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Lush life
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/09/2020
» As the night descended, we went out with binoculars in hand. Amid tall trees, flashes of light illuminated a pair of red eyes, which experts quickly identified as belonging to nang ai -- or Sunda slow loris -- a nocturnal primate native to southern Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. The animal, perching on a faraway branch, is currently listed as "endangered" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
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When superpowers collide
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/08/2020
» Bulletproof skin, invisibility, Elsa-like freezing ability -- a mysterious pill able to unlock temporary superpowers is escalating crimes in New Orleans. To retaliate and reclaim his city, a local cop works with a teenage dealer and former soldier to stop the pills and the supplier at all costs, even if it means risking it all to use the dangerous pills themselves.
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Humanity vs nature
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/12/2019
» 'Let's go to Khao Yai," a friend recently suggested via text. Along with her invitation, she attached a picture of a woman sitting amid beautiful flowers, clouded with faded hipster filter. It was an online review saying a blossoming garden in a Khao Yai resort was now open to all visitors for free. The sight of the gorgeous winter flowers drew me in. I said yes.
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Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/08/2019
» Situated on Chaweng Noi Beach on Koh Samui, Vana Belle packs elegance with leisure in this part of the Gulf of Thailand. The mythical Himmapan forest inspires its decor and theme. Guests are welcomed at the reception with a water-blessing ritual before checking in to one of the 80 lavish suites and villas. With quiet beachfront and great hospitality, the place provides a perfect getaway for an entire family.
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Bountiful Brisbane
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/07/2019
» Brisbane is generally not the first city that comes to mind when people think of Australia. Tourists may even skip it altogether for a busier metropolis like Sydney or the artsy Melbourne. But a recent trip to this capital of Queensland became a revelation of what we've been missing out on.
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A second-class union
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/11/2018
» The prospect of marriage equality has always brought excitement and joy for LGBTI communities worldwide. In Thailand, the possibility of the civil partnership bill -- viewed as a step closer to coveted equality -- has been discussed frequently in our society lately, especially after a draft of the bill was released earlier this month on the Rights and Liberties Protection Department (RLPD) of the Ministry of Justice's website. But the initial excitement quickly faded when people read the fine print of what the bill really entails, and began questioning whether it really spells out equal rights.
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Tokyo stories
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/10/2018
» The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival opens today with a fine selection of films from East and West. Held at Roppongi Hills, TIFF, one of Asia's largest film fests, is serving up cinematic treats from Japan and around the world. Opening the festival is A Star Is Born, the Bradley Cooper-Lady Gaga musical romantic drama. Closing the festival on Nov 3 will be Japanese animation Godzilla: The Planet Eater, the final chapter of the animated monster trilogy.
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Double jeopardy
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/09/2018
» Of the 370,000 held in the Thai prison system, 4,500 of them are transgender people.
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A missed opportunity
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/02/2018
» Our monthly rundown of LGBTI news, including a highly-anticipated but ultimately disappointing event
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US Ambassador stands proud
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/06/2017
» Our monthly round-up of LGBTI news
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