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The right to title change
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/07/2019
» What is it like to be a transgender person in Thailand, a nation that seems to be friendly to the LGBTI population? Each person would probably reply differently depending on personal experiences they've had navigating their daily lives. But there remains a common theme of discrimination and prejudice -- found both at a personal and legal level -- that all of them face regardless of where or who they are in this society.
Medieval monsters
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/04/2019
» From Brunei's horrific new anti-gay laws to same-sex marriage in Taiwan and the portrayal of disabled homosexuals on screen, here's the latest from LGBT communities over the past month
Thailand tops the beauty stage, welcomes Miss World pageant
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2019
» Thailand is now the hottest destination for top international beauty pageants. After being the host country for Miss Universe 2018 at the end of last year, the country will soon welcome another set of international beauty queens that will be competing in the 69th Miss World 2019, which is set for this December.
The full spectrum
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/12/2018
» From civil partnership to LGBTI politicians, here's a look back at some of the things that have happened in the rainbow community this year, as well as things to look forward to in 2019
Filipina beauty bags Miss Universe crown
News, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/12/2018
» Catriona Gray, 24, a model, singer and beauty queen from the Philippines emerged ahead of her 92 rivals to be crowned Miss Universe 2018 yesterday morning by 2017 title-holder Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa.
Beyond beauty
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/12/2018
» The universe will have a new queen tomorrow. For almost 20 days, 94 beauty queens from around the world have descended on Thailand to vie for the crown. They have participated in the pageant's activities in Bangkok, Chon Buri and Krabi that brought them to a rooftop bar, temples, Government House and beaches, and tomorrow morning at 7am, one will be crowned the new Miss Universe by current title-holder Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters.
A Night of Thainess
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/12/2018
» Thai silk was the star of Miss Universe 2018's Thai Night gala dinner and fashion show held at Dusit Thani Bangkok on Wednesday evening. The event served as an official welcome to the competing beauty queens, as well as a showcase of Thai culture, fashion design, textile and food.
Stop the attacks, both physical and verbal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/07/2018
» Violent beating caught on camera, transgender beauty queen and gender affirming surgery, in our monthly round-up of LGBT news.