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Game over?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2019
» Late one night, Toh* decided to steal a motorcycle and then a van. He was swiftly caught by police. According to reports, the 20-something was a video game addict and claimed to have been inspired by the infamous game Grand Theft Auto (GTA), in which players can perpetrate criminal acts. Toh also claimed he had a record of mental illness.
Remaking a life from prison
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/07/2019
» Launching her career as a barista behind bars wasn't exactly how former drug convict Oui*, a vibrant young mother, envisioned her life turning out.
Loving herself for who she's become
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 14/06/2019
» As a child, Kulchaya Tansiri was fond of watching TV and wishing one day she could be there on the screen, under the spotlight.
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.
The spirit of Bengal
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/06/2019
» As the first rays of light shone on the Bangladeshi morning, the new dawn brought hope and optimism. I got out of the van and walked down the street in Dhaka with other international journalists, the ground still wet after the rains of the previous night.
Defeating death
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/07/2019
» Losing people you love is hard. Accepting loss is extremely challenging. People from different cultures and religious backgrounds have their own beliefs on how to deal with grief, or whether or not there's life after death.
Smoked perfection
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 24/05/2019
» There's no better time to start this new column, Eating In, given that more than half my colleagues and friends in Bangkok are actively ordering food via takeaway delivery services.
Born to Run
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/05/2019
» To music fans, Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai has long been known as one of Thailand's leading rock stars fronting the rock band Bodyslam. In recent years he has become recognised as a heroic figure, a man who ran across Thailand -- from the southernmost to the northernmost points -- raising money for hospitals that care for the poor.
Reflection of a budding country
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/06/2019
» Swe Zin Htet has long dreamt of becoming a beauty queen.
The silent assassin
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/06/2019
» The downpour that began late last month declares that Thailand has officially entered the rainy season. But it also serves as a warning sign to stay vigilant for dengue fever.