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21
Jan
2021
  • LGBT , Perspectives

It’s 2021 And I’m Tired Of Getting Misgendered & Being Called A Thai Ladyboy

Misgendered for my appearance and nationality  “Oh, you’re from Thailand? Are you a ladyboy?”  I have lost count of the number of times I’ve had conversations like these.  When some …
30
Sep
2020
  • Perspectives

I Wasn’t Raised By My Parents & Here’s What I Learned Growing Up With My Thai Grandparents

Growing up in a not-so conventional household When I think of a conventional family, a happy picture of a loving father, a caring mother, and smiling children often come to …
21
Jul
2020
  • LGBT , Perspectives

I’m A Thai LGBTQ+ Member And I’m Not In Favour Of The Same-Sex Partnership Bill

The ‘partnership act’ isn’t equal to ‘marriage’ Image adapted from: Reuters  Last week, I woke up to a celebratory scene on my newsfeed as Thailand’s cabinet greenlit the Civil Partnership …
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