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  Three is the magic number

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/06/2016

  » BFF may stand for Best Friends Forever in the teen lexicon, but this past weekend the term has been redefined for "The Battle Of BFF Concert", held at the Royal Paragon Hall for two nights where Thai pop singers took turn battling one another with songs and dance moves for three-and-a-half hours straight.

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  Dust or bust at BMMF

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/12/2015

  » It was difficult to decide how to best spend the past weekend. While many went decided to chill at the Wonderfruit Festival in Pattaya (see opposite page), others flocked to Impact Arena for Star Theque -- GTH's 11th anniversary concert. Some opted to avoid the traffic altogether and spent their night watching The Face Thailand Season 2 and Hormones 3 The Final Season's finale at home.

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  The way she moves

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/09/2017

  » What's life like as the most in-demand luk thung star of the moment? After an unexpected catapult to national fame following PM Prayut Chan-o-cha's comment on her twerking, after a frenzy of media coverage sensationalising her stage name and persona, and after becoming an accidental symbol of youth and freedom, 19-year-old Lamyai Haithongkham has only one simple wish: more time to sleep.

• LIFE

  Queer nights at the cinema

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2020

  » LGBTI Pride Month celebrations are alive on the big screen.

• LIFE

  Better together

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/03/2016

  » From the nickname of world-renowned producer and songwriter David Foster alone, attendees knew what to expect at the "Hitman David Foster And Friends Asia Tour 2016" that took place on Wednesday at the Impact Arena. Even those paying 10,000 baht for a ticket had to agree that the concert was worth every satang spent. When you had Foster himself, Melanie C (Spice Girls), Natalie Imbruglia, Peter Cetera (Chicago), Richard Marx and newcomer Gerphil Flores taking the stage together, everything else faded in comparison.

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  Carrying his own tune

  Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/06/2016

  » 'Hi, my name is Aof. I'm a singer," pop star Pongsak Rattanaphong, 31, coyly introduced himself when we met for an interview a few weeks back at the GMM Grammy Building in Asok. Wearing a glittery gold jacket and matching bow tie, Pongsak entered the room with an energy almost palpable. His smile was bright, his laughter loud and contagious.

• LIFE

  Start a new chapter at the 47th Book Fair

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/03/2019

  » Time to get more shelf space as the 47th National Book Fair and Bangkok International Book Fair 2019 begins on Thursday. Splurge on good deals at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from now until April 7. The book fair has always been popular for its staggering amount of titles and publishers that always fill the halls. From lesser-known independent publishers to big names, visitors can experience the vast literary landscape of Thailand right in one place.

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  Looking to a hopeful future with Pride

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/05/2022

  » Election of inclusive Bangkok governor, return of famed pageant point to good times ahead

• LIFE

  Fighting Transphobia

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/06/2020

  » On the occasion of Pride Month, a review of the latest happenings regarding LGBTI inclusivity

• LIFE

  Mo' better molam

  Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 02/06/2018

  » Molam singer Rasmee Wayrana was the very picture of comfort as she lounged under a tree’s shade, taking a break from the recording studio and concert venues. Next to her was a glass of red wine. A cigarette was lit. And she was content as she talked about her latest achievement. Just last month, she was named among the 50 Asians To Watch by The Straits Times. Among the five people from Thailand that were named, she was the only woman.

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