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Tales of queer migration
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/06/2023
» There is a border that defines the contour of his identity. Only by crossing it can Jaokhun Promchana be the man he wants to be. After moving to the US, he studied a new language and toiled in the kitchen. Holding a dream close to his heart, he went the extra mile to join the US Navy and police. Currently, he is running a restaurant with his wife. From the outside, he looks no different from other men, but in his expired documents, a name and its title are a reminder of the former self that he already shed.
Conditional inclusivity just the first step
Oped, Published on 14/06/2023
» Earlier this month, the Bangkok Pride parade drew a slew of rights defenders and supporters -- LGBTQ activists, politicians, ambassadors, international organisations, and businessmen. It took place under a fresh political atmosphere given the recent victory of the pro-democracy parties in the May 14 election. If these parties are allowed to govern, the future for the LGBTQ community is promising. However, before the marriage equality bill passed the first reading, it was strongly criticised, especially for supporting "unnatural behaviour".
Pita promises same-sex marriage at 50,000-strong Pride parade
Published on 05/06/2023
» The frontrunner to be Thailand's next prime minister joined a Pride parade in the capital on Sunday, promising to pass a law that would allow same-sex marriage and gender identity rights if he becomes premier.
Uganda's president signs anti-gay bill into law
AFP, Published on 29/05/2023
» KAMPALA: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday signed into law a controversial anti-gay bill, his office and the country's parliament said, introducing draconian measures against homosexuality that have been described as among the world's harshest.
Malaysia seizes ‘Pride’ watches
Published on 24/05/2023
» ZURICH: Rainbow-coloured watches made by Swatch Group that celebrate LGBT rights have been confiscated by authorities in Malaysia, the company said on Wednesday.
LGBT centre in Beijing shut down
Published on 17/05/2023
» BEIJING: An advocacy group for sexual minorities in the Chinese capital has abruptly shut down in what supporters said was another sign of a crackdown by the government of Xi Jinping on values it does not endorse.
Taiwan grants joint adoption rights to same-sex couples
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/05/2023
» Taiwan's legislature extended joint adoption rights to same-sex couples on Tuesday, marking another milestone in marriage equality on the island.
Taiwan expands adoption rights for same-sex couples
AFP, Published on 16/05/2023
» TAIPEI - Taiwan's parliament passed an amendment on Tuesday allowing gay couples to jointly adopt children, a move hailed by activists as "another big step forward" for marriage equality.
LGBTQ Croatians face 'alarming' mental health crisis
AFP, Published on 29/04/2023
» ZAGREB: By Viktor Zahtila's own count, he has been assaulted at least a dozen times for being gay in Croatia — where attacks and rampant discrimination towards the LGBTQ community have led to an "alarming" mental health crisis.
Ugandan president urges MPs to 'reconsider' anti-gay bill
AFP, Published on 27/04/2023
» KAMPALA - President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday called on Ugandan MPs to "reconsider" draconian anti-gay legislation passed by parliament last month and widely condemned in the West.