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  • OPINION

    #Sex

    Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/06/2016

    » Every newspaper I read in the last few weeks talked about sex. A teacher was accused of having sex with minors and posting videos of his dirty deeds. Nataree Massage Parlour was raided and police have pressed charges for human trafficking and prostitution. On a global platform, everyone was talking about the former Stanford University athlete convicted for raping a woman, or as his father put it, his "20 minutes of action".

  • OPINION

    #DesignProblems

    Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/07/2015

    » The design industry seems like the fastest-growing, most profitable industry in the world. Or maybe the second, following the counterfeit industry selling the same products at shamelessly cheaper prices.

  • LIFE

    Beyond the birds and the bees

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/10/2014

    » Talking to children about the birds and the bees can be awkward and many parents choose to ignore the subject altogether.

  • LIFE

    For want of a better word

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 15/04/2014

    » ‘My friend called me a retard. I am going to jump off the building, so I can die and come back in the next life as an ordinary person,” a 14-year-old autistic student told his teacher, quite matter-of-factly. He was not challenging his teacher. He was not trying to get his friend into trouble. He was just saying what he thought out loud, not even aware of how shocking his words were.

  • LIFE

    Stretch in style

    Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/02/2014

    » As a regular yoga class-goer, I’ve lost count of the times that my fellow practitioners have donned inappropriate clothes for the session. Some show up in work attire (shirt and dress trousers) while some look like they have just come straight from bed in their cartoon-printed cotton PJs. Some wear the more acceptable sports shorts, only to reveal too much of their legs during a headstand.

  • LIFE

    Fashion for all seasons

    Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/03/2014

    » Fashion designer Carrie Parry opened with a shocking statement: “Ninety percent of clothing today ends up in a landfill within two years [of being bought].

  • LIFE

    Tradition and transition

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2014

    » The sight and sound of construction brings eyesores and promises. Chinatown, one of the Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods, is undergoing a significant transformation, and for those who make a trip there during the Chinese New Year festival, which begins today, the old-school charm and the signs of progress are dual pulls to the city's famous quarters.

  • OPINION

    Not all entertainment is for everyone

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2013

    » This month, Thailand's movie industry witnessed a historic record, with Pee Mak Phra Khanong raking in more than 500 million baht within a few weeks. As a Thai, I feel proud that a Thai movie can be so successful, more successful than most foreign movies have been.

  • OPINION

    The baby formula witch hunt

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 26/06/2012

    » While reading a parenting magazine recently, I came across a piece of news about a campaign to promote breastfeeding. This is nothing new _ we all know that breast milk is wonderful and all babies should be breastfed for as long as possible. But at what price?

  • WORLD

    More is not always Merrier

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/04/2012

    » We live in a world where there are health supplements for everyone. Walk into any supermarket or nutrition store and you will be dazzled by shelves of vitamins that promise to keep your health perfect. Advertisements lead us to believe we need to add certain vitamins or minerals for optimal health. Most people are taking one of these, just to be on the safe side.

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