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It's sabai, sabai with Thai Smile Airways
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/09/2015
» Thai Smile Airways hosted "The Journey Of Your Smiles" event on Wednesday night to explain their latest strategy to ensure passengers' comfort on-board all their flights. New flight attendant uniforms were also unveiled at the event which was held at Vivarium by Chefs Ministry on Rama IV. The venue was packed with media and guests, which included both the airline executives and Thai celebrities such as Korn Narongdej and MR Mannalumas Yukol.
Farmers' market at your doorstep
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/09/2015
» There's a freezer inside Ian Soo's cosy living room, right next to his couch and TV. During our recent meeting, he rummaged through the contents a few times, revealing numerous packages of frozen premium meat inside.
This is not a trans world
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/09/2015
» Most Thai people just can't grasp the term "transman". Although compared to other Asian countries we are considerably more open when it comes to gender diversity, our knowledge of the LGBT spectrum is still quite limited. Transwomen (or katoey) are a vibrant fixture in our society. Tomboys and lesbians are also quite accepted (or tolerated, as some would argue). But, when it comes to transmen -- those born as females but who identify as male -- they are not as visible in this country.
A practical approach
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/08/2015
» This time last year, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was all the rage online. People were dumping a bucket of ice-cold water on their heads everywhere, regardless of whether they understood or supported the cause. Still, the campaign succeeded to a certain extent in raising people's awareness of the neuromuscular disease.
Selective sympathy in an anonymous society
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/08/2015
» The past weekend has been quite a long one for many - four days of vacation and Buddhist religious activities. It was a weekend that was defined by merit-making and people saying no to alcohol. The abstinence lasted for two days. Thong Lor was deserted on Friday night - a phenomenon for Bangkok.
Fight for equality in baby steps
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/07/2015
» Gordon Lake, Manuel Santos and their son Alvaro are stuck in Thailand. The family has been here for the past six months — exhausting their savings, they can't return home. All because they refuse to leave the country without Carmen, the family's latest member.
Pushing boundaries
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/07/2015
» 'In every film that I make, I try to follow society's rules and regulations as much as possible," said film director Tanwarin Sukkhapisit. Ironically, her trans-drama Insects In The Backyard was banned in Thailand due to moral indecency five years ago.
Spotting a bad egg
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/07/2015
» When rumours spread that fake eggs were circulating in markets last month, consumers were sure to panic.
Facebook 'pride' filter shows a world of difference
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/07/2015
» Now that many parts of the world are celebrating the US Supreme Court's decision to legalise same-sex marriage across their country, social media has since been flooded with the rainbow flashes and vibes. The hashtag #LoveWins is trending on Twitter and Facebook is dotted with rainbow-filtered profile pictures everywhere.
Threats raise more questions than answers
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/06/2015
» 'Why do men continue to get prettier as the days go by?" The question, a rhetorical one, was asked by Woody Milintachinda on his morning TV show Woody Teun Ma Kui last week. And, no, he was not referring to Caitlyn Jenner. His subject was homebound and revolved around Thailand's latest sensation that most of us have come to know as Nong Wo.