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Cheers Queers! 2025's LGBTI news in review
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/12/2025
» The year began with a bang when the Marriage Equality Act came into effect, allowing same-sex couples to register their union for the first time in Southeast Asia. But there remains legal confusion and impediments to establishing diverse forms of families.
Feminine formulation
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 19/09/2025
» Since 1902, Omega has been offering women's timepieces with the heritage enriched by Trésor, Ladymatic, Constellation and other feminine models launched over the century.
The fight for clean air
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2025
» After a public hearing wrapped up recently, the Clean Air Bill is heading to a second reading in parliament next month. If passed into law, it will guarantee people's access to clean air.
In love, in law
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2025
» Nareeluc Pairchaiyapoom, director of the International Human Rights Division at the Ministry of Justice, spent more than 15 years working on the legalisation of same-sex marriage, which finally took effect early this year. She said, however, "it is just the first step to make everybody aware of equal rights".
Innovation for impact
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand Research Expo 2025 is back under the theme "Research For All: Connecting Thailand's Future Through Research And Innovation". Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the event will be held from June 16-20 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
Climate Action Week calls for collective creativity
Life, Published on 03/06/2025
» Bangkok will come alive with climate action, bold ideas and collective creativity with the launch of Bangkok Climate Action Week, or BKKCAW 2025, from Sept 28 to Oct 4.
Evolving language
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/04/2025
» During a medical check-up, Pin consulted a doctor about receiving gender-affirming care. In an ideal setting, a sign language interpreter would communicate with her by painstakingly finger-spelling the concept "hormone". But when such assistance was not available, she and the doctor resorted to writing on paper.
Valentino showcases Pavillon des Folies
Life, Published on 28/03/2025
» Maison Valentino celebrated the Pavillon des Folies spring/summer 2025 collection with an exclusive event at The Glass House, Nai Lert Park in Bangkok, last week. Held on March 20 and 21, the event showcased a curated selection of women's and men's ready-to-wear pieces, alongside Valentino Garavani handbags, shoes and accessories from the collection. Guests had the opportunity to explore Valentino Garavani bags, including standout runway designs such as the Valentino Garavani 9to5 bag, featuring the all-over Cherryfic pattern and the highly coveted Valentino Garavani Le Chat de la Maison cat-shaped minaudière -- both destined to become the season's most desirable accessories. The two-day event offered guests an immersive and exclusive experience, highlighting the Pavillon des Folies campaign and celebrating Valentino's ongoing dialogue with fashion and contemporary culture.
The last stand
Life, Atitaya Teepawat, Published on 25/03/2025
» Hearts were broken when the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) greenlit the decision to raze Scala Cinema, the last stand-alone cinema in Bangkok, in 2020 despite opposition from activists who attempted to save the cinema's irreplaceable art deco architecture.
Your horoscope for the Year of the Snake
Life, Sithinart Thongmee, Published on 01/01/2025
» Let's see how your yearly fortune for 2025 is in this annual horoscope by fortune teller Sithinart Thongmee.