Thailand provides the warmth of a home to a range of Pride activities to raise the profile of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) persons, in addition to other aspects of gender diversity.
The country is equally a portal to global change, especially to advocate the decriminalisation of consensual same sex relations. Regrettably, approximately 65 countries still criminalise such relations, inflicting pain and suffering on couples wishing to enjoy intimate relationships anchored on love and friendship.