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    #BangkokDriversSyndrome

    Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/07/2015

    » I was about a few years short of being able to apply for my driver's license when they announced they would no longer be offering lifelong permits. That means, for the rest of my life, I'm required to visit the Department of Land Transport every five years to renew this little white card that I've never really used — for which I am proud, as it means I've never been flagged down by traffic police!

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    Seoul for small travellers

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/09/2014

    » It has become increasingly convenient for families with small children to venture outside the country, thanks to the ease of transportation and children's products today, like foldable strollers and portable car seats. Thai parents' favourite countries are short-haul destinations such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, but over the recent years, South Korea is fast joining the rank.

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    Fair play for all

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/10/2014

    » It is always quite sad to see evidence that those with disabilities are not afforded the same amount of importance as other members of society.

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    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:

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    Busting online health hoaxes

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 08/07/2014

    » We live in the age where sharing is not caring. We see something we like on Facebook and we share it without really trying to verify the facts.

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    Steamy windows

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/03/2014

    » Pimolpat Thanusutiyaporn admitted that in the past, she never really cared how her car was washed and that regular car washing services at shopping malls and gas stations didn’t seem all that bad.

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    Hail a cab from the couch

    Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/03/2014

    » Like many Thai girls, Juthasree Kuvinichkul was taught by her parents not to ride in taxis alone because of safety issues. Even men sometimes prefer not to take taxis because of negative stories we often hear about the drivers — rudeness, reckless driving, robbery and road rage, to name a few.

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    Tradition and transition

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 29/01/2014

    » The sight and sound of construction brings eyesores and promises. Chinatown, one of the Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods, is undergoing a significant transformation, and for those who make a trip there during the Chinese New Year festival, which begins today, the old-school charm and the signs of progress are dual pulls to the city's famous quarters.

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    Beach, buffet, bathing and beyond

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 18/07/2013

    » Busan is Korea's second largest city, but its dazzling array of attractions is second to none. From 3D K-pop cinema, the world's largest department store and a massive buffet restaurant to a party yacht, Busan is drawing more and more tourists, particularly due to the convenience of transportation offered by Korea Train Express (KTX).

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    Building blocks for brains

    Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 12/06/2013

    » The first few years of a child's life are too precious to waste. It has been shown that brain development and growth is at its highest from birth to age six. Parents are aware of this, and many businesses have been established to meet an unprecedented demand for classes or tools to help small children develop to their potential.

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