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Crossroad of ideologies
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/08/2020
» What is Ratchadamnoen Road like in your memory?
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.
Expanding the friend zone
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/02/2019
» Friend zone is a place nobody wants to be in. Stuck in a limbo between friendship and wanting more, friend zone is sometimes a prison people want out of but just can't walk away from. In GDH's latest flick, Friend Zone (now showing in cinemas), this complex and bittersweet relationship is hilariously explored by filmmaker Chayanop Boonprakob.
A view on the new zoo
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2018
» When news broke last month that Thailand's oldest zoo, Dusit Zoo, will be relocated from its present location in inner Bangkok to a new home in Pathum Thani province, it sent shock waves through the hearts of generations of Bangkokians. Back before shopping malls, cinemas, skating rinks, aquariums and wax museums took over as the capital's popular destinations, Dusit Zoo was a favourite attraction for the entire family -- a place where countless such families have had their photographs taken.
A cinematic gift for heavy hearts
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/12/2016
» In good times or bad, music is there for us. It lifts our spirit when we're down, reminding us of a love long gone and can let us belt out at the top of our lungs in joy. Everyone has their own soundtrack in life for all these moments. In GDH559's latest venture Pohn Jak Fah (A Gift), the characters' lives are intertwined and woven with the sound of music -- precisely, King Bhumibol Adulyadej's royal compositions.
Royal history, written by the people
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/11/2016
» Since Oct 13, we've seen publishers bringing out magazines, booklets and photo books in memory of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Beautiful photos and quotes from the past 88 years fill their pages -- keepsakes to remind us of the glorified monarch who will remain in Thais' hearts for generations.
Graduating with a sense of freedom
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/11/2015
» Come graduation season in Thailand, the topic that often pops up on the public radar usually concerns LGBT students and their graduation uniforms. While some universities now allow trans students to dress according to their gender identity, many others still hold on to the ancient rule that dictates males wear trousers and females skirts. Even on a special day like graduation, there's no exception to the rules.
What the eyes CAN’T SEE
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/11/2014
» ‘Just close your eyes, and you’ll meet another world that’s beautiful and bright ...”