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Breaking the fast, together
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/06/2018
» For the last decade Hussein, a lanky Muslim Rohingya, has been breaking his Ramadan fast -- or iftar -- at the century-old Jami-ul-Islam Mosque in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 53. For Hussein, the mosque on this busy eastern neighbourhood of Bangkok is more than just a house of worship; it has become his second home, especially during Ramadan, the fasting month when family usually gathers round at sunset to eat the first meal together. Hussein, 27 and a father of one, misses his parents and relatives who continue to reside in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
When women empower women
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/03/2017
» Women empower one another. A shoulder to cry on or better still a sympathetic ear is always welcomed by a fellow sister when life throws you a curve ball when you least expect it.
Imparting priceless nuggets
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/09/2016
» A man of few words, Will Barton, Denver Nuggets' 1.9m-tall guard from the University of Memphis, is also a thinker.
A special kind of glory
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/08/2016
» After the high-profile Rio Olympic Games, a much-less-publicised event follows. The Paralympic Games will take place from Sept 7-18, also in Rio. Forty-six Thai athletes with disabilities will be going all out to clinch a podium finish, while the Paralympic Committee of Thailand has a set an initial target of four gold medals, the same number they won in London four years ago.
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.
Skills to start again
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/04/2015
» Repeat drug offenders Pongsakorn Katsorn and Boworn Premsi, 19 and 18, are determined to clean up their act after they complete their sentences at Chon Buri's Baan Bueng Vocational Training Center.
Recipe for success
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/08/2014
» Job satisfaction among business partners and staff, combined with a drive to become successful, can take a business venture a long way. Three-year-old Seven Spoons restaurant, which specialises in Mediterranean and vegetarian dishes, has very much followed this formula.
On the road
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/05/2014
» Beads of sweat trickle down Pawanrat Mongpet’s pallid face as she works her way through the packed passengers on the BMTA No.47 bus, to finally reach the last free standing space.
Making an Olympic Debut
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/07/2012
» For most athletes, reaching the Olympics is an arduous road covered with blood, sweat and tears. And for those making their debut at the world's most anticipated sporting meet, it can be twice as challenging.