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    Medieval monsters

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/04/2019

    » From Brunei's horrific new anti-gay laws to same-sex marriage in Taiwan and the portrayal of disabled homosexuals on screen, here's the latest from LGBT communities over the past month

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    Making the cut

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/05/2017

    » During this time when Bangkok is being hit with unseasonal rainstorms, one of the major concerns many have when commuting and walking through the streets is the long row of trees -- big, tall, green, and with their branches entangled in power lines. It's an embodiment of possible danger ready to strike down unsuspecting souls.

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    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.

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    Don't lose face

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/02/2016

    » Thais have a colloquial saying, that "committing good deeds now will make you beautiful in your next life. But getting work done on your face will make you look beautiful in this life". This saying explains everything about how much Thai society puts value on cosmetic surgery. From double eyelids, a pointed nose to looking decades younger -- bring it on.

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    Farmers' market at your doorstep

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/09/2015

    » There's a freezer inside Ian Soo's cosy living room, right next to his couch and TV. During our recent meeting, he rummaged through the contents a few times, revealing numerous packages of frozen premium meat inside.

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    Giving them a road map to life

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/07/2014

    » Her wheelchair might be the first thing that strikes people about Nitcharee Peneakchanasak when they meet her initially, but the radiance and frequency of her smile could be their most lasting memory of this 18-year-old who lost both legs as a result of an accident in 2011. Nitcharee’s misfortune does not seem to have dampened her spirit and during the recent long weekend for Buddhist Lent, this teenager was one of 250 youths from all over the country who took part in the Art for All Camp in Pak Chong, Khao Yai.

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