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The soul stirrers
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/07/2019
» Like many other kids his age, Patapol Thanomchan spent nine hours a day playing video games, which brought about many unwanted consequences. Fortunately, this is in his past.
Hope for the Future
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/03/2018
» Migrant workers, like other kinds of workers, struggle to advance in the hierarchy of the job market. But for them, the endeavour is particularly daunting, with lack of opportunities, financial means and connections.
English closer to home
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/10/2016
» Gone are the days when one had to fly across the world to learn English as a second language (ESL). Today, within Asean, there are a handful of nations that have become popular destinations to master the art of conversational and written English.
Giving women a voice
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/10/2016
» Mondhiya Bhangsbha, president of the Pan Pacific and Southeast Asia Women's Association of Thailand (PPSEAWA) Thailand, believes tackling social issues in Thailand successfully requires patience, vision and team work.
Speakup and Speakout
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/04/2016
» Kittipong Kittayarak has enjoyed a long career in the criminal justice system, having served as the secretary for justice from 2008-2014. So when he gives his take on gender equality and combating violence against women, people pay attention.
Paving the nation's future with research
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/11/2015
» Besides helping sick people, Dr Suthipun Jitpimolmard has always been passionate about developing Thailand to reach its full potential as an up-and-coming nation. When an opportunity arose to do just that two years ago, the professor of neurology did not hesitate to apply for the position of director for the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) and was accepted, largely because of his past research-based work.
Stronger together
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/08/2015
» Nepal, one of the world's poorest countries, was hit by two massive earthquakes that left a trail of destruction in April. Instead of opting to become despondent over the incident, the Nepali people seem to have banded together to survive the ordeal in a rather gallant manner. The disaster maimed, killed and left thousands homeless. Through the misfortune, however, locals have united, putting their neighbours' needs before their own. This is what I experienced during a recent trip to Nepal, home to Mount Everest.
The final frontier
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/02/2014
» Demure satellite engineer Pirada Techavijit is in seventh heaven since being selected to become the first Thai to travel into space after winning the global campaign “Axe Apollo Project” for Thailand, earlier this year.