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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.
Take your time, not anyone else's
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/04/2015
» A seasoned Thai actor was in the hot seat recently for repeatedly arriving late to work — or failing to show up at all. Some of his fans argued that this is understandable, since he works very hard and is a father of two. Besides, a handsome man like him can do no wrong.
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.
The fine line between teaching and cheating
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/01/2015
» When I was a second-grader, I remember being assigned by my art teacher to draw an image of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. What's an eight-year-old to do? I told my mother to help me out.
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.
A taste of history
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/10/2014
» Over the past few years, Thai desserts have received a major facelift. But the repackaged, redesigned and redefined Thai desserts still aren't as popular as their Western counterparts.