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A dinosaur remix
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/03/2016
» Here are a few fun facts for you. The Parasaurolophus was perhaps the only type of dinosaur that could sing. The Argentinosaurus is the largest dinosaur ever known about, approximately 35.1m in length. The Stegosaurus, that dino with some 17 bony plates along its back, is thought to have been able to pump blood into its plates to change its colour, possibly to fool its predators.
#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.
#PlaraSotus
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/09/2015
» My dear readers, I'm afraid we've been ripped off.
Living in sinh
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/03/2015
» Traditional Thai attire — sinh skirt, sabai shawl and embroidered patterns — is usually only worn by dignitaries at government functions, elderly ladies at weddings or by waitresses working in Thai restaurants abroad. Otherwise, it is an outdated wardrobe consigned to history and old pictures, far removed from contemporary fashion.
Speak (and write) for your country
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/08/2014
» Thai people's reactions to a 12-year-old Burmese boy from Tak province winning the Thai Handwriting Competition earlier this month was very interesting.
Fight back against the flab
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2014
» Muay Thai might not seem like the most feminine of sports. The pervading image that people have of muay Thai is that of what they see on TV — grimacing, muscular men knocking seven bells out of their opponent. Not a pretty sight.
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.
Thought for food
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/06/2013
» Each day, we hear about a "new" diet plan that promises to help us shed excess weight in a week. Each plan follows a different philosophy - some make sense, some don't. Most of us can never stick to a diet for more than a few weeks, and the weight is often regained in just a few days.
Lanna in motion
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/10/2012
» The human body is a work of art, but with her fluid, fascinating movements, Waewdao Sirisook converses with her audience, as well as herself, transforming her body into an engaging masterpiece.
The importance of a safety harness
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/06/2012
» When my son was born, I could hardly wait for him to learn to walk on his little feet, because I thought it would make my life easier not having to hold him in my arms when we go out. I forgot to consider the fact that when children learn to walk, it doesn't mean they will walk in the direction we want them to.