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Marvels of Chinese medicine
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/07/2014
» Everyone who appreciates Chinese delicacies will probably have heard at least one claim purporting that a particular type of food or medicine promotes longevity or wondrous health benefits. Some are understood to be mere myths, while others are taken very seriously, almost religiously. Are any of these foods, herbs and plants actually all that beneficial though?
Separation anxiety
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/07/2014
» People from rural areas working as maids or in factories or on construction sites is an ordinary sight to see — a fact so commonly acknowledged that it just blends into everyday society.
Playing for change
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/06/2014
» In a busy Sunday market, shoppers slow down upon hearing pop and rock songs being played by a group of musicians. Some passersby stop in admiration. Some show appreciation by putting coins and banknotes into the donation box. The band plays on, although the musicians cannot see.
About a (tom) boy
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/06/2014
» Life as a 23-year-old can be hectic, especially if you are one of the most popular Thai actresses in China, juggling constant fan meetings, filming schedules, recording sessions, university lectures and an internship.
Udon Thani gig with a serious purpose
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/06/2014
» ‘We will, we will rock you!”
A fete to remember
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/05/2014
» La Fête, the Franco-Thai cultural festival, returns for the 10th time, serving up music, art, dance and hybrids of the three. The festival runs from June 4 to July 6 at venues across Bangkok.
Let the music play
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/05/2014
» There’s a Thai saying that all aspiring and professional musicians know very well: “If you ever need any musical instrument at all, you just need to go to Woeng Nakhon Kasem.”