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More than meets the eye
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/05/2013
» At first glance, a basic accessory like a pair of sunglasses really has no reason to be expensive _ and to be a health-related issue worthy of ophthalmological concern. How much can two small dark plates and a simple frame cost, and how detrimental can a pair of poor quality sunglasses be to your eyes?
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Love and the city
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 07/05/2013
» The life of Jirachote Kaewsathean, also known as Nicky, is a classic rags-to-riches story. Now the owner of the bustling new destination Mimosa in Pattaya, her life began in Isan as a child with little money but big ambitions.
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Home is where the help is
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/05/2013
» The first thing that greets an outsider who steps into the small patch of garden under Saphan Phut (Memorial Bridge) is a strong stench of urine. Male underwear is strewn carelessly on the ground, while a toddler plays by himself _ not in a crib, but in a battered foam box. There is no roof. There is no toilet. There is no furniture except for a few floor mats.
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Gucci's trunk of treasures
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/03/2013
» Florence is home to a host of museums and galleries displaying everything from Renaissance treasures to modern masterpieces. And for over two years now, Gucci Museo, located on the popular Piazza della Signoria in front of Palazzo Vecchio, has been adding to the appeal of this enchanting city.
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A word to the wise
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 02/04/2013
» To every parent, a child is a gift from above, but sometimes that precious bundle comes with a quality that is not fully understood _ giftedness. The word is interpreted differently for each individual, and that's only fair, as each gifted child is an individual and should not be generalised as nerds, geeks, weird or even as a genius.
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The fight between real and fake
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 10/04/2013
» Speaking of fake products, one would probably think of brand name bags and pirated DVDs. A walk around "Pharmacide Arts & Counterfeit Goods", an exhibition which runs until May 26 at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) will probably change your perception of what's real and what's not, as well as explain why buying fakes is not the economical and harmless choice that we often believe it is.
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Not all entertainment is for everyone
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2013
» This month, Thailand's movie industry witnessed a historic record, with Pee Mak Phra Khanong raking in more than 500 million baht within a few weeks. As a Thai, I feel proud that a Thai movie can be so successful, more successful than most foreign movies have been.
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Marie Claire's celebration of excellence
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2013
» Marie Claire Thailand recently hosted a casual rendezvous to bring together representatives from leading beauty brands who have won this year's Marie Claire Prix d'Excellence da la Beaute awards. The luncheon, held at Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, proceeded in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
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360 degree fitness
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/04/2013
» Most people unknowingly use just one side of their body _ a right-handed person does most things using the right arm, hand, leg and foot. As a result, muscles on one side work too much, while the other side is just lazing about. This can affect overall posture and lead to a range of health problems.
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Art of Moderation
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 01/05/2013
» 'Lagom" is a Swedish word with no direct English equivalent, but 13 designers and artists who graduated in seven disciplines from renowned Swedish universities have come together to define the inspiring word with their arts.
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