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Reaching new heights
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/06/2016
» Give me that fierce look! Give me the stare! Make it strong. Pose. Pose. Pose!
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.
Hope grows in the forest
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 13/01/2015
» The children's faces, white with powder, looked eager as a big modified truck picks them up for school. It was a cool, foggy morning in Sangkhla Buri and we had the sunrise in the background as we cruised along the Thai-Myanmar border zone in Kanchanaburi province.
The struggle of youth
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/11/2014
» At just 17-years-old, Saranya Wasandee has been appointed vice-president of the Children and Youth Council of Nonthaburi. Serving at both municipal and national level, the Council enables young people to come together, organising activities and seeking co-operation from the public sector in enhancing the voice of Thailand's youth.
Let's talk about sex
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2014
» In conservative Thai society, sex is usually perceived as something that is awkward, embarrassing and shameful — hence not many adults are eager to talk about it with the younger generation.
A presidential honour
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/11/2016
» From Ellen's Medal of Freedom to a Thai DJ's shock marriage, here's our monthly round-up of LGBT news from around the world
Big cheats return to small screen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/08/2020
» Exam cheating and the Thai education system are about to get all the more thrilling in Bad Genius: The Series, now showing on One31 channel.
Crossing boundaries
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/04/2017
» On a recent afternoon, Muse dropped by a private residence on Sukhumvit 31 where we met Thai transgender actress Treechada "Poyd" Malayaporn.
Bad genius
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/05/2017
» It's always a thrill -- despite being morally wrong -- to cheat on an exam.
A star reborn
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/01/2016
» The Bangkok Planetarium -- along with the prime minister's chair and tanks -- has been one of the capital's most popular destinations on Children's Day for many years. After 50 years in operation, the planetarium recently underwent its first major facelift; the ceremony to unveil it was held on Tuesday, just in time for Children's Day tomorrow.