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Agents of change
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/03/2026
» In The Shipper (2020), Pan and Soda enjoy pairing young men in yaoi fiction, especially two popular students Kim and Way. Following a bike accident, the grim reaper puts Pan's and Kim's soul in the wrong bodies. Pan recovers in his, while Kim remains unconscious in hers. As the god of death is looking for a solution, Pan must navigate life in her senior's body, giving her opportunities to make Kim and Way closer.
Perth and Santa team up for Love You Teacher BL series
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thai BL couple Perth and Santa return in a new romantic comedy Love You Teacher.
Artist transforms remnants of war into instruments of healing
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/01/2026
» An installation by Vietnamese-American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen transforms remnants of the Vietnam War into healing.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Anime embraces Boys' Love, highlights queerphobia
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/10/2025
» A rural village in Kubitachi, Japan, is humming with the sound of summer. Cicadas sing in deafening chorus. Sweat drips in the sweltering heat. Against this backdrop, two young lads savour melting ice cream on carefree days.
The fight for clean air
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2025
» After a public hearing wrapped up recently, the Clean Air Bill is heading to a second reading in parliament next month. If passed into law, it will guarantee people's access to clean air.
Chasing a better life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2025
» Over two decades ago, Mai and his family took a train from Surin to Bangkok. Like other young people, they searched for better opportunities in the big city. Initially, they helped with chores in an exchange for shelter at a shrine. Soon, he found other jobs and a place to sleep. Since then, he has delivered charcoal to shops and collected trash. He toils long, back-breaking hours for 150 baht per day.
The rise of rental companions
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/07/2025
» A recent post on Facebook read: "Buddy Home Care is starting a new service called Children for Rent. It is for seniors in need of companions. Maybe they want to go to the doctor, shop, run errands, or want someone to accompany them. Maybe they just want someone to be there. We charge only 350 baht per hour. Please book a time slot in advance. Currently, the service is available in Chiang Mai. PS: Proceeds will go to seniors charity."
Putting numbers to diversity
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2025
» Around 1.6 million individuals identify as gender-diverse, according to Thailand's first LGBTI census by Mahidol University and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Celebrate Pride Month at these locations across Bangkok
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/06/2025
» In celebration of Pride Month, Life has compiled art and commercial spaces that are rolling out festive events to ride the wave of this month's buoyant spirit.