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Out and about
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 08/02/2016
» The growing acceptance of same-sex relationships -- including the landmark US Supreme Court decision last year that made gay marriage legal in all 50 states -- has spurred major changes in society. But discrimination persists in many parts of the world, and the rainbow community continues to fight for gender equality and acceptance, not only in their home countries but also when travelling abroad.
Making the switch
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 16/11/2015
» When Rosy Mica Kellet, born Michael Kellet, wrote to clinics in New Delhi and Bangkok three months ago, she was not sure which one to pick for the surgery that would transform her into a complete woman.
Smartphones fuel internet
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/08/2015
» The average internet user in Thailand spends 8.3 hours a day online, up 11% from last year, thanks to greater availability of affordable smartphones, rapid application development and greater telecom network coverage.
Long road to equality
Asia focus, Published on 13/07/2015
» Same-sex marriage has taken a major step forward in the United States but equal rights for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community remain elusive in many parts of Asia, with the possible exception of Taiwan.
Pride of Asia
Asia focus, Published on 18/11/2013
» The last week of October a landmark day for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Asia when Taipei held Asia’s largest LGBT parade to promote equal rights in Taiwan, welcoming visitors from around the region to embrace the cause.
Asia’s most gay-friendly country
Asia focus, Published on 25/07/2013
» When Nepal’s Supreme Court in June directed the government to introduce a third category on passports for people who identify themselves neither as male nor female, it handed yet another unopposed victory to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights movement.
Counting on the courts
Asia focus, Published on 25/07/2013
» India’s gay community is hopeful as the country’s highest court prepares to deliver its ruling in a case that challenged a lower court’s landmark decision to decriminalise sexual relations among consenting same-sex adults.
Chasing the Pink Dollar
Asia focus, Published on 25/07/2013
» As investors across the region look for niche markets to tap, one group famed for its high-spending lifestyle is attracting more entrepreneurs of all sizes throughout Asia including Thailand.
As tourism booms, An Old 'Crisis may resurface
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 13/02/2012
» As Thailand's tourism industry gets set to soar again, a regional meeting on the global AIDS pandemic organised here last week has refocused attention on a rarely discussed subject: the extent to which Thailand's nightlife and entertainment industry contributes to the global spread of HIV/AIDS.