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In his element
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/04/2013
» If his latest endeavour is anything to go by, being born with a silver spoon in his mouth hasn't exempted Gavin Vongkusolkit from the necessity of proving himself in the workplace.
Byway to Birmingham
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/03/2013
» Edward Hewitt had everything going for him as a 27-year-old when he decided to embark on the journey of a lifetime. He gave up a stable, high-salary job at British Petroleum (BP), and a life of relative comfort, to realise a life-long dream to travel from the city of Bangkok back to his home town of Birmingham, UK, using the most basic local modes of transport to reach his destination _ whether they be boats, motorcycles or buses.
How to cure homesickness
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/03/2013
» For Michelle Tabuada, being an expat nurse comes with its challenges, which she is more than happy to undertake for the adventure. The Filipina from Bacolod City, Philippines, has worked at the Bumrungrad International Hospital for three years.
Bringing people together
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/03/2013
» Patcharee Pantoomano Pfirsch set up Bangkok's Networking Community (BNOW) - which has organised networking and social events for the last decade - to address issues that come with working and living in Bangkok for entrepreneurs from all walks of life.
Ride of their lives
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/02/2013
» Heike and Filippo Fania's lifelong desire to travel the world on motorcycles brought them together as a couple. They hooked up at the most obvious hotspot for bike enthusiasts _ a motorcycle travellers' forum in Germany.
Taking a fresh course
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/02/2013
» For Yoshiki Tsuji, managing the family-run Tsuji Culinary Institute is all about preparing students with proper know-how to bring out the best in them as future chefs.
High Beemer
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/02/2013
» Joerg Waldmann devotes as much care and attention to his BMW 800 motorcycle as he would a girlfriend. The German expat has ridden it on numerous off-road trips, the most recent being in Myanmar. A project manager for Go Thailand Tours, he has resided in Thailand for close to a decade.
(Still) seeking shelter
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/02/2013
» Noor Muhamad was barely 10 years old when a soldier flew into a rage and used the buckle of his belt to whip him, causing a gushing wound and leaving a mark that he still carries on his back.
Rape is never invited
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/01/2013
» "Don't tell me what to wear, tell your sons not to rape!" was one of many poignant messages splashed on placards during massive protests that erupted late last year in New Delhi over the brutal rape/murder of a medical student who eventually succumbed to her injuries weeks later.
Key to the future
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/01/2013
» Keith Wecker's years of experience in education - both in Thailand and overseas - make him a respected figure within academic circles.