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A spicy partnership
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 26/07/2016
» Mexican Ambassador Jaime Nualart couldn't be happier to be posted to a country which he has grown to appreciate through the years, both in his capacity as a diplomat and tourist.
Showcasing Bangladesh
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/05/2016
» For the past 17 months, Bangladeshi ambassador Saida Muna Tasneem has been promoting her country's rich cultural heritage in Thailand. It is now time to showcase the rest of the country at the Bangladesh Trade and Investment Expo 2016. Held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, May 30 to June 1, it will be a time for business matchmaking opportunities for both sides.
Bestriding the diplomatic stage
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/01/2016
» Before embarking on his diplomatic career, Shiro Sadoshima enjoyed many artistic endeavours. He was a budding stage actor active in his university, and his talent with paint and brush can still be witnessed in the paintings in his residence in Bangkok. The Japanese ambassador to Thailand is as comfortable at the negotiating table as he is in front of the canvass, and he can be as animated talking about bilateral relations as he is about his favourite colours.
Paving the nation's future with research
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/11/2015
» Besides helping sick people, Dr Suthipun Jitpimolmard has always been passionate about developing Thailand to reach its full potential as an up-and-coming nation. When an opportunity arose to do just that two years ago, the professor of neurology did not hesitate to apply for the position of director for the Thailand Research Fund (TRF) and was accepted, largely because of his past research-based work.
Rhythms of Isan
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/10/2015
» Thailand's northeastern musical instruments create a chorus of foot-stomping sounds that showcase the crux of the region's rich cultural and historical heritage. Isan music and its rapid-fire rhythmic vocals and funk-like beats have steadily gained the attention of Western producers, one of whom is British lyricist and executive producer, William Robinson.
That's so street
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/10/2015
» Saroj Chavanaviraj, secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Thailand Foundation, is always happy to see Thai food promoted within the country.
Sending up red flags
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/04/2015
» Of the 24.7 million foreign tourists that visited Thailand last year, nearly 5 million were Chinese. More are expected to arrive this year, especially during national festivals such as this week's Songkran.
It makes Zenze
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/03/2015
» Saridwat Prukpaphawin and Ploy Mallikamas couldn't agree more with the old saying: "Two heads are better than one." That's how the two friends started Zenze, a herbal shampoo business with ingredients purchased largely from centuries-old traditional herbal shops in Chinatown, which in turn source those ingredients from some of the most remote areas in China.
Driving away sexy models can only be a good thing
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/03/2015
» The headline read: "Sexy models banned from motor show".
Study abroad, at home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/12/2014
» Taking up the post of rector at Webster University's Thailand branch five years ago has enabled Ratish Thakur to use his wealth of experience as an educator to influence young minds.