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Me-exit
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 01/07/2016
» I've thought long and hard about writing this article because it's such a momentous one. It's my last Editor's Note for Guru.
Some like it hot
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 11/12/2015
» I admit that I find it difficult to come up with a way to convince my readers to find the idea of sweating attractive, especially because you are probably already sweating now, during Bangkok's so-called "winter". I mean, haven't we reached maximum sweat allowance just by existing in this climate?
Desk makeover
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/12/2015
» It’s the last month of the year, and for us mere mortals it is common to find the following on our desks: expired, months-old vouchers, invitations to events held last May, receipts from who knows when, and unlabelled (and entirely useless) CDs. In other words, our desks are a mess — and we’re too busy (or lazy) to care.
Food for thought
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/11/2015
» Here's a little challenge for you. Find an eatery that 1) is located in the downtown Sukhumvit area 2) is air-conditioned and well-decorated 3) charges less than 100 baht per meal and 4) has its own parking area (kerbside parking doesn't count). Not easy, right? And no, your friend's bachelor pad doesn't qualify.
#ILovePRPeople
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/07/2015
» As a part of my glamorous, coveted job, I am in contact with about 100 PR representatives per day. OK, maybe five, but still. While most of them are pleasant and send me food on a regular basis, I've had my share of traumatising experiences that I can't seem shake out of my pretty head. I'm not just talking about PR people exclusively — the young(er) generation of office workers can also drive office aunties like me up the wall.
Constructing children's futures
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/04/2015
» With mushrooming condominiums, office buildings, residence projects and shopping malls, construction workers are an important part of Bangkok's economy. While government policies are in place to ensure construction workers are paid and that they — and their families — have access to basic healthcare and education, reality is often different.
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.
How to be a perfect parent
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 11/08/2014
» Being a mother is one of the most natural things on Earth, but it is also one of the most stressful.
Steamy windows
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/03/2014
» Pimolpat Thanusutiyaporn admitted that in the past, she never really cared how her car was washed and that regular car washing services at shopping malls and gas stations didn’t seem all that bad.
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.