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#Confidence
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 19/02/2016
» If you went to a Thai school, you know that confidence is something highly discouraged. Confidence can lead to rebellion — or so Thai adults think — and must be suppressed from a young age.
Break a sweat, not the bank
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 19/02/2016
» Oh, how we all dream of having a flat stomach, toned arms and the endurance of Usain Bolt. The problem with making that dream come true is we have too many excuses. Signing up at a gym? No money. Running in the park? Too hot. Swimming? Too wet. Yoga at home? No time. Ice cream? Oh, yes.
Your summer home
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 19/02/2016
» OK, we might not be thrilled about “summer”, since the weather here is essentially summery year-round. But what makes Thailand’s summers great, however, is the number of holidays during the season — and the fact that it’s so early in the year we haven’t used up our leave or sick days yet. Hello, sun, sand and sea!
#TillDebtDoUsApart
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/02/2016
» Unless you've been living under a rock -- or in a place with horrible 3G -- you'll have heard about the dentist who refused to repay a 30 million baht scholarship and is now living a supposedly hi-so life in the US. Her guarantors were forced to pay her debt. After the news became widespread, she made a promise to pay them back.
#CreativeTradition
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/02/2016
» I was in an elevator with two university girls. One, I assume, was a Chinese-Thai, and the other was probably not. That's not the point. The point was, naturally, I eavesdropped.
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?
#FuneralTalk
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2016
» My grandfather passed away when I was eight, and while I can’t remember much about his funeral, I remember thinking all of my aunties looked a bit odd without their usual make-up and hairdos. They told me they weren’t allowed to dress up while mourning.
Down to earth
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2016
» There is something about having greenness in your home. No, we’re not talking about propping up your Christmas tree a few weeks a year. Green is one of the most soothing colours (more so when it’s on a traffic light) and, being in the centre of the spectrum, the colour of balance.
Down to earth
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2016
» There is something about having greenness in your home. No, we're not talking about propping up your Christmas tree a few weeks a year. Green is one of the most soothing colours (more so when it's on a traffic light) and, being in the centre of the spectrum, the colour of balance.
#TaxSeason
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/01/2016
» Here's a little news round-up for you.