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Are we destroyers or creators?
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/07/2021
» Seasoned artist Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon has long been recognised for abstract expressionism, both as a painter and a sculptor, making his work all the more alluring when he decides to raise awareness as he has done in his latest exhibition "One Generation Plants The Trees, Another Gets The Shade".
A sad, vicious cycle
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/07/2021
» It has been a scourge on Thailand to be led by clueless and directionless leadership since the pandemic broke last year. Its ramifications have made the situation deteriorate in the course of months, with thousands of cases reported daily and a spike in fatalities. Their efforts to vaccinate the nation against the virus have also been a flop and the country's health system is in shambles and has been unable to cope with the rising number of infected patients. The impact this has had on the average Thai has been insurmountable.
You can help support World Refugee Day
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/06/2021
» To commemorate this year's World Refugee Day which falls on Sunday, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Thailand, together with the US and British embassies in Bangkok, Chao Phraya Express Boat and Tha Maharaj Lifestyle Mall have joined hands to make it a memorably significant day.
Building a better society
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/06/2021
» June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTI community and commemorate the ongoing pursuit of equal justice.
Protect and serve
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/06/2021
» When working from home and self-isolation is not an option, Oh* said the rise in Covid-19 infection numbers among her fellow police officers made her anxious and uneasy in the company of not just outsiders but also her colleagues.
An eye for the details
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/05/2021
» As students of photography, Somboon Unpracha and Thanaboom Pobumrung were pitted against a relatively unknown bunch of budding photographers from Timor-Leste. However, it proved to be a lesson in collaboration because the inaugural photography workshop they attended would conclude with an online exhibition of their work.
Helping the helpless
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/05/2021
» Having run away from home at the age of nine, scrawny and pint-sized Bank*, now 16, is one of many faceless street children who have hit rock bottom since the first wave of Covid-19 began last year.
Left out by society
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/05/2021
» News of the Klong Toey cluster of Covid-19 cases has unearthed a can of worms, especially about inequality in Thailand.
From the streets to the studio
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/04/2021
» At 31, contemporary artist Kantapon "Gongkan" Metheekul's artwork has received global acclaim befitting his multifaceted talents. A recent golden opportunity to showcase his inspiring work in the United States with the exhibition, "The Tip Of The Iceberg", serves as icing on the cake.
Make Earth Day your everyday
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/04/2021
» Today is Earth Day. The theme for 2021 is "Restore Our Earth", an apt topic when pandemic and pestilence have wreaked havoc on mankind, for many turning their world upside down.