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Rap with resonance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/08/2016
» For Australian indigenous hip hop performers Juanita Duncan, Naomi Wenitong and Dizzy Doolan, music and dance resonates with stories of the tumultuous past of the Aboriginal population. The injustices meted out to what was called the Stolen Generations are a remnant of Australian history that is kept alive through their performances wherever they happen to be.
All the way to the Olympics
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/07/2016
» Thai-American marathoner and 2016 Olympics qualifier Jane Vongvorachoti aims to give her best performance to date at the Rio Games, which run from Aug 5-21.
Triumph over tragedy
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/07/2016
» At 29 years old, Pakistan-born Muniba Mazari has experienced more than most people would in a lifetime. The gutsy personality faced a tumultuous roller-coaster ride of misfortune that forced her to find a way to end an abusive marriage, coupled with a car accident that left her in a wheelchair eight years ago.
Time-travelling textiles
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/06/2016
» Philippine fashion designer Cora DJ Manimbo and handmade filigree-jewellery designer Oskar A. Atendido are turning out to be a formidable team in placing their country's filigree craft and indigenous fabrics under the spotlight.
Aiming for gold
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/06/2016
» After clinching a historic World Cup gold medal in the women's skeet final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in April, national shooter Sutiya Jiewchaloemmit's otherwise poker face has taken on an exuberance.
Showcasing Bangladesh
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/05/2016
» For the past 17 months, Bangladeshi ambassador Saida Muna Tasneem has been promoting her country's rich cultural heritage in Thailand. It is now time to showcase the rest of the country at the Bangladesh Trade and Investment Expo 2016. Held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, May 30 to June 1, it will be a time for business matchmaking opportunities for both sides.
Songkran away from home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/04/2016
» Merit making, a water ceremony, offerings to monks, then a long afternoon of splashing, rounded off later with a concert -- this is a typical Songkran not just for Thai people, but also for the ethnic Tai Yai living and working in Bangkok.
The humans of BTS
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/01/2016
» Public transport has long been a bane for Bangkok commuters, and when the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) opened its first two lines over 16 years ago, it brought hope to city dwellers who’d had to endure the hellish Bangkok roads in buses and cars.
Discover a hidden gem
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/11/2015
» Roi-Et born Yuthasak Supasorn, the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) newly appointed governor, is always up for a challenge. Ever since taking up the coveted position two months ago, the 49-year-old's has made himself accessible to the TAT staff via the chat application LINE so as to get better acquainted with the work force and assist in areas which need his attention.
Drought of understanding
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/11/2015
» Today is Loy Krathong. People from all walks of life will be celebrating this beautiful festival of lights with family and friends by floating their krathongs decorated with banana leaves, flowers, candles and incense sticks.