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Equality falls short
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/07/2020
» Push to legalise same-sex civil partnerships a step in the right direction but work still remains to ensure LGBTI have the same rights as everyone else
One great hope
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/05/2020
» As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around the globe with more than 5.5 million cases and about 350,000 deaths so far, the race to find a vaccine has never been more pressing. Globally, different institutions and companies are working hard to develop a vaccine, with over 120 candidates currently in development. While most are still in the pre-clinical stage, a few have already progressed into clinical trials.
Taste in transit
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/04/2020
» Even when Covid-19 leaves us stranded within our own home, one thing we still don't have to worry about much is food shortage. An abundance of food is still being offered by many restaurants, eateries and hotels as they have progressed online and into the delivery scene to make sure we have something scrumptious to dine on during our isolation. From street food to Michelin's award-winning restaurants, the choices seem limitless. At least, that mostly applies if you live right inside Bangkok.
Golden oldies
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/09/2016
» Inside a hotel kitchen, a wok sizzled as Prapai Ritthiya cooked up a dish of stir-fried crispy pork and vegetables.
Rock-solid career path
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/04/2015
» At noon, a group of students walked the mountain road at Doi Kham, Chiang Mai, under the Sun's heat. With sweat rolling down their faces, each of them stalked the area with a rock hammer. After a while, they crouched down and broke apart a small chunk of rock with their tools. One of them poured out a droplet of acid. Suddenly, a fizz started to form on the rock.