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Victims look to tech for help
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/02/2022
» A lawyer by profession, Kirthi Jayakumar had a life-altering experience in 2016 that put her on the path to fighting gender-based violence in her native India.
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From the streets to the studio
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/04/2021
» At 31, contemporary artist Kantapon "Gongkan" Metheekul's artwork has received global acclaim befitting his multifaceted talents. A recent golden opportunity to showcase his inspiring work in the United States with the exhibition, "The Tip Of The Iceberg", serves as icing on the cake.
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Thai women in chains
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/01/2021
» Budding artist Thanita Srisomphan's solo exhibition "Bondage" questions why women have had to live under far greater social restrictions than men.
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Being trans in a pandemic
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/01/2021
» Growing up a trans woman in rural northeastern Thailand for the first 16 years of her life, Minty* was often ridiculed and physically abused by elders in her family and neighbourhood children for her effeminate demeanour, which forced her to run away to an unknown future in Bangkok.
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A better you behind bars
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/06/2019
» Although drag queen Golf* and tomboy Tee* are so different especially in terms of outer appearance and gender identity, they have one thing in common. Both -- representing the LGBT community at the Chanthaburi Provincial Prison -- have used their talents to become role model prisoners.
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Making things right
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/10/2018
» In the age of #MeToo, Thais have become more aware of issues like sexual violence and female empowerment. This is evinced by high-profile cases like that of Nitiwadee "Mor Nim" Pucharoenyos, a victim of domestic violence who was a few months ago spared the death penalty when the appeals court found her not guilty of killing her estranged husband back in 2013, while her mother was sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting the murder out of love for her daughter. It seems like a lot of females have started waking up to the idea of gender justice.
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From laughingstock to educator
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/05/2016
» Tongta Jamroenjai, 25, has come a long way since the day her male homeroom teacher punished her for wearing lingerie by making her stand in front of the entire school in just her bra and school shorts.
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It's more than just a toilet sign
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/02/2016
» America continues to make great strides in addressing gender identity as South Dakota lawmakers recently amended legislation that would expect transgender students to use toilets and locker rooms that corresponded with their sex at birth. It is now in the hands of Governor Dennis Daugaard, who has indicated support for the measure, to decide its fate.
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A tricky transition
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/10/2012
» Female-to-male (F2M) transsexuals, also referred to as transmen, face a lonely existence in Thai society.
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Breaking down barriers
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/06/2012
» Violence, harassment and being subjected to public stigmatisation are just some of a long list of violations shown towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people that continue to go unaddressed in our image-conscious society.
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