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Time to bring sexism to heel
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 18/03/2019
» I've never been a big fan of high heels. While they may be an easy way to add extra height, make my legs appear longer and my calves slimmer, I find them painful and uncomfortable. I tend to wear them only when it's absolutely necessary, such as at important functions or events.
Ending the war against women
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 15/10/2018
» Two exceptionally brave individuals, Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege, have received this year's Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end rape as a weapon of war. Their courage and persistence deserve to be applauded.
Our chemical-free future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» When I think of my grandmother, I always think of her in the kitchen. Growing up as the happy recipient of her home-cooked meals, I sometimes would join her there as she passed along tidbits of her cooking wisdom.
The battle for greener cities
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 16/07/2018
» Last week, images of Delhi residents wearing green saris and scarves and hugging tree trunks wrapped with cloth banners that read "Save Me" spread across social media. Citizens by the thousands had united to halt a government plan to develop residential projects that would axe thousands of trees in a single neighbourhood.