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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.
Light flickers in US, fades in Thailand
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/11/2020
» For a good part of November, the world was gripped by a tumultuous fanfare that is the US election. And even before the very last votes were counted, relief and joy were already felt in many communities, not only in America but perhaps across the world. For better or for worse, Donald Trump's reign is coming to an end, and the world now looks to President-elect Joe Biden in the hopes that his win will let voices from the marginalised LGBTI community become louder. Biden promised to enact the Equality Act, a civil rights law that will protect LGBTI people from discrimination within his first 100 days in office among other things.
The race towards tolerance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2020
» Pope Francis voices support for same-sex civil unions in the documentary Francesco
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.
Creative comfort in ChangChui
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/09/2020
» Chicken basil is a go-to dish for many Thais. And the best thing to eat it with would be well-cooked rice and fried egg -- together a perfect, simple meal found just about anywhere in the country. But at Olive Kitchen, this favourite phad kaprao gai is seeing new life in an unexpected place: on a pizza.
One giant leap for womankind
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/09/2020
» Houston, we are ready to launch with the latest Netflix series Away, as it takes its daring crew and audience on an epic journey to outer space. Their destination? Mars. However, this grand voyage comes at great personal cost and sacrifice for the crew who have to reconcile being away from the gravitational pull of home and the people on Earth that have to move forward without their physical presence.
Beauty queens back for annual contest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/08/2020
» Pageant season this year may seem quiet due to Covid-19, however, that's about to change as Miss Universe Thailand 2020 is officially getting the green light despite several other international pageants deciding to cancel or postpone their competition until next year.
The undead are slightly diminished
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/07/2020
» Finally, there's a blockbuster movie coming to local cinemas. As most people are still wary of the big screen experience, perhaps this particular movie could change their mind. Train To Busan: Peninsula rides in at full throttle, with thrills, shrills and an army of speedy zombies all ready to attack at any sign of light or sound.
Equality falls short
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/07/2020
» Push to legalise same-sex civil partnerships a step in the right direction but work still remains to ensure LGBTI have the same rights as everyone else
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.