• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  Born this way

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2019

  » What is it like to be a transgender woman living in Asia?

• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  Glam fest at Tiffany's

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/09/2018

  » The dressing room was in absolute chaos.

• THAILAND

  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.

• THAILAND

  Sexual harassment: The dark side of Songkran

  Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/04/2018

  » The wet and wild water fest of Songkran is set to begin nationwide tomorrow and lasts until Monday. Alcohol consumption, road accidents and even indecent twerking are issues that have been addressed by authorities. This year, sexual harassment is another pressing concern that is finally being addressed.

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