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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.
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.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/05/2021
» As students of photography, Somboon Unpracha and Thanaboom Pobumrung were pitted against a relatively unknown bunch of budding photographers from Timor-Leste. However, it proved to be a lesson in collaboration because the inaugural photography workshop they attended would conclude with an online exhibition of their work.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/02/2021
» When three Thai artists bring their works under one roof, the group exhibition can be nothing short of awe-inspiring for the audience, much like what we get to experience at Uttaporn Nimmalaikaew, Narakorn Sittites and Attasit Pokpong's latest exhibition "Man's Phases" now on view at the La Lanta Fine Art gallery until March 3.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/01/2021
» Annabelle Hutter's competitive and goal-oriented personality, coupled with her desire to share her belief that waste can and must be used as a resource for a better future has played a pivotal role in making her the proud founder and owner of Born On Saturday, a high-quality, circular canvas tote bag for daily use. The bag is made from 100% recycled fabric and production waste and certified by standards such as GRS, RCS, and Oeko-Tex.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2020
» As northern forest fires rage through the region, a tiny Karen farming community in Mae Moh, Lampang province, has managed to use its local wisdom and traditional knowledge of forest management to keep forest fires at bay for years. Somchat Ruksongplu, village headman of Moo Ban Klang, a scenic mountainous community of 65 families, credits his forefathers for leaving them with knowledge to control fires and manage forests, so they can live in harmony within their natural environment.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/05/2020
» Despite a steady decline in new coronavirus cases in Thailand, the country still sees a concern with regard to possible infections in prisons.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/04/2020
» A man from Narathiwat province who was due to be released from a Covid-19 quarantine facility jumped to his death from the fifth floor of a state hospital in Phra Pradaeng district of Samut Prakan province last month. Days before, in the province of Chiang Mai, another Thai male cut short his life in the same manner after learning that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/04/2020
» As founding director of Bangkok's La Lanta Fine Art, Sukontip Prahanpap is now struggling with the impact of Covid-19, especially following the government's announcement that it will close down museums and other public spaces until the end of this month.
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/03/2020
» Cindy Bishop is no stranger to the human-rights-protection circle in Thailand. The campaign she set up two years ago called #DontTellMeHowToDress has helped raise awareness of sexual harassment and gender inequality in Thailand, sparking dialogue on victim-blaming, among other issues.