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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
A developing legacy
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/07/2019
» Inside the theatre, spotlights illuminated the stage, sparks flew and confetti dropped as a tall figure in an elegant sparkling gown walked forward with a smile and waved to the cheering crowd. A crown was soon placed on her head. It was another joyous night at Tiffany's Show Theatre in Pattaya last Saturday, where its famous transgender beauty pageant Miss Tiffany's Universe crowned its 22nd winner to continue the legacy of the first, biggest and longest-standing stage for Thai transgender women.
No beauty shines brighter
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/07/2019
» When Paweensuda "Fahsai" Drouin was announced Miss Universe Thailand 2019, the hall erupted in a thunderous cheer. Fans were jumping up and down, screaming and hugging one another. Some even had tears down their faces as they finally got to witness this beauty queen's eventual moment of success after having been rooting for her for a long time.
All the lovely ladies
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/07/2019
» Beauty pageants are hotter than ever this month as different contests now take turn sharing the spotlight. Joining the list of ongoing pageants in the country is Miss Thailand World 2019, which will be officially launched this weekend to select the best candidate to win big on the international stage.
Into the light
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/04/2019
» Transgender drag queen Angele Anang lowered to the floor as she was pushed around and thrown away by a group of masked men. Her wig was removed. Nude, she crawled to her father, who was sitting nearby. He put a white flowing dress on her, crying as he did so. Angele, then bald and in white, went back to fight the masked men, over whom she proudly triumphed.
Second spotlight
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/05/2018
» Virahya "Gina" Pattarachokchai has kept the same Instagram profile picture since January 2016. It was a picture of herself standing next to her supermodel coach and mentor Metinee "Lukkade" Kingpayome, during the final round of The Face Thailand Season 2 -- the modelling-themed reality TV show. That night, the aspiring model and actress was declared the show's runner-up, not the winner as she hoped.
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.
Never short of drama
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/02/2017
» Our monthly round-up of LGBTI news include a singer's rise to stardom, drama over a gay series and a summary of upcoming events.
Praying hope trumps hate
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/01/2017
» The Thai LGBTI scene begins 2017 with news that the much-anticipated Bangkok Pride has now been postponed to the end of the year. Originally set for May, the country's first pride parade in 11 years has been pushed back out of respect for King Bhumibol's one-year mourning period. The wait goes on, unfortunately. So for now, we occupy ourselves with the daily mishaps and surprises happening around the world.
A presidential honour
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/11/2016
» From Ellen's Medal of Freedom to a Thai DJ's shock marriage, here's our monthly round-up of LGBT news from around the world