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The sof t power of love
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/07/2022
» PM Prayut's BL conundrum, shameful scenes at London Pride.
A kiss is still a kiss
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/12/2019
» What's a better way to send off 2019 than a big smooch? The gay kiss at parliament last week shook the entire country. Outcries about the inappropriateness of such a public display of affection at a "sacred" place were loud. The symbolic expression was met with polarising responses, even from LGBTI people themselves. Even liberal politicians who called for equal rights apologised for it. Honestly, saying sorry for a kiss seems ironic under a roof where far worse things have taken place. Unfortunately, the public reaction has been mostly negative. The message was inadvertently lost, and many people forgot why the couple kissed in the first place: to advocate for marriage equality.
A force of friendship that's lasted a lifetime
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/08/2019
» Seventy years are roughly the span of a human's lifetime. And in those decades, one takes a step, learns and grows up with great friends who are always there with a helping hand. The same thing can be said of the relationship between Thailand and the World Bank Group, one of the largest sources of funding for developing countries, with a mission to eradicate extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity.
With eyes ahead
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/04/2019
» The turtles seemed a little confused at first as we put them onto the beach, just before the spot where waves were rolling in on the white sands. Everyone looked on in anticipation as the turtles began taking a few tentative steps. Finally, they moved forward and allowed seawater to engulf their bodies. With eyes ahead to the blue and green expanse of the Andaman Sea stretched out before us, they soon swam way, with cheers and waves given by onlookers on the beach.
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.
A celebration of Harvey Milk
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/12/2018
» The US embassy in Bangkok and the Harvey Milk Foundation will host two events in Bangkok on Thursday, with the foundation's co-founder, human- and LGBT-rights advocate Stuart Milk taking part in the public discussion.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/06/2018
» 1. If you're a fan of Line and all its loveable characters such as Brown, Cony, Sally and more, head to Siam Square One to visit the newly launched Line Village Bangkok. The world's first Line Friends' indoor theme park covers three floors, with its 1,500m² ground packing digital adventure and retail store. Different VR games are available inside, plus there are tons of selfie opportunities all visitors can get with their favourite Line characters. See Moon's rooftop and laboratory. Sit in James' flamboyant room. Drop the bass with DJ Brown. Visit www.linevillagebangkok.com for tickets and information. Entry is 850 baht for adults and 650 baht for kids and seniors. Opens daily from 10am-10pm.
Rainbow on the silver screen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/05/2018
» Some of the many LGBTI films now playing or coming soon to Thailand
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/05/2018
» 1 May 17 is the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot). To mark the day, Museum Siam is hosting a "Gender Illumination" exhibition to explore the history and life stories of LGBTI people in Thailand. On display are children's artworks, pride costumes and LGBTI printed media, plus personal items shared by members of the community that reflect their gender expression, as well as acceptance and rejection from society. The exhibition is open daily (except for Mondays), 10am-6pm, until Sept 30. Free admission. Suitable for people of all genders and ages.