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Alice Wu is back with ode to teen romance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/05/2020
» The first time I saw the movie's trailer, I thought to myself: "Yes." This is the kind of young, queer story I've been waiting for. Finally, we're getting a teen story with queer girls in the lead. Praise be to Alice Wu for making her cinematic return in The Half Of It.
A long way still to go
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2018
» It is cruel when the essence of someone's identity is branded as a wrong that needs to be righted. Recently, certain occurrences have reminded society about how the LGBTI people are perceived in a place that is seemingly open, and yet where violence still rages against the rainbow flag.
Singing out for abuse victims
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2015
» 'Til it happens to you, you won't know how I feel," says a line in Lady Gaga's latest single, Til It Happens To You, which the singer co-wrote with Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren. The song is part of The Hunting Ground, a documentary depicting sexual violence at college campuses.
Putting polio in the past
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/07/2015
» Unlike the outbreaks of Mers and Ebola, there is nothing recent about polio. Though people know that polio still exists, it has been pushed to the back of the mind in many.
An imperfect ride
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/12/2014
» Initiatives to promote cycling are everywhere. The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has organised activities to encourage people to use bicycles as part of their daily life. Even Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants to see bike-friendly streets in Bangkok.