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Crowning glory
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/10/2021
» Passion -- according to Fred Mouawad, entrepreneur and fourth generation co-guardian of the century-old Mouawad jewellery house -- is about emotion.
Overcoming the fear of stigma
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/05/2021
» Billy Porter opens up about his HIV diagnosis as LGBTI activists fear abuse over delays in a ban on conversion therapy in UK
More than just a fad
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/07/2020
» The air fryer is undeniably the hottest cooking appliance of 2020. Its concept of frying food without -- or at least using significantly less -- oil while producing somewhat similar end products has attracted the attention of those pursuing a healthier diet (without sacrificing too much on flavour) for the past few years. However, its popularity has been revived in recent months as people have turned to home-cooked meals amid Covid-19 lockdown measures.
School system still full of oppression
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/07/2020
» If a student's hair could talk, every single strand would probably ask: "Why are you so obsessed with me?" in its best Regina George impression.
Get animated over anime
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/07/2020
» From classics to new favourites, Japanese animated films of different genres are taking turns parading into local cinemas this month.
Bad girls forever
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/07/2020
» What would you do if you found yourself just unable to die? For the soldiers of The Old Guard, they do what they do best. They fight. For centuries and millennia, this tight-knit group of mercenaries head to different battlefields and engage in countless dangerous missions, hoping they are doing something good for the world.
Truckload of goodwill
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/06/2020
» A giant white truck stands tall on the ground. At first light, its cargo area is soon filled with sacks of rice and food items packed by a group of volunteers and staff who had gathered at the Thai Elephants Conservation Centre in Khao Yai on a recent weekend. With their collective effort, the packing and loading process is completed in no time and the truck is ready to roll.
One great hope
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/05/2020
» As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around the globe with more than 5.5 million cases and about 350,000 deaths so far, the race to find a vaccine has never been more pressing. Globally, different institutions and companies are working hard to develop a vaccine, with over 120 candidates currently in development. While most are still in the pre-clinical stage, a few have already progressed into clinical trials.
Restaurateurs adapt to new normal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/05/2020
» For Somsak Rattanawanwimon, the owner of Kuai Tiao Pak Mor Yon Yook, a vintage-style steamed rice dumpling noodle restaurant in Bang Yai market, running a food business during the pandemic has been challenging. Once filled with diners and people queuing outside on a busy day, at one low-point during the pandemic, his shop had no customers at all.
Ice cream trucks at your door
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/04/2020
» Being stuck at home for the summer is no joke. There is no beach, no water-splashing wars and no air-conditioned malls (for the most part) that can cool us down during this 30C-plus weather. Though we can always order ice cream to our doorstep to cool us down.