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It's not too late
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/12/2017
» There are two days left before Christmas! And if you're still at a lost for what perfect gift to put under your Christmas tree, or for Secret Santa, or even for that New Year lucky draw that comes with all sorts of budget, we've compiled a last-minute guide for end-of-year gift shopping that you can pick up on your way to the party (or even for yourself). 'Tis the season to be jolly and, of course, splurge that hard-earned bonus!
Thai-Myanmar production speaks universal language
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/12/2016
» 'I've always been under the wrong impression that English is an absolute international language," said Thai filmmaker Adsajun Sattagovit. But upon directing the Thai-Myanmar film TT & Donut, which premiered this month at the National Theatre of Yangon and will be released in Myanmar after New Year, Adsajun said he has found the true language of the world.
Melodies made to move us
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/12/2016
» For the 11 years that film director Jira "Keng" Maligool has been part of the studio GMM Tai Hub (now known as GDH559), he has wanted to make a film about King Bhumibol Adulyadej. But it wasn't until last year that the project took flight and finally manifested itself into Pohn Jak Fah (A Gift), now showing in cinemas nationwide.
The horror comes alive
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/10/2014
» Sentosa is getting a taste of horror. The Singaporean amusement park has contracted a case of fear inspired by Thai ghost stories, and for a second year in a row, the Sentosa Spooktacular is ready for Halloween with haunted twins, dark graveyards and brain-tingling visuals.
Top of the world
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/10/2018
» Miss Thailand World 2018 Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan has plans of rising to the top, and does not intend to go alone.
Bad genius
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/05/2017
» It's always a thrill -- despite being morally wrong -- to cheat on an exam.
Taking care of the nation's lifeblood
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/05/2017
» The recent news of a planned mass resignation by state sector nurses came as a shock to society. Nobody expected it. Not even the cabinet that initially rejected the listing of over 10,000 contract nurses as civil servants, which prompted resignation threats by a network of nurses who feel they are not getting what they deserve for all the efforts they've been putting in to care for people.
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.
A cinematic gift for heavy hearts
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/12/2016
» In good times or bad, music is there for us. It lifts our spirit when we're down, reminding us of a love long gone and can let us belt out at the top of our lungs in joy. Everyone has their own soundtrack in life for all these moments. In GDH559's latest venture Pohn Jak Fah (A Gift), the characters' lives are intertwined and woven with the sound of music -- precisely, King Bhumibol Adulyadej's royal compositions.
New Disney, Line game takes phones by storm
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/08/2014
» After introducing Thailand to the gaming craze of Cookie Run and Let's Get Rich, the popular communication app Line is now partnering with Disney to launch Line: Disney Tsum Tsum, a puzzle game featuring Disney and Pixar characters. Could another addictive pastime be on the horizon?