webfact Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Cross-dressers, gender-change cases and transvestites warned of strict UAE laws DUBAI: -- The Thai Consulate General in Dubai has warned Thais wishing to visit the United Arab Emirates that sex change, cross dressing and transvestism are against the law. In its website, under the title "Know before going to United Arab Emirates", the consulate said it wishes to warn Thai citizens that UAE considers sex changes and cross dressing a violation of its laws. If immigration officials in the UAE were to identify any such cases, the persons concerned would be detained at the airport and immediately deported. If, however, a case were identified later, the person could be arrested, detained at the police station and deported accordingly. "Therefore, the consulate asks Thai tourists or those who reside in the UAE to be careful about how they dress and behave, as any behaviour considered "abnormal" could lead to arrest." Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30311269 -- © Copyright The Nation 2017-04-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Nice to see we still have the medieval period alive and well due to............RELIGION If anythings "abnormal" its these religious values Edited April 4, 2017 by kannot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) On the other hand, they are so unapologetic about it. Here's our policy for our country. Don't like it? Lump it or leave. SJWs don't complain because they know Emiratis could give a shit if they are offended.... so they don't bother, and focus on other populations and politicians that have been sufficiently conditioned into caring... or at least pretending to. Edited April 4, 2017 by 55Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I simply avoid these kind of countries. You may have all the glitzy buildings and bling, but you're still hundreds of years behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm a plain vanilla, heterosexual Caucasian male, so I've never had too much problem in any of the Gulf states. They did look at me like an alien from Mars whenever I filled in "religion" box with "none". What do you mean, you don't believe in God? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 8 minutes ago, 55Jay said: I'm a plain vanilla, heterosexual Caucasian male, so I've never had too much problem in any of the Gulf states. They did look at me like an alien from Mars whenever I filled in "religion" box with "none". What do you mean, you don't believe in God? Really? Probably because they would view apostasy or atheism as beyond comprehension. I always put "Christian" just to avoid possible scrutiny. Thai tourists go to these places? Apart from Oman, there is nothing in the region that would be of the remotest interest to Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djjamie Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Have to respect the laws of the country you visit. Glad the Thai consulate has been pro active in bring this to citizens attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanpierre Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 is this a crossdresser ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 35 minutes ago, 55Jay said: I'm a plain vanilla, heterosexual Caucasian male, so I've never had too much problem in any of the Gulf states. They did look at me like an alien from Mars whenever I filled in "religion" box with "none". What do you mean, you don't believe in God? Really? For fun, try marking "Jew" and watch what happens. Equally fun, are Pagan, Druid, Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, or Evangelical Pentecostal Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 minute ago, jeanpierre said: is this a crossdresser ??? Funny you mention that. No, it's not in that man's cultural context. That said, I wish that style of man pajama dress spread beyond the Arab world. It looks so comfy and more efficient. One garment. To heck with pants AND a shirt. Nobody of course is stopping me from dressing that way, but I don't think I could pull it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sphere Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 3 minutes ago, jeanpierre said: is this a crossdresser ??? That's Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, Prbkk said: Probably because they would view apostasy or atheism as beyond comprehension. I always put "Christian" just to avoid possible scrutiny. Thai tourists go to these places? Apart from Oman, there is nothing in the region that would be of the remotest interest to Thais. Some of the younger drones looked like they were restraining their natural inquisitiveness, but wasn't the time or place to pursue such wild 'n' crazy ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 21 minutes ago, djjamie said: Have to respect the laws of the country you visit. Glad the Thai consulate has been pro active in bring this to citizens attention. Why don't you show us the way. Start with something easy, like traffic laws, then move up to something more, shall we say, more taxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, geriatrickid said: For fun, try marking "Jew" and watch what happens. Equally fun, are Pagan, Druid, Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, or Evangelical Pentecostal Christian. If I put Mormon, they would probably say I was crazy, and deport me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tukkytuktuk Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 This is what the UAE leaders say but is it what the people want? For example in Tunisia which is also a Muslim majority. The government rejected equal rights for women. So mass protests were held and the leaders had to give in and make laws that give women the same rights as men. Tunisia is also very tolerant of homosexuality as long as you keep it at home and not show affection in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, tukkytuktuk said: This is what the UAE leaders say but is it what the people want? For example in Tunisia which is also a Muslim majority. The government rejected equal rights for women. So mass protests were held and the leaders had to give in and make laws that give women the same rights as men. Tunisia is also very tolerant of homosexuality as long as you keep it at home and not show affection in public. I suspect vast majority would nod and agree with the policy. Even the ones who didn't, would nod and agree. The analogy with Tunisia and women's rights is a good example, but not practical in this case. Overall I agree. Sexual pref and fetishes are best left in the home or designated areas. I've been over on this side of the world long enough that when I go back to the US now, I do a double take if I see a man and a woman sucking face in public. What's that old saying, "Jeez, get a room you two!". Edited April 4, 2017 by 55Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 well just avoid the place ..... why make a big issue out of it ... dont go there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fookhaht Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 1 hour ago, kannot said: Nice to see we still have the medieval period alive and well due to............RELIGION If anythings "abnormal" its these religious values Only took 2 posts for the anti-religious bigots to show up. Other Muslim countries allow such. It's the country's aberrant/medieval culture, with religion as a convenient excuse. Put the blame where it belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Funny you mention that. No, it's not in that man's cultural context. That said, I wish that style of man pajama dress spread beyond the Arab world. It looks so comfy and more efficient. One garment. To heck with pants AND a shirt. Nobody of course is stopping me from dressing that way, but I don't think I could pull it off. Comfy? Very hot region of the world, maybe the full skirt covering of the legs is actually a lot more hot than shorts. Edited April 4, 2017 by scorecard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 14 minutes ago, Fookhaht said: Only took 2 posts for the anti-religious bigots to show up. Other Muslim countries allow such. It's the country's aberrant/medieval culture, with religion as a convenient excuse. Put the blame where it belongs. Happy to bigot something solely on "belief" ..............religion its VILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipterocarp Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Remember while LGBT folks would be the first to suffer creeping Sharia influence in the West these are the "moderate" Muslims the Left is so supportive of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatawonderfulday Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Are well when half the Muslim population are men and they walk around in white frocks, what can you expect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) There was a case of transgender being refused entry at the airport there (Dubai) late last year. There was some recent confusion over a new law, with top lines reading that sex change operations were now legal in UAE. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/lawyers-back-changes-in-uae-law-allowing-gender-reassignment-surgery Followed by another article 3 days later clarifying that that was not the case at all. http://www.thenational.ae/uae/new-uae-law-does-not-legalise-sex-change Edited April 4, 2017 by 55Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djjamie Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 2 hours ago, geriatrickid said: Why don't you show us the way. Start with something easy, like traffic laws, then move up to something more, shall we say, more taxing. I don't need to show you the way. If you visit a country and break their laws you get fined and / or arrested. Traffic laws is no different. Visit Australia and break the traffic laws you have to accept it even if 90km/hr in a 60 zone is legal in your home country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanyachting Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Presumably those in transit do not enter the country so are unaffected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceruhe Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Ahhh the religion of peace. Nothing to add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Dipterocarp said: Remember while LGBT folks would be the first to suffer creeping Sharia influence in the West these are the "moderate" Muslims the Left is so supportive of. Yawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 33 minutes ago, Ceruhe said: Ahhh the religion of peace. Nothing to add. Except your prejudices of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 37 minutes ago, Ceruhe said: Ahhh the religion of peace. Nothing to add. not much to add except: Quote Sexual Offences Act 1967. An Act to amend the law of England and Wales relating to homosexual acts. The Sexual Offences Act 1967 is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom (citation 1967 c. 60). It decriminalised homosexual acts in private between two men, both of whom had to have attained the age of 21. same same not different in Germany and other continental European states a few years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organic Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Apart from if offered a highly-paid job, why on earth would anyone want to go to the UAE? Bear in mind that a whole load of medications that you can buy over the counter in most countries will land you time in chokey there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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