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Thai revival for classic French comedy La Cage Aux Folles
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/02/2018
» Bringing in an extravagant musical this month for Thai audiences, the BU Theatre Company by Bangkok University is putting together a free performance of La Cage Aux Folles at their Rangsit campus from Feb 23 to March 3.
From death comes life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2016
» It's been a few months since Manop Guntanong lost his two-year-old pug Bulboo to a blood disease. As sad as it was, Manop and his family also faced a dilemma when the staff at Prasu Arthon Animal Hospital of Mahidol University -- a place Bulboo received treatment -- asked if they could have Bulboo's body as their ajarn yai. As with humans, ajarn yai (literally means "the headmaster") here refers to cadavers that are used for the anatomical study to further the knowledge of medical students or, in this case, veterinary students.
Ninth life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/07/2017
» For millennia, cats have been popular as pets. In the internet era, cats rule, beating dogs and other animals as the kings and queens of newsfeeds, stars of viral clips and an endless supply of adorable photos. There are celebrity cats with millions of social media followers.
Pet fest weekend
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/03/2017
» This weekend, all pet lovers should get themselves and their pooches to Mahidol University (Salaya) in Nakhon Pathom. The much beloved "Mahidol Khon Rak Sat" (We Love Animals) event is back under the theme "Two Decades Of Mahidol Veterinarians For Human And Animals".
The race towards tolerance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2020
» Pope Francis voices support for same-sex civil unions in the documentary Francesco
Light flickers in US, fades in Thailand
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/11/2020
» For a good part of November, the world was gripped by a tumultuous fanfare that is the US election. And even before the very last votes were counted, relief and joy were already felt in many communities, not only in America but perhaps across the world. For better or for worse, Donald Trump's reign is coming to an end, and the world now looks to President-elect Joe Biden in the hopes that his win will let voices from the marginalised LGBTI community become louder. Biden promised to enact the Equality Act, a civil rights law that will protect LGBTI people from discrimination within his first 100 days in office among other things.
Castles in the sky
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2020
» From Parasite's historic triumph at the Oscars earlier this month to the hype generated by the romantic drama Crash Landing On You which just wrapped last week, it's undeniable the influence South Korean content is having on our big and small screens.
The message of the medium
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2019
» When the chipmunks Chip and Dale sailed into the bustling floating market in the recent viral Disney short Our Floating Dreams, both the world and local people were fascinated by the images of Thai culture. Busy canals and pineapple fried rice brought about onscreen exoticism watched by millions around the world.
Where we belong
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/01/2020
» From the outside, The Kloset seems like your typical cafe. But upon stepping in and going behind its high wall, you find there's another world, filled with books, board games, and a giant portrait of Cate Blanchett in all her Carol glory that presides over this cosy space.
Queer goings on at BACC
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/09/2019
» A selection of LGBTI films will be shown at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) over the next four weekends.