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Mass queer wedding gains govt support
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/09/2022
» WEDDING OF THE YEAR
Small steps forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2022
» Singapore's rights bill falls short while media representation lags with Netflix cancellation.
All for pride, pride for all
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/06/2022
» Silom Road was packed. I don't think anyone -- not even the organisers -- anticipated such a scene. What a turnout it was on the first Sunday of June when crowds flocked to the area to join the Pride parade. There was music and dancing. Lady Gaga's Born This Way blasted from the stereo. Feathers and sequins sparkled in the late afternoon sun. And in the midst of all the fun, there were voices of the people calling for marriage equality, sex workers' rights and the fall of patriarchy. For equal rights. For equality.
Looking to a hopeful future with Pride
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/05/2022
» Election of inclusive Bangkok governor, return of famed pageant point to good times ahead
Advances stalled in film, sport
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/04/2022
» Censorship and discrimination cast pall over World Cup.
Growing chorus of prejudice
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/03/2022
» Transgender beauty queen's immigration trouble in Dubai is yet another reminder of how Thai law has failed.
One step forward, two steps back
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/11/2021
» Local courts fail to follow Taiwan's lead in granting LGBTI marriage rights, transphobia remains a concern
Rainbow capitalism takes hold
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/06/2021
» Rainbows are washing over the city. It's Pride Month. On streets, walkways, walls, shoes, T-shirts, scarfs -- basically anything -- vivid colours of the rainbow have been splashed on the surface of places and things. It seems that many people -- in the private sector at least -- are very eager to celebrate Pride.
Overcoming the fear of stigma
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/05/2021
» Billy Porter opens up about his HIV diagnosis as LGBTI activists fear abuse over delays in a ban on conversion therapy in UK
Old ways in modern times
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/03/2021
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