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Pentatonix stuns the crowd in Thai debut
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/09/2016
» After an hour stuck in the traffic at Ratchaprasong intersection, we finally made it to CentralWorld just in time to catch Pentatonix -- an American a cappella quintet -- in its first performance in Thailand last week.
BKK welcomes back Simple Plan
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/09/2016
» The rain was pouring. The traffic was mad. But that didn't stop the crowd from making their way across town to Moonstar Studio 8 in Lat Phrao last Thursday. The rhythm of pop punk came to life with French-Canadian band Simple Plan taking over the Bangkok stage.
A musical that uses every emotional colour on the palette
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/07/2016
» It's 1980s in Dublin, and there's a boy, a girl and music. That's how Sing Street can be summarised in a few words. But when you have John Carney -- director-writer of Once and Begin Again -- at the helm of this musical comedy-drama, you know the film is so much more than just a simple boy-meets-girl story.
From the ground up
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/05/2016
» A sufficiency economy is a concept very close to Thais' hearts. But, as widely known as it is, not many seem to realise its potential and possible application, especially in the world of business.
Quick financial fix
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/05/2016
» Inside an air-conditioned room, a man with a grim face sat behind a tall counter with a metal barrier separating him from incoming clients. Suddenly, someone approaches him with a piece of jewellery in hand. After inspecting the item, the man names his price. After a negotiation, a contract is then signed as a promise for the client to pay back his loan plus interest and reclaim the item. Then, the client walks out with a handful of cash. The entire process lasts only a few minutes.
Silent no longer
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/02/2016
» Justice, in most regions of the world, is a right given equally by law to both women and men. In actual practice, however, the patriarchal society still puts more value towards men, which then renders the voice of women in some places powerless.
Cheesy rock at its finest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/12/2015
» While recent high-profile concerts would have likely featured the city's party people drinking beers, Bangkok's latest gig had a totally different atmosphere. For a brief moment, I almost thought I'd wandered into a high school reunion for middle-aged people.
Life's a riot
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/12/2015
» When her name was announced, Nadezhda "Nadya" Tolokonnikova walked onto the stage to huge cheers from youth leaders from various countries at the recent One Young World summit held in Bangkok. She had a smile, and appeared playful in her cat-print blouse. Her seven-year-old daughter was in the crowd, eagerly listening to what she was about to say.
Pleasure at the fairground
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/11/2015
» Forget hazardous flying lanterns of the North. This Loy Krathong Festival, make your way to the old-school ngan wat, or temple fair, and while many temples around the country have put up fairgrounds to celebrate the Full Moon night of the 12th lunar month, none can beat Bangkok's oldest and most legendary ngan wat Phu Khao Thong.
In the closet -- or not
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/08/2015
» Actress Kristen Stewart's refusal to confirm her sexuality, and a round-up of other worldwide LGBT news this month