https://coconuts.co/jakarta/news/indone … h-embassy/
Some idiot at the British embassy in Jakarta stuck up a rainblow flag - Phew, what a loony.
It doesn't matter what your personal thoughts on sexual preferences are, advertising such things in Indonesia is likely to get expats into trouble. This one has caused a bit of a diplomatic mess, but expats engaged in pro-gay activities in this country might well see them on a plane home, regardless of what they want.
I can't remember which corner of the internet it was on, but I noticed a gay man asking about KITAS sponsership from his partner. As gay relationsships of any sort are not recognised here, that wouldn't be possible.
Saying that, there are a load of ladyboys in Jakarta and the surrounding areas. Most people leave them alone unless they go too far. Most of the time they walk around with amplifiers playing music and commonly singing, but all are begging. Some give loose change to them, but more tell them to get lost. I knew a few very openly camp guys in Jakarta - again, nobody ever bothered them.
As for expats (and tourists), chances are you'll be fine unless you start chatting up men or start advertising gay parties.
