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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 Otherwise, it is an outdated wardrobe consigned to history and old pictures, far removed from contemporary fashion.
Farm Chokchai Tour de Farm all set for December return
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/11/2014
» The fourth annual Farm Chokchai biking event will make its return in December, adding another reason to visit Khao Yai and enjoy its cool breezes and majestic mountains.
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.
Exercise is medicine
News, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/09/2014
» It is universally acknowledged that exercise does wonders for our health, but many factors seem to stand in the way. More than ever, our lifestyle is becoming increasingly sedentary, despite mushrooming gyms and exercise videos available online.
Buy a pair, give another away
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/09/2014
» Asurvey carried out in the UK a few years back revealed that women only wear a quarter of the shoes they buy. The poll, which involved 2,352 women over the age of 18, found that ladies own about 20 pairs of shoes on average.
The gift of giving
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/08/2014
» It was surprising and completely refreshing when young philanthropist Punsiree Kunakornpaiboonsiri did not dish out a soppy, beauty pageant-like answer when asked how she got involved in the Ramathibodi Foundation.
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.
Exercise excuses
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/07/2014
» Last month, news emerged that Thai women are the second fattest in Southeast Asia, and that over the past two decades, a third of Thai adults are overweight, according to figures from Mahidol University's Institute for Population and Social Research. The two main reasons for alarmingly increased weight are said to be inactive lifestyles and an unsupportive environment which makes exercise inconvenient.
A literal wardrobe change
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/06/2014
» Companies around the world see the value of contributing to society, whether for commercial purposes or charitable reasons — but usually both. As brands fight for consumer loyalty (and money), making themselves stand out in a good way is only logical.
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.