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Power of young voices
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/06/2023
» Colourful papers and crayons scatter the floor as children scribble away on cardboard. Scissors meticulously cut paper into letters, and slowly messages are formed on the waiting cardboard, advocating for society to embrace diversity, promote marriage equality and tear down harmful gender binary.
OBEC moves even more backwards
Life, Story: Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/07/2021
» EDUCATE YOURSELVES
Songs for the universe
B Magazine, Story & photos by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/07/2020
» With a presence and contagious smile that can light up the room, Thai-Italian singer-songwriter Valentina "Ploy" Giardullo -- known by her stage name Valentina Ploy -- recently spoke with B. Magazine about her life and music.
Reach for the stars
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/06/2020
» Sprawling on a green hill with a view of Doi Suthep as its backdrop, Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark is a magnificent sight to behold. Its futuristic black dome which houses the digital planetarium and exhibition area seems straight out of a sci-fi movie. Inside, the place is usually filled with students on a field trip and the general public watching movies about astronomy and learning about the constellations and stars, with live narration provided by staff. Meanwhile, others explore the building to see various interactive exhibitions on display. Nearby, an observatory draws many families to visit and observe distant celestial objects together on Saturday evenings.
The hunter and the hunted
B Magazine, Story by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/05/2020
» In dystopian Korea, four men dream of a better life and decide to rob a gambling house, only to find their short-lived success becomes a nightmare when a killer is deployed to go after them. Time To Hunt, directed by Yoon Sung-hyun, is now streaming on Netflix after having had its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival back in February.
Across the universe
Life, Story: Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/04/2020
» Riding a white horse, the emperor of a modern kingdom passes through a portal into present-day Korea.
When Hollywood comes to town
B Magazine, Story by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/04/2020
» After being given ear plugs and goggles, we were ready for some action.
Behold the gentle giants
B Magazine, Story by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2020
» A short ride on a jeep brought us along the dirt road. It was just after 5pm in Chiang Rai. The weather was cool, with sunlight seeping between the haze and clouds. We arrived at our destination soon enough. Hiding behind walls of bamboo was lush greenery of the paddy field. We walked through, stepping on stones that led further inside to the big bubblelike structure perched on a raised platform. Right next to it is an enclosure where three elephants roamed.
Come see the crowning of the queen
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/03/2020
» The glamorous, legendary beauty pageant for international transgender women, Miss International Queen 2020, is back. Contestants from 21 countries are participating in the 15th edition of this Pattaya-based competition, with the final round taking place at the Tiffany's Show Theatre Pattaya on Saturday evening.
Hog wild on Koh Samui
B Magazine, Story & photos by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/02/2020
» Taking tentative steps onto a long-tail boat on a shallow beach requires a certain sense of balance. After taking our seats, we put on our life jackets. The engine started and we were off in the sunshine and sea breeze to Koh Taen and Koh Matsum, less than 20 minutes from Phang Ka Bay on Koh Samui. By the time we reached the islands, we were drenched from the seawater that splashed us all along the way.