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Progress and setbacks
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/12/2020
» This year has seen a lot of development regarding LGBTI communities in Thailand, around the world, and even on-screen, and although Covid-19 has led to more stigma and discrimination, there were still victories in some places
Of loss and triumph
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/10/2019
» A flat joke on TV, films on katoeys make the national heritage list, and other happenings in the LGBTI community in the past month.
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.
More than child's play at STGCC
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/10/2018
» In September, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans from across Asia gathered at the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) for the chance to meet their favourite comic artists and idols, try out exciting games on all formats, plus an opportunity to splurge on some of the coolest toys and action figures on the market.
Uniform justice
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/02/2017
» For years, transgender university students in Thailand have been fighting for the right to wear the uniform of their chosen gender. From attending classes to internships and exams, up until the day they finally graduate, uniforms can be either a source of pride or of pain.
A star reborn
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/01/2016
» The Bangkok Planetarium -- along with the prime minister's chair and tanks -- has been one of the capital's most popular destinations on Children's Day for many years. After 50 years in operation, the planetarium recently underwent its first major facelift; the ceremony to unveil it was held on Tuesday, just in time for Children's Day tomorrow.
Pleasure at the fairground
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/11/2015
» Forget hazardous flying lanterns of the North. This Loy Krathong Festival, make your way to the old-school ngan wat, or temple fair, and while many temples around the country have put up fairgrounds to celebrate the Full Moon night of the 12th lunar month, none can beat Bangkok's oldest and most legendary ngan wat Phu Khao Thong.
Push the pedal to the metal
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/11/2015
» Sirinud “Bo” Kitikan, 33, carefully put a green bicycle frame on a stand. She started installing a seat and two wheels with professional ease. After some tinkering, she and her buddy-on-wheels were ready for the streets. She carried the freshly-assembled bicycle outside Bo Velo Bangkok Bike Shop — a place dedicated to selling customisable bicycle parts and accessories — for a quick spin.
Separation anxiety
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/07/2014
» People from rural areas working as maids or in factories or on construction sites is an ordinary sight to see — a fact so commonly acknowledged that it just blends into everyday society.