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Learning it by ear
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/11/2014
» As a linguist, Helen Doron, founder and CEO of Helen Doron Educational Group, is naturally fascinated by languages. What also intrigues her is the innate ability of children to pick up and master languages within a few years.
Tasting the rainbow
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/09/2014
» It’s instinctive, one of the most basic of our instincts. We human beings are programmed to enjoy eating because we need to nourish our bodies in order to survive. But food has never been just something to fill our stomachs with; it’s a source of sensory pleasure and feelings of well-being, it’s the focus of any number of social occasions and festivals, it evokes fond memories of other meals and who we were with at those times and, in the case of designer Jinhyun Jeon for one, it is the springboard for some incredible ideas.
Power up your exercise
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/08/2013
» The recently launched Fitness First Asia Flagship Club at Siam Paragon boasts numerous cutting-edge workout innovations that break away from the usual gym environment. Covering more than 4,000m2, the fitness centre has introduced fresh and fun workout equipment to give gym-goers an injection of excitement, such as Trixter bikes (biking meets game software for virtual racing with others), RIP 60s (rotating straps for strength training and balancing), battle ropes (muscle training using a heavy rope), Bosu balls (an exercise ball cut in half) and Power Plates (vibration equipment).
Building blocks for brains
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/06/2013
» The first few years of a child's life are too precious to waste. It has been shown that brain development and growth is at its highest from birth to age six. Parents are aware of this, and many businesses have been established to meet an unprecedented demand for classes or tools to help small children develop to their potential.
Future at her fingertips
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/07/2012
» A person's hands can say so much. Palm reading, also known as palmistry or chiromancy, is widely practiced as a way to foretell a person's future and personalities. Recently, another science related to the derma ridges on the hand, known as dermatoglyphics or fingerprint reading, has been said to reveal just as much, with scientifically proven validity.
Double delight
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/06/2012
» There is something about darkness that makes a place eerie, but strangely, Panpuri Organic Spa's low-light ambience exudes a relaxing feel, as if night has fallen and it is time to rest.