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  For a bet ter tomorrow

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/02/2022

  » With a historical legacy stretching over a century, the Rockefeller Foundation and its partners have worked diligently to address health challenges in Thailand by encouraging innovative partnerships to promote the well-being of Thai communities.

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  Covid complications

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/11/2021

  » The health and economic impact of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the housing crisis not just in Thailand but worldwide, amid reports that global poverty is at an all-time high.

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  Hole lot of happiness

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/08/2021

  » Doughnuts are comfort food that put a smile on our faces on a dull day, and for Korean artist Jae Yong Kim, these delightful and affordable treats offered him a source of simple joy while he struggled to adapt to life in New York City in 2008.

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  Making lemonade

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/12/2020

  » Considering education in the hospitality industry during Covid-19 raises all sorts of red flags since the tourism and hospitality sectors have come to a grinding halt across the world due to the pandemic, which first surfaced earlier this year. Thailand, particularly, has been hard hit as our tourism industry accounts for 12% of the nation's GDP.

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  Hoping for better days

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/07/2020

  » After months of lockdown, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) recently gave the green light for all remaining entertainment venues to reopen, following an appeal from musicians and entertainers to allow them to get back to work as the long closure had put many in severe financial straits.

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  Fighting a shadow pandemic

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/06/2020

  » Working from home during the height of Covid-19 was hell on earth for Bella*, a mother of two. Her abusive and alcoholic husband, whom she had been married to for a decade, had begun to physically and sexually violate her more now that she was working from home. The abuse often took place in front of the children, who were trying to keep up with schoolwork through remote learning.

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  How we survive

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/04/2020

  » Thailand is now seeing a steady decline in the number of new coronavirus-infected cases nationwide. Easing lockdown in Bangkok and the provinces is being considered by government leaders. But if there is one thing we have learned from the months-long pandemic that has put many aspects of the country to a complete stop, it is that of the generosity of people who are willing to help the less privileged in a time of crisis. Here, we put together two examples of acts of kindness to assist the Myanmar migrant workforce and medical personnel.

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  The rupture

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/04/2020

  » As founding director of Bangkok's La Lanta Fine Art, Sukontip Prahanpap is now struggling with the impact of Covid-19, especially following the government's announcement that it will close down museums and other public spaces until the end of this month.

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  Weathering the storm

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/07/2019

  » Annie*, a vibrant 21-year-old interior designing major, fell to her death from her high-rise condominium in the heart of Bangkok on a Saturday morning. It was the day she was expected to join a family excursion upcountry.

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  A celebration of freedom

  Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/12/2018

  » Ugandan-born Indian visual artist Varsha Nair's work speaks volumes about the issues she is passionate about in life. The prolific expat artist, who has resided in Thailand since 1995, has once again produced thought-provoking work in her latest exhibition "Shifts", at the Bridge Art Space, running from today until Jan 13.

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