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Rethink condom access in schools
Editorial, Published on 13/07/2025
» An initiative to give away free condoms in schools has always been a flashpoint for controversy, igniting fervent debate across society.
Stepping up HIV fight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/06/2025
» The recent news of Gilead Sciences' groundbreaking new HIV preventative drug, Lenacapavir, offers a beacon of hope in the fight against HIV. With a remarkable 96% efficacy in reducing HIV infection and the convenience of only two injections per year, Lenacapavir holds the potential to be a true game-changer in the global effort to halt the transmission of HIV.
Sex ed needs revamping
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/02/2023
» Valentine's Day has become an event that policymakers and advocacy groups in Thailand use to launch campaigns against unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and other gender issues. This year is no different.
Fertility rate too low
News, Editorial, Published on 31/01/2022
» An extremely low fertility rate has become a critical issue in Thailand but the government has yet to address the problem.
Get the Covid act together
Oped, Editorial, Published on 08/04/2021
» As the country teeters on the brink of yet another wave of Covid-19, timely, well-coordinated and sensible responses are called for.
Relief hopes dashed again
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/03/2021
» Back in mid-December last year, as Thais largely adapted to and enjoyed the "new normal", under the impression that Covid-19 had been placed under control, they were shocked with reports of a new outbreak in Samut Sakhon.
New virus find a wake-up call
News, Editorial, Published on 06/09/2020
» Just one day after Thailand marked its milestone of being free of locally transmitted coronavirus infections for 100 days, a new case emerged, raising fears of a second wave with a possible cluster spread which may force the government to declare a lockdown.
Tiny steps for LGBTI rights
News, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2018
» Just about three months ago, the Justice Ministry's official in charge of the matter promised a new bill to improve the battered rights of same-sex couples. Since then, the government and the Rights and Liberties Protection Department in particular has been tight-lipped. A bill that demands public input and debate has received neither.
Secrets of the sex trade
News, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2018
» The high-profile raid on Victoria's Secret Massage parlour in Bangkok may have stamped out one human-trafficking case, but it will not dent the unregulated and illicit sex trade of other trafficking rings. It's no secret that the sex trade operates and even flourishes in most Thai cities.