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Rohingya Ramadan changing fast
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/05/2020
» The holy month of Ramadan is now being observed as millions of Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset.
Dusit Thani College gives back with free online courses
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/06/2020
» Ever since the Covid-19 lockdown became a reality, online courses have become part of the new normal as people are being encouraged to practise social distancing, quarantine and isolation.
Family fun at Jim Thompson Farm
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/11/2016
» The Jim Thompson Farm Tour 2016, a yearly family event, is once again set to put smiles on the faces of both young and old.
A special kind of glory
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/08/2016
» After the high-profile Rio Olympic Games, a much-less-publicised event follows. The Paralympic Games will take place from Sept 7-18, also in Rio. Forty-six Thai athletes with disabilities will be going all out to clinch a podium finish, while the Paralympic Committee of Thailand has a set an initial target of four gold medals, the same number they won in London four years ago.
A way of life
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/04/2022
» A resident of the Pgakenyaw community in northern Thailand, Nutdanai Trakansuphakon began an initiative to maintain, revive and promote rotational farming as a cultural practice tied to his Karen identity. In the process, he's helping raise awareness of its many benefits.
Overcoming the odds
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/09/2021
» If it wasn't for wheelchair racing, Thailand's Pongsakorn Paeyo, 24, who made history at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics by setting a new world record in the 400m and picked up gold medals in the 100m and 800m, would be living life with little purpose.
A true champion
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/09/2021
» Olympic gold medallist Somluck Kamsing's rags to riches legacy played a pivotal role in keeping boxer Sudaporn Seesondee determined to follow in his footsteps. She spent 12 years preparing herself to clinch the coveted bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and creating history by becoming the first Thai woman to win an Olympic medal.
How we survive
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/04/2020
» Thailand is now seeing a steady decline in the number of new coronavirus-infected cases nationwide. Easing lockdown in Bangkok and the provinces is being considered by government leaders. But if there is one thing we have learned from the months-long pandemic that has put many aspects of the country to a complete stop, it is that of the generosity of people who are willing to help the less privileged in a time of crisis. Here, we put together two examples of acts of kindness to assist the Myanmar migrant workforce and medical personnel.
Temporary relief
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/04/2019
» Since early January, Prim* has been suffering from respiratory medical issues that her doctor attributes to the hazardous fine-dust particles known PM2.5. Residing in one of the most impacted areas of Samut Prakan, she is at her wits' end whenever heavy particulate matter or a high PM concentration level is reported along the route she takes to work and back.
It is written
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/02/2019
» Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh might be best known for his spiritual leadership, poetry and activism, but it's his calligraphic meditation practice that has most impacted the lives of people in search of inner peace through mindfulness.