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  Relish the chase in dystopian Korea

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/04/2020

  » Amid a state of chaos, a group of men dream of a better life. Living in a country wrecked by an economic crisis in the dystopian future, they hatch a plan to rob a gangster-run gambling house to grab some cold hard cash. Their new life awaits in another land.

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  Normalising the norm

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/03/2020

  » Korean TV, Disney's subtle additions of gay, trans characters signal new levels of visibility, acceptance

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  Mysteries abound in Kingdom's new season

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/03/2020

  » As we hole up inside our homes trying to avoid the Covid-19 pandemic, what better way to kill time than watching an onscreen plague and the living dead rush in faster than people panic buying toilet papers?

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  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.

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  Japan's plastic man

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/08/2019

  » Hiroshi Fuji turned a piece of toy in his hand from side to side. His eyes gleamed with childlike curiosity as he inspected the colourful plastic that will be incorporated into his upcoming exhibition Jurassic Plastic at ChangChui Creative Park. Fuji's creation of vibrant dinosaur sculptures made from plastic toys have made appearances in different countries and will soon come to Bangkok at the end of this month. The exhibition is organised by the Japan Foundation Bangkok and Chang Chui, with the support from the Embassy of Japan and the Japanese Association in Thailand.

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  Unshackling gentle giants

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/05/2018

  » After trading our sneakers for knee-length boots, we trotted down to the riverbank where a boat was waiting for us. It was a short crossing to the other side of Nam Khan River to meet the elephants that happily approached us for bananas and sugar cane. They had no chains around their ankles. The mahouts stood nearby, keeping watch with no hooks in their hands. Later, they guided the gentle giants to walk along with the humans trailing nearby on muddy ground. The atmosphere was very friendly and calm, with a picturesque landscape of jungle, river and sky surrounding us.

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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.

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  Hitting the jackpot

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/07/2017

  » Dressed in black and grey, with cool shades to match, Slot Machine makes for an iconic presence wherever they appear. But more so than their look and their "triangle" hand signal, the band is famous for their music and live performances, filled with energy and great sound that infuse elements of Thai-style and modern rock into a combination unique to their name.

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  Don't give up the fight

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/12/2016

  » It's been a year of progress for LBGTI issues on-screen, but in real life, there remains much to fight for.

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  Technological playground in bloom

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/05/2016

  » Sensory light and instrumental melodies greet us as we lift each black curtain to see projections of blooming flowers, flowing sea waves and crows. As we continue to navigate along the dark hallway, we come out in a playground filled with sea creatures, light balls, transforming hieroglyphics and more. Bangkok's brand-new playground -- teamLab IsLands: Dance! Art Museum, Learn & Play! Interactive Theme Park -- is set to enthral its young visitors and the whole family through interactivity and co-creation.

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