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#LookThep
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/05/2016
» I was beyond relieved when those creepy lookthep dolls stopped making headlines. It was just too weird seeing people spending obscene money pampering a lifeless doll.
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.
#LifeWellTravelled
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/03/2016
» Would you look at the calendar -- it's almost Songkran! Oh, long holiday, how I have missed you.
#TillDebtDoUsApart
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/02/2016
» Unless you've been living under a rock -- or in a place with horrible 3G -- you'll have heard about the dentist who refused to repay a 30 million baht scholarship and is now living a supposedly hi-so life in the US. Her guarantors were forced to pay her debt. After the news became widespread, she made a promise to pay them back.
#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.
#FatherFigure
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 04/12/2015
» As a single mother, one of the most awkward holidays of the year is Father’s Day (it’s a close tie with Valentine’s Day). You hear these wonderful stories about fathers and can’t help but wonder if your child is missing out, despite the fact that you’ve tried your absolute best, with the occasional “oops” here and there, to give them a warm, happy upbringing.
Hearty hues for the home
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 24/03/2015
» You can immediately tell that Richard Smith is a colourful person — sporting salmon-pink trousers, acid-green Converse shoes and aquamarine socks, it is apparent in his choice of clothing.
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.
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.
Accessing your animal instinct
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/01/2015
» Functional training was a major hit last year, as people started to ditch the treadmill and opt for workout "toys" that promised to enhance their performance in their daily activities, such as walking up stairs and balancing on the back of a motorbike taxi.