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Remember those without mothers
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 13/08/2013
» Yesterday was the day most Thai mothers had their moments, as it was National Mother's Day. Unfortunately, mine was not among the many happy mothers, as I couldn't make it to visit her this year. And a promise was made on the phone that I will make it up to her as soon as possible.
All about attitude
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 29/05/2013
» Two years ago, when I started my monthly column Queer Eye where I write about LGBT issues and gender diversity, I was inspired by the arrival of the Thai version of the famous UK gay magazine Attitude, one of my favourite publications today.
Facing Facebook's harsh truths
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 24/04/2013
» After my Facebook was flooded with pictures of friends and acquaintances enjoying Songkran celebrations, I woke up last Monday to witness cyberspace full of stories about the bomb in Boston. After three people were killed and 178 injured in the blast, many people turned to their Facebook page and dedicated it to pray for Boston.
Face the new year with the true you
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 01/01/2013
» Having a nickname has been part of Thai culture for decades. We have everything from a prime minister whose nickname is "Poo" meaning "crab", to a beautiful and famous television star known as "Pancake". My parents' nickname for me is Jeep, as in the tough-running American vehicle.
Last in translation
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 15/11/2012
» Everywhere we go, the sound of the global South Korean hit Gangnam Style seems to creepily follow us.
It's all about the copy, right?
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 03/10/2012
» There is a thin line between "inspiration" and "copying" in the art world. The 90s kids think Lady Gaga is revolutionary in pop culture, while many of Madonna's die-hard fans think instead of being born that way she is nothing but a copycat. The debate continues.
Tiring of the attire debate
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 22/08/2012
» Aug 30 is going to be a big day for Baramee "Denjan" Phanich, and for the transgender community in Thailand. Denjan, 23, is among five transsexual students who have been granted permission to wear female attire during the graduation ceremony at Thammasat University.
Real Songkran sinners evade exposure
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 25/04/2012
» As expected after Songkran, it was inevitable we would have a piece of controversial news to talk about once the great water battle was over. Last year, the country's media was in a frenzy about two girls dancing bare-breasted among the celebratory crowds on Silom Road. This year, another topless dancer sparked social criticism, only this time it was a 19-year-old transvestite.
Much ado about nothing
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 02/02/2012
» During the morning news talk show Reung Lao Sao Athit on Channel 3 last Saturday, the presenter reported a story in which a team of policemen led by the outspoken politician Chuwit Kamolwisit shut down a nightclub, Narcissus, located off Sukhumvit Road the previous night. Chuwit, formerly a massage parlour tycoon, claimed the club is known to host secret "drug parties" and was a place "where foreigners assemble for unlawful purposes". However, urine tests on the spot did not return a single person testing positive for drugs.