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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.
Queen Sirikit honoured with orchids
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/08/2020
» On the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's 88th birthday on Aug 12, Siam Paragon, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Agriculture and the Royal Horticultural Society of Thailand, will stage the "Paradise Of Siam 2020" event featuring the beauty of over 880,000 orchids from nine genera across Thailand to honour Queen Sirikit from today at Siam Paragon.
So much more than meets the eye
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/07/2020
» Face reading, overbearing traditional parents and suitors' indecisiveness to take the plunge are part and parcel of what makes Netflix's docu-reality series Indian Matchmaking an eye-opening experience for anyone not familiar with this common practice in the subcontinent.
How we survive
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/04/2020
» Thailand is now seeing a steady decline in the number of new coronavirus-infected cases nationwide. Easing lockdown in Bangkok and the provinces is being considered by government leaders. But if there is one thing we have learned from the months-long pandemic that has put many aspects of the country to a complete stop, it is that of the generosity of people who are willing to help the less privileged in a time of crisis. Here, we put together two examples of acts of kindness to assist the Myanmar migrant workforce and medical personnel.
Calling all coffee connoisseurs
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/02/2020
» The 14th edition of Thailand Coffee, Bakery, and Ice Cream show, scheduled for Feb 27-March 1 at Bitec, Bangna, Hall 106, promises a feast for both coffee lovers and bakery and ice cream addicts alike.
For the love of coffee
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/02/2018
» If the aromatic smell of brewing coffee gets your heart racing like a lovesick teen, attend the "Thailand Coffee Fest 2018: Make It Sustainable", held from March 8-11, at Plenary Hall, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
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.