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Relish the chase in dystopian Korea
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/04/2020
» Amid a state of chaos, a group of men dream of a better life. Living in a country wrecked by an economic crisis in the dystopian future, they hatch a plan to rob a gangster-run gambling house to grab some cold hard cash. Their new life awaits in another land.
Bountiful Brisbane
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/07/2019
» Brisbane is generally not the first city that comes to mind when people think of Australia. Tourists may even skip it altogether for a busier metropolis like Sydney or the artsy Melbourne. But a recent trip to this capital of Queensland became a revelation of what we've been missing out on.
Are e-scooters the future for commuters?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/07/2019
» As cities around the world move toward greater mobility, different transportation modes are being introduced, offering commuters more options to help get them to where they need to be. One such mode that has rapidly gained popularity around the globe in recent years is the electric scooter (e-scooter), often in the form of scooter-sharing startups. The trend is generating plenty of buzz, as well as concern.
Life, rerouted
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/06/2019
» When news came that a bridge outside my office would be undergoing construction for two years, I died a little on the inside.
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.
A zeal for New Zealand
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/06/2018
» The sky was gorgeous. That was the first thing I noticed about New Zealand after we left Auckland airport. Just the right shade of blue. The right amount of sunlight and cloud. Underneath the vast blue expanse, rolling green hills stretched as far as the eye could see. We were on our way to Rotorua, a city 230km southeast of Auckland, and luckily we were able to appreciate all the surrounding nature that led us to it. Plenty of sleep onboard Thai Airways' Royal Silk Class meant we landed feeling refreshed, ready to explore all the sights and adventures Rotorua has to offer.
Paradise or paradox?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/05/2018
» The theme of this year's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot), which falls on Thursday (May 17) is "Alliances For Solidarity". On the day, events will be held worldwide to celebrate gender diversity, and to raise awareness for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) rights violation.
It's time to butt in
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/12/2017
» Worawan Tinala was sexually harassed on a crowded Skytrain five years ago. The experience has since left a deep mark as if it just happened yesterday.
Slow train to Korat
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/07/2017
» "Where are you headed?"<br> The question broke the ice at the start of our long journey.
Old quarters, new creativity
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/05/2017
» After much anticipation, the new headquarters of Thailand Creative and Design Centre (TCDC) is now open at the Grand Postal Building on Charoen Krung Road.