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It's not too late
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/12/2017
» There are two days left before Christmas! And if you're still at a lost for what perfect gift to put under your Christmas tree, or for Secret Santa, or even for that New Year lucky draw that comes with all sorts of budget, we've compiled a last-minute guide for end-of-year gift shopping that you can pick up on your way to the party (or even for yourself). 'Tis the season to be jolly and, of course, splurge that hard-earned bonus!
A tale of two generations bonding over a video game
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/09/2019
» Video games are often painted as the villain, the source of violence, the time-thief that steals days and nights from its players. But in Brave Father Online: Our Story Of Final Fantasy XIV, video games are the hero -- a platform where bonds are forged and a family reconnected.
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.
Truckload of goodwill
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/06/2020
» A giant white truck stands tall on the ground. At first light, its cargo area is soon filled with sacks of rice and food items packed by a group of volunteers and staff who had gathered at the Thai Elephants Conservation Centre in Khao Yai on a recent weekend. With their collective effort, the packing and loading process is completed in no time and the truck is ready to roll.
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.
Life, rerouted
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/06/2019
» When news came that a bridge outside my office would be undergoing construction for two years, I died a little on the inside.
Managing the mind
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/03/2019
» A cosy room with some festive decorations was full of cupcakes and pizzas. It looked like a party. Women dressed in blue sang, danced and even rapped. At the front of the room, a man in his saffron robe was smiling and clapping. Such a lively and joyous atmosphere made it hard to believe that all this was actually happening in a prison. Now even some of the guards were dancing along.
Life, liberty, the pursuit of marriage
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/06/2018
» US ambassador hosts Bangkok's annual Pride reception
A fund for Thailand's bravest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/04/2018
» Life as a forest ranger is undeniably tough, and certainly not one with comfort. They spend half their time trekking and living in the woods to protect the country's natural resources. And in light of the killing of the black Indochinese leopard, the spotlight now shines on these brave rangers who risk themselves catching powerful men. Their sacrifices draw sympathetic souls who wish to support these unsung heroes.
Otherworldly
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/12/2017
» It was a heady mix of experiences at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani, where Shawn Mendes' Illuminate World Tour made its Bangkok stop on Monday.