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Bringing back the memories
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 26/05/2015
» Nothing reminds me that I'm getting old (so are you, by the way) like seeing how much my former idols have aged, and the chances of realising this cruel fact has been quite high recently here in Bangkok, first with the Backstreet Boys' concert earlier this month, followed by Boyzone's performance on Sunday, soon to be followed by Blue next month. Should I also point out that some of these guys were popular when cassette tapes were still the mainstream medium?
A traditional tool for the non-traditional
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/02/2015
» Separation is hard on the couple, but it can be even harder on the kids. They are labelled children of "broken homes". They are perceived as "troubled kids". People assume that they don't get enough love and are more inclined to turn out bad. The worst part is that if the society lets such terrible assumptions continue, the kids will start to believe they are true. That can't be a good thing for our society.
Permanent scars of violence
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 27/01/2015
» It can be said that no one else in the world could ever love a child more than the parents. While that statement is usually true, on the flip side of the coin, it is often the child's own parents who inflict the greatest pain through acts of violence. After all, it always hurts more to be hurt by someone near and dear to you.
Exercising the exceptional
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/01/2015
» At first glance, 24-year-old Teera Bangsarunthip looks just like any other man.
Weaving past with present
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/12/2014
» Rinao Dejudom has always loved funky street fashion. It was a passion she recognised in herself at a very young age. Having spent a good half of her life in fashion capitals — she attended secondary school in Japan and studied product design at Central Saint Martins in the London — her love for street fashion is palpable in her role as a designer and manager of fashion brand Urban Studio at CentralWorld.
In the pink
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/10/2014
» Pink ribbons — and the colour pink in general — have long been a symbol of breast cancer awareness, expressing moral support for those who are going through the illness and encouraging all women to take care of their breasts.
Wang's got game
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 23/10/2014
» Collaboration between high-end brands and more affordable fashion houses is nothing new. In fact, it's grown a bit redundant over the years. Everyone plays this game, to the point that sometimes it loses its meaning and becomes just another fleeting marketing ploy.
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?"
Heal your sole
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/09/2014
» We know how it is. We sometimes buy shoes based on how they look, not how they fit. A study by the College of Podiatry in the UK revealed that nearly half of the women surveyed admit to putting up with uncomfortable shoes for fashion. Forty-three percent admit they have continued to wear uncomfortable shoes even though they hurt their feet, and 37% say they have walked home with no shoes on after a night out because their feet hurt.
Mum's the word!
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/08/2014
» Despite what the TV commercials assure you, your mother might not exactly be thrilled to receive a gift basket full of little jars of bird’s nest extract on Aug 12, or a brooch inset with jasmine blossoms. Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but that special lady in your life deserves something extra special on Mother’s Day for all the hard work she’s put into raising you. Here’s a handful of more imaginative ideas for presents that will definitely show her how much she means to you.