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Thoughts of home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/11/2015
» According to official figures, there are a million Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. In the wake of recent democratic elections in the country, Life spoke to four of them to see whether they hold any hopes of returning home
After the quake
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 17/08/2015
» Nepal's catastrophic earthquakes in late April this year left a trail of destruction and death, but three months after the tragedy, the spirit of the survivors remains resilient in the face of adversity.
True essence of Islam
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/01/2015
» On a recent afternoon it was business as usual at Haroon Mosque, a 150-year-old Muslim enclave neighboured by a Buddhist temple, Catholic church and the gleaming new French embassy. Residents went about their daily chores before the call for afternoon prayers sounded from the mosque. Savouring the centuries-old community's laid-back feeling were a couple of European tourists who wandered around with their cameras.
Home away from home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/07/2014
» It is the final week of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. During the day, one of Ramkhamhaeng’s busiest roads, Soi 53, is still devoid of activities. But come sunset, as the muezzin calls for evening prayer from the nearby mosque and announces the time of the fast-breaking meal, the soi comes alive and the air is filled with chatter and aroma of food and tea.
All president and correct
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/09/2013
» Working in the media comes with being socially responsible, making it all the more pivotal for reporters to focus on stories that are well balanced and do not bring division, says veteran Indonesian journalist Novy Lumanauw.
Family affair
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/08/2013
» One of the most promising Thai golfers currently operating on the professional circuit, Kiradech Aphibarnrat is a devoted son and doting brother. He may be soft-hearted when it comes to family, but on the links his knack with the clubs has challenged some of the best in the business.
Living for the music
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/11/2012
» Multi-talented Tomoko Momiyama's pliant mannerisms and reflectiveness are part and parcel of her artistic nature as an international music composer, performer, playwright, and producer of multi-disciplinary art events and performances. The 35-year-old Japanese woman graduated from Stanford University in the US with a bachelor's degree in music and human biology and studied composition at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, in the Netherlands.
Playing at home may be the needed spur
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/11/2012
» While finishing at the top of their game is what Thailand's futsal players hope to achieve at the Fifa Futsal World Cup, their secret desire _ according to Sutthiphan Wanwinwes, the team's deputy manager _ is to see this sporting event, being held for the first time on home turf, uniting Thais of all political affiliations and colours.