingthing]

 

1 hour ago, Scouse123 said:

Exactly what I was thinking and are they expecting an influx of HIV + gay people with a good sprinking of STDs. for good measure?

 

This has nothing to do with GAY people and everything to do with PEOPLE full stop.

 

They do come up with some ill conceived ideas without thinking them through.

 

I think gay people would find this touristic gem of an idea that they have come up with, downright insulting

You'd be wrong.

Being explicitly welcomed is definitely appreciated!

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

Thailand, the hub of fruitcakes? 

Pot kettle black

[Jingthing]

4 hours ago, Henryford said:

Don't they mean the brown economy

Homophobes so obsessed with butt sex.

[Jingthing]

7 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Does this mean visas will be easier to obtain if we wear dresses and lipstick to immigration and adopt the mannerisms of Julian Clary?

 

Oh I dooooo hope so. Maybe I'll change my name to JoannaF. ????

No.

[Jingthing]

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Thailand has always been gay friendly so what's the point now? 

You'd have to ask them but more advanced countries have long recognized the value of LGBTQ tourism so it makes sense to expand outreach to expats.

Yes it is about money