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Making radio waves
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/01/2013
» Working in radio is seldom monetarily rewarding, or a secure career for that matter, without a go-getter approach and the right connections in the industry. Rassamee Maneenil, a veteran freelance radio host who for 20 years has delivered know-how on family issues to her audience, has learned that from experience.
Cashing in
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/01/2013
» Travelling in Prasit Suwan's yellow-and-green vehicle gives an entirely new meaning to a taxi jaunt in Bangkok. After a respectful wai, which he offers to both young and old, his infectious smile, humble demeanour and a genuine heart for service, makes passengers feel at home.
Seeing the unseen: taking advantage of the green light
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/01/2013
» When German expat Joerg Waldmann spotted a golden opportunity to take an officially sanctioned motorcycle jaunt of unseen Myanmar late last year, he jumped at the chance to realise a lifelong dream.
Teeing-off to a perfect start
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/01/2013
» Nineteen-year-old Phasit Wongwaiwate has become one of the most talked about promising golfers on the circuit. He studied at Grace International School, Chiang Mai, and graduated from Heritage Academy (Hank Haney IJGA) South Carolina, US.
Exhibiting passion
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/01/2013
» Vivacious Michelle Lim has organised countless exhibitions in the two decades she has worked with Reed Exhibitions _ one of the biggest event organisers in Singapore.
She's still La Boum
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/12/2012
» As curtains fell on the "Societe Generale Private Banking 2nd Rendezvous With French Cinema" in Singapore, it was top-notch French actress Sophie Marceau who stole the limelight. It was not only her chic and graceful demeanour but also her wit and a dry sense of humour which mesmerised film fans.
Mental Matters
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/12/2012
» Sometimes it goes beyond stress and pressure into the darker realm of clinical condition. Economic instability, political uncertainty, a thirst for materialism, personal history, the breakneck social competition _ all this, and more, contributes to the increasing number of people suffering from mental health disorders.
Living for the music
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/11/2012
» Multi-talented Tomoko Momiyama's pliant mannerisms and reflectiveness are part and parcel of her artistic nature as an international music composer, performer, playwright, and producer of multi-disciplinary art events and performances. The 35-year-old Japanese woman graduated from Stanford University in the US with a bachelor's degree in music and human biology and studied composition at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, in the Netherlands.
Levelling the playing field
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/11/2012
» The fate that befell champion cyclist Lance Armstrong _ stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned from the sport for life after the US Anti-Doping Agency found sufficient evidence to prove he had taken performance-enhancing drugs _ has once again put substance abuse by professional athletes under the spotlight.
Playing at home may be the needed spur
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/11/2012
» While finishing at the top of their game is what Thailand's futsal players hope to achieve at the Fifa Futsal World Cup, their secret desire _ according to Sutthiphan Wanwinwes, the team's deputy manager _ is to see this sporting event, being held for the first time on home turf, uniting Thais of all political affiliations and colours.