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This is not a trans world
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/09/2015
» Most Thai people just can't grasp the term "transman". Although compared to other Asian countries we are considerably more open when it comes to gender diversity, our knowledge of the LGBT spectrum is still quite limited. Transwomen (or katoey) are a vibrant fixture in our society. Tomboys and lesbians are also quite accepted (or tolerated, as some would argue). But, when it comes to transmen -- those born as females but who identify as male -- they are not as visible in this country.
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Reality of life reflected from the TV screens
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/10/2015
» Hormones, the famous Thai teen series known for its realistic dialogue and its characters' risqué behaviour, is back. And, from the look of things, the show is promising audiences that their third season -- the series' last -- will go out with a bang.
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Selective sympathy in an anonymous society
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/08/2015
» The past weekend has been quite a long one for many - four days of vacation and Buddhist religious activities. It was a weekend that was defined by merit-making and people saying no to alcohol. The abstinence lasted for two days. Thong Lor was deserted on Friday night - a phenomenon for Bangkok.
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Rip-off taxis drive us round the bend
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/06/2015
» 'I need to stop for petrol" and "I have to return the car to the centre" are two classic phrases all passengers hate to hear from taxi drivers.
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Facebook 'pride' filter shows a world of difference
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/07/2015
» Now that many parts of the world are celebrating the US Supreme Court's decision to legalise same-sex marriage across their country, social media has since been flooded with the rainbow flashes and vibes. The hashtag #LoveWins is trending on Twitter and Facebook is dotted with rainbow-filtered profile pictures everywhere.
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Donation should be an organic decision
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/04/2015
» 'Would you be interested in signing up as a prospective organ donor? It's for a good cause," asked a woman as I walked past her table.
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It's your life - study up
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/03/2015
» A 19-year-old recently asked me: "What did you study? Was it difficult to find a job with that degree?"
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A parental duty
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/01/2015
» Leelah Alcorn, a 17-year-old American, passed away from suspected suicide last month.
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A mark of society
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/02/2015
» I recently travelled to Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei province to experience one of the most famous hiking trails in the country. The mountain rises 1,316m above sea level, and most people take three to five hours on the 5.5km journey to the top. From then on, there is more walking to do. Another 3km on foot and you can pass out at the campsite.
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What I've learned, I've learned by heart
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/12/2014
» Graduating from an international school, then subsequently from a university abroad, meant one good thing for me: I was saved from the mind-boggling, overcapitalised, macabre existence that teenagers are suffering under — the Thai education system.
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