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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.
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Visiting the vulnerable
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/11/2018
» European Union Ambassador to Thailand Pirkka Tapiola recently visited the border town of Mae Sot to survey EU-funded projects for Myanmar Muslim migrants. Much work still needs to be done to improve the living conditions and outlook for the number of migrants there, and the ambassador is working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to make sure it happens.
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Obsessed with fashion
B Magazine, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/09/2018
» Polish model Sara Kondal, who has enjoyed her fair share of success on catwalks in Paris and Milan, is a living example of beauty with brains. Not only does she have attractive features but the model is also an accomplished fashion events producer, translator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is also a brand ambassador for several companies, including haute couture fashion designer Eva Minge.
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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.
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Spotting a silent killer
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/09/2020
» When US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his portrayal of T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther, died late last month due to colon cancer, his untimely demise sparked global discourse about the disease, its causes and treatments, and the changing landscape of who is being affected.
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A better you behind bars
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/06/2019
» Although drag queen Golf* and tomboy Tee* are so different especially in terms of outer appearance and gender identity, they have one thing in common. Both -- representing the LGBT community at the Chanthaburi Provincial Prison -- have used their talents to become role model prisoners.
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Temporary relief
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/04/2019
» Since early January, Prim* has been suffering from respiratory medical issues that her doctor attributes to the hazardous fine-dust particles known PM2.5. Residing in one of the most impacted areas of Samut Prakan, she is at her wits' end whenever heavy particulate matter or a high PM concentration level is reported along the route she takes to work and back.
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Breaking the fast, together
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 04/06/2018
» For the last decade Hussein, a lanky Muslim Rohingya, has been breaking his Ramadan fast -- or iftar -- at the century-old Jami-ul-Islam Mosque in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 53. For Hussein, the mosque on this busy eastern neighbourhood of Bangkok is more than just a house of worship; it has become his second home, especially during Ramadan, the fasting month when family usually gathers round at sunset to eat the first meal together. Hussein, 27 and a father of one, misses his parents and relatives who continue to reside in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
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The gathering place
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/11/2017
» It is Hawaii's mesmerising Polynesian heritage, culture and history that makes it one of the most enchanting destinations to visit in the US.
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A worthy cause
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 31/01/2017
» When actress/model Praya "Pu" Lundberg picked up the phone to call United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee (UNHCR) Thailand about the possibilities of advocating for refugees forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict and persecution, she had no inkling that her role would grow into any significance.
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