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Community ke y to controlling 'C'
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/07/2022
» Viral hepatitis -- a liver inflammation caused by a viral infection -- is a global challenge. It is estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that over 1 million deaths are caused by chronic hepatitis B and C infections per year.
Big cheats return to small screen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/08/2020
» Exam cheating and the Thai education system are about to get all the more thrilling in Bad Genius: The Series, now showing on One31 channel.
One great hope
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/05/2020
» As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around the globe with more than 5.5 million cases and about 350,000 deaths so far, the race to find a vaccine has never been more pressing. Globally, different institutions and companies are working hard to develop a vaccine, with over 120 candidates currently in development. While most are still in the pre-clinical stage, a few have already progressed into clinical trials.
Into the light
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/04/2019
» Transgender drag queen Angele Anang lowered to the floor as she was pushed around and thrown away by a group of masked men. Her wig was removed. Nude, she crawled to her father, who was sitting nearby. He put a white flowing dress on her, crying as he did so. Angele, then bald and in white, went back to fight the masked men, over whom she proudly triumphed.
A few steps forward, a few steps back
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/01/2019
» From the portrayal of sexual diversity in movies to controversies in real life, here is what happened in the LGBTI community in the past month.
The price of inaction
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/10/2018
» While Uruguay celebrates more rights among the LGBTI community, other parts of the world are going backwards — including Thailand
The scourge of fake news
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/07/2018
» Last week before the 12 boys and their football coach trapped in Tham Luang cave had been located, dubious online news sources proclaimed they had been found, prompting cheers on Facebook -- only to be dismissed minutes later. The next day, the cycle repeated. Later in the week, there was even "news" of a body being found, believed to be one of the boys. It spread and was later snuffed, since it simply wasn't true.
The good, the bad, and the lovely
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/12/2017
» Joyful tears were shed inside Bangkok Art and Culture Centre earlier this month when the Ardhanareeswara Award was given to individuals and groups who worked tirelessly to advocate for LGBTI rights and gender equality. And no one could've said it better than veteran activist Anjana Suvarnananda of the Anjaree group, a long-time organisation that advocates for lesbian and gay rights. This line of work is not something people usually get praised or recognised for.
Coming to terms
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/11/2017
» A man with short hair -- wearing a sarong around his chest the way a woman would -- is seen frolicking alone happily on a crowded beach. Lost in his own world, he seems unfazed by the scrutiny and strange looks from children, women in hijab, and men in skullcap. In the background, the sound of Islamic prayers can be heard.
Beyond the stereotypes
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2017
» The three beauties in frilly dresses gave a chorus of Sawaddee ka! and bright smiles, ready to charm everyone they came across on their recent visit at the Bangkok Post office. Fresh from their win from Miss Tiffany's Universe stage, the three were in rather high spirits, excited to take on new challenges and roles soon to come in life.