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Transgenders happy to come out from the shadows
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/04/2017
» For centuries in the Land of Smiles, men with an outwardly feminine appearance felt offended when they were called "katoey" or "toot" (transvestite). But as time goes by, more gays and transpeople have come out in the public spotlight than ever before.
Hoi An wants Thai experts
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 12/02/2017
» As Vietnam plans to turn tourism into a key economic sector this year, the Unesco World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An needs more Thai investors and experts in hotel management to help provincial authorities develop its tourism sector, the town's deputy governor said.
Govt 'fails to tackle' assaults on women
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 26/11/2016
» Statistics on violence against women need to be upgraded to devise preventive measures, gender equality activists say.
Thailand and India prepare to mark a milestone
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 14/11/2016
» As India and Thailand prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties next year, the Indian ambassador to Thailand has urged the two countries to expand economic cooperation after years of stagnation.
Volunteers show spirit, lend a hand
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/10/2016
» Volunteers from all walks of life flocked to Sanam Luang to serve food items and other necessities to the growing number of mourners who were standing in long queues to say farewell to their beloved His Majesty the King.
Regional rail contender
Asia focus, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/10/2016
» The rail technology leader Bombardier is seeking a stronger presence in Asia through its headquarters in Bangkok, says the company's vice-president for Asia Pacific.
Activists welcome transgender jails
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 10/07/2016
» The LGBT community has welcomed the Department of Correction's decision to set up a separate jail for transgender prisoners, but have expressed concerns some inmates' gender identities or sexual preference may complicate the selection process.
Suu Kyi pledges to bring home refugees
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 25/06/2016
» Thailand and Myanmar have confirmed a joint commitment to work together to ensure that "displaced people" from Myanmar in Thailand will be safely repatriated to their home country "when the time is right".
PM urged to act on football gambling
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 25/05/2016
» An anti-gambling network has called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to set up a committee to crack down on betting during the upcoming UEFA European Football Championships, especially those operating online-gambling websites.
Booze ban fails to deter student drinking
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 19/05/2016
» Activists and academics have called for stricter enforcement of a ban on the sale of alcohol near educational institutions, saying the measure has failed to reduce drinking among youths.