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Blood campaigner crowned as first Mr Gay Universe Thailand
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok Rainbow and its allies last week hosted the grand final of Mr Gay Universe Thailand 2025 at CDC Crystal Hall for a chance to compete in the Mr Gay Universe grand final in India in November. This year, Panupong Pimprasit, a creative director, acting coach and musical actor, was crowned the first Mr Gay Universe Thailand.
Pageant for progress
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2025
» There is more to a gay pageant than crowning the good-looking, charismatic winner. Beneath the glamorous veneer lies an expectation that the candidate have goodwill and sacrifice himself for the community. And this is what the champion of Mr. Gay Universe Thailand 2025 should embody.
The next chapter?
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2025
» How has sexual and gender diversity in Thailand evolved? Following the enactment of the Marriage Equality Bill, Life spoke to new-gen LGBTI on what hurdles still remain to be overcome?
Shifting from tolerance to real inclusion
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/05/2025
» On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia on May 17, UN human rights experts recently called for countries to work with LGBTI communities and not to police them. This was an apt message that has to resonate at the national and local levels, especially when the world is witnessing regression in regard to policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
18 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast
AFP, Published on 27/04/2025
» TEHRAN - Fires were blazing Sunday a day after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 18 people and wounding 800 others, according to state media.
Organ trade rumours are false, says Thai Red Cross
News, Published on 26/04/2025
» The Thai Red Cross has challenged rumours that human organs are being sold illegally or unethically in Thailand, adding that donations are made on a strictly voluntary basis and are governed by the law.
Students Invited to Join Blood Donation Tech Contest
Published on 17/04/2025
» Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the leader of health enrichment products under BRAND’S trademark in Thailand and Asia, in collaboration with the National Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society, is organising the "BRAND’S Young Blood...Give Blood Give Lives 2025: Tech for Life Contest" to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the "BRAND'S Young Blood" project. This initiative invites university students nationwide to submit creative ideas for digital media initiatives aimed at promoting blood donation awareness. Participants will compete for educational scholarships totaling 100,000 baht, a Royal Plaque from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, and a one-year supply of BRAND'S Chicken Essence products. Applications are open from April 9 to May 20, 2025, with ongoing blood donation campaigns throughout the year.
Shock insurgent attacks kill, maim in Narathiwat, Pattani
Published on 09/03/2025
» NARATHIWAT - Black-clad insurgents spread chaos in Sungai Kolok border city on Saturday night, throwing bombs and shooting at the district office, killing two defence volunteers, wounding 11 others and detonating explosives beside a railway track and outside a mall.
Blood donations drop to crisis levels in Northeast
Published on 15/01/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Members of the public are being urged to donate blood across northeastern Thailand to alleviate a critical shortage, according to officials at Regional Blood Centre V.
Blood donations needed for injured Thai flood rescuers
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Pichit Hospital has called for urgent blood donations to help four rescue volunteers injured in a road accident while returning home to Nonthaburi after helping flood victims in northern Thailand's Chiang Rai province.