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Of grief and gender
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/10/2016
» A round-up of queer-related entertainment and happenings in Thailand.
Small step forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2016
» When it was announced that the popular model-seeking reality show The Face Thailand -- which is coming back for its third season -- is accepting transgender women into competition for the first time, it caused a joyous glee in many parts of the LGBT community. Another step towards gender equality is always cause for celebration.
Transcending limitations
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/05/2016
» Back in April 2013, Yutthapong Gul-oung's life irrevocably changed when she decided to join a 10km run in her hometown of Kanchanaburi -- with no practice or preparation beforehand. The day before the run, she was shopping for her running shoes.
A not so straightforward affair
Life, Published on 15/03/2016
» It was that time of year again when the Elle/Elle Men Fashion Week buzz hit town. The iconic white tent in front of CentralWorld may have been on hiatus, but the stylish crowd were in for new vibes this season, with Central Embassy playing as host venue. The P-shaped runway was a first and made each model's strutting ground less of a straightforward affair. Running from Friday to Sunday with a total of nine shows, pioneering names, popular favourites, as well as a retailer (Uniqlo!) stomped down this year's curiously angled catwalk to show their spring/summer collections.
Palace Fair in Lop Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/01/2016
» From Feb 13-21, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Lop Buri office invites locals and tourists to wear traditional Thai costumes to the "Land of King Narai The Great Fair 2016", which will be held at Phra Narai Ratchaniwet Palace, Muang district of Lop Buri.
The beautiful people
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 17/11/2015
» As the three ladies in gowns strutted our way, people stopped mid-stride just to gaze at their beauty. It was not difficult to be transfixed by their charm. In a green dress -- and wearing a glittering crown -- Trixie Maristela, 29, led the way for the trio. She recently won the Miss International Queen 2015 beauty pageant.
Threats raise more questions than answers
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/06/2015
» 'Why do men continue to get prettier as the days go by?" The question, a rhetorical one, was asked by Woody Milintachinda on his morning TV show Woody Teun Ma Kui last week. And, no, he was not referring to Caitlyn Jenner. His subject was homebound and revolved around Thailand's latest sensation that most of us have come to know as Nong Wo.
Miss Tiffany Universe: Public health student wins (photos, videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/05/2015
» 22-year-old public health student from Ayutthaya chosen from 30 contestants to represent Thailand at Miss International Queen, world's largest international transgender beauty pageant.
Public health student crowned Miss Tiffany
dpa, Published on 09/05/2015
» Sophida Siriwatananukul was Friday crowned the winner of Miss Tiffany's Universe 2015, Thailand's largest transgender beauty pageant, in the beach resort city of Pattaya.
Two Thais win titles in beauty contests
Online Reporters, Published on 06/12/2014
» A Thai woman has been crowned Miss Intercontinental 2014 for the first time in Madgeburg, Germany on Thursday while another won the first runner-up title in another international pageant in Warsaw, Poland, the following day.