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Advances stalled in film, sport
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/04/2022
» Censorship and discrimination cast pall over World Cup.
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
The privilege of having no Pride
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/06/2019
» SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
A long way still to go
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2018
» It is cruel when the essence of someone's identity is branded as a wrong that needs to be righted. Recently, certain occurrences have reminded society about how the LGBTI people are perceived in a place that is seemingly open, and yet where violence still rages against the rainbow flag.
Monks of a different gender
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/01/2017
» On one side, male monks, or bhikkhu, file towards Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall to pay respect to King Bhumibol Adulyadej's royal urn. On the other, a group of 72 bhikkhunis, female monks, and novices were barred from going any further. They weren't allowed to go inside and pay respect to the late king -- at least not through the monk's gate, and not in their saffron robes.
Fight the right fight
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/06/2016
» There were rainbows everywhere. From the stage and the cake to the crowd that adorned themselves in seven bands of colour and more, everything was bright and vivid at the annual gay pride reception held at the US Ambassador's Residence on Wireless Road last Tuesday.
One step back for equal rights in the US
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/04/2016
» The US Supreme Court's decision to legalise same-sex marriage last year brought on a nationwide -- and worldwide -- celebration among the LGBT community and its allies. With such a huge step in progress, many assumed things would continue to get better for gender equality in the States. But progress, unfortunately, came with a few stumbling blocks.
Tackling global ignorance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/02/2016
» There are certain things that Randy Berry feels have no place in the future world he wants for his children and that includes discrimination and violence against individuals of various sexual orientation and gender identity. To him, these issues shouldn't even exist in 2016.
Race for gender equality
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/01/2016
» It's been only 28 days, but 2016 is already promising to be yet another fun, interesting and tumultuous year for the LGBT community worldwide.
The rainbow round-up
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/12/2015
» Most-discussed LGBT issues in 2015 and what to look for in the year to come.