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The sounds of Thainess
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/03/2022
» International success on the classical music stage comes with devotion and a real passion to pursue what one embraces. In the case of teen sisters Valika and Akira Trivisvavet, it was Thai culture.
Prioritise child safety
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/11/2021
» Incestuous and paedophilic acts in society today remain a scourge, leading to adolescent pregnancies and long-term sexual abuse of children.
Fighting for diversity
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/08/2020
» Thai-born celebrity make-up artist Nick Barose knows all too well what people of colour face in Hollywood and the beauty industry in the US, both of which he has been a part of for 25 years.
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.
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.
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.
Terrain for talent
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/12/2019
» For nine days, Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur was ablaze with creativity, representing art in all forms at Urbanscapes 2019, the longest-running creative arts festival that celebrated its 17th edition late last month.
Tomboy portraits, with entertainment
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/06/2019
» The photo exhibition titled "Tomboy Bangkok", staged at Silom 8 Gallery at Whiteline, is expected to create a buzz in town as it is reported to be one of the first photo exhibits in Thailand focused on self-identified tomboys.
John Mayer brings new light to Bangkok
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/02/2019
» The multi-talented John Mayer's special brand of music has earned the American a number of Grammy Awards and legions of fans around the world, including right here in Thailand.
Painting pain
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/12/2018
» As a child, Amina was sexually molested by her uncle, who was a highly respected member of the family. The abuse started at the age of six and only ended when she left home aged 16.