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Culture of rape
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/06/2020
» A recent rape case in Mukdahan province shocked the entire nation when it was brought to light that two underage female students were raped by five teachers and two school alumni. While the case was devastating on its own, it was all the more enraging when some netizens showed outright support to the perpetrators and shifted blame to the young victims.
They know who they are
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/11/2018
» In the dim light inside Bangkok Screening Room, Ivan Coyote transfixed the crowd with stories of their childhood, of grandmas and uncles, and of the conversations our dinner group had at the Isan restaurant around the corner from the venue.
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.
Sexual harassment: The dark side of Songkran
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/04/2018
» The wet and wild water fest of Songkran is set to begin nationwide tomorrow and lasts until Monday. Alcohol consumption, road accidents and even indecent twerking are issues that have been addressed by authorities. This year, sexual harassment is another pressing concern that is finally being addressed.
Targeting pre-seniors
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/04/2018
» Old age is inevitable. But are enough people preparing themselves -- or even aware that they should prepare -- to make sure they can live comfortably and healthy when they enter their senior years?
A missed opportunity
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/02/2018
» Our monthly rundown of LGBTI news, including a highly-anticipated but ultimately disappointing event
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.
Voices of their generation
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/08/2017
» Documentary filmmaker Nontawat Numbenchapol has a knack for exploring the voices and fragility of young people -- in different places and societal contexts.
The burden of giving
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2016
» For someone who's been living and working near the Giant Swing of Bangkok for 15 years, Prajin* -- a middle-aged restaurant worker -- said he has never seen his neighbourhood in such a messy state.