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  Light flickers in US, fades in Thailand

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/11/2020

  » For a good part of November, the world was gripped by a tumultuous fanfare that is the US election. And even before the very last votes were counted, relief and joy were already felt in many communities, not only in America but perhaps across the world. For better or for worse, Donald Trump's reign is coming to an end, and the world now looks to President-elect Joe Biden in the hopes that his win will let voices from the marginalised LGBTI community become louder. Biden promised to enact the Equality Act, a civil rights law that will protect LGBTI people from discrimination within his first 100 days in office among other things.

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  The race towards tolerance

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2020

  » Pope Francis voices support for same-sex civil unions in the documentary Francesco

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  The price of inaction

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/10/2018

  » While Uruguay celebrates more rights among the LGBTI community, other parts of the world are going backwards — including Thailand

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  Praying hope trumps hate

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/01/2017

  » The Thai LGBTI scene begins 2017 with news that the much-anticipated Bangkok Pride has now been postponed to the end of the year. Originally set for May, the country's first pride parade in 11 years has been pushed back out of respect for King Bhumibol's one-year mourning period. The wait goes on, unfortunately. So for now, we occupy ourselves with the daily mishaps and surprises happening around the world.

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  A presidential honour

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/11/2016

  » From Ellen's Medal of Freedom to a Thai DJ's shock marriage, here's our monthly round-up of LGBT news from around the world

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  New dawn, new day

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/01/2021

  » Change in tone and rhetoric from new US President Biden leaves LGBTI community feeling good

• LIFE

  Fighting Transphobia

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/06/2020

  » On the occasion of Pride Month, a review of the latest happenings regarding LGBTI inclusivity

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  One great hope

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/05/2020

  » As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around the globe with more than 5.5 million cases and about 350,000 deaths so far, the race to find a vaccine has never been more pressing. Globally, different institutions and companies are working hard to develop a vaccine, with over 120 candidates currently in development. While most are still in the pre-clinical stage, a few have already progressed into clinical trials.

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  Binge-worthy TV during isolation

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/03/2020

  » As we continue to be immobilised by Covid-19, what better way to kill long hours at home than by binge-watching a TV series? Go out and panic buy all the food you need today. Don't forget that microwavable popcorn, too. Then go home, wash your hands, kick back, and enjoy these binge-worthy series on Netflix that are perfect for this pandemic weekend.

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  The right to title change

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/07/2019

  » What is it like to be a transgender person in Thailand, a nation that seems to be friendly to the LGBTI population? Each person would probably reply differently depending on personal experiences they've had navigating their daily lives. But there remains a common theme of discrimination and prejudice -- found both at a personal and legal level -- that all of them face regardless of where or who they are in this society.

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