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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.
Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
2024 movie moments
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/12/2024
» The past year was surprisingly fantastic for Thai cinema, and a pretty good one for the rest of the world too.
Gritty Australian outback drama Territory takes the reins
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/11/2024
» The premise of Territory tackles power struggles, complex family dynamics and the unyielding grit of frontier life. Described by some as the Australian answer to Yellowstone, this six-part neo-Western drama series brings its own distinct flavour to the genre. While the comparison is understandable, Territory stands firmly on its own, diverging from Yellowstone's influence to craft an original story.
Sports documentaries and films worth a watch
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/08/2024
» An air of sport and competition fills the world as the 2024 Olympics is under way in Paris. Thailand currently ranks 55th on the medal chart with the United States, China and Australia being the top three.
A riveting dive into 1960s Baltimore
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/07/2024
» Lady In The Lake plunges viewers into 1960s Baltimore and deftly weaves mystery, murder, social issues and the world of journalism. Natalie Portman delivers an exquisite performance as a determined housewife-turned-journalist whose pursuit of truth sends shockwaves through the American city. Currently unfolding on Apple TV+, the series runs for seven episodes, with new instalments airing weekly until Aug 23.
Poor Barbie... Oppenheimer's the bomb
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/03/2024
» The annual guessing game to read the minds of inscrutable Oscars voters is here.
Conversations through art
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 03/05/2022
» Following Jim Thompson Art Center's Cold War exhibition series "Shadow Dancing: Where Can We Find a Silver Lining In Challenging Times?" is a second chapter, which depicts the socio-political, economic and cultural scenario of Taiwan and Thailand in the post-World War II period.
Break free from world of sexual violence
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 14/03/2022
» For many years, girls and women across the world come together and celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) to promote gender equality and increase the visibility of their social, economic and political achievements. This year, the IWD community would like to advocate for women's equal rights and collectively forge a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination, where positive difference is valued and recognised.
Following his dreams
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 23/02/2022
» American landscape architect and environmentalist Bill Bensley considers himself a complete novice in the art world since he has never trained as a painter. He picked up a paintbrush under the instruction of his dear friend and Caribbean-based painter Kate Spencer to manifest his unique perspective on life and surroundings. He also emulated other artists' styles and delved into the world of fauvism art, bursting with bold colours and a sense of humour. After several painting holidays with Spencer, Bensley eventually discovered his own path, which is full of gorgeous details and vivid colours with enchanting figures.