Arguably, the greatest and often most important struggle that Thai LGBT individuals face is the struggle for family acceptance. Being respectful to the wishes of one’s parents and upholding a family reputation is fundamental to how a Thai individual conducts their life. The fear of bringing shame to the family and parents lead many LGBT people to remain closeted, move away from home, and struggle with self-stigma (Samakkeekarom & Taesombat, 2013). However, this is not