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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.
#Sex
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/06/2016
» Every newspaper I read in the last few weeks talked about sex. A teacher was accused of having sex with minors and posting videos of his dirty deeds. Nataree Massage Parlour was raided and police have pressed charges for human trafficking and prostitution. On a global platform, everyone was talking about the former Stanford University athlete convicted for raping a woman, or as his father put it, his "20 minutes of action".
#Traffic
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/05/2016
» How has this week's traffic treated ya, now that the Thai kids are back in school? As a parent who has to endure the heart-tearing stress of being stuck on Sathon Road every morning and afternoon, I think I deserve a trophy for my patience, or a year's supply of Vicodin.
#Summer
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/03/2016
» Earlier this month, our intern interviewed artist Nakrob Moonmanas. One of his quotes particularly resonated with me. "Look at us, we celebrate everything -- Songkran, Valentine's Day, New Year's, Christmas and Chinese New Year."
#Tescology
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/03/2016
» Here's my theory -- the best way to learn about Thai people's behaviours is to go to Tesco Lotus.
#FuneralTalk
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2016
» My grandfather passed away when I was eight, and while I can’t remember much about his funeral, I remember thinking all of my aunties looked a bit odd without their usual make-up and hairdos. They told me they weren’t allowed to dress up while mourning.
Home is where the hope is
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 15/01/2016
» Growing up, most of us were taught not to talk to strangers, much less homeless people. They are potentially dangerous or mentally ill, we were told.
Ad a glance -- 2015
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/12/2015
» We've seen some genius ads this year in Thailand. Thai Life Insurance's tear-jerking "Garbage Man" makes you want to hug the first street sweeper you see. "Every Mouthful is Meaningful" by CP makes you want to call your mother right that very moment. Thai ads also seem to be loved the world over -- even foreign websites have featured "Thai ads that make you cry" .
#FatherFigure
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/12/2015
» As a single mother, one of the most awkward holidays of the year is Father’s Day (it’s a close tie with Valentine’s Day). You hear these wonderful stories about fathers and can’t help but wonder if your child is missing out, despite the fact that you’ve tried your absolute best, with the occasional “oops” here and there, to give them a warm, happy upbringing.
#TheParentingGame
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/11/2015
» One of the roles of your parents is to embarrass you in public. You can’t blame them, because they don’t do it on purpose — it’s something they are naturally programmed to do.