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Pinktech ecosystem aims for economic, social impact
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/12/2024
» Addressing LGBTQIA2S+ discrimination could open new business opportunities that increase GDP by up to 1.47%, worth US$7.6 billion, according to the Thailand PinkTech Ecosystem Report 2024.
Thailand set to reap $2 billion 'rainbow tourism' boon
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/11/2024
» Thailand's landmark move to legalise same-sex marriage is set to boost “rainbow tourism” by attracting four million more visitors annually, and generate about US$2 billion in revenue, according to travel platform Agoda.
Startup surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/08/2024
» Major venture capitalists are eyeing huge investment opportunities in startups with the focus on artificial intelligence (AI), transformative digital healthcare, and the emerging field of so-called pink technology.
Canvas Ventures eyes pinktech startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2024
» Thailand could become a "pinktech" hub, capitalising on untapped business opportunities stemming from the LGBTQ community, says Canvas Ventures Co Ltd, a multi-family venture capital office.
Central Pattana unveils Pride festival activities at Thai malls
Business, Published on 24/05/2023
» Central Pattana, the real estate developer and operator of Central malls, is joining hands with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Galderma Thailand, Muse by Metinee, Bangkok Pride and Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co to promote the Thailand Pride Celebration 2023.
Advocate for change
Asia focus, W Audi Pattrapatumthong, Published on 07/03/2022
» Contrary to what others might perceive, Bryan Choong considers himself an introvert who enjoys most activities alone. During the lockdown, for example, he took up cycling and explored Singapore even more.
Pride month passes, firms leave confetti behind
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/07/2019
» Pride Month, the worldwide celebration of the LGBTQ community in June, came and went in Bangkok with relatively little fanfare in a city known for queer representation. As in the West, some businesses are finding ways to commercialise the rainbow-themed extravaganza and use gay acceptance as a key aspect of their corporate culture.
Elton John joins call for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels
AFP, Published on 01/04/2019
» LONDON: British pop legend Elton John has joined actor George Clooney in calling for a boycott of nine Brunei-owned hotels over the sultanate's new death-penalty laws for gay sex and adultery.
The third path
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» Rooted in traditional norms and religious beliefs dating back centuries, our world has long accepted gender as a binary concept consisting of two identities: male and female. Thus, only those whose gender identities match their birth-sex enjoy fundamental human rights.
Grey shades in the rainbow
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» After years of legal invisibility, growing restlessness and protest, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities are finally seeing some progress toward global equality. Particularly in Europe, rising public awareness is being reflected in landmark legislation that recognises same-sex marriage, outlaws discrimination and promotes inclusive social policies.