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Disney dreams come true
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/12/2016
» Young female singers from different countries were selected to lend their speaking and singing voices to the titular character of Moana, Disney's latest animated feature which opens today in Thai cinemas, in their own respective languages. In Thailand, the honour fell upon 19-year-old Thai-American singer Myra Molloy, who gushed that it was always a dream of hers to voice a Disney character.
Of grief and gender
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/10/2016
» A round-up of queer-related entertainment and happenings in Thailand.
Small step forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2016
» When it was announced that the popular model-seeking reality show The Face Thailand -- which is coming back for its third season -- is accepting transgender women into competition for the first time, it caused a joyous glee in many parts of the LGBT community. Another step towards gender equality is always cause for celebration.
Reaching new heights
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/06/2016
» Give me that fierce look! Give me the stare! Make it strong. Pose. Pose. Pose!
Carrying his own tune
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/06/2016
» 'Hi, my name is Aof. I'm a singer," pop star Pongsak Rattanaphong, 31, coyly introduced himself when we met for an interview a few weeks back at the GMM Grammy Building in Asok. Wearing a glittery gold jacket and matching bow tie, Pongsak entered the room with an energy almost palpable. His smile was bright, his laughter loud and contagious.
Don't lose face
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/02/2016
» Thais have a colloquial saying, that "committing good deeds now will make you beautiful in your next life. But getting work done on your face will make you look beautiful in this life". This saying explains everything about how much Thai society puts value on cosmetic surgery. From double eyelids, a pointed nose to looking decades younger -- bring it on.
Feeding young ears
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/10/2015
» At the age of 67, Hirotaka Kawai seems a frail, old man. But he is very lively in conversation. His eyes sparkle whenever he talks about his beloved Kawai music empire -- and the legacy of this world-renowned piano manufacturer -- passed down from his grandfather Koichi, the company's founder.
This man won’t make you famous
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/02/2015
» ‘If you just want to be famous, you are wasting your time and money here.”
Defying death, one trick at a time
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/07/2014
» Sweet dreams are made of these. Who am I to disagree?”