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The boys are back in town
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/07/2019
» After listening to their music for more than half my life, Westlife became one of those bands on my bucket list that I wanted to see live. And so, when word came that they would be performing in Thailand following their reunion last year, there was no hesitation -- I just had to be at their concert.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/04/2018
» 1 Feel like putting your strength to the test? Under Armour is bringing back its annual urban fitness challenge Test Of Will, to be held on April 28 and 29 at CentralWorld. Participants will complete physical challenges -- Over and Under (hurdles), Deadball Squats, Kettlebell Farmer Walks and Bear Crawls -- in a four-minute circuit challenge. Contestants will be divided into age categories: 18-34, 35-44 and 45+. Each will be scored based on the maximum number of correct repetitions they can achieve within one minute. A cash prize of 50,000 baht is up for grabs for the male and female competitors who achieve highest overall score. Register to compete, for 500 baht, at testofwill.com. Available only for Thai residents over the age of 18.
Finding a new voice
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/05/2018
» Into its seventh season, The Voice Thailand, once a pioneer of the genre, now finds itself among a glut of television singing contests.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/06/2018
» 1. If you're a fan of Line and all its loveable characters such as Brown, Cony, Sally and more, head to Siam Square One to visit the newly launched Line Village Bangkok. The world's first Line Friends' indoor theme park covers three floors, with its 1,500m² ground packing digital adventure and retail store. Different VR games are available inside, plus there are tons of selfie opportunities all visitors can get with their favourite Line characters. See Moon's rooftop and laboratory. Sit in James' flamboyant room. Drop the bass with DJ Brown. Visit www.linevillagebangkok.com for tickets and information. Entry is 850 baht for adults and 650 baht for kids and seniors. Opens daily from 10am-10pm.
Born this way
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2019
» What is it like to be a transgender woman living in Asia?
Class is in session
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/05/2023
» Last Saturday, a crowd of children with their families, as well as politicians and their supporters, braved the blistering summer heat to gather at the "Candidate Classroom" event where representatives of six political parties discussed Thai education and the rights of children within schools. Styled as a game show, "Candidate Classroom" saw politicians face off in a lively debate with cheers, boos and music filling the One Arena at Stadium One in Bangkok.
Looking to a hopeful future with Pride
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/05/2022
» Election of inclusive Bangkok governor, return of famed pageant point to good times ahead
Empowering the voiceless
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/01/2020
» After the stage is set, the play soon begins, depicting the struggle and injustice faced by the oppressed protagonist. At the end of the performance, the same play begins again. However, audiences are no longer isolated. They are encouraged to say "stop" at any point in the show, get onstage and act in place of the actors, turning their role into that of the "spect-actors" to present their own solution to break out of the oppression.
Organiser ready to host Miss Universe 2018
News, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/10/2018
» The official organiser of the Miss Universe 2018 competition, TPN 2018 Co Ltd, announced its readiness Monday to host the beauty pageant slated to take place in Thailand on Dec 17.
Narcos heads a stellar list of new Netflix shows and films
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/11/2018
» It's 1980s. It's Mexico. And drug war is all the rage in Netflix's Narcos: Mexico, which continues the legacy of the Narcos saga with a new cast, story and country.