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An unbreakable bond
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/06/2022
» As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.
When your heart's on fire, smoke gets in your eyes
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/02/2022
» Danger lurks behind the endless possibilities of finding a life partner on an online dating app.
The long road to recovery
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/10/2021
» For Chalong Loysamut, the Phuket Sandbox programme -- which has reportedly raked in over 2 billion baht from tourists since July -- has been a welcome sight given how local businesses have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Helping the helpless
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/05/2021
» Having run away from home at the age of nine, scrawny and pint-sized Bank*, now 16, is one of many faceless street children who have hit rock bottom since the first wave of Covid-19 began last year.
More concessions needed to spur domestic tourism
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/08/2020
» Tourism is a vital driver for Thailand's growth, so much so that when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, it shook the foundations of an entire industry -- worth billions of baht -- and caused the Thai economy to fall to its knees.
Dusit Thani College gives back with free online courses
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/06/2020
» Ever since the Covid-19 lockdown became a reality, online courses have become part of the new normal as people are being encouraged to practise social distancing, quarantine and isolation.
The ugly world of the pretties
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/11/2019
» Rachadech "Nam Oun" Wongtabutr, a male product presenter or "pretty boy", became one of the most loathed people in Thai society the day news channels aired security camera footage from his condominium of him dragging the unconscious body of "pretty girl" Thitima "Lunlabelle" Noraphanpiphat into the lobby of his building.
A little help from hospitality
News, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/09/2019
» Thailand is known globally as one of the world’s worst polluters and is ranked in the top 10 countries which allow plastic waste to wind up in the ocean.
Service with a Thai smile
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/07/2019
» Thailand has a huge service industry, and it is one that continues to grow and develop. In reflection of this, the Thailand Retail, Food & Hospitality Services 2019 (TRAFS) exhibition returns for its 13th edition from Thursday until July 14.
Insights into insanity
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/04/2019
» The suspected mastermind behind Easter Sunday's deadly bombing in Sri Lanka is reported to be a radical preacher with militant links.