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Living in sinh
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/03/2015
» Traditional Thai attire — sinh skirt, sabai shawl and embroidered patterns — is usually only worn by dignitaries at government functions, elderly ladies at weddings or by waitresses working in Thai restaurants abroad. Otherwise, it is an outdated wardrobe consigned to history and old pictures, far removed from contemporary fashion.
Life of reporting live
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/09/2014
» Andrew Stevens has covered so many thrilling stories in his three decades as a journalist that few things seem capable of baffling him. The disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH 370 was, however, an exception.
A Thai in Mumbai
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 27/06/2014
» Jariya Somboon, known in the entertainment business as Ann Mitchai, is one of the fortunate few who have seen their childhood dreams come true. For her, this means a career in Bollywood.
A literal wardrobe change
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/06/2014
» Companies around the world see the value of contributing to society, whether for commercial purposes or charitable reasons — but usually both. As brands fight for consumer loyalty (and money), making themselves stand out in a good way is only logical.
Decadently dangerous
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/05/2014
» At first, there seemed to be a clash between the classic and the modern at Wednesday’s charity event, “A Decadent Afternoon Affair With Rubin Singer”.
Fashion meets film
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/08/2013
» Fashion and film drink from the same wellspring of glamour, fantasy, design and visual art. They share the same ancestral influence and the same uncanny ability to both mirror and push the bounds of everyday reality. Their marriage isn't new, but now for the first time it will become evident on the big screen.
On the font line
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/07/2013
» Steve Jobs was often quoted as crediting his success to a seemingly irrelevant source: a course on calligraphy that he took as an undergraduate at Reed College, where Jobs enrolled in 1972, then after six months dropped out.
Traditions in pastel
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 14/06/2013
» Like many women in Bangkok, Atchareeya Jirayus knew and loved Harrods shopper bags. But unlike others, she and her husband took a look at the bags _ those featuring the iconic black cab and double-decker bus _ and a business idea sparked in their minds.
The fight between real and fake
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/04/2013
» Speaking of fake products, one would probably think of brand name bags and pirated DVDs. A walk around "Pharmacide Arts & Counterfeit Goods", an exhibition which runs until May 26 at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) will probably change your perception of what's real and what's not, as well as explain why buying fakes is not the economical and harmless choice that we often believe it is.
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.