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The message of the medium
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2019
» When the chipmunks Chip and Dale sailed into the bustling floating market in the recent viral Disney short Our Floating Dreams, both the world and local people were fascinated by the images of Thai culture. Busy canals and pineapple fried rice brought about onscreen exoticism watched by millions around the world.
The ugly risks of cosmetic surgery
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/08/2018
» South Korea -- the plastic surgery capital of the world -- is a popular destination for many Thais in pursuit of "aesthetic perfection". Want to look handsome like oppa? Or like the pretty idols in series and music videos with flawless skin and features? To many, South Korea is the answer.
From death comes life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2016
» It's been a few months since Manop Guntanong lost his two-year-old pug Bulboo to a blood disease. As sad as it was, Manop and his family also faced a dilemma when the staff at Prasu Arthon Animal Hospital of Mahidol University -- a place Bulboo received treatment -- asked if they could have Bulboo's body as their ajarn yai. As with humans, ajarn yai (literally means "the headmaster") here refers to cadavers that are used for the anatomical study to further the knowledge of medical students or, in this case, veterinary students.
The new Brahmins
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/10/2015
» A man dressed in white blew into a conch as if it were a horn. Joss sticks were burning. Heads bowed but people's lips were praying. A screenplay on a golden tray was engulfed in a cloud of white smoke. Surrounding the tray was a feast which included a pig's head, Thai golden desserts, fruit, boiled eggs and seafood.
Farmers' market at your doorstep
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/09/2015
» There's a freezer inside Ian Soo's cosy living room, right next to his couch and TV. During our recent meeting, he rummaged through the contents a few times, revealing numerous packages of frozen premium meat inside.
Becoming more vocal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/03/2015
» For someone who has been doing music and theatre for most of her life, British vocal coach Maureen Scott defines her start in showbiz as terrible.
Don't bank on mobile phone safety
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/02/2015
» A picture of a mobile phone's portable battery — burned, with half of its body exploded — was shared on Pantip earlier this month. In the thread, user SnowGlobe recounted how he charged his iPhone 5s with his portable battery, commonly referred to as a power bank, before going to bed, only to discover smoke and sparks coming out from it in the middle of the night. The battery later exploded, fortunately harming no one.
All creatures great and small
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/07/2014
» When disaster strikes, everyone’s first priority is normally to look after themselves and their families. Not many would extend their kindness to others — neither human nor animal — in need.