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Looking to a hopeful future with Pride
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/05/2022
» Election of inclusive Bangkok governor, return of famed pageant point to good times ahead
The neverending quest for identity
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/11/2019
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Good times, good relations
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/05/2019
» The recent Thai Festival in Seoul was indeed a sight to behold. It's not often people can dance to molam and luk thung at Cheonggye Plaza, or eating som tam while lounging leisurely by Cheonggyecheon Stream. But the two-day event recently held in South Korea proved a delight for Thais as well as local Koreans and other foreigners.
Big in Japan
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/11/2018
» The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival wrapped up last weekend, with French drama Amanda taking home the Tokyo Grand Prix and Best Screenplay awards. Director Mikhaël Hers' third feature, Amanda tells the story of a young man who cares for his orphaned niece following his sister's death in a delicate tale of familial love and how people cope with tragedy.
Bigger and better
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/10/2018
» Spectacular sets. A big line-up of the country's hottest artists. The cool evening air of Khao Yai. Omelette rice. Cows.
Laos turns up a winner
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/04/2017
» Stepping off of the red carpet, the gorgeous Lao star Vilouna Phetmany -- known by her stage name Tot Lina -- began to greet us in perfect Thai. On Wednesday, she attended the gala opening of the Bangkok Asean Film Festival, shining among the regional superstars. Tomorrow the festival will screen the film she stars in, a new-wave Lao horror called Nong Hak, before it goes into general release on May 18.
The prince diaries
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/05/2016
» At the swift flick of the baton, the sound of vibrating brass, woodwind instruments and percussion rose and shook audiences with the rhythmic vivacity of marching music. The 37 hand-picked musicians dressed in their separate uniforms -- red for the Royal Thai Army Military Band, dark blue for the Royal Thai Navy Band and maroon for the Royal Thai Police Band -- performed under the banner of the Siam Symphonic Band in Germany earlier this month.
Dust or bust at BMMF
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/12/2015
» It was difficult to decide how to best spend the past weekend. While many went decided to chill at the Wonderfruit Festival in Pattaya (see opposite page), others flocked to Impact Arena for Star Theque -- GTH's 11th anniversary concert. Some opted to avoid the traffic altogether and spent their night watching The Face Thailand Season 2 and Hormones 3 The Final Season's finale at home.