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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.
Produce 101 Japan searches for next global sensation
Life, Published on 02/09/2025
» Interested boys of any nationality have until Thursday to apply for Produce 101 Japan New World, the fourth season of Japan's largest-scale survival programme that gave rise to popular artists like JO1, INI and ME:I.
Creamfields Asia seeks emerging DJs
Life, Published on 23/07/2025
» In a groundbreaking move to celebrate regional talent, the organisers of Creamfields Asia 2025, which is set to take place in Bangkok in December, are launching an open call for aspiring DJs in Thailand and across Asia to join the lineup and represent their countries on one of the largest stages in electronic music.
A new era for love
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/06/2025
» Thousands of marchers painted the heart of Bangkok in rainbow colours earlier this month. Despite their smile, Rungtiwa Tangkanopas and Panlawee Jongtangsatjatham, a lesbian couple, have given blood, sweat and tears in their fight for the right to family.
The analogue of theatrical cooking
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok may be known as the street food capital of the world, but it's the high-end restaurants that are gaining popularity in the last few years.
Petition filed in push for equal citizenship
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/03/2025
» A petition has been submitted to allow LGBTI individuals to obtain Thai citizenship in response to the Marriage Equality Law, according to the Secretariat of the House of Representatives.
From atheist to faith
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/03/2025
» Kornpat Kotchabhakdi used to be an atheist who refused to go to a temple with his parents who are Buddhists. When he became a lifestyle editor of a magazine, he became frustrated due to personal and work issues. To reduce pressure, he tried meditation and to do so properly, Kornpat sought advice from monks who led him to take an interest in amulets and Buddhism.
Force for change
Life, Nattha Keenapan, Published on 03/03/2025
» Early one Saturday morning in January at Unicef Thailand, a group of 15 refugee children gathered to share their stories, hopes and challenges with gathered authorities, academics, media and the public. The event, organised entirely by the children themselves under the name Force For Change, marked the first time urban refugee children in Thailand had come together to share their views with policy and decision-makers.
Redefining family
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/02/2025
» Since Thailand's equal marriage law took effect last month, thousands of LGBTI couples have been granted the right to start family life. The enactment of this legal milestone, along with push for an amendment to surrogacy, is paving the way for redefining what a family is.
Siblings divided by law
Life, Aspen Anderson, Published on 09/09/2024
» The recent passage of the Marriage Equality bill in Thailand marks a historic shift towards greater inclusivity. Yet, for many same-sex couples, the journey towards full legal recognition remains incomplete.