“I still get very emotional whenever I look back at the Miss Universe competition and see how far I’ve come, but overall, everything I do and every day that comes…
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“I still get very emotional whenever I look back at the Miss Universe competition and see how far I’ve come, but overall, everything I do and every day that comes…
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When they announced the awards, I was very shocked. We weren’t expecting anything more than really just retaining the one star that we had, and that was our goal. It…
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TW: online sexual harassment, cyberbullying “Two days after we won the elections in May 2023, I received messages on Facebook, which were in English, with photos of me edited into…
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“When MPs are voted into parliament, they are chosen by the voters and they don’t choose us because of our gender. We’re all here because of our qualifications, because they…
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“We still have a long way to go towards true democracy. The fight for justice is never easy, but as the dawn always comes change for a better future is…
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“I think the charm of Thai food is its flavour. There’s always something different and it’s always new and fresh to you. It has all the flavours, from sour, sweet,…
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The blazing fire from a large griddle can be seen from a distance, as Hathairat “Chef Jeiw” Urapanthamat, is grilling a piece of Australian rib-eye steak in the kitchen. Her…
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“When I was a girl, I was bullied from head to toe; for my square face, my flat nose and my dark skin. People back in my hometown consider my…
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“I was born in the United States, so my birthright as an American is that I am respected like every other American. So, when I see my rights being trampled…
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As you step inside “The Color Blue Dream”, an art exhibition by Thai female artist Atjima Jaroenchit, you will be immediately notice the sound of crashing waves in the background…
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“I think Miss Universe is a platform on which a woman can showcase their talents and inspire young women around the world, and that really inspires me to be better….
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“Honestly, I define myself as an artist who respects every emotion and every human being’s worth, but I chose to reflect them through writing and art that I love.” This…
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Netnapa Ngamnet, who’s currently the head of Hat Wanakon National Park in Thailand’s coastal province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, is one of a very few women in positions of power…
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“It’s really easy to say as an actor or as somebody in the industry that it’s always been a dream to do something like this and it genuinely has been….
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“I’ve always been a huge believer in the power of storytelling, by seeing the world through another person’s perspective or another person’s point of view, or seeing the world a…
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When we think of Thailand’s best-selling female artists of all time, Christina Aguilar, who is widely dubbed as the country’s “Queen of Dance”, is at the top. Now she is…
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“Personally I like to focus on visuals in my videos, because I like to do things that come from our imagination, rather than just storytelling, but I also add symbolism…
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TW: bullying, school violence, discrimination “I have been suffering from gender-based violence since I was young, because I was born a girl in a male body, which is not recognised…
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For the past 18 years, Apinya Tajit has been at the forefront of her fight against human trafficking and forced labour, especially in the fishing industry, both in Thailand and…
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“The kind of photographer I want to be is someone who shows their identity through their photos. I think it’s quite unique, where you can express your identity in those…
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Thailand is among many countries facing issues with climate change. With many world leaders committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, what has Thailand done so far? Thai…
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“As a leader, I don’t count how many followers I have. I’d rather count how many female leaders I have promoted. If I can do it, so can they.” Encouraging…
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“When you’re in business, what you have to do is deliver performance to all the stakeholders. It’s the way that you try to deliver the best results that you can…
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“I think that Thailand is one of the countries with the lowest level of gender discrimination in the finance industry.” Females in finance Kesara Manchusree, who is widely known as…
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“For me, [surfing is] my profession, so it is something that I can do every day. I’m trained at it, it is what I do and it is how I…
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“Feminism is demanding equal rights for all genders. Everyone can become a feminist, regardless of our gender. We don’t have to believe or fight in the same way, but we…
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“When you look back at your past, how you felt at that moment is still the same, but it’s the way we look and feel about them now which has…
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“The truth is, not every place has been friendly to people like us, because they think we’re going to cause chaos. What we really want is to demand our rights,…
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“I am here to stand beside transgender women. I used to suffer from the patriarchy, the oppression and the discrimination.” Transgender lawyer Chitchapa Panich expresses her goal, to tackle the…
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“I think making desserts is an art. Desserts are something that fulfills our life, more than other types of food that we eat every day.” The “art” behind Thai desserts…
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“I never thought I would ever become a successful chef, or even be awarded a Michelin Star, because it’s like the Oscars for chefs. I never thought of that at…
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TW: domestic violence, victim-blaming, manipulation “Every time you say something against the status quo, call out against the abuse of power, against the people who are privileged and don’t want…
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“[Beauty pageantry] is not about how beautiful or how perfect your body is, but women can express who they are, and what they have done for society.” Miss Face of…
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“Being able to feel good from within is empowering… It makes you feel more powerful, and makes you feel more confident [about yourself].” Desserts VS Empowerment “I started this bakery…
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“Real-size beauty is about you celebrating your individuality, the aspects of your diversity and the unique qualities you have within you. It’s about being proud of who you are and…
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“A lot of people say that history has gone and it has nothing to do with me. It’s in the past and it has nothing to do with the future,…
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“The best part for me is the way I overcome my own insecurities, because after I released XL, I just feel like I don’t really give a s*** anymore about…
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“My passion would always be around environmental degradation of the city where I grew up, which is obviously Bangkok. While doing my studies at Chulalongkorn University, I thought a lot…
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“I think one of the biggest things I’ve learnt is being able to accept who I am, understanding myself, my strengths and weaknesses, being able to build on them and…
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“I’m happy that I got the bronze medal, and I’m still very excited about it because it feels like an achievement for following my own dream.” The only hope for…
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“In my childhood dreams, I never thought of being part of the Thai national team or winning a gold medal, because, when I was young, I was really skinny and…
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“If I still feel sorry about the train accident, I would still be at home, and I won’t get to develop my skills. But if I continue to adapt and…
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“When I went back home, and I walked along the beach, the beach was changing. Before it used to be really beautiful, with really white sand, but now it’s full…
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“Bringing good things to life means that whatever we are doing, be it business, industry, banking, tourism or sport, you help people to have a better life, especially people in…
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“You should dare to challenge yourself, and also take as many opportunities as you can, to learn new things.” The advice to the younger generation from Oranuch Lerdsuwankij, CEO and…
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“I never dreamt of becoming a pilot.” This is Pasaree Kangwanpong’s admission to us, while reflecting back on her journey to becoming a female pilot for Thailand’s long-established domestic airline, Bangkok…
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“I have to tell you that I am an achiever.” This is how female CEO, Dr. Karndee Leopairote, who has been considered the ideal “working woman” for many Thais, defines…
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“The opportunity to shake Aung San Suu Kyi’s hand and take a selfie with her… That was a surreal moment.” In 2019, Patchari Raksawong took on the role as the…
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“When you think of someone beautiful in Thailand, they have to be skinny, to be white and have long hair, and everyone thinks that way.” Miss Universe Thailand 2020, Amanda…
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“When you look around, you wonder why all the secretaries are women, and all the top managers are men.” The question which Pranapda Phornprapa has asked herself throughout her career…
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