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“Mansruang” wins 4 awards from Thailand Box Office Movie Awards 2023After all, everyone joins forces to vote.

Thailand Box Office together with LINE TODAY organized the award ceremony for the most impressive movies of the year 2023 or Thailand Box Office Movie Awards 2023, which opened for fans to vote through the LINE application from December 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024. There are 5 award categories: Actor of the Year, Film of the Year, Film Director of the Year, Film Technique of the Year, and Screenplay of the year.

For Mansuang, it was able to win awards in 4 categories, totaling more than 150,000 points, including Film of the Year, Film Director of the Year, Film Technique of the Year. and screenplay of the year One of the directors and two leading actors of the film expressed their feelings after receiving the awards as well….

“I don't have any background as a director. This story is lucky to have P'Ning. (Asst. Prof. Dr. Panpassa Thupthian), who I trust very much to communicate with the characters and the script that I worked with Pee Bua (Parida Manomaipiboon), when Pee Ning communicates with the actors. It's truly superior. Credit to him for his acting. In terms of directing, another person is P'Nat (Chatchai Kesanas). Of course, in movies or dramas related to culture, P'Nat is very good. As for post-production, he's very smooth.When the 3 of us come together So it came out as seen. It is work that I think back to. Still happy to direct this story. It's very tiring. But I'm very happy,” said Kritsada Witthayakhajorndet, one of the directors of the film Mansuang.

While Apo Nattawin and Mile Phakphum also sent their thanks to the fans who voted...

“Movies shown in movie theaters, it takes a lot of effort to come and see it. Whether Thai people or foreigners, the fact that they are supportive, come to watch, watch many times, and are dedicated to voting. I felt like we were part of this memory together. Receiving an award is like a guarantee that it's already concrete. We grew up together and traveled together. Thank you very much.” - Apo Nattawin.

"Thank you for everyone's support, thank you for the support for Thai films, it's very important because I think Thai movies have a lot of charm, there are some characters that I want the younger generation or the older generation who may have accidentally forgotten about them to have the opportunity to experience it all the time. I think taking yourself into the movie theater is another charm that can't be found anywhere else. Thank you very much from my heart." - Mile Phakphum.

The Thailand Box Office Movie Awards 2023 is an award that allows movie lovers and artist lovers to vote through the LINE application. You can watch clips of interviews and talks. Facebook Page: Thailand Box Office and Entertainment

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Congrats on getting Mileapo bingo! 🎉 I was just wondering - what does ‘boyfriend soft/hard launch’ mean? Thanks! 😅

OH THIS IS FUN

I think I posted about it a while back, but I never quite tagged for it, but this R29 article probably has the most succinct definition:

Soft launches are great if you’re not totally ready to shout about your new romance from the rooftops. "They’re a subtle way to show the world that you are no longer single or that you’re currently immersed in the dating process with someone," she says. "It’s almost a way to test the waters with that person too, about how you both would like to manage the snapshot of your relationship that shows up on social media." [src]

The term soft launch originates from marketing, wherein: "A soft launch, also known as a soft opening, is a preview release of a product or service to a limited audience prior to the general public." The marketing part is about the fact that it's there, but you have to stumble upon it more than a direct push to make people know about it. It's there but not actively being advertised.

Here's some more details about how people online typically "soft launch" their relationship:

Evie soft-launched her situationship by posting photos of her food and drinks while on dates with him. "I didn’t tag him or show his face," she says. Soft-launching also mirrors the excitement of these early stages of a relationship – because although soft launches appear nonchalant, there’s an air of mystery about them which makes them exhilarating, too.

This one is funny too.

The term “soft launch” initially went viral thanks to a since-deleted tweet from Bottoms actor Rachel Sennott. In 2020, she aptly described the social media trend when she wrote: “Congrats on the Instagram soft launch of ur boyfriend (pic on story, elbow and side profile only).” [src]

(ps - watch Bottoms, a high school comedy you've seen before, but this time gay!!!)

Apo originally led with these on his IGS from the Vogue Gala last year:

it's even more obvious in context here lol:

okay yeah yeah obviously we know this is Mile, but let's not take the fun out of it for them :P

But let's not forget this is a part of it too -- if they are. :) but part of the fun of the soft launch is that they don't have to commit to it.

Fear of public backlash is especially prevalent in queer relationships, according to Madeleine Ciano, a television program coordinator who identifies as bisexual. It’s hard enough with societal pressures, but the added layer of homophobia and bigotry raises the stakes, according to Ciano, especially when it calls your safety into question. Ciano explained that she didn’t hard launch her girlfriend, knowing that she would “open [herself] up to a lot of vitriol” on social media.

But these are more of the "hard launches" where they show up straight up with the entire face and looking so boyfie on social:

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EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names Thai Stars Apo and Mile as New Ambassadors

PARIS — With K-pop stars securing several high profile ambassadorships recently, Dior is looking farther afield in Asia for new faces to represent the brand’s menswear.

The luxury house has tapped Thai actors Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, better known as Apo, and Phakphum Romsaithong, nicknamed Mile, as its newest men’s ambassadors for the country.

“Apo and Mile are very cool guys. I really love their attitude and I think they are the perfect ambassadors to represent Dior,” menswear creative director Kim Jones told WWD.

“The duo has established a special friendship with the house, where both embody the Dior style and spirit locally and worldwide,” the company added.

“I am over the moon to join the Dior family as a house ambassador. Dior is such an iconic brand with rich history and timeless style, so I am excited to be a part of the family,” Mile said.

“Dior is a brand that I have always admired. I am honored to be a part of the Dior family,” added Apo.

The two costar in the mafia-set romantic drama “KinnPorsche.” The series has secured a global fan base for the young actors, and sparked a five-city Asia tour to Singapore; Seoul; Manila, Philippines; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Taipei, Taiwan, based on its popularity.

Each has more than 3.5 million followers on Instagram.

Thailand is a key emerging market for luxury brands, projected to be worth $4.6 billion in 2023. It is forecast to grow 5.6 percent annually through 2028.

Jones will show his latest collection for Dior on Friday.