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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.
Communication breakdown
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/07/2025
» Athipat Boonleang, a deaf gay rider, was on the way to deliver a parcel. Confused by the customer's location, she sent a text message to no avail. She contacted an online sign language interpretation service only to find that it is suspended.
The unstoppable puppeteer
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/06/2025
» The friendly and familiar faces emerged from the bags one by one: a buffalo, a dog, a bird, a crocodile and a pink-haired duck. Many Thais who grew up in the 90s will not only recognise these faces, but they will also know their names: Cha-ngon, Hang Dab, Jao Khuntong, Khon Loy and Ped Noi. These are the stars of children's television programme Jao Khuntong.
Moving beyond tradition
Life, Panalee Maskati, Published on 27/05/2025
» In the same way that dance is irrepressible motion, Jitti Chompee, an acclaimed Thai choreographer with a career spanning over 15 years and director of Unfolding Kafka Festival -- Thailand's only international contemporary dance platform -- is always planning his next move.
Break the barrier
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/05/2025
» When hearing aid devices used by deaf students are damaged, it interrupts their studies. These students had already requested replacements from a government organisation, but the process takes a long time even though the devices are essential for daily life.
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.
Championing accessibility
Life, Aspen Anderson, Published on 19/08/2024
» Pat Bourne, Ireland's ambassador to Bangkok, self-identifies as a part-time advocate for disability. Upon arriving in Thailand two years ago, he hit the ground running, making it a part of his mission to identify and champion businesses that support equal accessibility and inclusivity.
Blurring reality
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/07/2024
» Last year, Boris Eldagsen raised awareness of AI photography by winning the prestigious Sony World Photography Award in the creative open category with his computer-generated image.
Guatemala drama September features in CentralWorld Contemporary World Film Series
Life, Published on 17/06/2024
» The popular Contemporary World Film Series returns with September (Septiembre, Un Llanto En Silencio) as the opening film of the year, at TK Park, 8th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, on June 29 at 4pm.
Photo exhibition raises funds to help deaf kids
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/05/2024
» According to the Foundation for the Deaf under the royal patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, three out of 1,000 newborns in Thailand experience hearing loss. Due to advanced technology, these children will be able to hear like others if they undergo cochlear implant surgery at an early age. However, the surgery costs 500,000 baht per ear which many parents cannot afford.