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Tourist attacked in Pattaya after gender dispute
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2025
» A Sri Lankan tourist was assaulted by a transgender woman armed with high-heeled shoes on Pattaya's Beach Road Saturday night after he touched her genitals twice to verify her gender--then refused to pay or proceed with any services.
Sri Lankan tourist attacked in Pattaya after gender dispute with transwoman
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 01/06/2025
» PATTAYA: A Sri Lankan tourist was assaulted by a transgender woman armed with high heel shoes on the city’s beach road Saturday night after he daringly touched her genitals twice to verify her gender--then refused to pay or proceed with any services.
Poland holds tight vote with EU role at stake
AFP, Published on 01/06/2025
» WARSAW - Poles began voting on Sunday in a tight presidential election with major implications for the country's role in Europe, and for abortion and LGBTQ rights.
Gay-themed forum is cancelled in Malaysia
Published on 01/06/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A planned forum on themes related to LGBTQ+ issues in Malaysia was indefinitely postponed after online attacks by the public and harsh criticism by a government official.
Bangkok warns of Rama I Road closure for Pride parade Sunday
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has advised motorists to avoid Rama I Road and surrounding areas on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm, due to the Bangkok Pride Parade 2025. The parade is expected to draw large crowds and cause significant traffic disruptions in central Bangkok.
Pride seen as 'economic opportunity'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/05/2025
» While the recently passed Marriage Equality Bill marks a historic milestone for Thailand's LGBTQ+ community, some experts say the country must go further by positioning this group in the upcoming Pride Month not just as symbols of progress but as drivers of economic growth.
Polish vote framed as ‘clash of civilisations’
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» WARSAW - Warsaw’s pro-EU mayor and a nationalist historian held their last day of campaigning on Friday for Poland’s presidency, with opinion polls predicting a close race in Sunday’s vote, which will determine the direction of the key central European EU and NATO member.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 30-June 5
Guru, Published on 30/05/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/05/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is placing a greater emphasis on high potential short-haul markets to diversify risk away from the sluggish Chinese market, with the aim of reaching a new high of 950,000 tourist arrivals from the Oceania market, which includes the Australian market.
Harvard students march after Trump seeks to cut remaining contracts
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» CAMBRIDGE (UNITED STATES) — Harvard students protested Tuesday after the US government said it intends to cancel all remaining financial contracts with the university, President Donald Trump's latest attempt to force the prestigious institution to submit to unprecedented oversight.