LGBTQ history in Thailand

The history of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) people in Thailand spans thousands of years. Concepts of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities have been influenced by both Indigenous and Buddhist traditions.^[1][2]

Some Buddhists believe that being LGBTQ may be punishment for transgressions from past lives. In the 20th century, LGBTQ people received more stringent legal regulations regarding their orientation, with restrictions being gradually eased by the beginning of the 21st century.^[1] However, activism for LGBTQ people has been slow in development due to government inaction.^{[citation needed]}