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Learning from the Lunlabelle tragedy
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/09/2019
» The untimely death of Thitima "Lunlabelle" Noraphanpiphat, a popular product presenter, from alcohol poisoning has raised a number of questions that the media has attempted to address as police continue investigating the circumstances leading up to her demise.
Is Myanmar ready for major change?
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/04/2017
» Business opportunities seem to be booming in Myanmar but are the people ready? It's the first thought that came to my mind as my taxi took me through the evening rush-hour traffic in Yangon.
A safer internet for children
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/12/2016
» The internet is an extraordinarily powerful tool but unsupervised use in the hands of children can lead to devastating consequences. Curiosity can get the better of them, even when their intention is entirely innocent -- searching for a favourite band on YouTube for example.
Give para-athletes a sporting chance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/05/2015
» The year 2015 boasts two important sporting events. The 28th SEA Games in Singapore early next month is followed by the Asean Para Games in December, a biannual multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities.
The silent shame of a society
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/01/2015
» The manhunt for a serial rapist made front page news this week. Police on Monday arrested a suspect they believe has attacked 12 mainly elderly victims, two of whom were murdered. The ordeal has raised questions as to why a young man would rape elderly women and what, if anything, is being done to address the plight of his victims.
High time for fair play
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/10/2014
» The Asian Games has become a total farce, if its latest edition in Incheon, South Korea, is anything to go by. Asia's most celebrated sporting event, which concluded last Saturday with pomp and fanfare, was shrouded in drama, controversy and an apparent lack of fair play.
Dusky beauty leads the way
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/07/2014
» For a dark-skinned Thai woman to be chosen to represent the country at an international beauty pageant is, for most Thais, an eyebrow-raising experience. This is chiefly because it is normally the porcelain skin-toned contestants that clinch the crown.
The elephant in the room, and what must be done
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/03/2013
» The "white gold" trade is taking its toll on elephants and their numbers are being decimated at an alarming rate. The ivory trade is booming thanks to the "looking the other way" of officials in charge as greased palms bring some sort of justification of this heartless crime. To be fair, there are those who become the voice for these victims and of their safety and well-being. Although this trade's roots can be traced back to days gone by, what is causing concern is the rate of deaths occurring each month.