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Scaling new heights
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/02/2016
» Since birth, Ekachai Wannakaew has had no hands and his legs are deformed, and yet he's just come back from climbing one of the world's highest mountains.
Finding the bright side
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 24/10/2015
» Despite her uphill battle with cancer for four years, Tavivalaya “Mikki” Meksawan radiates with positive energy. So much so that it makes it difficult to find anything physically wrong with her at first glance.
Stronger together
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/08/2015
» Nepal, one of the world's poorest countries, was hit by two massive earthquakes that left a trail of destruction in April. Instead of opting to become despondent over the incident, the Nepali people seem to have banded together to survive the ordeal in a rather gallant manner. The disaster maimed, killed and left thousands homeless. Through the misfortune, however, locals have united, putting their neighbours' needs before their own. This is what I experienced during a recent trip to Nepal, home to Mount Everest.
Reliving past glories
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/06/2015
» As the SEA Games is drawing to a close, we talk to two of Thailand's former star athletes, track hero Suchart Jaesuraparp and Olympic gold medal-winning weightlifter Pawina Thongsuk, who reflect on their heyday and how life has treated them since
Stay calm and don't let the bigots win
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/04/2015
» Dealing with racism takes a fair amount of patience and emotional maturity. In fact, if done in a calm, cool and collected manner, it can reap long-lasting benefits. An example of this is a story I saw in the news recently of a migrant Indian taxi driver who turned a racist encounter in Darwin, Australia into an opportunity to feed the needy.
The power of polish
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/02/2015
» From kiosks in department stores to the plush environs of five-star hotel beauty parlours, nail art services have become exceptionally popular among fashion conscious Thais of all ages and walks of life.
An English cottage in the Thai country
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/10/2014
» Budding architect Preeyaporn Pumhiran, owner and developer of the unique luxury English cottage project, The Cotswold, Khao Yai, has always worked hard to achieve every goal she has set for herself in life.
The Italian job
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/10/2014
» Fabio De Cillis is enthusiastic about sharing his culture and traditions with foreigners and as the current Italian trade commissioner in Thailand he is in a good position to do just that.
Something for everyone
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/09/2014
» When Prof Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai was recently appointed the president of the prestigious Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), he brought a long list of firsts to the position.
For greater good
Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/07/2014
» The enthusiasm with which Buranakarn “Jumbo” Chatupornpaisarn shares her vision to build one of the first eco-friendly holistic centres for monks in Kanchanaburi is truly inspiring.