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Baby, when the lights go out
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/02/2016
» I loved clubbing. I used to party a lot in my early 20s, until the ageing process deprived me of the ability to stay awake, much less active, past midnight. What I miss most about those days is dancing to fun (and ear-splittingly loud) music in dark places. It was just so exhilarating, knowing everyone around me was too drunk to care. I have often wondered, why can't someone bring clubbing forward to like 7pm?
A beginner's guide to getting fit
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/03/2015
» When speaking of habits that lead to poor health, many would think of the usual culprits — smoking, stress, alcohol consumption and so on. It turns out that doing nothing can be just as bad.
Feeling flabby? Put some bodyweight on it
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/02/2015
» Twitter recently revealed the top 10 New Year's Resolutions of 2015, and first on the list is "work out". January is when many people decide to invest in exercise equipment or sign up for a gym as a token of their new-found dedication.
The gift of giving
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/08/2014
» It was surprising and completely refreshing when young philanthropist Punsiree Kunakornpaiboonsiri did not dish out a soppy, beauty pageant-like answer when asked how she got involved in the Ramathibodi Foundation.
Loosen up
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/05/2014
» We live in a city where massage shops are more commonly found than hair salons or som tum carts. That goes to show how widespread muscle tension has become over the past decade, thanks in part to the growing reliance on smartphones and computers. We’ve conveniently named the soreness “office syndrome” because it seems to happen to office people more than other groups. But is it really fair to blame office work for the pain?
Home is where the taste is
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/04/2014
» It has been a solid nine years since Akarat Vanarat, managing director of Bangkok-based high-end furniture showroom Motif, opened his home decor business to cater to the fast growing home furnishing market in Thailand.
Moment to treasure
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 23/01/2014
» It's that time of the year again, as Disney On Ice is scheduled to return to town in March to excite children and transport adults back to their childhood memories.
Fashion in monochrome
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/11/2013
» Just after the autumn/winter collections hit the stores and before the holiday collections debut, a special collection emerges on the Thai fashion scene.
360 degree fitness
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/04/2013
» Most people unknowingly use just one side of their body _ a right-handed person does most things using the right arm, hand, leg and foot. As a result, muscles on one side work too much, while the other side is just lazing about. This can affect overall posture and lead to a range of health problems.
We need more civility in the service
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 26/03/2013
» The phrase "civil servant" means different things for different people. Some parents dream of their children becoming civil servants because they feel the job is honourable and stable. Some look at it with disdain, associating it with corruption and back-stabbing. Some respect civil servants, many look down on them. There is no right or wrong.