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Finding her voice
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 13/05/2018
» After making history for being the first female to be crowned on Thailand: The Star Season 4 -- one of the country's most popular reality singing contests -- Wichayanee "Gam" Piaklin's life was turned completely upside down.
The dark side of live streaming
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 28/01/2018
» As an only child, Phop, a 21-year-old Bangkok native, was used to getting what he wanted. After divorcing Phop's father when her son was five, his mother raised him on her own.
Against all odds
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 28/01/2018
» Pin Salipod was excited to hold her daughter for the first time, three days after her birth, since when she had been placed in an incubator. But as the doctor accompanied the nurse carrying her newborn second daughter, he looked grave.
No pain, big gain
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 12/11/2017
» Major surgery is not something new to Chuchart Pinjai, a 63-year-old retired policeman from Phayao province, but it's not something he wants to go through again. He had heart surgery in 2015 at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital and it took him months to get over the pain and return to a normal routine.
Flood control to shore up Pattaya
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 15/10/2017
» As a Pattaya native, Noppinun "Nu" Sangthong, a 47-year-old owner of a souvenir shop on Beach Road, has seen virtually everything -- from the behaviour of crazy drunken sex tourists to transgender thieves with tricks up their sleeves.
Sex work lures African women to Pattaya
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 17/09/2017
» Sea, sand and sun are what most people expect when they come to visit Pattaya. But one thing that makes Sin City so infamous is its wealth of nightlife and entertainment venues. For this beachfront city, the day seems to stretch on endlessly into the wee hours.
Law cops out on transgender rights in Pattaya
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 20/08/2017
» After a long night performing at one of Pattaya's most famous cabaret shows, Aom only wanted a good rest. The 35-year-old cabaret performer left work at 1am without pausing to remove her make-up. Mounting her motorcycle, she decided to go home via Pattaya Beach Road, a stretch known as a hangout for transgender sex workers and heavily patrolled by police.
Trading up from terror
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 06/08/2017
» With the ongoing deep South insurgency in Thailand, it's hard to imagine how the provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat can start tackling issues like development when the threat of violence still lingers. The sounds of bombs and gunshots are a regular part of people's lives.
Stars in their eyes
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 23/07/2017
» People who were born with everything necessary to start their lives might have gone through some difficult times. Some may struggle to find a job, a good life or love. But for 31-year-old Poom Nakkwan, his wish is simple enough. It's so simple that no one would think it can be someone's greatest wish. "I just want to be seen, known and recognised," Poom said.
Heartbroken dad wants justice
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 09/07/2017
» An ideal family for many people should consist of a father, mother and children who spend time together, love each other and protect one another. Sometimes the family means a single parent taking care of their own children. But for Lisa*, eight, and her brother, Tony*, five, the word "family" does not mean a safe and healthy environment.