Thailand OKs Gay, Transsexual Soldiers

[davidinalameda]

http://www.365gay.com/newscon05/08/081005thaiArmy.htm

Thailand on Wednesday removed restrictions on gays and transsexuals serving in the military.

Thailand has a draft but gays and transsexuals have been barred from serving under the "mental disorder" exemption.

All Thai men at the age of 20 are required by law to register to serve. Recruits are selected through a lottery system, but each year thousands of LGBT draftees are rejected.

[David__77]

1. Thailand is most gay-positive Asian country.

There is little gay political organization, but socially Thailand is tolerant; interestingly, Korea is least tolerant in Asia.

[Occulus]

2. Thailand.

Thailand.

And we can't.

You know we will... when it's "necessary".

I won't serve in this nation's military. Ever. If in the event of an invasion, I'll concentrate on my own survival, and that of my mom and sis and her kids, thanks.

Not for this country. Not ever.

[wli]

3. like the Sacred Band of Thebes

An army of lovers cannot fail.