This review compares influences on divergent LGBTQ+ rights policies in Thailand and the Philippines, suggesting ideologically driven framing affects outcomes.
Key Points
This analysis aims to understand the differing trajectories of LGBTQ+ policy agendas in Thailand and the Philippines despite strong proposals.
Using a discursively reconfigured Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) for policy review
Drawing insights from Thailand's Marriage Equality Law and the stalled SOGIESC Equality Bill in the Philippines
Thailand's agenda advanced due to a permissive ideological environment and technocratic framing with minimal public backlash.
The Philippines faces legislative hurdles due to a moral discourse influenced by religion preventing policy 'coupling'.
Success depends on adaptable framing that aligns with local ideological conditions.
Cite This Study
Clyde Andaya Maningo (2026) studied this question.