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Waves of change
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/08/2025
» Most people would still be in bed at 6.30am on a Saturday, but not for a group of volunteers who gather weekly at Rusamilae Beach in Pattani province. With bags and a tong in hand, they set out on an important mission which they've been consistently doing for the past nine years -- picking up trash.
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.
Deconstructing carbon
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/11/2021
» Beyond attractive and functional design, making sure properties are friendly to both people and planet is now a common goal of the real estate sector. Operating with environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in mind is today's pressing agenda and also the way of the future.
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.
Crossroad of ideologies
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/08/2020
» What is Ratchadamnoen Road like in your memory?
A new leaf
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/07/2020
» Spending months in lockdown at home has seen a rise in people's desire to brighten their living spaces with indoor plants, the latest fad in home decoration. With their heralded properties including air purification, increased oxygen levels and catching fine dust, these greens are a perfect addition to any home. Their beautiful leaves are also must-have items for Instagrammers.
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.
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.