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Franc intentions
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/04/2012
» In her capacity as attache for French-language programmes, French Embassy, Bangkok, Anne-Emmanuella Grossi is enthusiastic and determined to promote her mother tongue in Thailand. The outgoing diplomat _ who has been in the Land of Smiles for two-and-a-half years _ says her top priority is to support Thai teachers teaching French language and their aspiring students to be trained properly for career advancement. Grossi is a teacher by profession, and has worked in the education sector for 12 years.
Aiming high
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/02/2012
» Being physically challenged has not hampered sportswoman Wasana Khuthawisup from living life to the fullest. Born in Phrae to a middle-class farming family, she was diagnosed with polio at the age of five. A barrage of hurtful taunts from neighbours during her childhood didn't get in the way of her determination to make something of her life. The 35-year-old rose to the occasion, becoming a national archer a decade ago, at the invitation of Saisunee Jana, a physically challenged fencer in the Thai national team.
Facing the camera
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/01/2012
» Campaigning for a good cause through his riveting photography has made photojournalist Ed Kashi a household name in the US.