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A new take on an old teen drama
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/01/2022
» With Latin vibes and swag, Rebelde -- Netflix's latest Mexican teen drama to kick off 2022 -- has the winning combo of a simple yet interesting storyline and a cast that shares chemistry to keep viewers hooked.
Prioritise child safety
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/11/2021
» Incestuous and paedophilic acts in society today remain a scourge, leading to adolescent pregnancies and long-term sexual abuse of children.
Love is a Secret Killer at 1PROJECTS
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/12/2019
» Kata Sangkhae's latest exhibition is a fine collection of work. Among its many dimensions, it reflects the contemporary artist's uncanny ability to showcase raw emotions in an entertaining way.
Painting pain
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/12/2018
» As a child, Amina was sexually molested by her uncle, who was a highly respected member of the family. The abuse started at the age of six and only ended when she left home aged 16.
How the old stay young
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/12/2018
» Despite being 65 and frail, Auntie Pim, a retired nurse, doesn't miss a day of her workout classes at the Lumpini Youth Centre and Sports Club, which aside from sports activities for the youth offers retired folks classes on classical Thai music, painting and other arts-based activities.
War from a woman's perspective
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/01/2018
» Simple, direct, articulate, Christina Lamb spoke with lucidity about war, conflict and hope. In Bangkok last week as guest of BangkokEdge Festival, where she gave a talk about her books, including I Am Malala, the respected British journalist shared her first-hand view about trouble in the world and also women's place in war.
Violin virtuoso Paloma So to perform in fundraising concert
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/01/2018
» Let's begin the first Saturday of 2018 by attending a concert for a good cause. Childline Thailand Foundation, better known in Thai as SaiDek 1387, which provides services for destitute and vulnerable children, in collaboration with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Bangkok Bank and the Stock Exchange of Thailand Foundation will stage for the first time a charity orchestra concert with a violin recital performance by 12-year-old virtuoso violinist Paloma So.
Love and anger
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/09/2017
» Art*, a fourth-year vocational student, has always had anger management issues. Things only went from bad to worse when he joined a college gang. Not being able to manage his anger has resulted in outbursts of violence against rival student gangs, which sent the 19-year-old to the slammer a couple of times.
Someone to listen
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/11/2016
» Lee, Faith and Carmin, assumed names of child victims of sexual exploitation and abuse, not only lost their childhood but were emotionally scarred for life due to this despicable act inflicted on them at the most vulnerable period of their young lives.
Dedicated to diplomacy
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/11/2015
» Austrian Ambassador Enno Drofenik finds Thailand's friendly and welcoming people, rich cultural heritage and traditions the most attractive qualities about the country that has made his stay, so far, most memorable.