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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
Better bedside manner
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/09/2015
» Carmine Gallo does not waste a single word when he speaks. The world-renowned communication coach and bestselling/award-winning author was in Bangkok recently to speak on the topic "Effective doctor-patient communication skills".
A talk with the gem who works at Sotheby's
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/07/2015
» For Brett O' Connor, senior director and senior international jewellery specialist at Sotheby's, sourcing the best gemstones and jewels globally has been a life long journey that he has so far utterly enjoyed.
Serving a purpose (and tacos)
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 23/04/2015
» In 2009, just before his 24th birthday, Stuart Cook was appointed CEO of Zambrero, a quick service Mexican restaurant franchise that prides itself on its strong humanitarian values.
A helping hand
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/05/2014
» Beneath socialite Saisom Wongsasuluk’s glamorous party dresses and eye-catching jewellery beats the heart of a woman who finds great satisfaction in lending a hand to the needy.
Headphone Harvey
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/01/2014
» Jerry Harvey knows all too well how it feels to rise against adversity. The founder of Jerry Harvey Audio, who for over two decades has created and built customised dual-speaker in-ear monitors for international rock stars and music lovers - was once asked unceremoniously by investors to leave a company he had set up. He was paid a minimal amount for his shares. Six months later he discovered it had been sold for US$34 million (1.1 billion baht).
Sea change
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 09/09/2013
» With the wind in his face and salt spray in his hair, Patinyakorn Buranrom has co-skippered his yacht to make Thai sporting history. Now the 29-year-old is back on land and sitting pretty after clinching third place with his team in the world-famous Transpac 2013 _ the longest of the two oldest ocean races in the world. He's become the first Thai to win the coveted position.
Singing his gratitude
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/09/2013
» Thai golfing ace Prayad Marksaeng has come a long way since his days as a caddie for the rich and famous. An opportunity to carry the clubs for Singha Corporation boss Santi Bhirombhakdi at a Hua Hin course two decades ago set Prayad on a journey to becoming one of Thailand's most celebrated golfers.
Force for labour
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/01/2013
» Guy Ryder's decades-long experience in the labour force, largely at the international level, and a genuine empathy for workforce-related issues made him the perfect candidate to become the 10th director-general of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) _ a post he took up late last year.
For the sake of appearance
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/09/2012
» Beneath Olympic silver medallist Pimsiri Sirikaew's hard-bitten, masculine exterior beats the heart of a young, vivacious, and insecure woman.