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  • LIFE

    Let's get kark-y

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/02/2018

    » In the smog-filled, traffic-ridden city of Bangkok, things can get a little hectic in the lives of us, city dwellers. Crowded trains take a toll, being stuck on Sathon Road for what seems like days on end is infuriating and the daily grind of going to work can be tedious. Thankfully, there are places like KERK that offer Bangkokians a respite from stress-filled days.

  • TECH

    Clasically new

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 09/03/2018

    » Remember Nokia, the original sleek, cool and virtually indestructible mobile phone? The company that ruled the mobile phone industry in its heyday and gave us the game Snake right in the palm of our hands and also that memorable ringtone? For years after the smartphone came to being, Nokia disappeared from the radar. Now, they're making a comeback. The Nokia 8 is their most advanced model and though it may not match up with the likes of the latest releases of Apple and Samsung, it's a worthy and cheaper alternative.

  • LIFE

    I <3 Bangkok

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 09/03/2018

    » Ah, Bangkok -- the city where road laws are more like suggestions than laws, where the traffic is horrible, the air is polluted, where that Rolex you bought stops working the next day and where a "ping pong show" isn't a game of table tennis. There are many weird and sometimes downright horrifying things we experience living in Bangkok, like being stuck in a taxi with a perverted driver. But despite the many, many things we complain about, Bloomberg's Misery Index (which is a thing, you can Google it) has named Thailand "the least miserable country". In light of that, we've compiled a few reasons why we love living in Bangkok (we are aware we're focusing on Bangkok and not Thailand. We see you rushing to troll us, haters) to remind you to look at the brighter side and forget the fact that the elections are postponed again... Oops.

  • LIFE

    Just chicken dinner

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 16/03/2018

    » A favourite Thai street dish everyone loves is khao man gai or Hainanese chicken rice. It's simple and easily accessible thanks to the indomitable presence of Bangkok street vendors. The dish is also popular in Singapore and widely sold in food courts over there. It's a dish we see everyday and perhaps even eat regularly, but Sergeant Kitchen promises a premium version of the dish.

  • LIFE

    Familiarly new

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 16/03/2018

    » La Tavola, located on the 3rd floor of Renaissance Bangkok Ratchprasong Hotel, is one of a couple of restaurants housed in the hotel. Specialising in Italian cuisine, La Tavola aims to serve patrons authentic Italian cuisine with a bit of a modern flair.

  • LIFE

    Life cycle

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/02/2018

    » Exercise is considered painful and off-putting for some people. In a city like Bangkok where stress can run high and traffic can eat away at your "me time", people find it hard to put a round in at the gym or are too tired at the end of the day. The cheap food all over the city doesn't help either. But Absolute Cycle is set to change your perspective on exercise with rhythm cycling, a fun and energising way to shed kilos. A special treat for Bangkokians is that Sunny Walters, a New York native who has instructed SoulCycle sessions in the US and has worked as a professional dancer for the likes of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, as well as appearing in the musical film The Greatest Showman, is serving as guest instructor for six months at Absolute Cycle. Guru asked her a few questions on rhythm cycling and what she's looking forward during her time in the City of Angels.

  • LIFE

    Taxi tales

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 23/02/2018

    » Ah, taxis. Can't live with them, can't live without them. Unless you live along the skytrain or subway station or you have the capacity and willpower to survive riding a bus, then taxis are the vein of your existence in terms of transportation. Sure, there are alternatives now like Grab and Uber (legality undetermined but hey, this is Bangkok), but for the longest time before those apps came to save us, we depended on good ol' taxis. Knowing that, we thought that each of us probably had a few interesting taxi rides and we decided to ask you to send us some of yours. You didn't disappoint. Here are some of our favourite Taxi Tales sent in by you.

  • TRAVEL

    The restaurant with rooms

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 19/01/2018

    » The island of Phuket is no stranger to tourists and, unfortunately, that can be a bad thing in some ways. Beaches can be crowded, neighbourhoods can be loud, and the relaxing, seaside escape from the concrete jungle can actually just become a transfer to a seaside jungle. Despite this, there are still pockets of seclusion and serenity on the island of Phuket, and while some places are really secluded, and as far away from civilisation as they can be, The Boathouse Phuket has hit the rare, sweet spot of being tranquil in the middle of a somewhat bustling neighbourhood.

  • LIFESTYLE

    From Provence to Bangkok

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 19/01/2018

    » The setting: Tucked away in soi 36 of the growing riverside destination of Charoen Krung lies French St., away from the noise and pollution of the crowded Bangkok streets that make it a perfect getaway dining destination. Opened for three weeks, the aesthetic and atmosphere of the restaurant contributes to the casual and relaxing feel that the restaurant is going for. While there is an option to dine and chill indoors, where the bar is, as well as in the second floor dining room, the garden is definitely the go-to spot for diners. It's bathed with just the right amount of sunlight during the afternoon and adorned with twinkling lights and candles on the tables during the evening. The casual, laid-back vibe French St. gives off is not just evident in the restaurant itself, but also the food.

  • LIFE

    2018 in geek

    Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/01/2018

    » It's a good year to be nerd! Actually, it's a good year every year. 2018 has a lot of things in store for us nerds, from movies to games, so strap yourselves in. Let's get ready for a whole year of intense fanboying/fangirling!

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