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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.
Accepting all forms of family
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/06/2023
» Her family is made up of two mothers and a daughter. Matcha Phorn-In believes that homophobia fuelled a villager to set a fire near her home in San Kamphaeng in 2016. It occurred several times and although she reported these incidents to the police, they did not take any action because damage did not result in loss of life or property. Hence, they decided to move out and live downtown for safety.
Short film examines gender norms
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/05/2021
» Are we on the same planet? Napat reflects on this question at night after they* break up with Ake. The couple knew each other from an online game. It is not until Ake kisses them in a local park that Napat tells him they are born a boy.
Resurgent Bangkok Design Week returns
Life, Published on 03/05/2021
» At last, the much-anticipated "Bangkok Design Week" will make a comeback with more than 300 programmes to be presented primarily via online channels and also physically at many venues in Bangkok, from Saturday until July 31.
United front
Life, Published on 26/04/2021
» Thai netizens have been busy online lately fighting off both cross-border homophobia and domestic intolerance against transgenders
Pandemic pain
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/02/2021
» The excruciating impact of Covid-19 has led to several relief plans and packages to help alleviate pandemic pain. Sadly, children somehow seem to be overlooked.
Progress and setbacks
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/12/2020
» This year has seen a lot of development regarding LGBTI communities in Thailand, around the world, and even on-screen, and although Covid-19 has led to more stigma and discrimination, there were still victories in some places
Come for the comedy, stay for the music
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/07/2020
» I'm usually quite sceptical when it comes to Will Ferrell's movies. Although I think he's a fairly funny guy, I also know that his trademark over the top blustering slapstick sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. But since the new musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga was directed by David Dobkin, who directed the decent Wedding Crashers (2005), and with Ferrell who co-wrote and produced the film, I decided to give this new Netflix feature a try. While I don't think this comedy is necessarily funny, the production value, the pacing, the music and choreography are surprisingly well done. And especially the romcom of the two lead characters Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams is sweet, heartfelt, and definitely worth the watch.
Fighting a shadow pandemic
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/06/2020
» Working from home during the height of Covid-19 was hell on earth for Bella*, a mother of two. Her abusive and alcoholic husband, whom she had been married to for a decade, had begun to physically and sexually violate her more now that she was working from home. The abuse often took place in front of the children, who were trying to keep up with schoolwork through remote learning.
Pandemic heightening discrimination against LGBTI
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/05/2020
» It's May. Normally, we would have had a big celebration this month for the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, which falls on May 17 annually. But, of course, with Covid-19 still running rampant, the activities and commemorations have migrated online. Several organisations held a Facebook Live session to discuss the situation they are facing in their communities to reflect this year's theme, "Breaking The Silence". And silence, indeed, must be broken, especially when the pandemic has taken the heaviest toll on vulnerable populations.