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Is being born as an LGBTI person a medical issue?
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 30/06/2025
» June is a propitious time to remember the history of lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and their struggles to overcome discrimination and violence. One of the difficulties confronting them throughout the ages has been how the medical sector and related science view them, and how they should be treated by medical classifications. What is the situation today both locally and globally?
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 6-12
Guru, Published on 06/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Healing with puppets
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/04/2025
» A ventriloquist is helping children and adults in Thailand process trauma after devastating events.
L'Oréal Celebrates 115 Years by Honouring Thai Women Scientists
Published on 04/11/2024
» From left to right: Asst. Prof. Dr. Waleeporn Donphai from the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, who received the grant in the field of Physical Sciences; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anyanee Kamkaew from the School of Science, Suranaree University of Technology, awarded in the field of Life Sciences; and Dr. Pongkarn Chakthranont from the National Nanotechnology Center, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), awarded in the field of Physical Sciences.
SX TALK #4: Embracing Diversity in Society
Published on 12/07/2024
» The revelation of sexual preferences is becoming more open and accepted, leading to a broader understanding of gender diversity beyond just male and female. The SX TALK SERIES #4, under the theme HEALTHY PRIDE “Healthy Diversity,” featured four expert doctors from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, discussing attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community and social acceptance and equality at C asean SAMYAN CO-OP, 2nd floor, Samyan Mitrtown, recently.
Gender diversity is good for business
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 11/03/2024
» A timely issue raised by a recent forum of key businesses, political leaders and civil society was the potential for more inclusion of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people in the workplace. This is complementary to the other critically important issue of the day: the role of women in business and employment.
Four films for non-conformists
Life, Published on 14/06/2023
» Now in its third year, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok presents the Pride Film Festival to celebrate Pride Month, showcasing films that are hand-picked to celebrate all things queer and everything in between and beyond. The event takes place on June 24 at the Grand Studio situated on the 6th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Soi Ton Son.
Electroshock ‘used on gay UK soldiers’
Published on 27/05/2023
» Gay British soldiers were subjected to electric shock treatment in an effort to “cure” them of homosexuality, according to a damning investigation into historic homophobia in the UK armed forces.
LGBTQ groups seek legal ban on Swiss conversion therapy
AFP, Published on 02/12/2022
» GENEVA - LGBTQ organisations in Switzerland are concerned that without swift action, the country could become a haven for conversion therapy, which is banned in neighbouring France and Germany.
Transgender's troubled days in Ghana
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 27/11/2022
» When Maxine Angel Opoku was still an upstart musician, relatively unknown and struggling to stand out in Ghana's competitive music scene, she sang about love, romance and being sexy.