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    Splitting hairs?

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2024

    » When Protpittayapayat School, located close to Suvarnabhumi airport, posted on Facebook that it will allow students to choose their own hairstyle to match their preference and gender identity, many people lauded the school executives and teachers for this action.

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    What is a labourer?

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/07/2022

    » In mainstream media, labourers are usually portrayed as muscular working-class men who engage in physical work to earn money. In order to expand this stereotypical image of labourers, three aspiring curators -- Trithida Trising, Kukasina Kubaha and Panod Srinual -- of the project "Start! Art Curator Season 2" created the exhibition "Crossing The Lines" to give a different interpretation of labourers.

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    Changing perceptions

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/01/2022

    » Sherbet is a transgender woman who studied sports science and wanted to be a personal trainer. However, she faced difficulties due to her sexual identity and her university lecturer worried that if she dressed up as a woman, she would be discriminated against. When looking for an internship, she learned that a famous fitness centre did not accept transgender women. She then applied to be an intern at the international organisation Virgin Active which has a gender equality policy. After training at Virgin Active for three months, she became a personal trainer and has never faced any gender equality issues there.

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    Championing change

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/11/2023

    » When Jasmin* transferred to Pibulwitthayalai School in Lop Buri, Sutep Upayak, a guidance counsellor and admissions committee member, learned she had been diagnosed with gender dysphoria by a psychiatrist. She wore male student uniforms at her former school and due to her condition, her parents allowed her to undergo hormone therapy at a hospital.

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    A better way forward

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/11/2022

    » Bangkok has an image of a gay-friendly city, but LGBTI still face discrimination.

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    Putting the soft back in 'Soft-core'

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/11/2021

    » The exhibition "Soft-core" by Natnaree Kosum, aka, MM.Kosum, at Offbeat Box on Lat Phrao 21 resembles an oasis in a desert or any imaginary place where visitors can walk on beautiful white sand and enjoy viewing drawings, paintings and ceramics in a small room.

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    Leave nothing to chance

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/05/2021

    » Ploykanok Thubthong, 17, was worried about walking past a house on her way home because an old man living there was a serial public masturbator who targeted schoolgirls. Meanwhile, Chonthicha Wirat, 17, stopped going to a mall after an uncomfortable experience of being stared at by a male stranger.

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    Breaking down stereotypes

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2020

    » Due to the constant unrest in the Deep South of Thailand, people often assume that most Muslims are violent. To break this stereotype and change people's attitudes and opinions about Muslims, artist Nurayatee Khaeyiwa has unveiled her first solo exhibition titled "Muslima", which is on display at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC).

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    Beyond gender

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/02/2020

    » Thailand has an image of being a gay friendly country, especially among foreigners. But the truth is that it's still far from being a gay paradise. Artist Supattanawadee Muanta found that being true to herself was not going to be easy; especially after her mother discovered that she was dating a girl in high school.

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    Under pressure

    Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/03/2017

    » Love and relationships can be a difficult thing to talk about, especially for young people. Teenagers may feel embarrassed about discussing crushes, dating and sex. So it’s no surprise that many decide to post their problems anonymously on Internet forums.

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