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Malaysian Minister claims work stress can ‘turn people gay’
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Malaysia’s Minister for Religious Affairs has been criticised after saying work stress can cause people to adopt an LGBTQ+ identity, with human rights advocates at home and abroad condemning the remarks as 'dehumanising'.
Bangkok police raid drug-fuelled sex party
Online Reporters, Published on 02/11/2025
» Bangkok police stormed a luxury hotel in the Sukhumvit area early Sunday morning and arrested 29 men — 28 Thais and one Filipino — at what they described as a drug-fuelled sex party.
Cambodians rally at border against Thai eviction plan
Online Reporters, Published on 10/10/2025
» At least 100 Cambodian villagers gathered at the border opposite two villages in Sa Kaeo province on Friday to protest as Thai soldiers prepared to clear landmines ahead of an operation to push back encroachers.
Khao Yai ranked Asia’s No.2 rural destination
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» Khao Yai has been ranked the second most popular rural destination in Asia in 2025 by online travel agency Agoda, reinforcing Thailand’s appeal on the global tourism stage.
Thailand named Asia’s most culturally rich nation
Online Reporters, Published on 11/08/2025
» Thailand is ranked the country with the most culturally rich heritage in Asia and eighth in the world in the US News & World Report 2024 ratings, which evaluate 89 nations.
Bangkok police raid LGBTQ drug party
News, Online Reporters, Published on 26/07/2025
» Forty-four men, many wearing only underwear and testing positive for illicit substances, were arrested during a raid on an illegal drug party early Saturday in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang district.
‘Chud Thai’ costume proposed for Unesco listing
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Ministry of Culture has officially submitted ‘Chud Thai’, the traditional Thai costume as an intangible cultural heritage item, for consideration by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), with the proposal scheduled for review in 2026.
Queer perspectives across cultures and generations
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» The meaning of pride appears to be different across various cultural platforms and familial makeup. When freedom is expressed and walls have been put down, the choice to gender identity becomes limitless. Paul Payawan, an LGBTQ+ Filipino Operations Transformation Specialist, meets with Tevit "Pote" Smakul, an LGBTQ+ Thai Sophomore & Part-time tutor, to discuss their differing cultures and generation gap that sets them apart. Although being brought up in separate countries, the two share a common agreement on queer journey.
Cross-dressing candidate expelled from exam for teacher's licence
News, Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» A liberal arts student has complained he was not allowed to sit an examination for a teaching licence because he was wearing women's clothing, sparking social media debate on discrimination, diversity and individual rights.
Love Off the Map: Accepting an Unconventional Romance
Online Reporters, Published on 17/06/2025
» In the seventh episode of the Bangkok Post’s Mind the Gap series, the conversation turns to the intersections of identity, culture, and personal transformation, exploring how relationships can bridge even the most unexpected divides.