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Victims look to tech for help
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/02/2022
» A lawyer by profession, Kirthi Jayakumar had a life-altering experience in 2016 that put her on the path to fighting gender-based violence in her native India.
Gold dealers feeling the pinch
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/01/2022
» Amid the eerie silence of an empty gold shop, owner Nat Kansane anxiously awaits the arrival of customers in search of the perfect gold necklace for their loved ones.
Raising awareness of injustice
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/12/2021
» Thai contemporary artist Prakit Kobkijwattana's works through the years have spoken volumes about the root causes of injustice found within society.
A journey into the mind
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/10/2021
» Internationally recognised Thai artist Kantapon "Gongkan" Metheekul never fails to amaze.
Protests immortalised in art
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/09/2021
» When a writer replaces his pen for a paintbrush, the outcome takes on a new dimension as seen in the artworks of writer-turned-artist Jirapatt Aungsumalee's latest politically charged exhibition titled "DARK".
Helping the helpless
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/08/2021
» Sick with multiple medical and psychiatric conditions, Pek* has been wandering the streets of Bangkok for an undisclosed number of years. During this time his bodily functions have deteriorated to the point that the elderly man has no control over his bowels. While his physical and mental condition exposes him to the elements, the ongoing pandemic has made his situation go from bad to worse.
A true Olympian
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/08/2021
» With prize money exceeding 20 million baht coupled with the brand new title of Sports and Tourism Ambassador bestowed on her for clinching the coveted gold medal in taekwondo at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which wrapped earlier this month, Panipak "Tennis" Wongpattanakit attributes her Olympic success to the unwavering dedication of her father Sirichai, who raised her after the death of her mother when she was seven.
Predators on the loose
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/08/2021
» Going online to connect with over 1,000 Facebook friends through posts of daily activities was the lifeline Nan* craved after each school lesson.
MOCA honouring life of acclaimed Thai artist
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/03/2021
» Although legendary Thai artist Chavalit Soemprungsuk, a 2014 National Artist in Visual Arts (Painting), may no longer be among us after his death last year, his work lives on in our hearts and memories.
Brimming with talent
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/03/2021
» Scheduled for an online debut today, the 2021 Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) is an international platform through which local art talent can get their work recognised.