Prachathai | “Thailand—A Queer H(e)aven?” & “Queering Misogyny” in the Contexts of Thai Constitutional Court Ruling against Same-Sex Marriage and the Roe v. Wade Reversal

The article critiques the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s #GoThaiBeFree campaign, which markets the country as an LGBTQ+ haven. While the campaign promotes Thailand to wealthy foreign LGBTQ+ tourists, domestic LGBTQ+ communities face discrimination and patriarchal laws, as highlighted by the Constitutional Court’s anti-LGBTQ+ ruling in 2021. The misuse of the Emergency Decree further restricts activists’ rights, including LGBTQ+ protesters, by criminalizing public gatherings and silencing dissent. The narrative contrasts Thailand’s image as an inclusive paradise with the harsh reality of local struggles for equality and freedom.