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Empowering the voiceless
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2020
» After the stage is set, the play soon begins, depicting the struggle and injustice faced by the oppressed protagonist. At the end of the performance, the same play begins again. However, audiences are no longer isolated. They are encouraged to say "stop" at any point in the show, get onstage and act in place of the actors, turning their role into that of the "spect-actors" to present their own solution to break out of the oppression.
Successful transformation
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/10/2019
» Transformation is the key to survival, both in life and in work, according to Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, CEO of JKN Global Media, who was recently awarded Asia Media Woman of the Year at Content Asia Summit 2019 in Singapore. She is the first Thai person -- and also the first transgender woman -- to win the award.
Image is everything
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/08/2017
» You are entitled to your own opinion but when you're a public figure, do prepare for the consequences.
Into the holistic
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/03/2017
» Each day at the break of dawn, 40-year-old Sa-nga Karnin emerges from the bamboo hut he shares with his wife and daughter wearing his uniform of blue denim, with a colourful pha khao ma wrapped around his neck. Then, it's work time. His priority as a mahout is Thongma, his trusted elephant who is in her 40s.
A presidential honour
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/11/2016
» From Ellen's Medal of Freedom to a Thai DJ's shock marriage, here's our monthly round-up of LGBT news from around the world
Beast of a polo tournament
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/03/2016
» Elephants stomping around the forest doing heavy dragging work is a familiar sight. Less so, though not entirely foreign now after more than a decade, is the sight of them taking to the grassy fields of a polo tournament, the big beasts chasing after a white ball with a kwan chang -- a mahout -- and a player perched on top. All for a good cause, of course.
Jungle aid
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/01/2016
» After a few wrong turns on a dusty dirt road and quick rides across shallow creeks, our songthaew full of volunteers from Jungle Aid -- a private charity that provides a medical clinic and community development assistance to people living in remote areas of Thailand -- came to a stop at Pa La U Noi Village. Situated two hours away from downtown Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, the village is sprawled amid the hills, with bamboo houses, children running in tattered clothes, young mothers and stray animals completing the scene.
Delivering sustenance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/12/2015
» Like every Monday night, a long row of homeless and poor people wait outside the Giant Swing in Phra Nakhon district of inner Bangkok. Their eyes light up as the long-awaited red car rolls to a stop on the curb. Many breathe a sigh of relief. They won't have to sleep on an empty stomach tonight.
Spotting a bad egg
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/07/2015
» When rumours spread that fake eggs were circulating in markets last month, consumers were sure to panic.
An imperfect ride
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/12/2014
» Initiatives to promote cycling are everywhere. The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has organised activities to encourage people to use bicycles as part of their daily life. Even Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants to see bike-friendly streets in Bangkok.