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The sound (and images) of beautiful silence
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/05/2017
» All cinema enthusiasts better mark their calendars. The Silent Film Festival in Thailand is returning for the fourth time next week in Bangkok. The event -- organised by the Film Archive, the Goethe-Institut Thailand and the Japan Foundation -- opens at Scala theatre on June 8, with all subsequent showings happening at Lido theatre until June 14.
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The price of inaction
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/10/2018
» While Uruguay celebrates more rights among the LGBTI community, other parts of the world are going backwards — including Thailand
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Spooky skyscraper
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/09/2017
» Director Sophon "Jim" Sakdaphisit likes to create his horror films based on locations. His 2008 directorial debut, Coming Soon, is set in a haunted cinema. The follow-up smash hit Laddaland -- his best-known project, which grossed 117 million baht in Thailand -- is set in a housing estate. And The Swimmers (2014) takes place mostly around a swimming pool.
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School, but not as you know it
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/03/2017
» 'School is a diamond," uttered Mechai Viravaidya. "But all we have ever done is use it as a glass."
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The Face winner debuts in TV series
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 01/08/2016
» When we met up with Kanticha "Ticha" Chumma, she was having lunch by herself at GMM Building in Asok. It was a humid afternoon and the winner of the model-seeking reality show The Face Thailand Season 2, a hit when it aired earlier this year, came to the interview from the inaugural ceremony of her debut acting role in the TV series My Name Is Single.
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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.
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Fresh faces, stale formula
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/02/2017
» The producers at Kantana Group were in for some big challenges when they decided to renew the model-seeking reality show The Face Thailand for a third season. When Season 2 aired in late 2015, it was a big hit -- a television phenomenon that mixes talent-seeking, scripted drama and saucy characterisation of the three mentors -- Metinee "Lukkade" Kingpayome, Namthip "Bee" Jongrachatawiboon and Chris Horwang -- whose constant bickering was the real attraction of the show. It was one of those shows everyone had to watch so they could inject their own commentary and fuel discussions online and in-office pantry.
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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.
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A place in society
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2017
» Our monthly round-up of LGBTI news from Thailand and around the world.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/05/2018
» 1 May 17 is the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (Idahot). To mark the day, Museum Siam is hosting a "Gender Illumination" exhibition to explore the history and life stories of LGBTI people in Thailand. On display are children's artworks, pride costumes and LGBTI printed media, plus personal items shared by members of the community that reflect their gender expression, as well as acceptance and rejection from society. The exhibition is open daily (except for Mondays), 10am-6pm, until Sept 30. Free admission. Suitable for people of all genders and ages.
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