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For gay Malaysian refugee in UK 'you have to live authentically - you're saving yourself'
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/06/2025
» LONDON — "Growing up in a Muslim family, I was told that liking another person of the same sex was haram," said Warren Hallett of how Islam forbids homosexuality, considering it sinful. "My religion teacher said [gay people] were going to hell.
Pentagon chief orders renaming of ship named for gay icon: reports
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of a US Navy ship named after a gay icon, the assassinated former San Francisco politician Harvey Milk, a military affairs website reported Tuesday.
Tourist attacked in Pattaya after gender dispute
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/06/2025
» A Sri Lankan tourist was assaulted by a transgender woman armed with high-heeled shoes on Pattaya's Beach Road Saturday night after he touched her genitals twice to verify her gender--then refused to pay or proceed with any services.
Sri Lankan tourist attacked in Pattaya after gender dispute with transwoman
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 01/06/2025
» PATTAYA: A Sri Lankan tourist was assaulted by a transgender woman armed with high heel shoes on the city’s beach road Saturday night after he daringly touched her genitals twice to verify her gender--then refused to pay or proceed with any services.
Gay-themed forum is cancelled in Malaysia
The New York TImes, Published on 01/06/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A planned forum on themes related to LGBTQ+ issues in Malaysia was indefinitely postponed after online attacks by the public and harsh criticism by a government official.
Foreign women arrested for prostitution on Soi Nana
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/05/2025
» Fifteen women of four nationalities were arrested for alleged prostitution in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area during a late-night police raid.
Shifting from tolerance to real inclusion
Oped, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 23/05/2025
» On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia on May 17, UN human rights experts recently called for countries to work with LGBTI communities and not to police them. This was an apt message that has to resonate at the national and local levels, especially when the world is witnessing regression in regard to policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Foreign man’s pit bulls kill local dog in Pattaya
R May, Published on 19/05/2025
» CHON BURI: Residents of a housing estate in Bang Lamung district are outraged after their foreign neighbour allegedly allowed his two pit bulls to kill a local dog.
Foreign man sparks outrage after pit bulls kill pet dog in Pattaya
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 18/05/2025
» CHON BURI: Residents of a housing estate in Bang Lamung district have raised the alarm after their foreign neighbour allegedly allowed his two pit bulls to maul and kill a local dog, prompting fears for the safety of children and the elderly in the community.
Thai rights groups seek clarity on ‘hate crimes’
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/05/2025
» Thai rights groups petitioned parliament on Thursday, demanding action against hate crimes and accountability from the Chinese embassy regarding the recent murder of a transgender sex worker in Pattaya by a Chinese national.