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The sof t power of love
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/07/2022
» PM Prayut's BL conundrum, shameful scenes at London Pride.
Lush life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/09/2020
» As the night descended, we went out with binoculars in hand. Amid tall trees, flashes of light illuminated a pair of red eyes, which experts quickly identified as belonging to nang ai -- or Sunda slow loris -- a nocturnal primate native to southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The animal, perching on a faraway branch, is currently listed as "endangered" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
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.
A new way forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/04/2020
» Many Thai filmmakers would agree that our movie industry is in the rough. Several obstacles are preventing it from flourishing. A group of film professionals recently gathered for a plenary discussion held at Unesco Bangkok to address the challenges of, and the changes they want to see in, the Thai film sector.
Changes in Chiang Mai
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/02/2020
» The sound of the marching band sent a wave of excitement through the colourful crowd gathered at the Chiang Mai Religion Practice Center. Rainbow flags were flying. There were people of all ages, and even cute puppies, all eager to take their first steps at the annual Pride parade set in the beautiful northern capital.
Irish eyes smiling
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/02/2020
» Wedding bells are ringing. Celebrations of love take place worldwide this month.
Castles in the sky
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2020
» From Parasite's historic triumph at the Oscars earlier this month to the hype generated by the romantic drama Crash Landing On You which just wrapped last week, it's undeniable the influence South Korean content is having on our big and small screens.
Hit the lights
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/11/2019
» The festive season is upon us and it's time for different venues to get into the holiday spirit. Glittering lights are up. The sounds of Mariah Carey and Wham! fill the halls. And, of course, variously adorned Christmas trees stand tall to greet passers-by.
The message of the medium
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2019
» When the chipmunks Chip and Dale sailed into the bustling floating market in the recent viral Disney short Our Floating Dreams, both the world and local people were fascinated by the images of Thai culture. Busy canals and pineapple fried rice brought about onscreen exoticism watched by millions around the world.
Are e-scooters the future for commuters?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/07/2019
» As cities around the world move toward greater mobility, different transportation modes are being introduced, offering commuters more options to help get them to where they need to be. One such mode that has rapidly gained popularity around the globe in recent years is the electric scooter (e-scooter), often in the form of scooter-sharing startups. The trend is generating plenty of buzz, as well as concern.