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Put a ring on it
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/05/2016
» Over the years, there have been so many new tools in yoga -- hoops, ropes, blocks, hammocks and more. And here's the latest addition yoga lovers should know about -- the Yoga Wheel.
#FuneralTalk
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2016
» My grandfather passed away when I was eight, and while I can’t remember much about his funeral, I remember thinking all of my aunties looked a bit odd without their usual make-up and hairdos. They told me they weren’t allowed to dress up while mourning.
#NewsForecast
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 01/01/2016
» Another year has come around, and apart from being a year older, I do not really feel any real change coming. The weather will still be record-breakingly hot and humid in March. Winter will refuse to arrive in November. It's just so predictable.
Constructing children's futures
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/04/2015
» With mushrooming condominiums, office buildings, residence projects and shopping malls, construction workers are an important part of Bangkok's economy. While government policies are in place to ensure construction workers are paid and that they — and their families — have access to basic healthcare and education, reality is often different.
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 Otherwise, it is an outdated wardrobe consigned to history and old pictures, far removed from contemporary fashion.
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.
Beauty on the go
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 27/12/2014
» December is the peak travelling period, thanks to public holidays and the fact that many of us forgot about our annual leave days up until this month, and rush to use them before they expire. Since no holiday is complete without a few selfies posted on Facebook, it's a good idea to make sure you look your best when you're on the go. Here are some tips on how to stay gorgeous without having to pack everything from your dressing table.
Doing it for the kids
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 15/11/2014
» Long gone are the days of parents dressing their little ones in hand-me-downs. The definition of "appropriate" children's clothing has changed immeasurably over the past decade. And big brands are now offering miniature couture clothes, costing as much as the adult variations.
The pastry prodigy
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 08/11/2014
» In the world of Thailand's mushrooming dessert businesses, cultivating experience can offer an advantage. Then again, so can talent.
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.