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Murder in the countryside
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/06/2021
» The Royal Thai Police took a good solid year to build an airtight criminal case against Chaiphol "Lung Phol" Wipha, the prime suspect in the death of toddler Orawan "Nong Champoo" Wongsricha, who was found dead and violated on a mountain not far from her home in Mukdahan province last year.
The ugly world of the pretties
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/11/2019
» Rachadech "Nam Oun" Wongtabutr, a male product presenter or "pretty boy", became one of the most loathed people in Thai society the day news channels aired security camera footage from his condominium of him dragging the unconscious body of "pretty girl" Thitima "Lunlabelle" Noraphanpiphat into the lobby of his building.
Ramadan in exile
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/06/2017
» The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement and family gathering, unless you're a refugee or asylum seeker, cast adrift into a land far away from home and family.
Looking fabulous
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/05/2017
» Homosexuality in Myanmar remains a contentious issue despite the country's new-found dawn of openness. But for Tun Tun Lin, career opportunities in the beauty industry for gays have not been dearth. The flamboyant makeover artist has a career spanning 35 years, and he's immensely proud of every minute of it.
Living in limbo
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/03/2017
» It is hard not to get noticed in a sea of Thai faces when you are Middle Eastern. Being a refugee in Thailand, which is very "grey" on such status, will only add to the predicament.
Telling the stories of the dead
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/03/2016
» In his line of work, it's essential to remain emotionally detached. The evidence can speak for itself. Dr Krittin Meewuttisom works on dead bodies to determine the cause of death and collects evidence found on cadavers to bring murderers to justice. His job is visceral but it's also about fact-finding, a responsibility he shoulders with duty, diligence and sense of urgency.
(Still) seeking shelter
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/02/2013
» Noor Muhamad was barely 10 years old when a soldier flew into a rage and used the buckle of his belt to whip him, causing a gushing wound and leaving a mark that he still carries on his back.