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LGBTQ support lends 'new taste' to Thai politics
AFP, Published on 23/11/2020
» It takes Siraphob Attohi three hours to transform from a harried student into his drag queen persona Masala Bold -- a wisecracking MC, who raises calls for gender equality during protests for democratic reforms.
The politics of change
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/03/2019
» It is less than a week until the much-anticipated general election. For the first time in the history of Thailand, we are seeing a huge turnout of LGBTI candidates from different professions and backgrounds, jumping on the political bandwagon and representing sexual diversity. Out and proud, many of them are standing as candidates or are working with political parties in order to make their voices heard.
Political parties broaden policy offerings to public
Spectrum, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/05/2018
» Contenders broaden policies on offer to appeal to LGBT, mixed race voters and youngsters.
Gays still face a battle, report says
News, Published on 17/09/2014
» Thai gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgenders (LGBT) still face discrimination affecting their social rights and job opportunities, the US Agency for International Development and the United nations Development Programme say.
Australia urges swift action on surrogacy law
King-oua Laohong, Published on 15/08/2014
» Australia’s ambassador to Thailand has urged officials to quickly enact legislation regulating surrogacy services in the kingdom.
Couples flock to Bang Rak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2014
» Almost 1,000 brides and grooms flocked to Bang Rak district office in the capital to register their marriages on Valentine’s Day yesterday.
Surrogacy row erupts with Israel
News, Justin Heifetz, Published on 02/02/2014
» Same-sex couples in Israel have been dealt a blow after their babies born to surrogates in Thailand were denied passports to enter the country.
Educating the public about Aids
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/12/2013
» City Hall is making HIV/Aids a "problem of our own" as part of its latest campaign against the disease.
Court to allow gay weddings
News, Published on 04/12/2013
» CANBERRAAustralia's first same-sex weddings can take place this weekend after the nation's highest court decided to rule next week on the law allowing gay marriage in the national capital.
Aids-free generation long goal for Asia-Pacific
Published on 19/11/2013
» Much more effort will be needed by countries in Asia and the Pacific if they seriously aim to achieve an Aids-free generation in the region, according to the United Nation's Children's Fund.