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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" .
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 Otherwise, it is an outdated wardrobe consigned to history and old pictures, far removed from contemporary fashion.
Trends on Thai turf
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/02/2015
» Summer is in the air. Actually, for Thailand, summer never really leaves the air, but that’s not the point. We are talking about season in a chronological sense here.
A syrupy spoonful of Buble
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 27/01/2015
» Following a decade-long gap, the king of easy listening returned to delight fans with Michael Buble Live in Bangkok 2015 at IMPACT Arena on Friday.
Sowing the seeds of farming's future
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/12/2014
» Thailand is primarily an agricultural country — but it is often farmers who face substandard living conditions, taken advantage of due to industrialisation and capitalism.
Modern day fairy tale
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/12/2014
» In what was touted as the wedding of the year, around 4,000 guests came together to congratulate the youngest daughter of Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman and CEO of Charoen Pokphand Group, Tipaporn Chearavanont, and her groom Dr Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp, on their big day at the Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld on Saturday.
Tell death to butt out
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/11/2014
» As humans, we will inevitably die, but many premature deaths can be prevented, according to Sir Richard Peto, an expert on epidemiology of smoking from Oxford University, who spoke on the topic last month at the Athasit Vejjajiva Discourse at Ramathibodi Hospital.
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.
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.
Thinking outside the boxer
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 31/05/2014
» Boxing is a popular workout choice for women, as it can result in fast weight loss and amazing muscle tone. But as great as the sport is health-wise, many find the environment that comes with it a little off-putting.