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Interactive quiz discovers Thais less happy than expected
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/03/2025
» Mazda has launched an interactive quiz to better understand happiness as research shows that almost 70% of Thais are less happy than expected.
Teaching gender diversity
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/03/2025
» "I am bisexual like a papaya flower," said Jirajade Wisetdonwail.
Beyond coming out
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/03/2025
» Be queer, be protagonist! That is the tagline of Ladys and Moonscape, an emerging queer publishing house founded by Nachanok Yuwapoom (Ladys) and Apinuch Petcharapiracht (Moonscape). Such a manifesto was born out of frustration that LGBTI characters are stuck in coming out scenes, pleading for acceptance.
Lesbian media still in the shadows
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Thai Girls' Love (GL) entertainment genre is gaining global traction, but the lack of commercial interest reflects sexual and gender inequalities, according to new research.
The euthanasia debate
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/02/2025
» A request for euthanasia from a terminally ill patient -- a controversial practice that remains illegal in Thailand -- inspired Dr Isaree Siriwankulthon, a palliative care physician-cum-author, to write a popular novel in 2023.
Children's books with LGBTI themes
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/02/2025
» Children's books can help young readers understand gender identity and sexual orientation in a friendly manner. As Thailand's Marriage Equality Law took effect last month, it is a good time to read these children's books to embrace diversity.
Exhibition explores the past through comic art
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/02/2025
» After two decades of experience in comic art, Tanis Werasakwong, known as Sa-ard, recently launched his first exhibition at Kinjai Contemporary, running until mid-March.
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.
A sustainable retreat
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/09/2023
» In the southwest of Phnom Penh lies the region's largest surviving rainforest. After landing, I met other travel companions to spend three nights together at a riverside camp. We were split into two vans and headed for Sihanoukville. Downtown shophouses and heavy traffic gave way to lush scenery. No sooner had the hustle faded into the distance than rice paddies, palm trees and mountains came into sight. Here, Cambodia's nature remains undisturbed. In more or less two hours, we arrived at the camp depot.
Tranquil beauty
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/09/2023
» A powerful earthquake that struck the northwest of Kathmandu in 2015 sent a ripple of destruction through the country. Not far from its epicentre, Bhaktapur bore the brunt of the natural disaster that damaged houses and religious structures. After years of reconstruction, despite lingering signs of ruin, this ancient town continues to preserve harmony between the old and the new.