Thailand to bid to host 2028 World Pride

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand will bid to host World Pride in 2028, to reflect the country’s acceptance of and open mindedness regarding LGBT+ issues.

 

Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke quoted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin as saying that his government will fully support the bid and, if the country is selected, he would allocate budget for the hosting of the event. The event would also help boost the economy and tourism, Srettha said.

 

The 2024 World Pride event will be held in Australia. In 2025 it will be in the US and the Netherlands in 2026.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-26

 

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[retarius]

Oh for goodness' sake. What a crock. Have you not any money to spend on normal people?

[OneMoreFarang]

They should do that on Koh Phangan. Let them all party together far away from the rest of us. Win/win. 

[norfolkandchance]

Nice flag.

[observer90210]

Considering the large amount of LB all over Nana and the country,  not surprising that the Rainbow warriors wish to party in Thailand. Doesn't bother me as long as things are clearly established that they keep on their side and no sudden surprises from behind the back ...

 

The claims to boost economy and tourism always jut on everything and nothing. The solution however is simple. Make immigration issues, bureaucratic formalities or plainly opening a bank account less a hassle for all the snowbirds, tourists or retirees to start with who are big spenders here.

 

Stop asking for those absurd residence certificates, quadruple certifiel-notorized-translations or TM 30's for instance ? 😁

[ikke1959]

Gay marriage is boosting economies all over the world in the countries that have accepted it.. Thailand however could have accepted a long time already but deays it year after year.. A bid for the World  pride in 2028 is too early I think as the country has to show that the LGBTQ+ movement is fully accepted with equal rights for several years... So start with the Gay Marriage asap 

[pedro01]

3 hours ago, retarius said:

Oh for goodness' sake. What a crock. Have you not any money to spend on normal people?

 

You think gay people aren't normal people? Wowser.

[redwood1]

Here is a good idea for a pride flag....Let's celebrate...

 

[daveAustin]

Has anybody not told the new smiling donkey pm that Thailand does not allow gay marriage? Probably address that first before harping on about pride events, which is all about money to him by the looks.

[Jingthing]

Just now, daveAustin said:

Has anybody not told the new smiling donkey pm that Thailand does not allow gay marriage? Probably address that first before harping on about pride events, which is all about money to him by the looks.

In fairness, there is time to get that done before 2028.

[pedro01]

well - looks like they are doing the gay marriage thing - 

 

But it's being "fast tracked" - which is odd. Surely they should be making Thailand a hub for same-sex marriage. 

[Jingthing]

Wow.

Marriage equality appears to be coming soon.

If so the obvious big uestion will be whether foreigners married to same sex Thais will be allowed to get marriage extensions.

 

 

[retarius]

15 hours ago, pedro01 said:

 

You think gay people aren't normal people? Wowser.

Of course they are not normal....by definition a small 5% or so people who are homosexuals are not normal.....it is the 95% who are normal. Maybe its an age thing but I'm a two gender person and won't be forced by others to call deviants 'normal'.

 

Tell me wowser, are pedophiles normal people? 

[connda]

I hope they get it.  Better chances methinks if the parliament passed legislation allowing for legal civil unions between same sex partners.  Then TAT can promote the new "Gay?  Get Married In Thailand!!!" promotion. 
 

[pedro01]

8 minutes ago, retarius said:

Of course they are not normal....by definition a small 5% or so people who are homosexuals are not normal.....it is the 95% who are normal. Maybe its an age thing but I'm a two gender person and won't be forced by others to call deviants 'normal'.

 

Tell me wowser, are pedophiles normal people? 

 

My opinion is different. Gay people are simply people with a less common sexual preference. That's quite minor in the grand scheme of things. It doesn't make them "not normal", it just means their sexual preference is outside the mainstream. I wouldn't judge anyone based on their sexual preference as long as it isn't harming anyone. It is such a small part of who we are, it's close to irrelevant. 

 

There's quite a number of gay guys/gals in our social circle and I feel there's much more in common than the differences. So to me, they are simply just people. 

 

As for pedophiles - and I cannot believe you compared gays to pedophiles - they do considerable harm in acting out their sexual preference, these people are destroying lives, so no - they aren't normal people, they are vile predators. Gays are not. 

[scottiejohn]

43 minutes ago, retarius said:

Of course they are not normal....by definition a small 5% or so people who are homosexuals are not normal.....it is the 95% who are normal. Maybe its an age thing but I'm a two gender person and won't be forced by others to call deviants 'normal'.

 

Tell me wowser, are pedophiles normal people? 

What an offensive post if you are implying that gays should be considered in the same category as pedophiles!!

[retarius]

There is a clear lack of understanding of pedophiles in this message board.

 

It is perfectly legal to be diagnosed as a pedophile by a psychiatrist to whom you have revealed  your paedophilic fantasies about sex with prepubescent children. 

 

It becomes illegal when a pedophile acts on his fantasies eg when he looks a child porn or attacks a prepubescent person. 

 

But I stand by my charge that a n umber of gays are active pedophiles. If people find it offensive fine. 

[SoilSpoil]

52 minutes ago, retarius said:

There is a clear lack of understanding of pedophiles in this message board.

 

It is perfectly legal to be diagnosed as a pedophile by a psychiatrist to whom you have revealed  your paedophilic fantasies about sex with prepubescent children. 

 

It becomes illegal when a pedophile acts on his fantasies eg when he looks a child porn or attacks a prepubescent person. 

 

But I stand by my charge that a n umber of gays are active pedophiles. If people find it offensive fine. 

 

Very offensive, almost ridiculous,  and a clear sign of homophobia caused by either ignorance, religious ignorance or a form of latent homosexuality.

You are the reason these Pride parades are necessary.

[transam]

58 minutes ago, retarius said:

There is a clear lack of understanding of pedophiles in this message board.

 

It is perfectly legal to be diagnosed as a pedophile by a psychiatrist to whom you have revealed  your paedophilic fantasies about sex with prepubescent children. 

 

It becomes illegal when a pedophile acts on his fantasies eg when he looks a child porn or attacks a prepubescent person. 

 

But I stand by my charge that a n umber of gays are active pedophiles. If people find it offensive fine. 

You're weird............🤔

[transam]

3 hours ago, retarius said:

Of course they are not normal....by definition a small 5% or so people who are homosexuals are not normal.....it is the 95% who are normal. Maybe its an age thing but I'm a two gender person and won't be forced by others to call deviants 'normal'.

 

Tell me wowser, are pedophiles normal people? 

You forgot the percentage that are like you...........

[scottiejohn]

4 minutes ago, transam said:

You're weird............🤔

Or wired wrongly!

[scottiejohn]

3 hours ago, retarius said:

I'm a two gender person

Which two genders?

 

[retarius]

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

Which two genders?

 

Male and female. I don't be live that a guy who takes hormones and has his willy cut off is a woman. Nor do I believe that someone with a beard and penis who identifies as a woman should be allowed in girls changing rooms. Nor do I believe there are '59 genders' as some of our US gay providers think.

[transam]

1 minute ago, retarius said:

Yes a total lunatic.

Perhaps you are, so what is your lunatic percentage......?  

[transam]

2 minutes ago, retarius said:

Butt boy.

No doubt you are, reading your strange comments..............

[Watchit]

Great comedy chaps but i reckon one of the guys in red will be along shortly which is a shame

[retarius]

4 minutes ago, transam said:

Perhaps you are, so what is your lunatic percentage......?  

Not worth replying to,. moron./

[transam]

1 minute ago, retarius said:

Not worth replying to,. moron./

Try taking more time to write a post, your few word replies don't do you any favours, in fact the opposite....🥴

[Rimmer]

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[ikke1959]

4 hours ago, retarius said:

Of course they are not normal....by definition a small 5% or so people who are homosexuals are not normal.....it is the 95% who are normal. Maybe its an age thing but I'm a two gender person and won't be forced by others to call deviants 'normal'.

 

Tell me wowser, are pedophiles normal people? 

It shows how educated you are with this post...respect for other people is not in your dictionary