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Thailand's bumpy road to the World Cup
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/06/2018
» As a football-loving nation, qualifying for the World Cup has been the ultimate dream for Thailand.
Activating one's moral compass
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/04/2018
» Not a day goes by that we don't read about corruption scandals in the newspapers. The most despicable are often the ones in which the victims are society's downtrodden.
All you need is love
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/01/2018
» After a tumultuous 2017 for many of us, we are all but ready to kick off the brand-new year on a positive note. Part and parcel of this could mean getting your life straightened out.
Mapping the multidimensional monarch
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/10/2017
» Images of 3D digital mapping are a spectacular sight. When put together as a film paying tribute to King Rama IX, the experience takes on not just a greater significance but also leaves the audience spellbound.
Fight animal cruelty
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/07/2017
» Abusing or endangering animals, both wild and domesticated, in the guise of entertainment is an act of cowardliness that should be dealt with harshly.
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.
Our age of anxiety
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/04/2017
» We are living in probably one of the most chaotic times in history. Terrorism, crime and the breakdown of the family unit are at all-time highs. These are just a fraction of the issues we're bombarded with daily, causing our emotional health to suffer. The need to keep tabs on our mental health should be prioritised if we desire to live life to its fullest.
A safer internet for children
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/12/2016
» The internet is an extraordinarily powerful tool but unsupervised use in the hands of children can lead to devastating consequences. Curiosity can get the better of them, even when their intention is entirely innocent -- searching for a favourite band on YouTube for example.
Humanity found in midst of strife
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/12/2016
» Two more weeks left before 2016 draws to a close. And am I glad. Across the board, we have observed an escalation in violent crimes, political strife and natural disasters, with most economies performing below par. Let's face it, the bleak overall situation led to an emotional roller coaster for most during the year.
Anger management needed to curb youth violence
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/05/2016
» Firearms and youth violence has once again consumed innocent lives. It has become a worrisome social ill that continues to sporadically surface from time to time, with no signs of abating. In most cases, it is found that the perpetrators were either on drugs or under the influence. Their vicious acts are either documented on closed-circuit television or put on social media after a witness takes a video clip.