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When progress regresses
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/05/2022
» The sexual harassment and rape allegations made by some 20 women against former Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi has once again raised the murky subject of rape culture in Thailand.
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.
Never forget
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/01/2020
» Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a solemn moment when we reflect on one of the darkest periods in human history: the Nazi genocide of 6 million Jews along with 5 million Slavs, gypsies, blacks, homosexuals, political enemies and members of other persecuted groups.
Overcoming obstacles
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/02/2019
» Damkerng Mungthanya might be visually impaired. But that doesn't hamper him from teaching English to high school students at Satri Si Suriyothai School, one of Bangkok's oldest public schools for girls.
The future, left behind
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/11/2018
» When private companies are willing to pump a staggering 54 billion baht into a business venture like Iconsiam, just imagine what they are capable of doing to develop the potential of the country's workforce and education for the underprivileged.
Unshackling the mind
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/01/2018
» Former death row convict Phat-it Jinwuth didn't find life after death. Still living and praying, the 41-year-old has found that dhamma has given his life a purpose.
A worthy cause
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/01/2017
» When actress/model Praya "Pu" Lundberg picked up the phone to call United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR) Thailand about the possibilities of advocating for refugees forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict and persecution, she had no inkling that her role would grow into any significance.
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.
Study abroad, at home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/12/2014
» Taking up the post of rector at Webster University's Thailand branch five years ago has enabled Ratish Thakur to use his wealth of experience as an educator to influence young minds.
‘Miracle’ violinist savours musical renaissance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/11/2014
» Since surviving a near-fatal car accident earlier this year, Russian-Belgian violinist Tatiana Samouil describes herself as a walking miracle.