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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.
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.
Decorating the soul’s windows
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 09/08/2014
» Your eyes say a lot about who you are, not just through their expression, but through the way they look.
Outstanding in his field
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 26/03/2014
» Like many children, Joseph Theobald got acquainted with paintbrushes as a toddler, as a way of exploring the world around him. On his publisher’s website, there is a black-and-white picture of him, no more than three years old, with a paintbrush in his hand, drawing on a piece of paper. Young Theobald also had strong passion for children’s books. Now, he still feels those beautiful hobbies, commonly regarded as “children’s stuff”, are not meant to be outgrown.
Applying academic integrity
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/11/2013
» A recent article on news website thaipublica.org, revealed that Thai students today are armed with tricks to ensure their lives studying overseas are glitch-free and easy, from hiring someone else to write their application letter to forging tax documents to qualify for financial aid, despite coming from a wealthy family. Some go as far as hiring someone to take the SAT for them or making up false claims in their resume. Consequently, some international universities are specifically suspicious when an application arrives from Thailand, making it harder for Thai students to get accepted.
Restoring life's balance
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/10/2013
» Jarunee Asavayingcharoensuk had led a normal and complete life until she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. Soon after that shocking discovery, she lost her left breast in a mastectomy.
Lifting the language barrier
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/08/2013
» One of the country's most successful English-language tutoring centres, Enconcept was founded in 1995 during a boom in the tutorial-school sector. Many of its rivals have since fizzled out, but Enconcept has managed to evolve with the times and keep pace with the changing needs and demands of subsequent generations of youngsters.
On a personal level
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 09/06/2012
» First impressions are formed in a flash, and as the term suggests, there is no second chance to change your first impression on someone. Statistically, seven seconds is the average length of time you have to make a first impression. Some are blessed with natural winning charms. Or perhaps they are well-trained charms that look so natural they win anyone's heart. Tania Rottka definitely falls into this category.