If you've never heard the term tom, you're not alone.⁠
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It's a uniquely Thai identity often used to describe masculine-presenting lesbians, though it carries its own cultural significance and shouldn't be treated as a direct Western equivalent.⁠
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This week, Thailand launched Tom Thailand 2026, the country's first competition dedicated to toms and trans men, and it tells a much bigger story about LGBTQ travel there.⁠
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We often describe destinations as "LGBTQ-friendly," but Thailand continues to show us that queer culture can be so much more than that.⁠
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Beyond the beaches and nightlife, there are opportunities to learn from communities that have built their own definitions of identity, belonging, and pride.⁠
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