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Take your time, not anyone else's
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/04/2015
» A seasoned Thai actor was in the hot seat recently for repeatedly arriving late to work — or failing to show up at all. Some of his fans argued that this is understandable, since he works very hard and is a father of two. Besides, a handsome man like him can do no wrong.
Giving hope to the hopeless
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 19/08/2014
» Although he now thinks it was probably the best decision he ever made, when Opart Ongwandee signed up for a post in the World Food Programme's IT department 10 years ago, he had no idea that the job would so completely transform his existence.
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.
Hail a cab from the couch
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/03/2014
» Like many Thai girls, Juthasree Kuvinichkul was taught by her parents not to ride in taxis alone because of safety issues. Even men sometimes prefer not to take taxis because of negative stories we often hear about the drivers — rudeness, reckless driving, robbery and road rage, to name a few.
Online obstacles
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 08/02/2014
» Social media can make or break a relationship. It has made it easier for people to stay connected. Old acquaintances are reunited, new friendships are formed and friends know more about one another. On the flip side, certain social media behaviours can cast a dark shadow on a relationship.
Life in the newsroom
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/09/2013
» Nattha Komolvadhin has been a news enthusiast ever since she was young. With her first job as a newspaper journalist she knew she was on the right track, and there was no going back.
Value of voice
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/08/2013
» Artima Suraphongchai grew up in a family that does not view advertising as a consumer, but as a critic. After all, her father is Vinit Suraphongchai, the working committee chairman of Adfest, an advertising festival for Asia-Pacific. His work has exposed Artima and her sister to the immense amount of creativity that goes into creating an advertising campaign, and she can never look at any advertisement merely at its face value.
The fight between real and fake
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/04/2013
» Speaking of fake products, one would probably think of brand name bags and pirated DVDs. A walk around "Pharmacide Arts & Counterfeit Goods", an exhibition which runs until May 26 at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) will probably change your perception of what's real and what's not, as well as explain why buying fakes is not the economical and harmless choice that we often believe it is.