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Where we belong
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/01/2020
» From the outside, The Kloset seems like your typical cafe. But upon stepping in and going behind its high wall, you find there's another world, filled with books, board games, and a giant portrait of Cate Blanchett in all her Carol glory that presides over this cosy space.
Wonder woman
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/06/2019
» Onstage, the spotlight illuminated Metinee Kingpayome's tall figure as she carefully placed the pageant's white sashes on the shoulder of each beautiful contestant as they approached her. One by one, they strutted, and she looked at them with a smile and hope in her eyes. Under her tutelage, one of these girls would go on to win Miss Universe Thailand (MUT) 2019 and, as Metinee and the team hope, possibly even the crown of Miss Universe, which Thailand last won in 1988 and before that in 1965.
Catching fire
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/12/2018
» In fiery red, like the trail of fire she blazed throughout the competition, 24-year-old singer and model Catriona Gray from the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe earlier this week in Bangkok.
Sexual harassment: The dark side of Songkran
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/04/2018
» The wet and wild water fest of Songkran is set to begin nationwide tomorrow and lasts until Monday. Alcohol consumption, road accidents and even indecent twerking are issues that have been addressed by authorities. This year, sexual harassment is another pressing concern that is finally being addressed.
A missed opportunity
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/02/2018
» Our monthly rundown of LGBTI news, including a highly-anticipated but ultimately disappointing event
For queens and country
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/02/2018
» Grab your wigs and get yourself properly tucked. Drag Race Thailand has descended upon us, and is taking Bangkok by a storm.
Chronic
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/08/2017
» The medical profession is held in high regard. Being a doctor, for many, means good pay, an honourable career and a life of comfort.
Taking care of the nation's lifeblood
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/05/2017
» The recent news of a planned mass resignation by state sector nurses came as a shock to society. Nobody expected it. Not even the cabinet that initially rejected the listing of over 10,000 contract nurses as civil servants, which prompted resignation threats by a network of nurses who feel they are not getting what they deserve for all the efforts they've been putting in to care for people.
School, but not as you know it
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/03/2017
» 'School is a diamond," uttered Mechai Viravaidya. "But all we have ever done is use it as a glass."
Beyond the bullets and bombs
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/09/2016
» The morning breeze was cool on our faces as we cruised past a gleaming mosque. Traffic was light and the town was quiet and peaceful, except around the fresh market occupied by women in hijab. Local shops selling bak kut teh and dim sum were opening their doors. It was a typical, lazy Sunday morning in Yala -- known to the rest of Thailand as the land of insurgency and unrest.