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Thai high school slammed for ‘avoiding sexual deviation’ seminar

Thai high school slammed for ‘avoiding sexual deviation’ seminar

A private boys school in Bangkok has been slammed by local LGBTI groups after it announced it would be holding a seminar on how to avoid “sexual deviation”. A group of local LGBTI rights groups have issued a joint statement condemning the upcoming seminar. “The seminar could foster hatred and bias for gender-diverse people,” it […]

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Bangkok to hold trans and non-binary job expo

Bangkok to hold trans and non-binary job expo

Thailand’s capital is set to hold a trans and gender diverse focused job fair on Transgender Day of Visibility this month. Trak Trans Empowerment will host the Trans Friendly Job Fair in Bangkok on March 31st, with a mission to fight discrimination in the workplace for trans and gender diverse people. Community organisations such as […]

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Renewed calls for improved LGBTI rights in Thailand

Renewed calls for improved LGBTI rights in Thailand

Taiwan’s decision to embrace marriage equality has encouraged people in nearby countries to step up their calls for change. Thailand’s Justice Ministry has vowed to get behind a bill that will allow for civil unions and remove discrimination. A bill which aims to end discrimination of LGBTI people has been stalled in the parliament for […]

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Tackling HIV in Thailand

Tackling HIV in Thailand

The growing number of new HIV transmissions amongst younger people in Thailand was highlighted at the 2014 World AIDS conference last month. A survey of young gay men and transgender women in Bangkok revealed a  growing level of HIV contraction in people when they are aged 18-21. The report also highlights a high prevalence of […]

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