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The race towards tolerance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2020
» Pope Francis voices support for same-sex civil unions in the documentary Francesco
Lush life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/09/2020
» As the night descended, we went out with binoculars in hand. Amid tall trees, flashes of light illuminated a pair of red eyes, which experts quickly identified as belonging to nang ai -- or Sunda slow loris -- a nocturnal primate native to southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The animal, perching on a faraway branch, is currently listed as "endangered" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
Raising the Pride flag
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/08/2020
» Alongside anti-government demonstrations, protesters are raising their voice for equality and LGBTI gender rights.
Going for gold
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2020
» A young gymnast reached out her hands and grabbed a bar. With the aid of an instructor, she swung herself a few times to gain momentum before finally doing a handstand. She held that position for a while before swinging down and coming back to the ground. All around the large open space, children were engaged in various artistic gymnastic pursuits. From swinging on the uneven bars to skipping on a balance beam or leaping over a vault.
Beauty queens back for annual contest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/08/2020
» Pageant season this year may seem quiet due to Covid-19, however, that's about to change as Miss Universe Thailand 2020 is officially getting the green light despite several other international pageants deciding to cancel or postpone their competition until next year.
Crossroad of ideologies
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/08/2020
» What is Ratchadamnoen Road like in your memory?
Equality falls short
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/07/2020
» Push to legalise same-sex civil partnerships a step in the right direction but work still remains to ensure LGBTI have the same rights as everyone else
Embracing diversity on the screen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2020
» Thailand and the world have come a long way when it comes to diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression of characters on our screens. On the occasion of Pride Month, Netflix facilitated a talk with filmmaker Chookiat Sakveerakul (Love Of Siam and Dew) and Sanchai Chotirosseranee, deputy director of the Thai Film Archive, where they discussed onscreen representation, visibility and political correctness of today's LGBTI content.
Truckload of goodwill
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/06/2020
» A giant white truck stands tall on the ground. At first light, its cargo area is soon filled with sacks of rice and food items packed by a group of volunteers and staff who had gathered at the Thai Elephants Conservation Centre in Khao Yai on a recent weekend. With their collective effort, the packing and loading process is completed in no time and the truck is ready to roll.
We Are One is one to watch
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/06/2020
» Celebrate films with a historic festival that you can watch within the comforts of your own home.