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Drag diva
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/02/2018
» Pan Pan Narkprasert, also known by his stage name Pangina Heals, has gone on to do bigger things since we first put him on our cover eon ago -- in 2012 to be exact. The UCLA art graduate has become an artistic and creative powerhouse from winning Thailand’s first drag competition T-Battle, giving posing tips to the contestants of The Face Thailand Season 3, hosting gay nights at Maggie Choo’s and, not to mention, countless TV appearances.
LGBT tent grows wider
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/01/2018
» Next week, make your way to Impact Muang Thong Thani for the inaugural Thailand LGBT Expo, to be held from Jan 25-28.
The good, the bad, and the lovely
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/12/2017
» Joyful tears were shed inside Bangkok Art and Culture Centre earlier this month when the Ardhanareeswara Award was given to individuals and groups who worked tirelessly to advocate for LGBTI rights and gender equality. And no one could've said it better than veteran activist Anjana Suvarnananda of the Anjaree group, a long-time organisation that advocates for lesbian and gay rights. This line of work is not something people usually get praised or recognised for.
'Deaf' Western beggars deserve a right earful
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/12/2017
» There has been a commotion this past week in the media over the appearance of two attractive young Westerners begging for money at an intersection in Klong Toey in Bangkok. Just four days ago, the Bangkok Post published a photograph of one of them, a woman, clutching a bunch of Thai flags and trying to flog them off car window to car window. There was a man as well.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Dec 1-7
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/12/2017
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
No longer a death sentence, but still...
Life, Published on 01/12/2017
» It has been 33 years since Thailand's first HIV/Aids case was recorded and clearly the situation has improved. First, after the country started implementing HIV/Aids control and preventive measures in 1990 and enforced a healthcare policy for the infected to have easier access to antiretroviral medication in 2002, patients have had a much better life.
A cure for what may ail you
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/11/2017
» With Dec 1 marking World Aids Day, let us explore one of today's most highly effective methods in HIV prevention: Prep.
Eight Thai films feature in Singapore
Life, Published on 23/11/2017
» Eight Thai films are featured at the 28th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), which opens tonight and runs until Dec 3. The Thai movies include a political documentary, a gay Buddhist romance, a classic spy comedy, a new thriller, and three short films, altogether representing a bold and vibrant filmmaking scene.
Coming to terms
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/11/2017
» A man with short hair -- wearing a sarong around his chest the way a woman would -- is seen frolicking alone happily on a crowded beach. Lost in his own world, he seems unfazed by the scrutiny and strange looks from children, women in hijab, and men in skullcap. In the background, the sound of Islamic prayers can be heard.
Sexual bandwagon spins badly out of control
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 12/11/2017
» Tove Lo is a Swedish singer enjoying a hit in the dance clubs at present. Her song is very catchy and kind of fun. It is called Disco Tits, and here are the lyrics to the chorus: "I'm sweatin' from head to toe/ I'm wet through all my clothes/ I'm fully charged, nipples are hard/ Ready to go."