Publications - Released in 2014
Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) has been recognized in international law, and developments in recent years have led to increased focus on the prevalence of discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual (LGBT) persons around the world. While some countries have adopted legal provisions prohibiting discrimination against LGBT persons, most countries have not.
The International Labour Organization (ILO) commissioned a study to map the patterns of discrimination faced by LGBT persons in Thailand’s world of work. This report reflects the study’s findings and recommendations from Thailand, a country which is considered relatively progressive in advancing the rights of LGBT workers. However, homosexuals and transgendered people are still regarded by some members of the community in Thailand as suffering from a mental illness, even if their classification as “mentally ill” has been removed from the law. However, in practice they continue to face widespread discrimination at work and in life.