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Debate on street food continues
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/05/2017
» Hands down Bangkok is the street food capital of the world. Residents and expats alike went into a state of shock when an apparently misquoted Bangkok city government official set off a storm of protest when he was believed to have said that all street food would be banned in the capital.
Is Myanmar ready for major change?
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/04/2017
» Business opportunities seem to be booming in Myanmar but are the people ready? It's the first thought that came to my mind as my taxi took me through the evening rush-hour traffic in Yangon.
First things first
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/04/2017
» A woman of many talents, Phannaroj Chalitaporn couldn't be happier with her decision to pursue her interest in education after years of working in finance.
A distant war brought home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/02/2017
» When it comes to humanitarian work, television journalist Sittisak Wongkasorn has never allowed religion, race or other outside factors to determine who he helps.
In the heart of the Golden Triangle
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/02/2017
» With its rustic ambience, winding streets and picturesque landscapes, Kengtung, the largest of 33 Shan statelets in Myanmar, might be in its infancy as a tourist destination but has what it takes to become a success one day.
Helping rural communities advance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/12/2016
» Geoffrey Longfellow, director of special projects for the Thailand Sustainable Development Foundation (TSDF), knows a thing or two about the mindset of the rural folks he works closely with to promote the philosophy of sustainability as taught by King Rama IX.
Leading by example
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been offering His Majesty the King's scholarships since 1970, with more than 600 students benefiting from them. Twenty-two nationalities from predominantly Asian countries have been awarded this prestigious scholarship to pursue a master's degree.
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.
G'day mate! Australia offers scholarships to Thai students
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/09/2016
» Studying in Australia is more than just an educational experience. For many Thai students, it's the country's affable people, vibrant culture and lifestyle that enhances their experience as foreign students.
Bridging the gap among Asean countries
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/08/2016
» Since a teenager, Art Thomya, YouTube host and travel vlogger, has enthusiastically participated in Asean cultural exchange programmes.