Abstract

Despite the common perception that Thailand is open to diverse sexualities, the PRIDE Project found that LGBT persons are not fully accepted by Thai society due to persistent prejudices and lack of understanding about diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Extensive discrimination throughout the employment cycle means that LGBT persons do not enjoy equal opportunities and treatment at work. Many gay men and women hide their sexuality to avoid discrimination, especially in the early stages of their career. While some lesbian and gay persons reveal their sexual orientation at work, this depends on the workplace culture and the profession, as being gay, lesbian, or bisexual is perceived to damage credibility in leadership and in high-status jobs.