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Using the Bible for devilish actions
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/05/2022
» When medical malfeasance is coupled with a God complex, the results can be devastating for the victims as seen in Netflix's latest true crime documentary Our Father, which is based on an Indianapolis fertility doctor who inseminated an untold number of women with his sperm without their consent.
Women aren't objects
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/05/2022
» In Thailand's social hierarchy, women are considered lower than men. Should it then come as a surprise when an elderly rector of a leading university with a fetish for snapping photos of pretty air hostesses while they work -- without their consent -- decides to post the pictures on his Facebook for his male followers to drool over?
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 better ties
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/04/2022
» Since arriving in Thailand under a year ago, Israel's ambassador to Thailand HE Orna Sagiv has felt at home in the Land of Smiles, often opting to experience the nation's rich culture and traditions through hands-on experience.
A new take on an old teen drama
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/01/2022
» With Latin vibes and swag, Rebelde -- Netflix's latest Mexican teen drama to kick off 2022 -- has the winning combo of a simple yet interesting storyline and a cast that shares chemistry to keep viewers hooked.
Group exhibition explores depths of humanity
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/01/2022
» 'Human(e)" is a group art exhibition by four of Thailand’s leading artists who explore the depths of humanity. Kanya Charoensupkul, Pairoj Pichetmetakul, Imhathai Suwatthanasilp and Temjai Cholsiri bring us some of their most captivating artwork which unravels the mysteries surrounding this topic.
Hope fades for migrant children
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/12/2021
» Once a happy-go-lucky fifth-grader who studied at a migrant learning centre in Mae Sot, Min* opts to sniff glue in his free time. By doing so, he wishes to momentarily forget the enormous responsibility of bringing food to the table by working long shifts at a local slaughterhouse after his parents were laid off due to the impact of Covid-19.
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.
Rotten to the core
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/09/2021
» I salute the brave whistleblower who recently brought to light the rampant police abuse of a suspect. This time, it was at the hands of Colonel Thitisant "Jo Ferrari" Utthanaphon, a former police chief of Nakhon Sawan police station who was caught on video torturing 24-year-old drug suspect Jirapong Tanapat to death. He placed six plastic bags over his head.
Hell hath no fury
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/07/2021
» Netflix crime docuseries Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon A Crime offers a unique perspective into why a woman decides to kill a man she once loved -- her husband and father of her child.