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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.
Wrapping things up
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 23/10/2015
» Gift-wrapping can make a big difference to your present, sort of like how clothes can affect your personality. While we're at that simile, putting a nice card on your present would be like adding cool accessories to your look. And we know that looks are (almost) everything these days.
Counterfeits go counterless
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 14/03/2015
» In the recent past, luxury products were seen as displays of wealth. Today, it could only mean the person knows the right Instagram account offering counterfeit bags and shoes. Such stores have grown by leaps and bounds over recent years, along with the rise in online shopping.
New era of luxury
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/12/2014
» Building a shopping mall is not rocket science — all you need are deep pockets. Keeping ahead of the game through thick and thin, however, requires a lot more than that.
Fashion's invisible hands
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/10/2014
» The world is fascinated with fashion, and a day never goes by without a designer, a new collection, a brand, or new trends being featured in the news. Upon seeing red carpet pictures, over-zealous reporters always ask that one seemingly compulsory question: "Who are you wearing?"
Fauna-friendly fashion
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 27/09/2014
» The 10-day Vegetarian Festival which started last Wednesday and ends on Thursday is a good time to think about our consumption, not only of food but also in more general terms; about the impact that our lifestyle has on the lives of other creatures who share this world with us.
Parisian chic essentials
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/09/2014
» While Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo is best known for comfortable, casual items — comfy T-shirts, stretchy jeggings, warm innerwear and other basics — it’s far from being a boring label. Uniqlo stores worldwide have enjoyed fun collaborations with big names in various industries, such as the Uniqlo x Jil Sander collection in 2009 (involving minimalist designer Jil Sander) or the more recent collaboration with rapper Pharrell Williams for Uniqlo UT earlier this year.
Creating creativity
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/08/2014
» Creativity is, by its very nature, practically impossible to measure. However, while rankings, even very methodically prepared ones, cannot hope to portray the whole truth about the state of the creative scene in this country, what they can do is give us an idea of how the rest of the world views us.
Memorabilia man
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/07/2014
» Motorists zooming down Mitraphap Road on the way to Khao Yai National Park in Saraburi are often startled to spot an old military aircraft with US markings looming in the distance. The sight is sufficiently odd to make many passers-by pull in and ask Paisal Phoprasert, the current owner of the plane, what on earth it’s doing there parked all alone next to the thoroughfare.
Meet your match
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/07/2014
» Many make-up artists agree that most Thai women use the wrong foundation colour. The reason for this common mistake is rather straightforward: these ladies want paler skin and believe that coating their faces in a light-hued foundation will give them a lighter skin colour.