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#Change
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/04/2016
» If you are a regular Guru reader, you will (hopefully) have noticed a few aesthetic changes in this issue. If you are not a regular Guru reader, well, you've missed out on so much. I'm telling you. So. Much.
#PetStory
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 11/12/2015
» I am not a pet person. I don’t hate animals, but the idea of being responsible for the life of a creature that cannot tell me what he wants kind of scares me. But by twisted fate, one day my sister brought home a puppy. And then we were stuck with him.
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.
Heart to heart
News, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/09/2014
» Each year, 8,000 Thai babies are born with congenital heart disease. Half of them desperately need an operation in order to survive or lead a normal life, but many of them cannot afford the treatment. Even those who somehow manage to find enough money to foot the bills must go through a long wait since the facilities and specialised doctors have limited ability. While many are waiting for their turn to receive treatment, more babies are born with life-threatening conditions.
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.
Desserting the nine-to-five
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/08/2014
» The journey leading up to the birth of the Bangkok branch of ChikaLicious, a dessert bar recently opened at Central Embassy, sounds somewhat like a scene from Sex And The City — four friends, high-ranking corporate workers living a coveted life in the Big Apple, find solace in meeting at various eateries and catching up over delicious meals.
The sin of giving
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/07/2014
» Anyone who grew up in Thailand will be familiar with this urban myth:
All on the line
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/07/2014
» The last thing you would expect from a daredevil who walks, sometimes unsupported, sometimes naked, on a rope at great heights, is to see him break down and cry at the mere mention of a deceased friend, but unpretentiousness is one of the endearing qualities of Californian Andy Lewis, aka Mr Slackline.
Building a body that works
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/05/2014
» There is every reason to feel intimidated by master trainer Peter Twist’s resume, which is dotted with international acclaim and major titles. His picture, showing a man who is fit and well-built, adds to the vibe. But his true self is a far cry from frightening. Charming, friendly and amazingly down to earth, it is no surprise Twist is one of the most sought after trainers in the world.
For want of a better word
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 15/04/2014
» ‘My friend called me a retard. I am going to jump off the building, so I can die and come back in the next life as an ordinary person,” a 14-year-old autistic student told his teacher, quite matter-of-factly. He was not challenging his teacher. He was not trying to get his friend into trouble. He was just saying what he thought out loud, not even aware of how shocking his words were.