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Ranging wide across human experience
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/12/2019
» What does a filmmaker wants from his audience? For Kittiphak Thong-uam, who directs the new comedy Tootsies And The Fake, it's laughter.
Respect my body
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/06/2018
» When the subject of sexual assault and sexual harassment is raised, people automatically think of female victims. But while women are clearly the most susceptible, another demographic group often overlooked is the LGBTI, and especially transgender women who are vulnerable to harassment and violence due to stigma and prejudice.
Bad genius
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/05/2017
» It's always a thrill -- despite being morally wrong -- to cheat on an exam.
A soulful melody
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/11/2016
» His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was a prolific composer and meticulously kept notes throughout the creative process, drawing lines and dots by hand. Some of these artefacts were preserved, said Assoc Prof Pathorn Srikaranonda, and will be on display at "The Royal Music Legacy" exhibition at EmQuartier in Bangkok from Nov 29 to Dec 11.
How to make transit truly for the masses
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/03/2016
» Monday is always the source of predicaments. Last Monday, especially, was chaos for many Bangkokians. No, we're not talking about Gen Prayut's birthday, even though it fell on the same day. What happened last Monday was the infamous Airport Rail Link (ARL) incident. And all the news and headlines have already informed you of how over 700 passengers were stuck inside a train for an hour due to electrical problems, leaving them practically suffocated under Bangkok's trapped heat.
Last call for payphones?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/03/2016
» Wuth Krongkaew, a 40-year-old fried fishball vendor, can't remember the last time he used a payphone. One day, when he happened to forget his mobile phone, he felt lucky that his cart sits right next to a phone booth. To his annoyance and disappointment, however, the phone inside did not work.
Rip-off taxis drive us round the bend
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/06/2015
» 'I need to stop for petrol" and "I have to return the car to the centre" are two classic phrases all passengers hate to hear from taxi drivers.