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Evolving language
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/04/2025
» During a medical check-up, Pin consulted a doctor about receiving gender-affirming care. In an ideal setting, a sign language interpreter would communicate with her by painstakingly finger-spelling the concept "hormone". But when such assistance was not available, she and the doctor resorted to writing on paper.
Lese-majeste case against influencer dismissed
Online Reporters, Published on 30/10/2024
» An online influencer who appeared in a controversial advertisement that appeared to mock a member of the Royal Family has been acquitted of lese-majeste, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Clash of opinions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 03/04/2024
» Re: "Thaksin's influence no longer potent", (Opinion, April 1). I disagree with columnist Veera Prateepchaikul on two points. First, the convict Thaksin Shinawatra does remain influential: he powerfully taints every figure and institution that recklessly associates itself with him; that is a potent influence.
Breaking gender barriers in the clergy
Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 22/07/2023
» Can queers be ordained as Buddhist monks? The question sparked intense debates on social media when Pataradanai Setsuwan, a well-known openly gay celebrity, entered the monkhood late last month.
From the margins to the spotlight
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/06/2023
» To celebrate Pride Month, the Thai Film Archive (TFA) is inviting movie fans to revisit the history of gender diversity in local movies with the "Over The Rainbow" exhibit.
Influencer arrested for gift box fraud
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2023
» The social media influencer “Nara Crepe Katoey” has been arrested in Ayutthaya for public fraud over online sales of random gift boxes, some of which she said would contain gold worth far more than what people paid.
Influencer arrested for fraud over gift boxes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/03/2023
» The social media influencer “Nara Crepe Katoey” has been arrested in Ayutthaya for public fraud over online sales of random gift boxes, some of which she said would contain gold worth far more than what people paid.
Transgender influencer allegedly sold hazardous supplement
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/09/2022
» Police have arrested transgender influencer Nara Crepe Katoey on a charge of advertising dietary supplements containing a hazardous psychoactive drug, desoxy-D2PM.
3 influencers held over Lazada ad
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 17/06/2022
» Three influencers have been arrested and charged for offending the monarchy in their Lazada online shopping advertisement shown on social media last month. Pol Col Siriwat Deepor, deputy chief of the Technology Crime Suppression Division, said Aniwat Prathumthin, widely known as Nara Crepe Katoey, was nabbed at Don Mueang Airport while Thidaporn Chaokuwiang and Kittikhun Thamkitirat were arrested at home. They have been charged with lese majeste while Nara has also been charged under the Computer Crime law.
'Influencers' arrested for lese majeste over Lazada promotion
Published on 16/06/2022
» Police on Thursday arrested two transgender social media influencers and a woman for alleged lese majeste, stemming from a video promotion for the Lazada e-commerce network last month.