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Unlocking the brain
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/07/2022
» An unassuming personality, Israeli Eran Katz is both a best-selling author and an authority on memory and brain power. His books have been translated into 18 languages, including Thai and his bestsellers include Secrets Of The Super Memory and Five Gifts For The Mind.
An unbreakable bond
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/06/2022
» As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.
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.
Packing a strong punch
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/10/2020
» A painter-turned-Muay Thai enthusiast, Leyla Sandshiko dances like a butterfly and stings like a bee in her latest acrylic painting art exhibition aptly titled 'Counter Punch'.
A cure for policing ills
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/07/2020
» When footage of George Floyd's arrest first surfaced on the internet, many around the world, including Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong Poothakool and Pol Lt Col Peabprom Mekhiyanont, watched in horror as Derek Chauvin, a 19-year police veteran, attempted to arrest the man on suspicion of using counterfeit notes by pinning him to the ground and kneeling on the back of his neck despite Floyd's pleas that he could not breathe.
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.
The ugly world of the pretties
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/11/2019
» Rachadech "Nam Oun" Wongtabutr, a male product presenter or "pretty boy", became one of the most loathed people in Thai society the day news channels aired security camera footage from his condominium of him dragging the unconscious body of "pretty girl" Thitima "Lunlabelle" Noraphanpiphat into the lobby of his building.
Win-win in Bang Saen
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/09/2019
» A recent article on Thailand's Bang Saen seaside town undergoing a major makeover to accommodate an ageing society put a smile on my face as the reality of reaching the day I become a senior citizen fast approaches.
Under the lens
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/08/2019
» In 2015, Bangkok played host to its first international photo festival, PhotoBangkok. Works by an array of talented Thai and international photographers were displayed in 24 galleries around town, reportedly attracting over 100,000 visitors.
A message that resonates
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/07/2019
» Newly appointed deputy executive director and UN assistant secretary-general Anita Bhatia says the message of the UN Women's flagship report titled "Progress Of The World's Women 2019-2020: Families In A Changing World" resonates well with her.