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The life aquatic
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 17/10/2013
» Just when you thought you had enjoyed all the dazzling offerings in Sentosa, another one opens, tempting you to go back for more. Since the 2009 opening of Resorts World Sentosa, a part of which is Universal Studios, more attractions and activities have been added over the years.
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The Best of both worlds
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 23/10/2013
» There is no denying that Thailand has become an increasingly bilingual environment, to a certain extent. Most signs and labels are written in both Thai and English, and public announcements, whether on the skytrain or at department stores, are made in both languages.
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The path of enlightenment
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/10/2013
» Siam Square used to feel like my second home, since I went to a school in that area for three years, and spent four years at the university next to it. But today, I dread going there, what with the traffic being so awful and the clothes sold there being so tiny I feel like a giant.
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Sound like you mean it
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 11/09/2013
» It is amazing to think about the sounds we hear throughout the day yet hardly ever pay attention to. The sprinkle of the shower in the morning, the scraping of the butter knife against the toast, the pings in the elevator, or even the ticking of the clock _ these seemingly insignificant noises actually affect our perception of our surroundings, say experts.
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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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On the font line
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/07/2013
» Steve Jobs was often quoted as crediting his success to a seemingly irrelevant source: a course on calligraphy that he took as an undergraduate at Reed College, where Jobs enrolled in 1972, then after six months dropped out.
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Power up your exercise
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 06/08/2013
» The recently launched Fitness First Asia Flagship Club at Siam Paragon boasts numerous cutting-edge workout innovations that break away from the usual gym environment. Covering more than 4,000m2, the fitness centre has introduced fresh and fun workout equipment to give gym-goers an injection of excitement, such as Trixter bikes (biking meets game software for virtual racing with others), RIP 60s (rotating straps for strength training and balancing), battle ropes (muscle training using a heavy rope), Bosu balls (an exercise ball cut in half) and Power Plates (vibration equipment).
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Lifting the language barrier
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/08/2013
» One of the country's most successful English-language tutoring centres, Enconcept was founded in 1995 during a boom in the tutorial-school sector. Many of its rivals have since fizzled out, but Enconcept has managed to evolve with the times and keep pace with the changing needs and demands of subsequent generations of youngsters.
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Arms up in the air
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 13/08/2013
» Anyone who uses anti-perspirant regularly will be only too familiar with the nasty yellow stains left on white shirts and blouses that can be quite difficult to remove. But did you know that deodorant residue can also accumulate on one's skin and this build-up, while not usually visible, can lead to problems?
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Reading between the lies
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 14/08/2013
» I was watching a news programme the other day, and a headline captured my attention. The news anchor said that according to Unesco, Thais read four lines a year. Several years ago, I also heard something similar, only at the time it was eight lines, and that headline continued to circulate in our society, sparking debate and criticism about Thailand's education and people.
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