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Thai teen lives out her childhood dream
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/03/2017
» Thita Lamsam's passion for figure skating has been pivotal to her becoming one of Thailand's most promising figure skaters.
Leading by example
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been offering His Majesty the King's scholarships since 1970, with more than 600 students benefiting from them. Twenty-two nationalities from predominantly Asian countries have been awarded this prestigious scholarship to pursue a master's degree.
English closer to home
Asia focus, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/10/2016
» Gone are the days when one had to fly across the world to learn English as a second language (ESL). Today, within Asean, there are a handful of nations that have become popular destinations to master the art of conversational and written English.
The importance of being educated
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/10/2016
» Sithicha Saenmungmee and Krongkarn Thingthanasak have lived their entire lives in the notorious drug-infested Klong Toey slum. Abject poverty has only added to their list of misery since they were young.
Educating holistically
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/10/2016
» Julian Whiteley, head of United World College Thailand (UWCT), couldn't be more delighted to take up the helm of a school which prides itself on the fundamental principle of providing a caring and supportive environment for its student body.
G'day mate! Australia offers scholarships to Thai students
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/09/2016
» Studying in Australia is more than just an educational experience. For many Thai students, it's the country's affable people, vibrant culture and lifestyle that enhances their experience as foreign students.
Catching young dreams
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/08/2016
» Being swayed by parents and social attitudes to pursue a career not of their choice has dogged Thai students for decades.
A special kind of glory
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/08/2016
» After the high-profile Rio Olympic Games, a much-less-publicised event follows. The Paralympic Games will take place from Sept 7-18, also in Rio. Forty-six Thai athletes with disabilities will be going all out to clinch a podium finish, while the Paralympic Committee of Thailand has a set an initial target of four gold medals, the same number they won in London four years ago.
Be fit, eat well
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 27/08/2016
» Not in her wildest dreams did Surachada Bowra, 43, envisage having a Facebook following of 35,000 and counting. The low-key architect-turned-sports specific trainer set up the Be fit and Eat Well Facebook page in December last year with the intention of sharing well researched information, plus her own experiences as a long-distance runner, with like-minded individuals.
From the streets to the classroom
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/07/2016
» Running away from home before completing their primary education, Patcharin, Ice and Ralph* have lived most of their young lives on the streets. Like many others, they made Hua Lamphong train station their home.