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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.
Real world lags behind virtual
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/02/2022
» LIVING THE DREAM
Old ways in modern times
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/03/2021
» FROM NOVEL TO SCREEN
Fighting Transphobia
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/06/2020
» On the occasion of Pride Month, a review of the latest happenings regarding LGBTI inclusivity
A new way forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/04/2020
» Many Thai filmmakers would agree that our movie industry is in the rough. Several obstacles are preventing it from flourishing. A group of film professionals recently gathered for a plenary discussion held at Unesco Bangkok to address the challenges of, and the changes they want to see in, the Thai film sector.
The message of the medium
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2019
» When the chipmunks Chip and Dale sailed into the bustling floating market in the recent viral Disney short Our Floating Dreams, both the world and local people were fascinated by the images of Thai culture. Busy canals and pineapple fried rice brought about onscreen exoticism watched by millions around the world.
Something in the water
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/03/2019
» Rows of small glass containers fill multiple shelves along the wall. Inside them, swimming leisurely and living separately in their tiny, private space are colourful Siamese fighting fish, popular among various crowds. Some keep them as pets for their pure eye-candy pleasure, or get them on a fish spar to make quick cash, or selectively breed them for commercial purposes.
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
Redefining what's 'appropriate'
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/11/2017
» After seven years, the first Thai film banned by the Film Act 2008 will see the light of day.
US Ambassador stands proud
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/06/2017
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