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Slow but meaningful progress
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/09/2021
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Normalising the norm
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/03/2020
» Korean TV, Disney's subtle additions of gay, trans characters signal new levels of visibility, acceptance
Skating spectacular returns
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/03/2019
» The ice rink is a flurry of colour as everyone's favourite princesses, animated toys and anthropomorphic animals take turns skating out, drawing cheers from the young crowd looking on in wonder. Disney On Ice has been entertaining crowds in Thailand for two decades now, and at the end of this month, the beloved ice skating show returns with a big celebration that is more interactive than ever.
Something in the water
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/03/2019
» Rows of small glass containers fill multiple shelves along the wall. Inside them, swimming leisurely and living separately in their tiny, private space are colourful Siamese fighting fish, popular among various crowds. Some keep them as pets for their pure eye-candy pleasure, or get them on a fish spar to make quick cash, or selectively breed them for commercial purposes.
Welcome (back) to the jungle
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/12/2018
» Telling a story that has been told several times before may require a fresh approach. And in Mowgli: Legend Of The Jungle, yet another retelling of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, director Andy Serkis has decided for a more sombre tone to set his film apart from the rest.
The politics of trans acting
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/04/2018
» Kudos and controversy in film, and other happenings in this month's round-up of LGBT news
Put your worries on ice
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/03/2018
» The ice-skating spectacular Disney On Ice is back in Bangkok once again. This year, the theme is "Everyone's Story", which combines the highlights of Disney's timeless stories, characters and songs into a show that can thrill an all-ages crowd.
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!