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Taking 'Thainess' for a spin
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/12/2015
» Hirankrit Pattaraboriboonkul designed that tuk-tuk costume for Miss Thailand Universe, the dress that garnered praise, flak and one declaration from a hater that he'd eat dog poo if it won awards. Also working as a freelance costume designer on the side, Hirankrit's entry was one of the 365 to be submitted to the Creative Thai contest held by Miss Universe Thailand.
Parents, actors and LBWVB
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/10/2015
» Living a gay life on and off the television screen, plus snippets of upcoming LGBT-related happenings.
Melancholic, dissonant memories
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/10/2015
» Jakrawal Nilthamrong's Vanishing Point is a story of loss, death, alternative destinies and reminiscence of sadness. It floats a few inches above the ground, it connects, disconnects and reconnects lives and fates, sometimes in a dissonant manner, and even though you may scratch your head wondering what exactly is going on, the film's semi-experimental style and narrative rupture has a strange intoxication.
The shape-shifting form of protests
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 06/10/2015
» The streets remained empty and all was quiet when thousands of people gathered last Wednesday night to protest against the government's Single Gateway proposal. Protesters weren't, however, down at major landmarks like Asoke or Ratchaprasong intersections, but simply in front of their computer screens. By merely punching the refresh button, these protesters let their resentment known to the authorities by crashing at least six government sites, including the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.
Running for her life
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2015
» If it wasn't for her passion for running, Nattaya Thanaronnawat believes she would be working in a factory like most women her age in Lamphun province.
Biographical musicals take centre stage
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 05/06/2015
» While many contemporary Thai musicals have taken their inspiration from romantic novels, pop music and hit movies, this year biographical musicals seem to be a trend. May witnessed three biographical musicals paying tribute to real-life characters in Thai and Chinese history.
Tied to a Sino past
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 04/05/2015
» The unavoidable and never-failing icebreaker -- do you have any Chinese blood? -- will always have its place in Thai society. Yet it's also something of an empty question, believes Singaporean author Jeffery Sng: "By the time Phibunsongkhram changed the country's name to Thailand, the Thais were already so mixed that it was hard to find anyone 100% Thai."
It's that time of year
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/04/2015
» May 17 will soon be upon us, marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Watching history unfold
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 06/04/2015
» When Vitthya Vejjajiva said he was going to write a biography of Phan Wannamethee — diplomat, Red Cross chief, former Free Thai Movement member and ex-permanent secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) — he received encouragement from everyone except his subject.
It's no urban legend
Life, Published on 28/01/2015
» A garden of edible vegetables in the middle of Thong Lor? Since last week, a new patch of green amid urban high rises has raised many eyebrows — its name is Root Garden, and it is located at the beginning of Thong Lor Soi 3, next to the Pridi Banomyong Institute.