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Uniform justice
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/02/2017
» For years, transgender university students in Thailand have been fighting for the right to wear the uniform of their chosen gender. From attending classes to internships and exams, up until the day they finally graduate, uniforms can be either a source of pride or of pain.
Prisoners no more
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/02/2017
» Hair tousled, eyes rimmed with black liners. Five figures dressed in black and white ensemble start moving to the beat of the electronic pop dance music.
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.
Melodies made to move us
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/12/2016
» For the 11 years that film director Jira "Keng" Maligool has been part of the studio GMM Tai Hub (now known as GDH559), he has wanted to make a film about King Bhumibol Adulyadej. But it wasn't until last year that the project took flight and finally manifested itself into Pohn Jak Fah (A Gift), now showing in cinemas nationwide.
Of grief and gender
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/10/2016
» A round-up of queer-related entertainment and happenings in Thailand.
From death comes life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2016
» It's been a few months since Manop Guntanong lost his two-year-old pug Bulboo to a blood disease. As sad as it was, Manop and his family also faced a dilemma when the staff at Prasu Arthon Animal Hospital of Mahidol University -- a place Bulboo received treatment -- asked if they could have Bulboo's body as their ajarn yai. As with humans, ajarn yai (literally means "the headmaster") here refers to cadavers that are used for the anatomical study to further the knowledge of medical students or, in this case, veterinary students.
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.
Sex education
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/07/2016
» Male TV-talk-show host Wuthithorn "Woody" Milintachinda announced recently that he's married a man. The news in a way served as a long-awaited clarification given that Wuthithorn's sexual identity has always been in question. Indeed, it's received a mixed bag of reactions.
Letting go of unhealthy foods
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/07/2016
» Every day, Phra Pisit Siriwathatano would leave his temple at dawn to conduct a daily alms round in his neighbourhood of Nonthaburi. Taking about two hours, the monk later returned to the monastery with a full alms bowl and a large sack filled with food offerings from Buddhist laymen and laywomen. Sometimes, people would also visit the temple to offer lunch to him and other monks.
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!