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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.
Virtual reality can be just that - virtual
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/03/2015
» My friend recently revealed something I never imagined would happen to someone I know. She told me that our mutual, distant friend had been creating a fake life on Facebook, posting pictures taken from other websites.
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.
The fine line between 'right' and 'self-righteous'
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/02/2015
» Religion is a sensitive topic and needs to be approached with extra care, so much so that people sometimes avoid talking about it altogether.
It's the mother of all responsibilities
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/11/2014
» I recently came across an online forum asking singles and childless couples why they had decided not to have kids. I braced myself for some anti-child answers — something a mother like me does not like to see.
E-bortion is not OK
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/10/2014
» Every day I see disturbing things on social media. Sometimes it's something minor, like boastful friends posting pictures of their latest luxurious purchase, but from time to time, some really depressing things emerge on my screen, such as the recent forum discussing the prevalence of "abortion pills".
Speak (and write) for your country
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/08/2014
» Thai people's reactions to a 12-year-old Burmese boy from Tak province winning the Thai Handwriting Competition earlier this month was very interesting.
Act first, think later?
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/09/2014
» It is amazing how many “challenges” I have seen on my Facebook feed over the past month, starting with the Ice Bucket Challenge, which was taken up by hundreds of people in my social circle. Next came other, less serious challenges, like the “10 Books That Stay With You Challenge”, which means you have to list 10 books that stuck with you, but for which you end up listing books that make you sound smart. There's also the “ID Card Photo Challenge”, which asks you to post a horrifying ID card photo of yourself, for an unexplained reason.
Take pills with a pinch of salt
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/07/2014
» As a lifestyle writer, I receive a lot of emails and press releases from beauty clinics, anti-ageing service providers and health product companies. Most instantly end up in the Trash folder as soon as I see the word “supplementary”.
A wedding costs more than money
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 08/05/2014
» My little sister recently announced she is getting married. While my family is overwhelmed with joy, we are also filled with dread. We are instantly reminded of the chaotic preparations and insane expenses that my wedding, five years ago, entailed.