Matcha Phorn-in

Matcha Phorn-in (, ; born 1979/1980) is a Thai feminist and activist for indigenous and LGBT rights.

Early life Matcha grew up in Isan, These factors led her to be bullied in school. She founded the organization in 2007. and a former board member of ILGA Asia.

In 2020 and 2021, Matcha criticized the Thai government for not providing financial aid to ethnic minorities, who consequently were more harshly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recognition In 2023, Matcha was named to the BBC's 100 Women list as one of the world's inspiring and influential women of the year.

Personal life Matcha is a lesbian.'' After he and his wife separated, their daughter was raised by her grandmother, until Phorn-in took her in at age 9.

Matcha and her family live in San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai. In 2016, a neighbor set fires near their home several times, which Matcha believed were driven by homophobia; despite reports made to the police, no action was taken.