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Building resilience

Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2020

» The Covid-19 pandemic has left private and government schools in Thailand in uncharted territory. While much has been discussed about how to keep children engaged during these trying times, how educators and students are fairing emotionally in adjusting to the new normal has not been given much thought.

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Get fruity with Central

Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2020

» Freshly picked produce straight from the farm is difficult to come by for urbanites, making the fourth edition of "The Farm 2020", under the concept of "The Greatest Farm For The Greatest Food", an event not to be missed as visitors get to browse and shop for choice fruits and vegetables at 13 branches of CentralPlaza, CentralFestival and CentralWorld.

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Thailand's other pandemic

Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/06/2020

» May* stood impassively over the lifeless body of her estranged husband. A pistol clinched tightly in her trembling right hand. The firearm, purchased over the internet by her husband who was a gun enthusiast and member of a shooting range, was the weapon she used on the fateful day she resorted to drastic measures to stop her husband from hurting her. A company manager, May was on the verge of a nasty divorce from her partner, a physically abusive man with a drinking problem.

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Dusit Thani College gives back with free online courses

Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/06/2020

» Ever since the Covid-19 lockdown became a reality, online courses have become part of the new normal as people are being encouraged to practise social distancing, quarantine and isolation.

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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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Double jeopardy

Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/05/2020

» Despite a steady decline in new coronavirus cases in Thailand, the country still sees a concern with regard to possible infections in prisons.

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What to do about forest fires?

Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2020

» As northern forest fires rage through the region, a tiny Karen farming community in Mae Moh, Lampang province, has managed to use its local wisdom and traditional knowledge of forest management to keep forest fires at bay for years. Somchat Ruksongplu, village headman of Moo Ban Klang, a scenic mountainous community of 65 families, credits his forefathers for leaving them with knowledge to control fires and manage forests, so they can live in harmony within their natural environment.

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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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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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Borderless clinic to take on fight against virus

Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/05/2020

» In the era of the Covid-19, the thought of going to the hospital can bring about fear and trepidation.