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Boosting the trance scene in Asia
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 11/05/2018
» Trance DJ, promoter, and founder of Pure Pleasure Entertainment, Srangkun Sirisinha better known as Lonskii, is the sole driving force behind the trance scene in Thailand and all of Asia. Starting as a DJ back in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia, and having performed and hosted multiple shows and parties, he sought to bring trance music to Thailand. He is responsible for bringing many high-profile trance DJs to the country as well as expanding the annual trance event Transmission to Bangkok. He recently hosted the three-day long UnKonscious, Asia's biggest trance music festival on the beach this past weekend, held in the private Paradise Beach in Phuket. The event featured 15 international DJs from three trance labels (In Trance We Trust, Grotesque, and Pure Trance) which included Menno de Jong, RAM, and Solarstone as well as regional support of trance DJs from Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
The aloha spirit
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 11/05/2018
» After setting up booths in EmQuartier's gourmet market section and Mahidol University last year, Summer Bowl Hawaiian Cafe opened up their shop last month, a mere five weeks as of this publishing. Having met each other in Hawaii in 2016, founders Jean Patavinthranond and Tyler McGee wanted to bring a piece of the islands to Thailand, where Hawaiian food is a rarity. It is because of this that they gained inspiration to open up a Hawaiian cafe in Thong Lor.
Fire & ice
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 11/05/2018
» It has been a month since we've cooled down under the blistering heat celebrating Songkran. While the Bangkok weather may not have been all sunshine and rainbows (more like cloudy with a chance of heavy rain) as of late, we still felt compelled to find four cool places with chilly activities should you ever want to face the sun again.
Smart up
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 27/04/2018
» Here at GURU, we love our smartphones. As we live in an age where one wonders what would we do without our handheld devices, people in the technology world are constantly developing apps to make our lives easier -- with our phones. We've saved you the hassle and created a list of free-to-download apps that are useful in the Big Mango -- kind of like a Swiss Army knife for the techie (okay, so maybe your phone can't cut things).
Quick Myanmar food fix
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 20/04/2018
» If you're craving authentic Burmese (Myanmar) cuisine, but can't find any... look no further nor cross borders. Ma Sabai's Kitchen (pronounced mah-sabae, meaning jasmine flower in Burmese) is open for quick delivery and customers who would like to satisfy their curious cravings can order through one of three food delivery apps -- LINEMAN, FoodPanda or UberEats.
Parts unknown
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 20/04/2018
» Named after the house number and the road where it is located, 100 Mahaseth serves North and Northeastern Thai cuisines with a modern twist. Those who frequent the Charoen Krung area or work in Sathon or Silom may have walked past 100 Mahaseth's metallic rust-coloured front with a warehouse-garage looking facade a few times, as the restaurant opened last September. Originally opened only for dinner, 100 Mahaseth has expanded their opening hours to include lunch. And for those who haven't dined here, prepare to have an unique dining experience -- nose-to-tail.
Wet 'n' Wild!
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 13/04/2018
» Today is the first day of Songkran and we know what you're thinking: "Where should I celebrate the Thai New Year for some fun-soaked festivities?". There are tonnes of places where you can spray water and dab some scented powder on to others, or if staying dry is your thing, there are events dedicated to that, too. Songkran doesn't have to be just attending the countless EDM parties during these busy days (you can check a handful of them in the parties section of listings), these events are can be enjoyed by just about anybody. So grab your water guns and don some waterproof clothes (or why not don some traditional Thai outfits as that's what's all the rage this year), wannee pen wan Songkran!
Making "Popp" art
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 06/04/2018
» Artist, illustrator and musician, Peera Suk-a-sa, better known as Clubpopp, has designed various artwork for installations and album covers in his signature retro pop art style. His latest project, "Escape X Clubpopp", a collaboration with Escape Hotels in Hua Hin and Khao Yai, aims to turn the resorts into a hip and vibrant destination inspired by pop culture of the 80s, by installing modern pop art in and around them. The installations will run until Aug 31.
Bangkok bold
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 30/03/2018
» Bangkok is more than just cute cafes, endless malls, rooftop bars and boutique hotels. In a country that lies within the conservative spectrum, few can only go so far as to push boundaries. Therefore, we rounded up some of the places that cross the line of edginess and are a bit out there. For something completely different, go to these places that boldly go where no others have gone before.
Bangkok checklists
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 16/03/2018
» Bangkok can have its own quirks and idiosyncrasies when you decide to do something. Let's just say that things work a little bit different here when you encounter certain situations. Whether it's deciding when to hail a motorcycle taxi or designing your new restaurant, there are a few things you need to know before going all guns blazing. As we are not called GURU for nothing, we have created a handful of checklists for the uninformed to get you prepared to navigate the Big Mango.