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Helping the helpless
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/08/2021
» Sick with multiple medical and psychiatric conditions, Pek* has been wandering the streets of Bangkok for an undisclosed number of years. During this time his bodily functions have deteriorated to the point that the elderly man has no control over his bowels. While his physical and mental condition exposes him to the elements, the ongoing pandemic has made his situation go from bad to worse.
Rohingya Ramadan changing fast
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/05/2020
» The holy month of Ramadan is now being observed as millions of Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset.
Doing right by the children
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/10/2018
» Henrietta H. Fore couldn't be happier with the way Thailand has made progress in promoting and protecting children's rights in the past 70 years of its presence -- by that name -- in the Kingdom. The Unicef executive director was recently in Thailand, and the success stories of the country through years of governmental policies and support from other agencies couldn't fail to put a smile on her face: the country has almost a 100% rate of birth and healthcare registration, access to clean drinking water, sanitation and primary-school attendance.
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.
Southern provinces need a flood of generosity
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/01/2017
» Since the beginning of January much of southern Thailand has been swamped by heavy rain, causing massive flooding in several provinces. Besides human and animal casualties, infrastructure in many areas has taken a beating, slowing the process needed to assist flood victims in hard-to-access areas.
Pure intentions
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 19/04/2014
» Merit-making takes different forms, but for Supamit Kitjapipat, managing director of Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa Chiang Mai, it means organising charity art auctions to raise funds for a good cause.
Bringing people together
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/03/2013
» Patcharee Pantoomano Pfirsch set up Bangkok's Networking Community (BNOW) - which has organised networking and social events for the last decade - to address issues that come with working and living in Bangkok for entrepreneurs from all walks of life.
Coming full circle
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/07/2012
» Amanda Hyndman is a perfect blend of strength and elegance. Her stylish dress sense, engaging, down-to-earth manner and years of experience in the hospitality sector make her a worthy candidate to fill the coveted position of general manager at that grande dame of Bangkok hotels, the Mandarin Oriental.