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    Dramarama

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/08/2022

    » Last week, well-known Thai actress Laila Boonyasak said she no longer want to star in lakorns (Thai soap operas), which often depict catfights, as she says it encourages people to be brash and doesn't provide anything of value to society. She then brought up the noted Netflix Korean drama The World Of The Married Couple (which is titled A World Of Married Couple on Viu), which is getting a Thai remake with handsome Ananda Everingham (who's officially off the market) as the male lead, as examples of her preferred roles.

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    Bloody Thai fairy tales to celebrate Halloween

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/10/2021

    » Halloween is about to be upon us and there's no better time to tell horror stories to get you into a spooky mood. And we don't have to look far for horror stories to send a chill down your spine. A few fairy tales from Thai childhood can do the bloody trick. Here are two local fairy tales that, in hindsight, are way too bloody and depressing for children.

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    Thai Conversation Starters That Should Be Cancelled

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/02/2022

    » At the risk of sounding like a social justice warrior and woke snowflake, I find various casual lines in Thai conversation to be problematic. They may sound innocent upon first hearing but if you really dissect them you may find them to be verbal putdown focused on perceived flaws and laced with micro-aggressions. Think I may be overreacting? Check them out below and reasons why I think they are offensive. Most importantly, I have also come up with sassy retorts for your entertainment.

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    To the max

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/12/2019

    » He can sing, dance, act and model. And he's about to perform his debut concert in Thailand on Jan 17, 2020. The rising American pop singer Max, aka Max Schneider, has been nominated for Streamy Awards, Radio Disney Music Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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    Cheesy Thai Pick-up Lines

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/02/2021

    » Love is in the air (or at least your newsfeed is bombarded with St Valentine's Day promos) as the day of love -- which isn't exclusively romantic in some countries -- is just around the corner. If you haven't found a Valentine as yet, I, as your virtual wingman, have gathered a few of the most amusing/cheesy Thai pick-up lines that have been floating around on the internet to hopefully speed things up for you. If you're already taken or happily single (and there's nothing wrong about choosing to stay single), here's entertainment!

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    The lighter side of politics

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2018

    » Amid the deluge of headlines that pop up on my (and perhaps your) smartphone screen, a few manage to catch my attention with their unexpected funniness especially those regarding Thai politics. Some are so ironic, they are jokes. Not sure what I'm getting at? Here are a few examples for your entertainment. After reading too many corruption scandals involving state officials, one just needs a few laughs, y'know.

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    The rhythm of self-mastery

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/11/2017

    » Katsumi Sakakura is a world-renowned Japanese artist/performer known for his spectacular video projection performances. He syncs his martial arts movements perfectly with a projection of Japanese imagery on a screen, delivering adrenaline-pumping performances. His group ORIENTARHYTHM travels around the world to perform at various events and on TV shows but it has been a long journey for Katsumi to get to where he is today. When we learned that his group will fly to Bangkok to perform at the opening of the Asian Football Confederation Annual Awards on Nov 29, we couldn't resist an opportunity to talk to this fascinating man.

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    Veggie prince

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/10/2016

    » Nakorn "Prince" Limpacuptathavon, 33, is the poster boy for sustainable farming in the city. He started growing chemical-free vegetables on a piece of land next to his own house eight years ago. As his enthusiasm for all things green grew, he began hosting activities at his learning centre, Ban Jaochai Phak, or Veggie Prince's House, in Lat Prao Soi 71 and now talks at various events to spread his organic farming know-how. Guru chatted with Prince about how urban farming can benefit city life, in case you may want to get out your shovels and garden forks.

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    Ooh la la

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/03/2017

    » <B>The setting:</B> If you've been to the ground floor of Siam Paragon before, you know it's an air-conditioned playground for foodies. I will go as far as saying that it's a dining ecosystem with a vast selection of kiosks, cafes and restaurants for you to choose from (and chomp on).

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    7 New Year gifts the govt should really give us

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/11/2016

    » It seems Christmas and the New Year have come early!

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