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A better you behind bars
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/06/2019
» Although drag queen Golf* and tomboy Tee* are so different especially in terms of outer appearance and gender identity, they have one thing in common. Both -- representing the LGBT community at the Chanthaburi Provincial Prison -- have used their talents to become role model prisoners.
A month of many traditions
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/05/2019
» Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting, is practised by Muslims around the world, including Thailand. Having begun earlier this month, it is a time for Muslims to practise self-restraint, by not just fasting from dawn to dusk from food, drink, sexual activity, impure or unkind thoughts, and more. Ramadan is also a time of reflection.
Her body, her choice
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/03/2019
» Each year, around 20 million unsafe abortions are carried out globally, with roughly 80,000 maternal deaths reported. That's nine deaths every hour. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 95% of these occur in developing countries.
The fight for basic rights
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/06/2018
» Human-rights violations in Southeast Asia remain a sad sight in the news. Among the various organisations working to improve the situation, Fortify Rights since 2013 has been hard at work with its team of human-rights specialists in Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia to bring changes to the region.
Questioning the grey areas
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/05/2017
» Attached to Klongtan Police Station in Bangkok, deputy inspector Pol Lt Thipornluk Kaikaew's courteous nature exerts a soothing force on the people she deals with. The 25-year-old investigating officer for crimes against women and children is tasked with gathering evidence to put perpetrators behind bars, a daunting responsibility that often calls for wisdom and maturity beyond her years.
The boy racers
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/07/2015
» Pimply faced teenage schoolmates Art, Odd and Arm have one common passion: street motorcycle racing. It is an illegal passion, but a hobby they say has earned them the love and attention they do not get at home.