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Contained and content
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/04/2016
» Earlier this week, BMA's Public Works Department announced crackdowns on the illegal use of containers as homes, cafes, restaurants, and flea markets. The online mass panic that ensued, mostly by the owners of such buildings, made me realise one thing -- wow, there are so many of them.
Some like it hot
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 11/12/2015
» I admit that I find it difficult to come up with a way to convince my readers to find the idea of sweating attractive, especially because you are probably already sweating now, during Bangkok's so-called "winter". I mean, haven't we reached maximum sweat allowance just by existing in this climate?
Lean, mean Pilates machine
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/09/2015
» Are those fetters and chains? A guillotine? A hospital bed? It might look like an instrument of torture, but it's actually the latest workout tool.
Danish delight
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 09/05/2015
» It seems like we can’t escape coming face to face with the hipster trend, and today’s streetwear fashion goes hand in hand with it. Streetwear, however, can be slippery to define, and what looks street chic on one person might look sloppy on another.
School's not out for summer
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 27/04/2015
» A few decades ago, after-school tutoring was just for children who really needed it — those failing classes and not keeping up with their peers. Summer holidays were spent relaxing at home, helping parents with chores, or doing other non-academic activities.
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.
A traditional tool for the non-traditional
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/02/2015
» Separation is hard on the couple, but it can be even harder on the kids. They are labelled children of "broken homes". They are perceived as "troubled kids". People assume that they don't get enough love and are more inclined to turn out bad. The worst part is that if the society lets such terrible assumptions continue, the kids will start to believe they are true. That can't be a good thing for our society.
Weaving Thainess into fashion
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/12/2014
» Thai textiles have garnered quite a buzz this year, with several local designers using domestic fabric as a source of inspiration. There have also been numerous events and design competitions which successfully highlighted the versatile beauty of Thai textiles in a contemporary fashion context.
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.
Beyond the birds and the bees
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/10/2014
» Talking to children about the birds and the bees can be awkward and many parents choose to ignore the subject altogether.