Thailand 2020 military conscription draft
The Thaiger Thu, Aug 6, 2020 2020 military conscription draft, some of the potential soldiers looks better than others..
Backlash on Cambodia public order draft law
Srey Lux Sok / Khmer Times Tue, August 4, 2020 The Ministry of Interior’s new public order draft law which aims to strengthen peace and security by regulating public behaviour, […]
Thailand’s Cabinet Approve in Principle that People Can Grow Marijuana
CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES Wed, August 5, 2020 BANGKOK – Thailand’s Government has approved in principle a Health Ministry proposal to amend the Narcotics Act to allow patients, medical […]
Bangkok Students March for LGBT Equality in Schools
By Khaosod English July 29, 2020 BANGKOK — At the first student-led ‘pride march’ in Thailand ever on Wednesday, young protesters demanded that state teachers stop discriminating against LGBT students, […]
After being slammed for ‘racist’ ad, Cadbury Malaysia says brand prides itself in racial inclusivity
BY ANNE GRACE SAVITHA Malay Mail Fri, July 10, 2020 PETALING JAYA – After being slammed on Instagram for a video that users say does not promote racial diversity, Cadbury […]
Thailand’s Lawmakers Endorse Partnership Bill for Same-Sex Couples
By CTN News CHIANG RAI TIMES July 9, 2020 “The Civil Partnership Bill is a milestone for Thai society in promoting equality among people of all genders. This strengthens the […]
Indonesians rage on Twitter after Chinese state media claims batik as traditional Chinese art form
BY MELANIE CHALIL MALAY MAIL Mon, July 13, 2020 Indonesian batik was declared an intangible cultural heritage by Unesco in 2009. Photo: The Jakarta Post KUALA LUMPUR — Indonesians […]
In Myanmar A Strictly Segregated Watering Hole of British Rangoon
By Wei Yan Aung The Irrawaddy Thu, 8 July 2020 The Pegu Club YANGON – One of the symbolic landmarks of discrimination during the colonial period in Myanmar—then Burma—is the […]
Experts Denounce Religious Censorship on Thai Modern Arts
By Khaosod English Mon, July 13, 2020 Paintings depicting Buddha as Ultraman. BANGKOK — A group of academics and experts told a Parliament committee on Monday that crackdowns on arts […]
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