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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.
A month of many traditions
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/05/2019
» Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting, is practised by Muslims around the world, including Thailand. Having begun earlier this month, it is a time for Muslims to practise self-restraint, by not just fasting from dawn to dusk from food, drink, sexual activity, impure or unkind thoughts, and more. Ramadan is also a time of reflection.
Doing right by the children
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/10/2018
» Henrietta H. Fore couldn't be happier with the way Thailand has made progress in promoting and protecting children's rights in the past 70 years of its presence -- by that name -- in the Kingdom. The Unicef executive director was recently in Thailand, and the success stories of the country through years of governmental policies and support from other agencies couldn't fail to put a smile on her face: the country has almost a 100% rate of birth and healthcare registration, access to clean drinking water, sanitation and primary-school attendance.
Hope for the Future
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/03/2018
» Migrant workers, like other kinds of workers, struggle to advance in the hierarchy of the job market. But for them, the endeavour is particularly daunting, with lack of opportunities, financial means and connections.
Violin virtuoso Paloma So to perform in fundraising concert
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/01/2018
» Let's begin the first Saturday of 2018 by attending a concert for a good cause. Childline Thailand Foundation, better known in Thai as SaiDek 1387, which provides services for destitute and vulnerable children, in collaboration with Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Bangkok Bank and the Stock Exchange of Thailand Foundation will stage for the first time a charity orchestra concert with a violin recital performance by 12-year-old virtuoso violinist Paloma So.
Love and anger
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/09/2017
» Art*, a fourth-year vocational student, has always had anger management issues. Things only went from bad to worse when he joined a college gang. Not being able to manage his anger has resulted in outbursts of violence against rival student gangs, which sent the 19-year-old to the slammer a couple of times.
The memory maestro
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/08/2017
» Writer, speaker and brain enthusiast Eran Katz has a knack for keeping his conversation simple and to the point.
Long way home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/06/2017
» Twelve year old Ali*, a Syrian refugee of Palestinian descent, has resided with his family of eight in Thailand for five years. The preteen speaks Thai fluently and to his Thai football mates, he is very much Thai despite his Middle Eastern looks.
Humanity found in midst of strife
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/12/2016
» Two more weeks left before 2016 draws to a close. And am I glad. Across the board, we have observed an escalation in violent crimes, political strife and natural disasters, with most economies performing below par. Let's face it, the bleak overall situation led to an emotional roller coaster for most during the year.
The importance of being educated
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/10/2016
» Sithicha Saenmungmee and Krongkarn Thingthanasak have lived their entire lives in the notorious drug-infested Klong Toey slum. Abject poverty has only added to their list of misery since they were young.