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The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
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.
Siam Paragon introduces NEXTOPIA to the world
Published on 28/11/2025
» Siam Paragon, one of the world’s most visited destinations, continues to hold its place as a top-of-mind landmark, consistently delivering experiences that go beyond expectations. Over the past two decades, the iconic retail hub has pioneered new destination concepts and set remarkable industry benchmarks. Its latest milestone is the launch of NEXTOPIA: Prototype for the World of Tomorrow — an unprecedented future-focused realm created in collaboration with leading innovation partners, business alliances, communities, and the Friends of NEXTOPIA network. Designed to welcome everyone to “Join us in the Making of a Better World,” NEXTOPIA aims to enhance quality of life and meaningful happiness in every dimension. This achievement reinforces the success of Siam Piwat’s global destination development strategy and clearly demonstrates Thailand’s creative capabilities on the world stage.
Artist reflects on rebirth at RCB Photographers' Gallery
Life, Published on 10/11/2025
» Art viewers are invited into an open space of reflection during "Gyn∞sis", which is running at RCB Photographers' Gallery, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Nov 27.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Courageously different
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/10/2025
» Growing up queer and neurodivergent, Phatcharacom Nopacoh is easily triggered by external stimuli, especially light, sound and touch. However, very few recognise their neurodiverse conditions.
Apcom Hero Awards returns to celebrate marriage equality
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» The Apcom Hero Awards this year honours LGBTI advocates and celebrates Thailand's milestone in passing the Marriage Equality bill.
Beyond blood
Life, Story: Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/09/2025
» At 13, Chalandala menstruated for the first time but it gradually caused her to feel alienated from her body. "It was a signal that I would assume responsibilities of a woman's role," she told Life.
Food beyond taste
Life, Published on 06/09/2025
» Louis Vuitton has long been synonymous with imagination and craft, transforming raw materials into cultural artefacts that transcend utility. At LV The Place Bangkok, this vision now extends beyond fashion and design into new creative territories. The Maison recently hosted the second edition of its Creative Talk series, themed "Beyond The Plate: Cultures, Connection & Convergence".
The show goes on
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/08/2025
» The show must go on! And that is why the light has never gone out for five decades. Despite undergoing renovations, whether minor or major, Tiffany's Show Pattaya has raised the curtain every day, except on three occasions -- Sars in 2003, a protest in 2008 and Covid-19 in 2020 -- when tourism was brought to a standstill.