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Break the silence for Idahot 2020 (online)
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/05/2020
» The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot) is celebrated annually on May 17. Usually, in Thailand, there'd be celebrations and events with talks and music to commemorate the day. However, due to the pandemic discouraging physical gathering, we're unavoidably seeing a more quiet affair this year, with activities migrating online this weekend.
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Binge-worthy TV during isolation
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/03/2020
» As we continue to be immobilised by Covid-19, what better way to kill long hours at home than by binge-watching a TV series? Go out and panic buy all the food you need today. Don't forget that microwavable popcorn, too. Then go home, wash your hands, kick back, and enjoy these binge-worthy series on Netflix that are perfect for this pandemic weekend.
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Changes in Chiang Mai
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/02/2020
» The sound of the marching band sent a wave of excitement through the colourful crowd gathered at the Chiang Mai Religion Practice Center. Rainbow flags were flying. There were people of all ages, and even cute puppies, all eager to take their first steps at the annual Pride parade set in the beautiful northern capital.
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A friendship born from trauma
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/01/2020
» Bullying, teen romance and an entrance exam set the scenes for the coming-of-age drama Better Days.
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It's always funny until someone gets hurt
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/01/2020
» The seriousness of bullying among schoolchildren was brought into sharp focus recently, after a 13-year-old boy shot his classmate, killing him at their school. The young shooter claimed that this was in retribution for the bullying he had suffered at the hands of his dead classmate, who used to hit him, call him gay and otherwise shame him in front of others.
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A kiss is still a kiss
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/12/2019
» What's a better way to send off 2019 than a big smooch? The gay kiss at parliament last week shook the entire country. Outcries about the inappropriateness of such a public display of affection at a "sacred" place were loud. The symbolic expression was met with polarising responses, even from LGBTI people themselves. Even liberal politicians who called for equal rights apologised for it. Honestly, saying sorry for a kiss seems ironic under a roof where far worse things have taken place. Unfortunately, the public reaction has been mostly negative. The message was inadvertently lost, and many people forgot why the couple kissed in the first place: to advocate for marriage equality.
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The privilege of having no Pride
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 24/06/2019
» SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
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Teach your children well
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/10/2018
» What would you do if you find out your children were hurting others? Or kicking the helpless? Or pulling hair? And the victim was crying while your children were laughing?
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The aesthetics of resistance
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/11/2018
» For the past four years, we've received a steady diet of the junta's theme songs that preach about "returning happiness" and the virtues of peace, order and nationalism. Since last week, however, the anthem that has stolen the thunderbolt is Prathet Ku Mee (What My Country’s Got), an infectious viral rap by a group called Rap Against Dictatorship.
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More than child's play at STGCC
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/10/2018
» In September, gamers, cosplayers and comic fans from across Asia gathered at the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) for the chance to meet their favourite comic artists and idols, try out exciting games on all formats, plus an opportunity to splurge on some of the coolest toys and action figures on the market.
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