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Goal of a lifetime
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/11/2016
» Two orphans, adopted in Thailand and brought to Sweden, they've now returned to find their roots. In the process, a facilitator to their unlikely journey is an unlikely sport called floorball.
The struggle to plough on
Life, Published on 14/11/2016
» There are about 10 million rice farmers in Thailand and throughout history farmers have been known as the backbone of the nation. But the long-running, seemingly unsolvable crisis over the price of rice and the stigma of poverty that has plagued Thai rice farmers for decades have driven farmers' sons and daughters to leave the fields to pursue more secure and well-paid professions, often in the city. Life talks to four of the offspring of farmers on why they turned their backs on their families' vocation — practised over several generations — and whether they will return to the fields one day.
The people remember their King
Life, Published on 17/10/2016
» This is a time of grief, a time of panegyrics and remembrance. As the nation mourns, we ask artists, writers, musicians and people in various cultural capacities to share their memories of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The importance of being educated
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/10/2016
» Sithicha Saenmungmee and Krongkarn Thingthanasak have lived their entire lives in the notorious drug-infested Klong Toey slum. Abject poverty has only added to their list of misery since they were young.
Travel with meaning
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/09/2016
» Somsak "Pai" Boonkam is the founder and CEO of Local Alike (http://fb.com/LocalAlike), although he does prefer the title social worker, as this describes what he does through his noted social enterprise more accurately. Through various trips and travel packages arranged by Local Alike, he has connected travellers with various local communities to create a unique travel experience based on the concept of community-based tourism. Pai tells us how people can give back while expanding their horizons through travel.
A match made in heaven
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 12/09/2016
» The Haymonds make a couple fittingly posted here in Thailand. Peter Haymond is the US embassy's newest deputy chief of mission-- the No.2 in the line of command after the ambassador -- and is no rookie in Thailand. At a reception held at his ambassador's residence, he made a speech partly in English and partly in Thai, conveniently being able to turn to ask his wife for a better word to use because she, Dusadee, is Thai.
Catching young dreams
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/08/2016
» Being swayed by parents and social attitudes to pursue a career not of their choice has dogged Thai students for decades.
Into the Wild
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/07/2016
» People once approached wild animals with weapons. Now, they call for Mor Lot.
From the streets to the classroom
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/07/2016
» Running away from home before completing their primary education, Patcharin, Ice and Ralph* have lived most of their young lives on the streets. Like many others, they made Hua Lamphong train station their home.
Read all over
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/05/2016
» Since the Books For Thailand Foundation (BFT) began donating English books by American publishers to Triamudom Suksa School in Muang, Phitsanulok, two years ago, school librarian Sujittra Rachawong has seen a spike in the number of students using her facilities.