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Driving to the finish line
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/03/2015
» Though it was Montol Sittipreechacharn's first time competing at the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) Asia — a contest to find the most fuel-efficient, student-made car — he was sure his team would be taking the trophy home.
Bangkok's Islamic quarters
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/10/2015
» Five times a day, the sound of prayers can be heard around the 200-year-old community surrounding the Chakrabongse Mosque. The yellow building -- under constant repainting and renovation -- has been the centre of this Muslim community for over a century. From its peaceful ambience, not many expect that the neighbourhood is just a few blocks away from Bangkok's most tourist-infested and alcohol-filled area, Khao San Road.
This carefully plotted soap opera called life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/12/2015
» During the last three-day weekend, many of us were stuck at home while half the country was out travelling. At least it wasn't too boring. We had Father's Day on Saturday and political corruption and TV dramas to occupy ourselves with during the brief no-work period.
War is hell
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/04/2016
» When a film becomes financially successful, a second is almost a given. While a sequel is the natural option, one could also take the less-travelled road and make a prequel. But if it can't be decided between one or the other, then why not both? That's what's happened with The Huntsman: Winter's War.
The prince diaries
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/05/2016
» At the swift flick of the baton, the sound of vibrating brass, woodwind instruments and percussion rose and shook audiences with the rhythmic vivacity of marching music. The 37 hand-picked musicians dressed in their separate uniforms -- red for the Royal Thai Army Military Band, dark blue for the Royal Thai Navy Band and maroon for the Royal Thai Police Band -- performed under the banner of the Siam Symphonic Band in Germany earlier this month.
Beyond the bullets and bombs
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/09/2016
» The morning breeze was cool on our faces as we cruised past a gleaming mosque. Traffic was light and the town was quiet and peaceful, except around the fresh market occupied by women in hijab. Local shops selling bak kut teh and dim sum were opening their doors. It was a typical, lazy Sunday morning in Yala -- known to the rest of Thailand as the land of insurgency and unrest.
United in grief
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/11/2016
» Kand Pukrod, 63, a construction worker from Yala province, was sitting on plastic sheets that served as his makeshift mattress on the hard ground. It was drizzling throughout the evening, and Kand decided to settle down under one of the big white marquees.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/08/2018
» 1 Stay fresh whether it's rain or sunshine with Starbucks' new fruity Frappuccino blended beverages. Try Apricot and Peach Yoghurt and get a bite of white peach jelly and bits of real white peach. Or take a big gulp of Ruby Red Grape, which comes with red grape jelly and blended red grape juice. Pair these drinks with the new breakfast menu that include egg bacon English muffin, brioche bun and more for a great start of your day. Available now at Starbucks stores nationwide.
Born this way
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2019
» What is it like to be a transgender woman living in Asia?
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.