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Desserting the nine-to-five
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/08/2014
» The journey leading up to the birth of the Bangkok branch of ChikaLicious, a dessert bar recently opened at Central Embassy, sounds somewhat like a scene from Sex And The City — four friends, high-ranking corporate workers living a coveted life in the Big Apple, find solace in meeting at various eateries and catching up over delicious meals.
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.
Lifting the language barrier
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/08/2013
» One of the country's most successful English-language tutoring centres, Enconcept was founded in 1995 during a boom in the tutorial-school sector. Many of its rivals have since fizzled out, but Enconcept has managed to evolve with the times and keep pace with the changing needs and demands of subsequent generations of youngsters.
On the font line
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/07/2013
» Steve Jobs was often quoted as crediting his success to a seemingly irrelevant source: a course on calligraphy that he took as an undergraduate at Reed College, where Jobs enrolled in 1972, then after six months dropped out.
Traditions in pastel
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 14/06/2013
» Like many women in Bangkok, Atchareeya Jirayus knew and loved Harrods shopper bags. But unlike others, she and her husband took a look at the bags _ those featuring the iconic black cab and double-decker bus _ and a business idea sparked in their minds.
Art of the arches
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 09/02/2013
» Why is eyebrow grooming and styling important?
Passion for plaid
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/11/2012
» A lot of people make a living weaving their childhood dreams, but the same cannot be said for heiress of pakhaoma (traditional checkered loincloth) business Nattawan Kamolkittipong, who confessed she grew up disliking the old-fashioned cloth because it was not fashionable.
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.
Living a themed dream
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/09/2012
» A t first glance, it could be hard to pin down Danielle Chupak's ethnicity. Her twinkling round eyes looks Caucasian, but her glowing honey skin radiates Asian charm. When she wows the audience with perfect Cantonese dialogue, followed by flawless English when she sings, many in the audience begin to wonder where she is really from.