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War from a woman's perspective
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/01/2018
» Simple, direct, articulate, Christina Lamb spoke with lucidity about war, conflict and hope. In Bangkok last week as guest of BangkokEdge Festival, where she gave a talk about her books, including I Am Malala, the respected British journalist shared her first-hand view about trouble in the world and also women's place in war.
Waiting for some humanity
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/11/2017
» Raped, torched and traumatised, the Rohingya minority fleeing Myanmar to Bangladesh are in dire need of basic necessities like food, water, shelter and medical assistance. As the number of refugees continues to rise -- now it stands at over 600,000 -- relief agencies have been working around the clock to mitigate one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent memory.
Ramadan in exile
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/06/2017
» The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement and family gathering, unless you're a refugee or asylum seeker, cast adrift into a land far away from home and family.
Living in limbo
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/03/2017
» It is hard not to get noticed in a sea of Thai faces when you are Middle Eastern. Being a refugee in Thailand, which is very "grey" on such status, will only add to the predicament.
The coach turning Thai athletes into champions
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/06/2015
» American Coach Andre Cason couldn't be happier with the results of his Thai charges in the national track and field team, having recently helped propel them to reign supreme at the 28th SEA Games in Singapore. Of Thailand's 95 gold medals, four came from the men and women under his watch, after he was brought on board five months ago to train sprinters and the 4x100m relay teams.
The Italian job
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/10/2014
» Fabio De Cillis is enthusiastic about sharing his culture and traditions with foreigners and as the current Italian trade commissioner in Thailand he is in a good position to do just that.
Home away from home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/07/2014
» It is the final week of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. During the day, one of Ramkhamhaeng’s busiest roads, Soi 53, is still devoid of activities. But come sunset, as the muezzin calls for evening prayer from the nearby mosque and announces the time of the fast-breaking meal, the soi comes alive and the air is filled with chatter and aroma of food and tea.
Taking a fresh course
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/02/2013
» For Yoshiki Tsuji, managing the family-run Tsuji Culinary Institute is all about preparing students with proper know-how to bring out the best in them as future chefs.
Rising against all odds
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/07/2012
» Born to a poor farming family in Chiang Mai, Saisunee Jana lost the use of both her legs in a freak motorcycle accident when she was 17. Since then she has fought tooth and nail to reach goals few in her position would dare to accomplish.
Hope on the Horizon
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/01/2012
» Seventy-year-old Don Wright doesn't believe in giving up without a fight. Since being diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM), also known as myeloma, eight years ago, he has become a beacon of light for patients battling the crippling cancer of the plasma cells in bone marrow. While no exact cause has been found to lead to this disease, it does primarily affect elderly folks. The median age of diagnosis is roughly 70 years.