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A view on the new zoo
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2018
» When news broke last month that Thailand's oldest zoo, Dusit Zoo, will be relocated from its present location in inner Bangkok to a new home in Pathum Thani province, it sent shock waves through the hearts of generations of Bangkokians. Back before shopping malls, cinemas, skating rinks, aquariums and wax museums took over as the capital's popular destinations, Dusit Zoo was a favourite attraction for the entire family -- a place where countless such families have had their photographs taken.
The good, the bad, and the lovely
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/12/2017
» Joyful tears were shed inside Bangkok Art and Culture Centre earlier this month when the Ardhanareeswara Award was given to individuals and groups who worked tirelessly to advocate for LGBTI rights and gender equality. And no one could've said it better than veteran activist Anjana Suvarnananda of the Anjaree group, a long-time organisation that advocates for lesbian and gay rights. This line of work is not something people usually get praised or recognised for.
It's time to butt in
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/12/2017
» Worawan Tinala was sexually harassed on a crowded Skytrain five years ago. The experience has since left a deep mark as if it just happened yesterday.
Hampersfor the holidays
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/12/2017
» Shopping can be an arduous task, especially for those short on time at the end of the year. So why not make it easy and just pick up some pre-packaged hampers or gift sets? They often carry a variety of goods - from teatime delights to beauty products - that have been selected from popular choices to save you on time researching the best gifts
An explosion of emotion
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/10/2017
» When the news broke on Oct 13 last year that the much beloved King Bhumibol had died, the nation was in for the biggest heartbreak of our generation. People reacted with feverish emotion, with some bursting into tears and others beginning to pray. But National Artist Prof Emeritus Preecha Thaothong grabbed his brush and poured his grief onto canvas. He spent that entire night painting and, the next morning, ended up with a portrait of the revered monarch.
The place to be
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/10/2017
» Having been touted as a new creative district of Bangkok, the Charoen Krung neighbourhood has recently bolstered its cool factor with the arrival of Warehouse30, a hub dedicated to the modern, hipster lifestyle of city dwellers.
Beyond the stereotypes
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2017
» The three beauties in frilly dresses gave a chorus of Sawaddee ka! and bright smiles, ready to charm everyone they came across on their recent visit at the Bangkok Post office. Fresh from their win from Miss Tiffany's Universe stage, the three were in rather high spirits, excited to take on new challenges and roles soon to come in life.
Way of the rising dragon
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/08/2017
» Industrial towns, rolling green hills, skyscrapers, Mount Fuji -- the scenery shifted as I gazed outside the chartered bus that sped from one prefecture to another on the Shoryudo route in central Japan.
Living a full life, late in life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/08/2017
» Thailand is an ageing society, as defined by the United Nations, which means a country's population consists of more than 10% elderly. Based on 2015 data from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, around 11 million Thais are over 60, which means 16% of the entire population.
Busting stereotypes
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/07/2017
» With her height and the aura of a star, it's hard to miss beauty queen and model Jiratchaya "Mo" Sirimongkolnawin, even in a crowded room.