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The Korean wave keeps swelling
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/10/2018
» The wave of K-pop has seeped into the lives of people throughout Asia and the world. Its soaps, movies, music and fashion trends have dazzled, influenced and merged into the local entertainment scene in different places. We've seen K-pop music like the viral Gangnam Style take over the world and artists like BTS storm the US Billboard charts with their music. Recently, a K-pop gathering in Oakland, California, drew thousands of fans.
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Born this way
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2019
» What is it like to be a transgender woman living in Asia?
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Bad education?
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/02/2019
» Sex is rarely a topic we discuss freely in Thailand. Shunned in our conservative culture, sex -- as a topic of discussion -- is received with either embarrassment, shame or laughter, not to be taken seriously or with a straight face.
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The politics of change
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/03/2019
» It is less than a week until the much-anticipated general election. For the first time in the history of Thailand, we are seeing a huge turnout of LGBTI candidates from different professions and backgrounds, jumping on the political bandwagon and representing sexual diversity. Out and proud, many of them are standing as candidates or are working with political parties in order to make their voices heard.
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Redefining what's 'appropriate'
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/11/2017
» After seven years, the first Thai film banned by the Film Act 2008 will see the light of day.
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The people's discontent
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/04/2019
» The means for advocacy has changed in the past few years since the dawning of the so-called 4.0 era. Online platforms such as the worldwide Change.org have become increasingly popular, with campaigns being generated by the people themselves to call for the attention of decision-makers and support from fellow members of the public who share the same ideology.
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Saving the world, one month at a time
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/01/2019
» Technology and innovations allow women several choices of menstrual pads as a period strikes each month. Thickness, length, wings and even scent, sanitary napkins come in a variety levels of comfort.
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Filipina beauty bags Miss Universe crown
News, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 18/12/2018
» Catriona Gray, 24, a model, singer and beauty queen from the Philippines emerged ahead of her 92 rivals to be crowned Miss Universe 2018 yesterday morning by 2017 title-holder Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa.
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Glam fest at Tiffany's
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2018
» The dressing room was in absolute chaos.
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Respect my body
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/06/2018
» When the subject of sexual assault and sexual harassment is raised, people automatically think of female victims. But while women are clearly the most susceptible, another demographic group often overlooked is the LGBTI, and especially transgender women who are vulnerable to harassment and violence due to stigma and prejudice.
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