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One step forward, one step back
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/02/2021
» The elusive inclusive nature of Thai TV are snags on the road to equality
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The race towards tolerance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2020
» Pope Francis voices support for same-sex civil unions in the documentary Francesco
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Going for gold
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2020
» A young gymnast reached out her hands and grabbed a bar. With the aid of an instructor, she swung herself a few times to gain momentum before finally doing a handstand. She held that position for a while before swinging down and coming back to the ground. All around the large open space, children were engaged in various artistic gymnastic pursuits. From swinging on the uneven bars to skipping on a balance beam or leaping over a vault.
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Beauty queens back for annual contest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/08/2020
» Pageant season this year may seem quiet due to Covid-19, however, that's about to change as Miss Universe Thailand 2020 is officially getting the green light despite several other international pageants deciding to cancel or postpone their competition until next year.
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Embracing diversity on the screen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2020
» Thailand and the world have come a long way when it comes to diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression of characters on our screens. On the occasion of Pride Month, Netflix facilitated a talk with filmmaker Chookiat Sakveerakul (Love Of Siam and Dew) and Sanchai Chotirosseranee, deputy director of the Thai Film Archive, where they discussed onscreen representation, visibility and political correctness of today's LGBTI content.
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Break the silence for Idahot 2020 (online)
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/05/2020
» The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot) is celebrated annually on May 17. Usually, in Thailand, there'd be celebrations and events with talks and music to commemorate the day. However, due to the pandemic discouraging physical gathering, we're unavoidably seeing a more quiet affair this year, with activities migrating online this weekend.
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When remote working isn't any option
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/04/2020
» Working from home amidst Covid-19 is a luxury not many can afford due to the nature of their jobs. Life talks with people from five occupations who are still working and thriving out there, to see how they are adjusting their work style and staying safe while getting the job done.
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Castles in the sky
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2020
» From Parasite's historic triumph at the Oscars earlier this month to the hype generated by the romantic drama Crash Landing On You which just wrapped last week, it's undeniable the influence South Korean content is having on our big and small screens.
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Crowning glory around the world
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/12/2019
» It's an exciting time for beauty pageant fans this month with three international pageants -- Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss Supranational -- taking place at the same time.
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A developing legacy
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/07/2019
» Inside the theatre, spotlights illuminated the stage, sparks flew and confetti dropped as a tall figure in an elegant sparkling gown walked forward with a smile and waved to the cheering crowd. A crown was soon placed on her head. It was another joyous night at Tiffany's Show Theatre in Pattaya last Saturday, where its famous transgender beauty pageant Miss Tiffany's Universe crowned its 22nd winner to continue the legacy of the first, biggest and longest-standing stage for Thai transgender women.
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