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One step forward, two steps back
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/11/2021
» Local courts fail to follow Taiwan's lead in granting LGBTI marriage rights, transphobia remains a concern
Beyond beauty
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/12/2018
» The universe will have a new queen tomorrow. For almost 20 days, 94 beauty queens from around the world have descended on Thailand to vie for the crown. They have participated in the pageant's activities in Bangkok, Chon Buri and Krabi that brought them to a rooftop bar, temples, Government House and beaches, and tomorrow morning at 7am, one will be crowned the new Miss Universe by current title-holder Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters.
The way she moves
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/09/2017
» What's life like as the most in-demand luk thung star of the moment? After an unexpected catapult to national fame following PM Prayut Chan-o-cha's comment on her twerking, after a frenzy of media coverage sensationalising her stage name and persona, and after becoming an accidental symbol of youth and freedom, 19-year-old Lamyai Haithongkham has only one simple wish: more time to sleep.
Living a full life, late in life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/08/2017
» Thailand is an ageing society, as defined by the United Nations, which means a country's population consists of more than 10% elderly. Based on 2015 data from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, around 11 million Thais are over 60, which means 16% of the entire population.
Man versus dog
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/05/2017
» Last week, a concerned father took to Facebook asking for justice for his seven-year-old daughter who was bitten by a stray dog. The incident took place on Koh Samui and the girl was immediately taken to hospital where she received injections to prevent tetanus and rabies. A big gash on her thigh meant she had to miss the first week of school.
Becoming transparent
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/02/2016
» It's been roughly 10 years since transwoman Kittanut Na Chiangmai underwent sex reassignment surgery, and life only got better after that, she said. The 35-year-old serves as council member for her local Sub-District Administrative Organisation in Sikhiu, Nakorn Ratchasima. She's in a long-term relationship with her partner, and her parents, community and workplace are accepting of who she is.
Mother's natural option
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/08/2015
» Pornthip Eakjeen may live more than 1,000km from her five-month-old son, but the long distance doesn't stop her from breastfeeding him.
Banking on students' futures
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/03/2015
» Every day, 11-year-old Waiyawat Sabaidee is given 100 baht. He is in Prathom 5, but has been depositing money regularly ever since he was in Prathom 3.
What the eyes CAN’T SEE
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/11/2014
» ‘Just close your eyes, and you’ll meet another world that’s beautiful and bright ...”
Let's talk about sex
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2014
» In conservative Thai society, sex is usually perceived as something that is awkward, embarrassing and shameful — hence not many adults are eager to talk about it with the younger generation.