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Social issues in the spotlight
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/12/2020
» As the end of 2020 nears, one can confidently say that Covid-19 has probably had the biggest impact on exacerbating social issues in the country.
A month of many traditions
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/05/2019
» Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting, is practised by Muslims around the world, including Thailand. Having begun earlier this month, it is a time for Muslims to practise self-restraint, by not just fasting from dawn to dusk from food, drink, sexual activity, impure or unkind thoughts, and more. Ramadan is also a time of reflection.
A refuge from the storm
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/05/2018
» Aree Arif vividly recalls the stench of death, sickness and decay hanging heavily over a Syrian refugee camp in the city of Idlib. Three years ago, when the civil war between the Syrian government and the rebels started to intensify, the Thai humanitarian went to the camp, where he spent a week handing out relief supplies and living among refugees to understand their plight.
A distant war brought home
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/02/2017
» When it comes to humanitarian work, television journalist Sittisak Wongkasorn has never allowed religion, race or other outside factors to determine who he helps.
Help from the Heart
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/10/2012
» It started with concern about the alarming rise in the number of female breast cancer patients four years ago, and the campaign by Sabina has continued to grow ever since.