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Silver lining to vulgar outing
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/04/2017
» 'Why haven't you told anyone you're transgender?" asked Survivor: Game Changers contestant Jeff Varner to his teammate Zeke Smith -- a transgender man -- in the castaway reality show's sixth episode, aired on April 12. The two were surrounded by their team and show host Jeff Probst during a tribal council where one contestant has to be eliminated. Disbelief grew on each person's face as they took in Varner's words.
Bangkok, in all its gay glory
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/04/2017
» The interior of Serindia Gallery in Charoen Krung 36 has been transformed into the colours of the rainbow for Daniel Monfort Gil's latest creations "Bangkok, Anytime, Our World", on display now until April 30.
Tapping New Markets
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/03/2017
» Thai developer makes bold choice in reaching out to same-sex couples in condo ad campaign.
Never short of drama
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/02/2017
» Our monthly round-up of LGBTI news include a singer's rise to stardom, drama over a gay series and a summary of upcoming events.
Uniform justice
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/02/2017
» For years, transgender university students in Thailand have been fighting for the right to wear the uniform of their chosen gender. From attending classes to internships and exams, up until the day they finally graduate, uniforms can be either a source of pride or of pain.
Thai-Myanmar production speaks universal language
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/12/2016
» 'I've always been under the wrong impression that English is an absolute international language," said Thai filmmaker Adsajun Sattagovit. But upon directing the Thai-Myanmar film TT & Donut, which premiered this month at the National Theatre of Yangon and will be released in Myanmar after New Year, Adsajun said he has found the true language of the world.
Don't give up the fight
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/12/2016
» It's been a year of progress for LBGTI issues on-screen, but in real life, there remains much to fight for.
A presidential honour
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/11/2016
» From Ellen's Medal of Freedom to a Thai DJ's shock marriage, here's our monthly round-up of LGBT news from around the world
The burden of giving
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2016
» For someone who's been living and working near the Giant Swing of Bangkok for 15 years, Prajin* -- a middle-aged restaurant worker -- said he has never seen his neighbourhood in such a messy state.
Transgender rights takes step forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/09/2016
» Laws and the LGBT community, at times, are like water and oil. They just don't seem to agree with one another. Same-sex marriage legalisation, if it's even possible in this country, is a long way away. Adoption and surrogacy are not allowed for homosexual couples. Transgender individuals can't change their legal title to the one that befit their gender identity.