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Africa leaders must respect gay rights: UN's Ban
AFP, Published on 29/01/2012
» UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon told African leaders they must respect gay rights, speaking at the opening of a summit meeting on Sunday.
Daring to speak its name
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 26/01/2012
» Shortly after we embraced the arrival of 2012 there was good tidings for the LGBT community when several local newspapers broke the story of two gay men from the South who found each other through Facebook and went on to solemnise their relationship by hosting a traditional wedding, which was attended by both sets of parents. Since same-sex marriage is not legal in Thailand, all the guys gained from the ceremony was a happy memory and recognition of the union by their nearest and dearest.
Yingluck discusses free trade agreement on India mission
News, Published on 26/01/2012
» India and Thailand hope to finalise a free trade pact by the middle of this year, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said at a meeting with business leaders in New Delhi yesterday.
Martina Navratilova slams 'outdated' Court
AFP, Published on 23/01/2012
» Tennis legend Martina Navratilova slammed Margaret Court's "outdated" views on gay marriage and said the women's game was crying out for a new star in outspoken comments, on Monday.
Towards an Asean declaration of human rights
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 20/01/2012
» A much awaited outcome of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations's commitment to human rights in 2012 will be the finalisation of an Asean instrument on human rights, particularly in the form of a Human Rights Declaration. It will underline the perception and position towards human rights in this region. The drafting process under the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), is now in full swing and is expected to gather momentum leading to a crescendo in the next few months.
Canada urged to conceal fetal sex over abortion fears
AFP, Published on 17/01/2012
» An editorial in a major Canadian medical journal Monday urges doctors to conceal the gender of a fetus from all pregnant women until 30 weeks to prevent sex-selective abortion by Asian immigrants.
Not just your Average Do-Gooder
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/01/2012
» HOW DID YOU GO FROM BEING A DRUG-ADDICTED DELINQUENT TO A VOLUNTEER WORKER?
Thai-China deals signed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/12/2011
» Historic Agreements to lessen use of US dollar in Thai-China trade & to work together on water management, energy & education.
Ladyboy flight attendants
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2011
» Thai charter airline makes history by being the first to employee ladyboys as flight attendants serving passengers on flights.
Girls need a special day, too
Life, Published on 22/09/2011
» Plan International, a children's rights organisation working to improve the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, invites members of the public to sign a petition asking the United Nations to show its commitment to the promotion of the rights of girls by proclaiming Sept 22 International Day of the Girl.