Showing 1 - 8 of 8
Hitting the right note
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/08/2017
» Sarun Kungbunpot's nickname "Note" may make it seem like his future as a successful singer was set in stone, but the winner of 14 medals and three winner plaques at the recent World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) said it was merely coincidental.
#FalseAdvertising
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/05/2016
» I recently went to see a friend at her condo for the first time. The name of her condo has the word "Asok" in it, so I assumed that from the BTS, I would be able to walk or hop on a quick motorsai ride to get there.
#MakingMerit #FakingMerit
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/11/2015
» As 2016 approaches, the mandatory stories on my Facebook feed concern next year’s lucky and unlucky zodiac signs, and what to wear to enhance your fortune. Isn’t that convenient? Wear a particular colour and you’ll be problem-free all year!
The Best of both worlds
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 23/10/2013
» There is no denying that Thailand has become an increasingly bilingual environment, to a certain extent. Most signs and labels are written in both Thai and English, and public announcements, whether on the skytrain or at department stores, are made in both languages.
Fluttering lashes
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/09/2013
» Long, lush lashes are an asset that every woman dreams of, but not many Asian women are blessed with Blythe doll-like peepers. Thankfully, this problem has plagued us ladies long enough for some kind hearts to decide to find the solution. The answers range from simple home remedies and make-up products to totally unnatural solutions such as eyelash extensions.
Beach, buffet, bathing and beyond
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/07/2013
» Busan is Korea's second largest city, but its dazzling array of attractions is second to none. From 3D K-pop cinema, the world's largest department store and a massive buffet restaurant to a party yacht, Busan is drawing more and more tourists, particularly due to the convenience of transportation offered by Korea Train Express (KTX).
Nothing to fear but traffic police
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 26/04/2012
» The death toll during the Songkran holidays this year was 320, with 3,320 reported injuries. I've seen these numbers for decades, but it wasn't until this year that I had a close encounter with an accident that put an eye-opening spin on these statistics. They are not just numbers. They are people with faces. In fact, I have seen two of those 3,320 unfortunate people.
An escalating problem
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/02/2012
» You might think that three years in kindergarten, 12 years in school and four years in university would teach all the basics needed for daily life. If not, then your parents should have helped bridge any missing gaps in your knowledge. Apparently however, neither the education system nor many parents teach children about some important manners. It might sound like a trivial thing, but for a society in which department stores are everyone's second home, escalator etiquette is important.