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Pigs do fly
Muse, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 16/11/2013
» Benchaporn Suktraipob walked into the interview room in a professional all-black suit and skirt, the typical dress code for businesswomen, with an expensive handbag to match. At 35 she is the creator of moohin.com, one of Thailand's most visited travel directory websites, making her one of the most successful female online enterpreneurs.
Hormones running rampant
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 12/07/2013
» On the floor between rows of desks in an empty classroom, we see two pairs of feet, seemingly entwined. We don't see bodies or faces, but the uniform shoes tell us they are a teenaged boy and girl. We hear the girl's voice: "You got it?" A pause. "Give it to me, I'll put it on for you."
Passing with flying colours
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 13/05/2013
» Interior designer Charif Lona insisted that his picture accompanying this article must be in black and white. Why? He said he's best represented that way.
Breaking the language barrier
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 01/05/2013
» Sompen Krutanon speaks Khmer as fluently as she does Thai. Born in the Northeast and once a resident of Phnom Penh, she returned to Bangkok two years ago and is now teaching Khmer language courses at Chandrakasem Rajabhat University and privately. In the process she's become a small bridge that can perhaps narrow the perceived difference between the two nations.
Opting in
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 30/01/2013
» Of those who visited Ole Ukena last year while he was creating art in Bangkok, some were left wondering "what is this crazy German doing here". Now they are able to see the results, with a solo exhibition titled "Giving Up Is Not An Option" now on at Serindia Gallery.
The awakening
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 28/11/2012
» Sakchai Deenan is Thai, but he's pretty big in Laos. Talk about filmmaking and cultural exchange among the nations of Southeast Asia and the man with limited means and image of a constantly struggling director has carved out a unique new segment, feeding off the interconnectedness between the peoples of Thailand and Laos, and managed to reap fair success these past four years.
Totally worth it
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 25/10/2012
» Born as the first son of a family in Rayong, Kijmanoch Rojanasupya knew all along that he was a girl deep inside. He preferred to be among girls, putting make-up on his face and speaking with a high-pitched voice. He tried his best to never let his parents find out, but there were times his cousin tried to confront his parents about his sexual orientation.
Singing with conviction
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 16/10/2012
» When opera singer Koravee Soonthonvipat was a young boy, you would never see him anywhere near the spotlight. He was a timid, quiet student in class, until one day when he decided to sing for his grandfather. He then began to take singing classes. His plan was to sing at his birthday party as a surprise gift _ unfortunately his grandfather never made it to the special day.
Snake charmer
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 04/10/2012
» Index Creative Village's second attempt as a musical producer with Mae Bia: The Erotic Art Musical marks an impressive comeback, after the company's debut show last year failed to leave audiences with a memorable impression.
Music the right medium
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 09/05/2012
» Lyrics of Born This Way, a song about self-love and acceptance by American pop idol Lady Gaga filled the air, crooned beautifully by a group of Thai teenagers as they sat in front of the rehearsal room, practicing during lunch break. In a few days these talented singers will put on a public performance that would be a fitting climax to the "Yes Academy Thailand" music workshop.