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Old ways in modern times
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/03/2021
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Progress and setbacks
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/12/2020
» This year has seen a lot of development regarding LGBTI communities in Thailand, around the world, and even on-screen, and although Covid-19 has led to more stigma and discrimination, there were still victories in some places
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
Equality falls short
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/07/2020
» Push to legalise same-sex civil partnerships a step in the right direction but work still remains to ensure LGBTI have the same rights as everyone else
Irish eyes smiling
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/02/2020
» Wedding bells are ringing. Celebrations of love take place worldwide this month.
Some cause for celebration
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/05/2019
» The LGBTI community has much to cheer this month, even in Thailand's much-maligned new parliament
Something in the water
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/03/2019
» Rows of small glass containers fill multiple shelves along the wall. Inside them, swimming leisurely and living separately in their tiny, private space are colourful Siamese fighting fish, popular among various crowds. Some keep them as pets for their pure eye-candy pleasure, or get them on a fish spar to make quick cash, or selectively breed them for commercial purposes.
A second-class union
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/11/2018
» The prospect of marriage equality has always brought excitement and joy for LGBTI communities worldwide. In Thailand, the possibility of the civil partnership bill -- viewed as a step closer to coveted equality -- has been discussed frequently in our society lately, especially after a draft of the bill was released earlier this month on the Rights and Liberties Protection Department (RLPD) of the Ministry of Justice's website. But the initial excitement quickly faded when people read the fine print of what the bill really entails, and began questioning whether it really spells out equal rights.
Tokyo stories
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/10/2018
» The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival opens today with a fine selection of films from East and West. Held at Roppongi Hills, TIFF, one of Asia's largest film fests, is serving up cinematic treats from Japan and around the world. Opening the festival is A Star Is Born, the Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga musical romantic drama. Closing the festival on Nov 3 will be Japanese animation Godzilla: The Planet Eater, the final chapter of the animated monster trilogy.
In the closet -- or not
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/08/2015
» Actress Kristen Stewart's refusal to confirm her sexuality, and a round-up of other worldwide LGBT news this month