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Militarism is at the root of our problems
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 09/09/2015
» After Sunday's draft charter veto, there have been growing calls for the "good" elements in the Borwornsak edition to be preserved in the new draft.
Prejudice in the academy
News, Published on 09/06/2015
» Kath Khangpiboon has a problem with Thammasat University. It's a serious problem, insidious and corrosive. As detailed in this newspaper and likely to end up becoming a court case, the university rated her as a qualified lecturer and offered her a job. Then, university officials suddenly reversed their decision, withdrew the employment offer without giving a reason — and went completely silent. Ms Kath and the majority of people who have looked into the case believe the state university has decided she can't have the job because Ms Kath identifies as transgender.
Key battles remain in fight for LGBT rights
News, Published on 17/05/2015
» It is a curious if mildly depressing exercise to ask to see a katoey’s ID card. Should she not shy away, the picture will likely reveal a boyish face with minimal or no make-up and sometimes much shorter hair than the woman who pulled it from her purse; in other words, not the look she feels most comfortable presenting to the world. Without fail, the prefix before her name will be nai — mister. This is even a requirement of the myriad transgender pageants, such as Miss Tiffany Universe, held in this country.
Dressing up what 'Thainess' means
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/04/2015
» It is not an overstatement to say the past two weeks have been a happy time in my life in the wake of a new trend for Thais to wear traditional costumes in everyday life. The reason is simple — I collect Thai handwoven textiles and want to wear them often.
Thai tolerance abounds, as long as it's fashionable
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 27/03/2015
» Thai people are generally tolerant towards people different from them — except when they are different from them.
Asia-Pacific can lead fight on Aids
News, Published on 28/01/2015
» This century began with the Aids epidemic at its peak. Now, 15 years later, new HIV infections are down significantly worldwide, while access to treatment has cut the number of Aids-related deaths by more than a third. These achievements are no accident.
A parental duty
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/01/2015
» Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old American, passed away from suspected suicide last month.
Hate harms our fight against HIV
News, Published on 19/12/2014
» In October, two groups researching the effectiveness of a potential breakthrough drug in the fight against HIV did something unusual. They announced that the therapy they were testing, an antiretroviral drug called Truvada, had proved effective enough to end the randomised phases of the trials, and that they were offering the pill to all of the studies' participants.
Thailand needs reality check in HIV fight
News, Published on 01/12/2014
» Since the first case of HIV/Aids was identified in the mid-1980s, Thailand has made significant strides in addressing the epidemic.
Modesty — the real feminine asset
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/11/2014
» Pretty women are always a sight for sore eyes. Even their peers sometimes can't help admiring — and envying — the gorgeous genes they were born with. But how would you feel if you found out the beautiful lady in front of you was, in fact, a transgender?