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Sanctuary for breast-cancer sufferers
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/04/2016
» The Pink Park Village, Thailand's first non-profit holistic centre for underprivileged, terminally ill women suffering from stage-4 breast cancer, is a long-awaited charity project finally seeing the light of day.
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The 'King of Waltz' to deliver exclusive performance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/03/2016
» Dutch world-class violist Andre Léon Marie Nicolas Rieu, dubbed the "King of Waltz" by the media, will be making his debut performance in Bangkok on Friday.
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Preaching compassion
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/03/2016
» Terry Meeuwsen, a former Miss USA and founder of Orphan's Promise Foundation, practises what she preaches.
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It's more than just a toilet sign
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/02/2016
» America continues to make great strides in addressing gender identity as South Dakota lawmakers recently amended legislation that would expect transgender students to use toilets and locker rooms that corresponded with their sex at birth. It is now in the hands of Governor Dennis Daugaard, who has indicated support for the measure, to decide its fate.
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Clowning around in the name of medicine
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/03/2016
» With their bright attire and jolly demeanour, medical clowns Avital Dvory and Shahar Zvi, who are part of Israel's well-known Dream Doctor Project, were able to put rare smiles on the faces of young Thai patients during their recent stopover in Bangkok.
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Anti-ageing drug no longer a pipe dream
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/03/2016
» Based on two decades of research, Sydney-born longevity expert David Sinclair is optimistic that the world is on the verge of an anti-ageing breakthrough which will validate that a single anti-ageing enzyme in the body can be targeted, that has the capability to stave off age-related diseases and prolong lifespans.
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A journey of one's own
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/03/2016
» Sylvie Baradel comes across as the epitome of womanhood: a mother of two grown up children, a wife, and, up until two years ago, a successful regional executive, living a charmed existence travelling the globe for both business and pleasure.
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Telling the stories of the dead
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/03/2016
» In his line of work, it's essential to remain emotionally detached. The evidence can speak for itself. Dr Krittin Meewuttisom works on dead bodies to determine the cause of death and collects evidence found on cadavers to bring murderers to justice. His job is visceral but it's also about fact-finding, a responsibility he shoulders with duty, diligence and sense of urgency.
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Connecting people with public places
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/02/2016
» Aspiring interior architectural designer Yolapath Ruchithamkul could not have asked for a better beginning to 2016 as she proudly held the highly coveted Thailand Interior Designers' Association (TIDA) Thesis Awards last month.
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Business fights and disabled rights
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/01/2016
» A labour report last week stating that more than 40 local firms were being taken to task by the law for declining to assist the disabled got me concerned over the lack of empathy some entrepreneurs have towards one of the most marginalised groups in society. The report went on to say assets of 44 companies could be foreclosed and sold to raise money, which would go into the Disabled Works Fund because the businesses in question refused to contribute to the fund, set up to raise the quality of life of the disabled in Thailand. The firms were warned to pay up but refused.
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