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Building the future
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2025
» 'Usually, when it comes to the topic of peace in the southernmost provinces, most people think of violence and bombs," said Hazwan, 21, as we sat together at the PEACEtival, which was a festival of peace told through art, fashion design, music, creative writing and dialogue by local youth. The event was held at the end of April at Yala Rajabhat University in Yala province.
Laugh, paint, heal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/02/2025
» Happy squeals and laughter from almost 50 young children filled a cosy village hall on a recent Sunday morning in Wiang Kaen district, Chiang Rai. They were pointing at a man dressed comically in a green crocodile costume panicking over his missing teeth. Outside, the weather was 14C. The children sported colourful jackets, some with Moo Deng printed on them.
Sustainable returns
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/11/2021
» The sustainability trend is shaping the business and investment landscape. From climate change to the Covid-19 pandemic, the interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is now at the forefront of everyone's mind -- from consumers to investors.
Rainbow capitalism takes hold
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/06/2021
» Rainbows are washing over the city. It's Pride Month. On streets, walkways, walls, shoes, T-shirts, scarfs -- basically anything -- vivid colours of the rainbow have been splashed on the surface of places and things. It seems that many people -- in the private sector at least -- are very eager to celebrate Pride.
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.
Women in action
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/07/2020
» Bombarded by a shower of bullets. Getting shot in the head. A bone-breaking brawl on a plane. The group of mercenaries in Netflix's latest action flick The Old Guard are tough and have been taking hits in their stride for centuries, as they can't be killed. However, the going gets especially tough for its women as the de-facto leader of the group, played by Charlize Theron, discovers their secret has been exposed as she takes on protege Kiki Layne, who is thrust into a new world upon rising from the dead.
Fighting Transphobia
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/06/2020
» On the occasion of Pride Month, a review of the latest happenings regarding LGBTI inclusivity
Queer nights at the cinema
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2020
» LGBTI Pride Month celebrations are alive on the big screen.
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.