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A woman's place
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/12/2019
» I felt anger rising in me as I sat through Kim Ji-young: Born 1982. And perhaps that's the film's intention: to rile us up. We deserve to be. We should throw a fit. We should take a stand and finally put our foot down. How else are we ever going to escape this inequality that has been assigned to us since birth? This has to stop.
The song remains the same
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/08/2019
» It seems as if each day brings new challenges for the LGBTI community in Thailand. So what's new (or old) this month?
Fight for the light is a dull affair
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/07/2019
» Suddenly, there is light, illuminating the darkness, bringing electricity to an era of fire. Electricity is the star of The Current War, a stylised period drama set in late 1800s that chronicles two world-famous investors and entrepreneurs as they compete to provide electricity and light for the country, trying to win over different states and cities to their sides. And yet, The Current War never manages to spark into life.
Paradise or paradox?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/05/2018
» The theme of this year's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot), which falls on Thursday (May 17) is "Alliances For Solidarity". On the day, events will be held worldwide to celebrate gender diversity, and to raise awareness for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) rights violation.
Laying down the law
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/03/2018
» The image of an attorney of law is traditionally that of a formal, reserved figure in a suit and tie who mostly works from behind the scenes. But in recent months in Thailand, the spotlight has been cast on a number of lawyers who have become a kind of celebrity -- the face of their own cases, the stars in their clients' dramas -- when they make frequent appearances on TV and social media. Many are famous for posting their comments online, taking to Facebook Live to communicate with thousands of fans, and offering legal punditry on high-profile cases, including their own.
All over the world
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/05/2017
» We're reaching the end of May, or as many LGBTI would call it, the Idahot month. The world celebrated, in 1990, the World Health Organization's decided to no longer classify homosexuality as a mental illness. The battle against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia has been long endured and well fought, and now the resistance continues.
Navigating Coldplay traffic
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/04/2017
» Coldplay will be rocking Rajamangala National Stadium on Friday roughly from 8pm onwards. Over 60,000 people are expected to attend.
Happy at Slappy Cakes
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/01/2017
» It's Children's Day tomorrow -- a tired-out day for parents who have to take their overexcited kids to see tanks, the PM's chair and caged animals in the zoo. Why not try something new this year? We know a place where the entire family can have fun while getting their stomach filled at the same time.
Singing out for abuse victims
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2015
» 'Til it happens to you, you won't know how I feel," says a line in Lady Gaga's latest single, Til It Happens To You, which the singer co-wrote with Oscar-winning songwriter Diane Warren. The song is part of The Hunting Ground, a documentary depicting sexual violence at college campuses.
Mother's natural option
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/08/2015
» Pornthip Eakjeen may live more than 1,000km from her five-month-old son, but the long distance doesn't stop her from breastfeeding him.