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Crowning glory
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/10/2021
» Passion -- according to Fred Mouawad, entrepreneur and fourth generation co-guardian of the century-old Mouawad jewellery house -- is about emotion.
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A force of friendship that's lasted a lifetime
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/08/2019
» Seventy years are roughly the span of a human's lifetime. And in those decades, one takes a step, learns and grows up with great friends who are always there with a helping hand. The same thing can be said of the relationship between Thailand and the World Bank Group, one of the largest sources of funding for developing countries, with a mission to eradicate extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity.
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Born this way
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2019
» What is it like to be a transgender woman living in Asia?
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Top of the world
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/10/2018
» Miss Thailand World 2018 Nicolene Pichapa Limsnukan has plans of rising to the top, and does not intend to go alone.
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Paradise or paradox?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/05/2018
» The theme of this year's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot), which falls on Thursday (May 17) is "Alliances For Solidarity". On the day, events will be held worldwide to celebrate gender diversity, and to raise awareness for LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) rights violation.
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Targeting pre-seniors
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/04/2018
» Old age is inevitable. But are enough people preparing themselves -- or even aware that they should prepare -- to make sure they can live comfortably and healthy when they enter their senior years?
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Nang Loeng neighbourhood is no longer a banana republic
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/03/2018
» Figures in colourful aprons weaving through traffic selling bags of banana fritters have long been a familiar sight in Nang Loeng neighbourhood of Bangkok. But today, the roads felt almost empty without their presence.
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The Ironlady
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/12/2017
» At the Osaka Castle Park, Arjaree Kiatfuengfoo broke into a light jog to warm herself up for the 42.195km run she was undertaking on a recent Sunday. The big crowd was cheering in the cool morning. The sky was slightly overcast, with colourful leaves and trees lining the city streets. To Arjaree, it was a great day for a marathon.
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Coming to terms
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/11/2017
» A man with short hair -- wearing a sarong around his chest the way a woman would -- is seen frolicking alone happily on a crowded beach. Lost in his own world, he seems unfazed by the scrutiny and strange looks from children, women in hijab, and men in skullcap. In the background, the sound of Islamic prayers can be heard.
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Through the snow
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/11/2017
» 'I think I was, like, three years old when I started skiing. It was normal for kids living in the mountains," recalled professional cross-country skier Karen Chanloung, 20. Next to Karen was her older brother Mark, 22, who is also a pro athlete. The half-Thai, half-Italian siblings grew up in Gressoney-La-Trinité, a town in northwestern Italy, surrounded by snowy mountains and great ski spots.
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