bA stunning collection of photographs of the LGBTQ community in Thailand, from one of the world's most renowned photographersb pSteve McCurry is the artist behind some of the most iconic images in contemporary photography. His 1984 portrait of Sharbat Gula the Afghan girl on the cover of emNational Geographicem remains widely recognized to this day. Now McCurry turns his attention to Thailand as part of a series of photobooks on LGBTQ communities around the world.p pThailand has long had the reputation as one of the most gay-friendly destinations in Asia, particularly Bangkok with its nightlife and its relative openness and safety. While this may be true for tourists and expats, the idea of Thailand as a haven for LGBTQ people and for same-sex couples, heavily promoted by the tourist industry, does not necessarily extend to Thais themselves. While Thailand is home to the largest LGBTQ communities in Asia, the reality for them is less accepting. Discrimination and exclusion targeting LG