The timing seems perfect, as LGBTI people around the world are commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) this week. There are other ways to advocate marriage equality under current legislative conditions without sacrificing integrity for the sake of short-term interest. Or they can form a people's assembly to draft an inclusive gender-neutral marriage equality bill for everyone, not only for LGBTIs. While these foreign friends may also help defend other rights issues, they are doing so much more discreetly, unlike LGBTI rights which get vocal backing. Certainly, LGBTI rights are a safe issue, because those in power don't see them as a threat.

Source: Bangkok Post May 17, 2017 21:56 UTC