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An unbreakable bond
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/06/2022
» As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.
Boeing's downfall – an account of broken trust and greed
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/04/2022
» A medley of fascination and fear exemplifies my relationship with flying. My brain goes into overdrive at the thought of how risky flying can be, but I put aside any thoughts of a crash because I trust in the cutting edge technology used by Boeing and Airbus, the world's two major aircraft manufacturers, to keep me safe.
The long road to recovery
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/10/2021
» For Chalong Loysamut, the Phuket Sandbox programme -- which has reportedly raked in over 2 billion baht from tourists since July -- has been a welcome sight given how local businesses have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Banking on future surrealism
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/07/2020
» Perseverance, dedication and hard work have contributed to the success that Nalada Taechanarong has had with taking Xumiiro, a video-centric Bangkok gallery, from strength to strength.
What to do about forest fires?
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2020
» As northern forest fires rage through the region, a tiny Karen farming community in Mae Moh, Lampang province, has managed to use its local wisdom and traditional knowledge of forest management to keep forest fires at bay for years. Somchat Ruksongplu, village headman of Moo Ban Klang, a scenic mountainous community of 65 families, credits his forefathers for leaving them with knowledge to control fires and manage forests, so they can live in harmony within their natural environment.
Borderless clinic to take on fight against virus
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/05/2020
» In the era of the Covid-19, the thought of going to the hospital can bring about fear and trepidation.
Terrain for talent
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/12/2019
» For nine days, Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur was ablaze with creativity, representing art in all forms at Urbanscapes 2019, the longest-running creative arts festival that celebrated its 17th edition late last month.
A song of stone at 1PROJECTS gallery
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/10/2019
» Latthapon Korkaitarkul and Phornphop Sittiruk see wonder in the ordinary, and think that you can too. For them, an object as mundane as a stone has endless possibilities. This concept has now been developed into the fascinating new exhibition "Objective", on display at 1PROJECTS gallery until Nov 17.
Into the light
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/05/2019
» After struggling with depression since his teen years, Edward Gunawan said revisiting some of his darkest moments was taking a toll on his emotional health. In the end, he found a way to turn his experience into something more beneficial for society.
Boldness and sensuality
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/04/2019
» The human figure has always been a common subject of visual art. Canadian-born Chinese photographer and painter Norm Yip has nailed this in his latest photo exhibition, titled "Beyond Skin By Norm Yip", held at RCB Photographer's Gallery, 2nd floor, River City Bangkok, from April 10 until May 31.