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Aimée Kwan, the only British-Thai actress in John Wick Chapter 4

“It’s really easy to say as an actor or as somebody in the industry that it’s always been a dream to do something like this and it genuinely has been….

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Why do fewer people want to get married? – This Week with Thai PBS World (February 10th 2023)

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Many people often take this opportunity to go on a special date, give each other roses and chocolates or even to propose marriage. But in Thailand, the…

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How bullying can lead to depression and suicide – This Week with Thai PBS World (February 3rd 2023)

If someone is perceived as vulnerable, in one way or another, they are often tormented or intimidated by bullies. For many, bullying sounds like something childish or confined to the school…

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Yaowarat – Heart of the Chinese community in Thailand – This Week with Thai PBS World (January 20th 2023)

Chinese New Year is among the most important holidays among Thai people of Chinese descent, and when we think of Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand, we might also think…

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Thailand’s push for bio-circular-green economy – This Week with Thai PBS World (December 9th 2022)

Many countries have announced their commitment to promoting sustainability, including Thailand, which has announced its strategy called the “BCG”. BCG, which stands for bio-circular-green economy, is widely believed that this will…

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Death of a schoolgirl locked in a van: Who is responsible? – This Week with Thai PBS World (September 16th 2022)

The tragic death of a 7-year-old schoolgirl became a huge story in Thailand. It has sparked outrage, particularly among parents who are now questioning a lack of responsibility by teachers…

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Empowering the next generation of lawyers for women’s and LGBT rights

“I am here to stand beside transgender women. I used to suffer from the patriarchy, the oppression and the discrimination.” Transgender lawyer Chitchapa Panich expresses her goal, to tackle the…

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Aileen Tan Shau Hwai conducting research on giant clam. (Photo by Zulfigar Yasin)

Op-Ed: Empowering Women in Ocean Science is Crucial to Environmental Recovery Efforts in Asia-Pacific

Like many of her male counterparts who regularly endure long and exhausting ocean research expeditions, the braving of challenging environs makes for a typical workday for Aileen Tan Shau Hwai,…

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Amanda Obdam, Miss Universe Thailand
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Wowing Miss Universe fans, Thailand’s Amanda Obdam reaches Top 10

Many Thais woke up this morning to root for Amanda Obdam, Thailand’s representative in the Miss Universe pageant, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, in…

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Image Courtesy: Praveenar Singh Thakral / MUT Phuket

Never let societal norms change your mind – Praveenar Singh Thakral

“I think Miss Universe is a platform on which a woman can showcase their talents and inspire young women around the world, and that really inspires me to be better….

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From theatre actress to passionate storyteller – Teirra Kamolvattanavith

“I’ve always been a huge believer in the power of storytelling, by seeing the world through another person’s perspective or another person’s point of view, or seeing the world a…

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Don’t wait to be perfect to enjoy life – Pavida “Silvy” Moriggi

“The best part for me is the way I overcome my own insecurities, because after I released XL, I just feel like I don’t really give a s*** anymore about…

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When you are truly yourself, you will feel so much better – Shannon Kalayanamitr

“I think one of the biggest things I’ve learnt is being able to accept who I am, understanding myself, my strengths and weaknesses, being able to build on them and…

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Actions speak louder than words – Nitcharee Peneakchanasak

“If I still feel sorry about the train accident, I would still be at home, and I won’t get to develop my skills. But if I continue to adapt and…

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Listen to yourself and what you really want to do – Jareerat Petsom

“When I went back home, and I walked along the beach, the beach was changing. Before it used to be really beautiful, with really white sand, but now it’s full…

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Elections spawn anxiety over online disinformation

The proliferation of disinformation is of increasing concern among citizens of countries where elections are due to be held this year and they want a multi-stakeholder approach to address it…

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Nobel Laureate urges youth to embrace entrepreneurship and technology for social good

Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, the iconic advocate for social entrepreneurship and micro finance, was recently in Bangkok to inaugurate the Yunus Centre in Thailand. With his profound influence on…

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OPINION: Household chores are not only mothers’ responsibility

When we think of mothers, unconditional love, care for their children and working tirelessly to nurture and help us grow come to mind. What we also see so often are mothers doing…

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Miss Universe 2022 inspires by breaking free from self-limiting beliefs

Bonney Gabriel, the newly crowned Miss Universe 2022, is capturing hearts and breaking barriers with her empowering journey. Overcoming self-doubt and embracing a world of possibilities, Gabriel serves as an…

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The Javanese Batik Collection of King Chulalongkorn of Siam”. (Photot by Samatcha Apaisuwan)

Story-telling through threads, designs and patterns

Anyone interested in design, textile, culture, and history should make a point of visiting the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in July before one of the main exhibitions, “The Power…

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Be brave, be yourself and be confident – Pinn Janvatanavit

“Being able to feel good from within is empowering… It makes you feel more powerful, and makes you feel more confident [about yourself].” Desserts VS Empowerment “I started this bakery…

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Be loud and proud and celebrate who you are – Anchilee Scott-Kemmis

“Real-size beauty is about you celebrating your individuality, the aspects of your diversity and the unique qualities you have within you. It’s about being proud of who you are and…

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Let’s make it happen for the next generation – Kotchakorn Voraarkom

“My passion would always be around environmental degradation of the city where I grew up, which is obviously Bangkok. While doing my studies at Chulalongkorn University, I thought a lot…

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‘Use the platform if they have one.’ Talking politics with Amanda Obdam

Politics should be normalised, was Amanda Obdam’s key message during a recent interview with Thai PBS World, as beauty pageants in recent years have undeniably became a platform for women…

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Don’t accept things because they are the way they are – Pranapda Phornprapa

“When you look around, you wonder why all the secretaries are women, and all the top managers are men.” The question which Pranapda Phornprapa has asked herself throughout her career…

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Angkhana Neelapaijit, a former human rights commissioner and chair of the sub-committee on gender equality and women’s rights

Closing the gender gap in the workplace

To commemorate International Women’s Day today, a human rights activist, a top company executive and managers share insights into sustaining and growing gender diversity and inclusion Gender in the workplace…

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