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Thai lesbian movie 'Yes or No 2' hits theatres

Thai lesbian movie 'Yes or No 2' hits theatres

2012-09-07
Thailand's first lesbian movie Yes or No, which was a surprise hit in China and Taiwan, returns to the screen with a sequel this month. Doug Sanders, who reviewed the first on Fridae, reports on the new two hour-long film.
Marriage, more and more

Marriage, more and more

2012-06-26
Is marriage now a sure thing? Recent developments show major change. Doug Sanders reflects on the present possibilities.
Yangon pink update

Yangon pink update

2012-03-12
Doug Sanders spent four weeks in Myanmar in January and February. There are changes: More tourists, easier to change money but still only a few places where credit cards are taken. And is there a gay scene, he reports.
Breaking dawn at the UN: Part 1

Breaking dawn at the UN: Part 1

2011-12-19
Hillary Clinton's fine speech in Geneva on LGBT rights saw the US playing catch-up to initiatives of a dozen other Western countries. As activists, we welcome the US to the process. But dawn is not yet breaking everywhere. There are many time zones. Douglas Sanders contemplates the time lag for Asia.
The reluctant Commonwealth

The reluctant Commonwealth

2011-11-02
British Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth in October did not adopt sweeping recommendations for change that included calling for the repeal of anti-homosexual criminal laws. We are not surprised. But the door has not been slammed shut. Doug Sanders reports.
Asian experts endorse sexual orientation, gender identity rights

Asian experts endorse sexual orientation, gender identity rights

2011-10-10
Prof Douglas Sanders reports on the recently held 1st Biennial Conference of the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions attended by representatives of the national human rights institutions (NHRIs) established by the governments of Afghanistan, Australia, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Thailand and Timor Leste.
Public attitudes on gay issues

Public attitudes on gay issues

2011-06-08
What do the polls tell us about public attitudes on sexual orientation issues? Mainly they show the huge gaps between countries like Germany and India. Doug Sanders looks at the latest report.
The dominatrix and the 8-foot penis: A queer look at ‘Sex and Zen’

The dominatrix and the 8-foot penis: A queer look at ‘Sex and Zen’

2011-05-26
The Hong Kong blockbuster Sex and Zen has filled theatres in the SAR and Taiwan. With cuts, it may soon be publicly available in other parts of Asia. It has proven, yet again, that “sex sells” and pushing limits can pay off. Doug Sanders saw it in a crowded theatre in HK.
Attitude with a smile

Attitude with a smile

2011-03-15
Attitude is the best selling British gay magazine. Now we have a Thai language version. Is there really a market for a Thai gay ‘lifestyle’ magazine? Doug Sanders ponders the issues from his home in Bangkok, near a friendly Smile Book Store.
Bangkok Post goes gay

Bangkok Post goes gay

2011-02-10
Fridae's Bangkok correspondent Douglas Sanders notices that the country's two major English language newspapers, which are widely read by locals and not just expats, are devoting more space to LGBT-related news and lifestyle stories.

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