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Thailand, which has the world's only 'Tom' (butch lesbian) magazine, has a new 'Tom' movie. Doug Sanders reports.

The 25th world conference of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) met in Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 4-9. Douglas Sanders reports.

For the first time activists in Thailand have formulated a set of demands in the form of an "Open Letter" to government. The demands were launched at the end of November in two events in Bangkok. Douglas Sanders reports.

Fridae's travelling professor has been in Myanmar, and to his surprise found camp 'gay' movies on offer. He reports:

Fridae contributor and Bangkok resident Douglas Sanders sends an update about Bangkok's gay areas as a curfew across Bangkok on Wednesday night has been announced after Thai security forces today stormed the main camp occupied by anti-government protesters in the city's commercial district - triggering rioting and violence across the capital.

The cover of Newsweek magazine, March 1, 2010, proclaims “The death of human rights.” Do we send flowers? Douglas Sanders has a non-eulogy.

Does international refugee law give some protection to LGBT individuals? Douglas Sanders gives an overview.

The macho dancing bars in the Philippines are unique hiring only 'straight' or 'bisexual' - never gay - dancers, among other features. On-site research has produced the following report from Douglas Sanders who compares Manila's macho bars to Bangkok's host bars.

Unnoticed and unmourned, the pride parades in Thailand have come to an end. What happened? Doug Sanders reports from Bangkok.

On Thursday, Dec 18, 2008, the UN General Assembly heard two statements on LGBTI rights, one in favour, the other opposing. Who won? Doug Sanders reports.