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For anyone who's interested in LGBT rights, human rights or evolutions in Khmer society, there is a download here on the CCHR newsletter for Sept 2014, entitled Discrimation against LGBT people in the Cambodian legal framework.

http://cchrcambodia.org/index_old.php?u ... id=61&id=5

Raises interesting questions on the right to be different, which mostly contradict my ideas that Khmer society is totally accepting of it's LGBT members.

I always assumed LGBT was especially welcome in the Kingdom - what's your view, AM?

Shit Stroppy, just spent half an hour raving on about LGBTs in Cambodia and various stuff that the report brings up - and I'm not logged in ?? Dammit.

So, real quick reply now: yeah, I agree that things are relatively cool here for LGBTs. But, the point of the report is that they have no legal existence. It’s not a question of persecution, or hysterical homophobia, but of LGBTs not feeling accepted socially because of the lack of legal recognition. There's nothing against them, but nothing "for" them either. Same-sex couples have no rights as a couple etc.

I can see their point, and I'm all for equality, but also would say that this is very much a middle-class combat. Not to belittle it - social dignity is precious too.

Anchor Moy wrote:Shit Stroppy, just spent half an hour raving on about LGBTs in Cambodia and various stuff that the report brings up - and I'm not logged in ?? Dammit.

I'll bet it was pure poetry, too.

I have LGBT friends (yep, every category) but this is one of very few topics that I don't wade into in public debate - too volatile, and ends up in religious bash and counter bash. Happy to chat over a beer though.

Yes, well you've probably gained a couple of minutes to do something more exciting

Just thought the CCHR point of view interesting as it wasn't something that is usually thought to be a problem here. Human rights in Cambodia is not just street kids, sex-workers and land-grabs? Well,well.

Also thought it might be of interest to any LGBT people in the expat community.

Cheers.

Anchor Moy wrote:Also thought it might be of interest to any LGBT people in the expat community.

I'm sure it would be and I hope you/they have a great discussion about it. Cheers.

Lets keep promoting homosexuality. The world will be a better place! With Bacterial Meningitis, AIDS and the complete downfall of society.


You will see 1 day...young boys marrying old men. This is where it starts.

Sorry won't bite.
If it doesn't interest you then don't read it.

If the king isn't even comfortable coming out, I imagine that says something about the people.