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Covid's unequal impact
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 26/04/2021
» As the Covid-19 crisis continues, the devastating economic effects have intensified for people in many walks of life globally. As well, the unequal impacts of the pandemic have become even more apparent, experts say.
Baan Ar-Jor
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 18/03/2021
» The fourth generation of Phuket's prominent Hongyok family spent three years renovating this inherited 85-year-old Sino-Portuguese mansion and converted it into a photogenic mini-museum and boutique homestay. Ar-Jor in traditional Hokkien Chinese means great-grandparent. The host's ancestors played an important role in Phuket's tin mining business which was thriving during that time. The restored heritage building gives visitors a chance to experience what it was like living in the 19th century.
Focus on food security
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 08/02/2021
» The economic impact of Covid-19 on the world's most populous region is further undermining efforts to improve diets and nutrition of nearly 2 billion people who were already unable to afford healthy diets.
Shaping a green future
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 23/11/2020
» Sonika Manandhar remembers riding in her father’s minibus in her hometown of Kathmandu when she was five years old. Thanks to a loan programme from the government, her father was able to buy the bus and earn a living to support his family and send her to school until she earned a computer engineering degree.
Migrant kids still on the edge
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 13/01/2018
» When it comes to her education, 13-year-old Pakaotow from Myanmar tries to stay positive and take things one day at a time -- never quite knowing when the rug will be pulled out from under her feet.