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Are we destroyers or creators?
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/07/2021
» Seasoned artist Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon has long been recognised for abstract expressionism, both as a painter and a sculptor, making his work all the more alluring when he decides to raise awareness as he has done in his latest exhibition "One Generation Plants The Trees, Another Gets The Shade".
Exhibition highlights pollution
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/02/2021
» Multi-faceted artist and designer Taweesak Molsawat's thought-provoking installations come to life at a group exhibition titled "SWAMPED", where he partners with three other artists, Thanawat Maneenawa, Ploenchan Vinyaratn and Note Panayanggool, to reflect on waste accumulation and highlight peoples' lack of discipline in addressing the issue at its root cause.
Putting waste to work
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/01/2021
» Annabelle Hutter's competitive and goal-oriented personality, coupled with her desire to share her belief that waste can and must be used as a resource for a better future has played a pivotal role in making her the proud founder and owner of Born On Saturday, a high-quality, circular canvas tote bag for daily use. The bag is made from 100% recycled fabric and production waste and certified by standards such as GRS, RCS, and Oeko-Tex.
Double trouble
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/11/2020
» In the dry winter months, it is not just the fear of Covid-19 but also the menacing presence of particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) -- hazardous fine-dust particles that measure 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter and affect the human respiratory system -- that the public has to contend with.
A way forward
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/11/2020
» Thai contemporary artist Vichaya Mukdamanee's attention to detail and creative energy makes "Expected Unforeseen", a solo exhibition of his most recent work that touches on issues close to his heart, a real visual treat.
Protecting the air we breathe
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/04/2020
» When the president of Earth Day Network Kathleen Rogers talks about environmental protection, she speaks with an impassioned plea. She tries to instil in listeners a desire to play an effective role in addressing environmental issues, weighing heavily on the physical and emotional well-being of society.
A little help from hospitality
News, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/09/2019
» Thailand is known globally as one of the world’s worst polluters and is ranked in the top 10 countries which allow plastic waste to wind up in the ocean.
Temporary relief
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/04/2019
» Since early January, Prim* has been suffering from respiratory medical issues that her doctor attributes to the hazardous fine-dust particles known PM2.5. Residing in one of the most impacted areas of Samut Prakan, she is at her wits' end whenever heavy particulate matter or a high PM concentration level is reported along the route she takes to work and back.
Smoke and mirrors
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/02/2019
» For weeks now, Bangkok has been shrouded in toxic haze. Like the rest of the city's population, I have been struggling to lead a normal existence. The avalanche of accumulated PM2.5 -- when it spikes -- sends the capital into the top 10 places with the worse air quality in the world.
Beating plastic pollution
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/05/2018
» Central Group has a feast of activities lined up for the public to commemorate World Environment Day 2018 on Tuesday with events through June 7. This year the theme is "Beat Plastic Pollution -- If You Can't Reuse, Refuse It", with activities from 10am-8pm, at EDEN Zone, 1st floor, CentralWorld.