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Changes in Chiang Mai
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/02/2020
» The sound of the marching band sent a wave of excitement through the colourful crowd gathered at the Chiang Mai Religion Practice Center. Rainbow flags were flying. There were people of all ages, and even cute puppies, all eager to take their first steps at the annual Pride parade set in the beautiful northern capital.
Irish eyes smiling
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/02/2020
» Wedding bells are ringing. Celebrations of love take place worldwide this month.
Bad-news blues
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/02/2020
» Over the past few weeks, there were many times I worried about the state of journalism in Thailand.
Castles in the sky
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2020
» From Parasite's historic triumph at the Oscars earlier this month to the hype generated by the romantic drama Crash Landing On You which just wrapped last week, it's undeniable the influence South Korean content is having on our big and small screens.
Plastic still proliferates
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/02/2020
» Several retail chains have taken the initiative to cut down on plastic waste by not giving out plastic bags, and people find themselves carrying their own tote bags when they shop at malls and convenience stores.
Beyond the stigma
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/02/2020
» HIV/Aids has become a hotly debated topic in recent weeks following a controversial claim by an HIV-positive advocate announcing he would teach people how to have unprotected sex safely, which was met with overwhelming backlash. Many media, Facebook pages and medical professionals rushed to clarify the issue and educate the public.
New ways of life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/02/2020
» Explore possibilities for the way we can live at Bangkok Design Week 2020 (BKKDW), now ongoing in the Charoen Krung neighbourhood of Bangrak district until Feb 9.
A friendship born from trauma
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/01/2020
» Bullying, teen romance and an entrance exam set the scenes for the coming-of-age drama Better Days.
A reason for leave
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/01/2020
» As the PM2.5 smog crisis continues to rage, it's a good idea to avoid the outdoors during this period. Stay indoors, turn on your air purifier, kick back and relax if you can. We're almost near the weekend anyway. If you still need more reasons to convince yourself to stay in, Netflix has a great selection of binge-worthy films and series. Get ready for the Oscars with Marriage Story, The Irishman and The Two Popes. Laugh out loud with Sex Education Season 2. Swoon with Crash Landing On You.
The edutainment continues
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/01/2020
» Netflix's teen dramedy Sex Education is now back for a second season, packing sexuality exploration and the fragility of adolescents in a hilarious but informative manner.