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#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.
Happy hues for the home
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/06/2015
» Colours can do wonders for any space or room. Take Picasso’s word for it. “Colours, like features, follow the changes of the emotions,” the world-famous artist once said.
A dream to dye for
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/05/2015
» Sisters Wowdow and Raweeras Poocharoen and their friend Pornthip Patiluntakalkool look like they each belong to a different social scene. Wowdow, a 33-year-old softly-spoken interior designer, has a confident, mature personality, while her 26-year-old sister Raweeras is a young and hip artist type. Pornthip, 30, who has known the two for years, is a girly girl with an up-and-at-em character. Cool and composed, Wowdow was born and bred in America, while her artsy sister grew up in Chiang Mai. Pornthip, described by her two friends as a "go getter", was raised in Chantaburi province. Despite their diverse backgrounds, what the trio share is their passion for tie-dyed fabric, and the love for the brand they've built together.
Counterfeits go counterless
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 14/03/2015
» In the recent past, luxury products were seen as displays of wealth. Today, it could only mean the person knows the right Instagram account offering counterfeit bags and shoes. Such stores have grown by leaps and bounds over recent years, along with the rise in online shopping.
Seoul for small travellers
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/09/2014
» It has become increasingly convenient for families with small children to venture outside the country, thanks to the ease of transportation and children's products today, like foldable strollers and portable car seats. Thai parents' favourite countries are short-haul destinations such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, but over the recent years, South Korea is fast joining the rank.
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.
The gift of giving
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/08/2014
» It was surprising and completely refreshing when young philanthropist Punsiree Kunakornpaiboonsiri did not dish out a soppy, beauty pageant-like answer when asked how she got involved in the Ramathibodi Foundation.
Innovations of beauty
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/08/2014
» Beauty and fashion are one and the same, so it is not surprising to see many fashion brands branching out into the world of cosmetics and skincare.
Beauty at its best
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/08/2014
» The fourth edition of "Marie Claire Best Beauty Presented by Central/Zen" recently announced the winners of the most prestigious beauty awards in Thailand. This year, more than 700 products were submitted, vying for the coveted recognition.