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It's a family affair
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 05/05/2015
» If there’s anyone who deserves extra pampering, it’s a new mother. She has to feed, rock, soothe, clean, bathe and entertain her baby round the clock, which can leave her feeling fatigued and depressed.
Pink-petalled pampering
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 31/03/2015
» The sakura season is in full bloom in Japan, but just because Thailand doesn't have sakura trees doesn't mean we can't enjoy the pulchritude of the pretty pink petals here. After all, Bangkok is a city where there are perhaps more Japanese restaurants than Thai restaurants. Bringing the Japanese tradition of celebrating the Cherry Blossom festival to town is a logical choice.
Hearty hues for the home
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/03/2015
» You can immediately tell that Richard Smith is a colourful person — sporting salmon-pink trousers, acid-green Converse shoes and aquamarine socks, it is apparent in his choice of clothing.
No-holds-barred workouts
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/02/2015
» Just when you think Bangkok has already taken up every new exercise method imaginable, here comes another one you've probably never heard of. Barre exercise, wildly popular in New York, has come to town.
From runway to real way
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/10/2014
» Runway make-up is notorious for being so over-the-top that ordinary women cannot really follow the trends, but this year at the Elle Fashion Week 2014 which took place last week, the make-up was refreshingly real.
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.
Mum's the word!
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/08/2014
» Despite what the TV commercials assure you, your mother might not exactly be thrilled to receive a gift basket full of little jars of bird’s nest extract on Aug 12, or a brooch inset with jasmine blossoms. Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but that special lady in your life deserves something extra special on Mother’s Day for all the hard work she’s put into raising you. Here’s a handful of more imaginative ideas for presents that will definitely show her how much she means to you.
Transcendent beauty
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/05/2014
» Standing nearly 180cm tall, Marcela Ohio naturally commands attention, but it is her flawlessly beauty, her defined facial features and her grace that make people turn their heads. The interview took place at La Ferme, a Pattaya restaurant renowned for its divine food, but many of the guests that day did not even look at their plates — all eyes were on the 19-year-old Miss International Queen 2013.
Tradition and transition
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2014
» The sight and sound of construction brings eyesores and promises. Chinatown, one of the Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods, is undergoing a significant transformation, and for those who make a trip there during the Chinese New Year festival, which begins today, the old-school charm and the signs of progress are dual pulls to the city's famous quarters.
Moment to treasure
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 23/01/2014
» It's that time of the year again, as Disney On Ice is scheduled to return to town in March to excite children and transport adults back to their childhood memories.