Is the new visa crackdown unfair to gay people?

[nicolas18]

Just read this and I thought I'd share.

It's true that there aren't many options left, visa-wise, for those of us who happen to be gay and too young enough to get a retirement visa.

http://gayfarang.com/newsopinion/new-thailand-visa-crackdown-unfair-lgbt-expats/

Edited July 15, 2014 by Scott
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[ChrisB87]

There are visas based on employment, study, religion, and volunteering available.

Though i do agree you should be able to marry in this day and age no matter your sexuality, you are only one visa less than non-gay people are. It isn't that unfair, is it?

Get a job, get a degree, become a monk, or volunteer.

Edited July 15, 2014 by ChrisB87

[Jingthing]

It's more about the Thai marriage laws not offering legal equality to gay people which obviously has a potential impact on gay expats in relationships with Thai people. I don't really think it's foreigner's place to complain about that. It's up to the THAI gay activists to do something about this inequality under the law IF they care enough. Don't hold your breath!

[Loptr]

Since when is life 'fair', gay or not?

[Scott]

Sorry, but I had to remove the direct link to another site. This is not permitted under the rules.

Gays have always need to take a more circuitous route for almost everything.

[sustento]

Sorry, but I had to remove the direct link to another site. This is not permitted under the rules.

Gays have always need to take a more circuitous route for almost everything.

[WitawatWatawit]

^^^ Bloody hell, Dick Emery. Does that bring back some memories or what?

[tominbkk]

^^^ Bloody hell, Dick Emery. Does that bring back some memories or what?

This is a nice compilation:

[onthemoon]

The "crackdown" on visa runners does not specifically target gay people.

Sure, same-sex marriage equality does not exist in Thailand, but that is another issue.

[robertthebruce]

^^^ Bloody hell, Dick Emery. Does that bring back some memories or what?

Ooh you are awful, but I do like you.....

[robertthebruce]

^^^ Bloody hell, Dick Emery. Does that bring back some memories or what?

This is a nice compilation:

Dick Emery was good.. Really enjoyed watching the clip.