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Cracking the code to success
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/07/2015
» With so many fashion influencers in Thailand, it is easy to take success stories for granted. We view these people as stylishly dressed individuals who lead charmed lives, but sometimes forget the obstacles and struggles they have faced on the road to success.
The historical side of sexy
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/03/2015
» If anyone ever says to you that beauty is trivial stuff, you can now argue that it is actually a very educating matter. Throughout modern history, make-up and skincare products have been a great reflection of the economic health, the social climate, and the advancement of technology of mankind.
Fashion industry gets a Thai Touch
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 11/03/2015
» It is not that the local fashion scene needs a big boost — the industry has grown significantly against all odds over the past decade. But the Department of Industrial Promotion wants to retain that forward momentum.
The business of marriage
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 14/02/2015
» Influenced by fairytales and Hollywood chick flicks, modern-day girls grow up dreaming of meeting Mr Right and sealing their love story in romantic matrimony. When that moment comes, it only makes sense for them to go “all out” to get their dream wedding. Economic recession or not, the fairy-tale wedding project is on.
Web of danger
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 26/01/2015
» The recently imposed ban on an Instagram account of a child celebrity sparked a debate on issues ranging from child protection and parental egos to online security. Two weeks ago the account of Wanmai, four-year-old sister of a well-known actor, was threatened with shutdown by the social media site. Thousands of her "followers" expressed their disagreement, even anger, with not just the announcement but also Instagram's minimum-age policy.
New era of luxury
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/12/2014
» Building a shopping mall is not rocket science — all you need are deep pockets. Keeping ahead of the game through thick and thin, however, requires a lot more than that.
Heart to heart
News, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/09/2014
» Each year, 8,000 Thai babies are born with congenital heart disease. Half of them desperately need an operation in order to survive or lead a normal life, but many of them cannot afford the treatment. Even those who somehow manage to find enough money to foot the bills must go through a long wait since the facilities and specialised doctors have limited ability. While many are waiting for their turn to receive treatment, more babies are born with life-threatening conditions.
Act first, think later?
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/09/2014
» It is amazing how many “challenges” I have seen on my Facebook feed over the past month, starting with the Ice Bucket Challenge, which was taken up by hundreds of people in my social circle. Next came other, less serious challenges, like the “10 Books That Stay With You Challenge”, which means you have to list 10 books that stuck with you, but for which you end up listing books that make you sound smart. There's also the “ID Card Photo Challenge”, which asks you to post a horrifying ID card photo of yourself, for an unexplained reason.
Fit to a T25
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/07/2014
» You would have to live a completely offline life to not have heard about the new exercise craze Focus T25. It is not entirely new, actually, but it was only recently that time-starved urbanites turned their attention to this high-intensity workout DVD series that promises to give them a better body by exercising 25 minutes a day, five days a week, as opposed to the general recommendation of spending 30-60 minutes in a sweat session.
From roots to wings
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/07/2014
» Back in the 80s, when beauty pageants were still a rarity that took place only once or twice a year in Thailand, the Miss Thailand beauty pageant was almost a national celebration, with people nationwide eagerly anticipating who would be crowned the most beautiful woman of the year. Thailand’s entrant in the 1988 Miss Universe contest, Porntip Nakhirunkanok, only 19 years old at the time, did not disappoint. Towering over other Thai women at 173cm tall, with her dazzling smile, sharp features and heartwarming charms, she definitely fit the Miss Universe title.