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  Binary boost for the non-binary

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/07/2016

  » Whenever we discuss the representation of the LGBT population in popular media, what comes to mind is often the names and faces we see on TV. We fail to look a little further to the nearby screen of our computer, especially into video games that people can spend countless hours on. The lack of diversity, while a shocker, is something to be expected. White male protagonists are leading the pack. And if women find it hard to see themselves being represented in the gaming world, the LGBT community has seen much worse.

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  More blood will spill

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/03/2020

  » When Netflix's Kingdom premiered last year, it enticed audiences around the world with its hybrid storyline that mashes a political drama and zombie bloodbath in the Joseon dynasty. The thrill and gore of its strong debut is now returning for a second season, which will be released today on the streaming platform.

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  No beauty shines brighter

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/07/2019

  » When Paweensuda "Fahsai" Drouin was announced Miss Universe Thailand 2019, the hall erupted in a thunderous cheer. Fans were jumping up and down, screaming and hugging one another. Some even had tears down their faces as they finally got to witness this beauty queen's eventual moment of success after having been rooting for her for a long time.

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  Tokyo stories

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/10/2018

  » The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival opens today with a fine selection of films from East and West. Held at Roppongi Hills, TIFF, one of Asia's largest film fests, is serving up cinematic treats from Japan and around the world. Opening the festival is A Star Is Born, the Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga musical romantic drama. Closing the festival on Nov 3 will be Japanese animation Godzilla: The Planet Eater, the final chapter of the animated monster trilogy.

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  Ruling on rape

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/06/2019

  » Rape always brings with it devastation -- to the victims, their families and even the public that learns of such crimes. The condemnation is loud, a cry for harsh punishment up to the penalty of death -- a solution many believe can put an end to rape.

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  Coming to terms

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/11/2017

  » A man with short hair -- wearing a sarong around his chest the way a woman would -- is seen frolicking alone happily on a crowded beach. Lost in his own world, he seems unfazed by the scrutiny and strange looks from children, women in hijab, and men in skullcap. In the background, the sound of Islamic prayers can be heard.

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  Don't give up the fight

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/12/2016

  » It's been a year of progress for LBGTI issues on-screen, but in real life, there remains much to fight for.

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  Sweet dreams are made of Selena

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/08/2016

  » Last Friday night, where did we go? Clubs are boring, so we decided to relocate our dance floor to Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani. Selena Gomez was there with her Revival Tour.

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  Quick financial fix

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/05/2016

  » Inside an air-conditioned room, a man with a grim face sat behind a tall counter with a metal barrier separating him from incoming clients. Suddenly, someone approaches him with a piece of jewellery in hand. After inspecting the item, the man names his price. After a negotiation, a contract is then signed as a promise for the client to pay back his loan plus interest and reclaim the item. Then, the client walks out with a handful of cash. The entire process lasts only a few minutes.

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  War is hell

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/04/2016

  » When a film becomes financially successful, a second is almost a given. While a sequel is the natural option, one could also take the less-travelled road and make a prequel. But if it can't be decided between one or the other, then why not both? That's what's happened with The Huntsman: Winter's War.

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