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Making lemonade
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/12/2020
» Considering education in the hospitality industry during Covid-19 raises all sorts of red flags since the tourism and hospitality sectors have come to a grinding halt across the world due to the pandemic, which first surfaced earlier this year. Thailand, particularly, has been hard hit as our tourism industry accounts for 12% of the nation's GDP.
Double trouble
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/11/2020
» In the dry winter months, it is not just the fear of Covid-19 but also the menacing presence of particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) -- hazardous fine-dust particles that measure 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter and affect the human respiratory system -- that the public has to contend with.
Time to look beyond tourism industry
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/10/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic, along with the possibility of prolonged student protests, is weighing heavy on people's mental health as they struggle to make ends meet in an unprecedented time in which at least 100,000 people are expected to lose their job.
More concessions needed to spur domestic tourism
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/08/2020
» Tourism is a vital driver for Thailand's growth, so much so that when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, it shook the foundations of an entire industry -- worth billions of baht -- and caused the Thai economy to fall to its knees.
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.
Is Myanmar ready for major change?
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/04/2017
» Business opportunities seem to be booming in Myanmar but are the people ready? It's the first thought that came to my mind as my taxi took me through the evening rush-hour traffic in Yangon.
Elephant entertainment is no laughing matter
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/02/2016
» Elephant ride tourist deaths in recent weeks have once again put the spotlight on the urgent need for Thais to stop using wildlife for entertainment purposes.
Bestriding the diplomatic stage
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/01/2016
» Before embarking on his diplomatic career, Shiro Sadoshima enjoyed many artistic endeavours. He was a budding stage actor active in his university, and his talent with paint and brush can still be witnessed in the paintings in his residence in Bangkok. The Japanese ambassador to Thailand is as comfortable at the negotiating table as he is in front of the canvass, and he can be as animated talking about bilateral relations as he is about his favourite colours.
Discover a hidden gem
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/11/2015
» Roi-Et born Yuthasak Supasorn, the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) newly appointed governor, is always up for a challenge. Ever since taking up the coveted position two months ago, the 49-year-old's has made himself accessible to the TAT staff via the chat application LINE so as to get better acquainted with the work force and assist in areas which need his attention.
That's so street
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/10/2015
» Saroj Chavanaviraj, secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Thailand Foundation, is always happy to see Thai food promoted within the country.