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Transgender pupils hail clothes freedom
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 01/10/2020
» Graduation ceremonies were once dreaded by transgender students because they were forced to wear uniforms that aligned with their biological sexes.
Pandemic of abuse
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/07/2020
» Stay-at-home and lockdown measures have helped to contain the greatest public-health threat the world has seen in decades. But as Covid-19 receded in many countries, a new public-health crisis was emerging behind closed doors, with increased domestic violence against women and children.
Lofty goals elusive
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 11/05/2020
» At the close of the last millennium, leaders from around the globe gathered at the United Nations to endorse the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) -- an agenda to combat poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, environmental degradation, and discrimination against women. They agreed to achieve the eight goals by 2015.
No country for women
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 16/03/2020
» Since the dawn of recorded history, women have been stigmatised by the world "less". They are slaves to bias and prejudice merely because of their gender. The notion of less takes tangible form in terms of reduced resources, opportunities, earnings and power, among other aspects.
Chula's transgender students can now wear uniform of choice
Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 13/11/2019
» Chulalongkorn University has issued a new regulation allowing transgender students to wear uniforms that align with their gender identity.
Gandhi still an inspiration, event hears
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 05/10/2019
» Celebrations were held yesterday at the Indian embassy in Bangkok to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the peace icon who led the country to independence. Leaders and policymakers around the world were encouraged to adopt his non-violent approach to solve conflicts.
LGBTI discrimination 'still prevalent'
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 27/03/2018
» While Thailand has become more tolerant towards the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) community, it still has significant level of discrimination and exclusion in various forms, according to a new World Bank report.
It's not black and white at Thammasat
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 19/03/2018
» Black and white uniforms are usually ubiquitous at most Thai universities -- but not at Thammasat University. Formed by Pridi Banomyong over eight decades ago, the university has been perceived as a bastion of liberal values and non-conformity in the country.
Role model for those with no voice
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 18/12/2017
» When Pauline Ngarmpring opened up about her transformation from a male celebrity to a transgender woman in September, she expected neither acceptance nor a big impact on the LGBT community in Thailand.
Report sheds light on Thai sex assaults
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 04/12/2017
» In Thailand and Vietnam, discriminatory attitudes and gender bias in the criminal justice process create barriers to justice that result in a high rate of failure in rape and sexual assault cases, a new UN report finds.