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Big in Japan
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/11/2018
» The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival wrapped up last weekend, with French drama Amanda taking home the Tokyo Grand Prix and Best Screenplay awards. Director Mikhaël Hers' third feature, Amanda tells the story of a young man who cares for his orphaned niece following his sister's death in a delicate tale of familial love and how people cope with tragedy.
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An empathetic view
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/07/2016
» Imagine a room full of red-lace bras, packs of condoms and a dancing pole -- did we just wander into an illicit, red-light district somewhere? No, these items are brazenly displayed at perhaps one of the most unusual museums in the country: This Is Us -- Empower Foundation's Museum of Sex Works in Thai Society.
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Action figure
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/05/2015
» Thai director Ekachai Uekrongtham began his career in theatre, but for over a decade has worked in the film industry. His latest film, action-thriller Skin Trade, is currently showing in cinemas and will open in the US next month.
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Managing the mind
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/03/2019
» A cosy room with some festive decorations was full of cupcakes and pizzas. It looked like a party. Women dressed in blue sang, danced and even rapped. At the front of the room, a man in his saffron robe was smiling and clapping. Such a lively and joyous atmosphere made it hard to believe that all this was actually happening in a prison. Now even some of the guards were dancing along.
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Fight for equality in baby steps
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/07/2015
» Gordon Lake, Manuel Santos and their son Alvaro are stuck in Thailand. The family has been here for the past six months — exhausting their savings, they can't return home. All because they refuse to leave the country without Carmen, the family's latest member.
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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.
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In a family way
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/10/2014
» Ouanapa Pankun, a 32-year-old veterinarian, had been together with Wongkot Tungchitwatthanakul, the owner of a chicken farm, also 32, for a year before the two decided to tie the knot. The couple now has one daughter together. Both Ouanapa and Wongkot are female.
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Udon Thani gig with a serious purpose
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/06/2014
» ‘We will, we will rock you!”
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