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A home away from home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/08/2020
» For British couple Joel and Daniele Bull, the novel coronavirus pandemic has in its own strange way become a blessing in disguise. Originally booked to stay at the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok for about six weeks, the pandemic led them to prolong their stay indefinitely.
So much more than meets the eye
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/07/2020
» Face reading, overbearing traditional parents and suitors' indecisiveness to take the plunge are part and parcel of what makes Netflix's docu-reality series Indian Matchmaking an eye-opening experience for anyone not familiar with this common practice in the subcontinent.
Home is where the art is
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/07/2020
» When budding female artists Maneerat Thamnarak and Pantira Chaikaew decide to launch a duo exhibition using discarded wood and paper cutting art respectively to bring to life what home meant to them, the audience can rest assured the results will not disappoint.
Hoping for better days
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/07/2020
» After months of lockdown, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) recently gave the green light for all remaining entertainment venues to reopen, following an appeal from musicians and entertainers to allow them to get back to work as the long closure had put many in severe financial straits.
To catch an online predator
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/07/2020
» Sending a half-naked photo of herself to her new Facebook admirer, a boy she thought was 15, felt like a flirtatious move that 14-year-old Ned* believed would show she was serious about having a romantic relationship with the handsome teen whose photoshopped profile photo made him out to be a stud.
Banking on future surrealism
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/07/2020
» Perseverance, dedication and hard work have contributed to the success that Nalada Taechanarong has had with taking Xumiiro, a video-centric Bangkok gallery, from strength to strength.
Get fruity with Central
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2020
» Freshly picked produce straight from the farm is difficult to come by for urbanites, making the fourth edition of "The Farm 2020", under the concept of "The Greatest Farm For The Greatest Food", an event not to be missed as visitors get to browse and shop for choice fruits and vegetables at 13 branches of CentralPlaza, CentralFestival and CentralWorld.
Building resilience
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has left private and government schools in Thailand in uncharted territory. While much has been discussed about how to keep children engaged during these trying times, how educators and students are fairing emotionally in adjusting to the new normal has not been given much thought.
Dusit Thani College gives back with free online courses
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/06/2020
» Ever since the Covid-19 lockdown became a reality, online courses have become part of the new normal as people are being encouraged to practise social distancing, quarantine and isolation.
Keeping cops in check
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/06/2020
» Type police brutality in Google and most likely you will find trending news headlines such as: "Why George Floyd Won't Be Last American Killed By Police''.