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It's always funny until someone gets hurt
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/01/2020
» The seriousness of bullying among schoolchildren was brought into sharp focus recently, after a 13-year-old boy shot his classmate, killing him at their school. The young shooter claimed that this was in retribution for the bullying he had suffered at the hands of his dead classmate, who used to hit him, call him gay and otherwise shame him in front of others.
A kiss is still a kiss
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/12/2019
» What's a better way to send off 2019 than a big smooch? The gay kiss at parliament last week shook the entire country. Outcries about the inappropriateness of such a public display of affection at a "sacred" place were loud. The symbolic expression was met with polarising responses, even from LGBTI people themselves. Even liberal politicians who called for equal rights apologised for it. Honestly, saying sorry for a kiss seems ironic under a roof where far worse things have taken place. Unfortunately, the public reaction has been mostly negative. The message was inadvertently lost, and many people forgot why the couple kissed in the first place: to advocate for marriage equality.
Crowning glory around the world
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/12/2019
» It's an exciting time for beauty pageant fans this month with three international pageants -- Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Supranational -- taking place at the same time.
Back to the cave
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/11/2019
» Over a year has passed since the Tham Luang cave rescue mission made international headlines. The daring attempt to save the 12 boys and coach of the Wild Boars football team gripped the entire world.
The horse hospital
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/10/2019
» Holding a piece of carrot in her hand, Karuna Neraphong offered it to the white horse in front of her. With a gentle movement, she drew her hand away and the horse, eager for some snacks, craned its neck and body to follow. Karuna repeated this action in different directions, making sure the horse stretched well. This is one of her methods of physiotherapy for horses.
BACC plants seeds for good theatre
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/10/2019
» Bangkok Theatre Festival 2019 will be taking place at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and other venues starting next month. Under the theme "Theatre Farm", the festival packs stage plays and performances from diverse genres, taking on a variety of subjects such as romantic-drama musicals to political black comedy. Tickets are now on sale.
The continuing adventures of Doraemon
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/10/2019
» After taking over countless imaginary lands and even Antarctica, the latest Doraemon movie now transports its audiences among the stars, all the way to the Moon.
A developing legacy
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/07/2019
» Inside the theatre, spotlights illuminated the stage, sparks flew and confetti dropped as a tall figure in an elegant sparkling gown walked forward with a smile and waved to the cheering crowd. A crown was soon placed on her head. It was another joyous night at Tiffany's Show Theatre in Pattaya last Saturday, where its famous transgender beauty pageant Miss Tiffany's Universe crowned its 22nd winner to continue the legacy of the first, biggest and longest-standing stage for Thai transgender women.
Are e-scooters the future for commuters?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/07/2019
» As cities around the world move toward greater mobility, different transportation modes are being introduced, offering commuters more options to help get them to where they need to be. One such mode that has rapidly gained popularity around the globe in recent years is the electric scooter (e-scooter), often in the form of scooter-sharing startups. The trend is generating plenty of buzz, as well as concern.
Loving herself for who she's become
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/06/2019
» As a child, Kulchaya Tansiri was fond of watching TV and wishing one day she could be there on the screen, under the spotlight.