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The BIG Holiday
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/11/2019
» Brian Yang is a US-born architect/partner in Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), an inventive architecture firm based in Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona. With 13 years of experience, Yang has been behind many big architecture projects, like the Lego House in Billund, Denmark, and the Shenzhen Energy Mansion in Shenzhen, China. This year, BIG has joined forces with Central Embassy to create festive Christmas-inspired displays throughout the mall's seven floors. Guru talks to Yang to find out about the inspiration behind the first project of BIG in Thailand and what it's like to be part of Central Embassy's big year-end celebrations.
See Mickey Mouse celebrate Loy Krathong
Life, Published on 07/11/2019
» Held to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival, the "Iconsiam Chao Phraya River Of Glory" will bring world-class entertainment and interesting activities at the River Park of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, on Nov 11 from 4.30pm to 10pm.
Luncheon on the 76th Floor
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2019
» Making waves as Thailand's highest restaurant and bar with its dinner service since July, Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar is now ready for lunch, offering a two or three-course menu. At the starting price of B850, you can choose either a starter-and-main combo or a main-and-dessert combo. Or go all out with a three-course menu for B1,200. Regardless of how you choose to lunch, your choice of coffee or tea, the classy and eclectic decor and the breathtaking view from the 76th floor are included with the price.
Central Village opens for global brands
Life, Published on 29/08/2019
» Central Village, the first international luxury outlet in the Kingdom, will open its doors on Saturday.
New Kids on the Block
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/07/2019
» The wet season may want to make you hole up and wait out the rain (perfect bed weather and all that) but it doesn't seem to slow down new venues popping up in Bangkok. From a new upscale dining destination to a low-key night market in the city centre, here are five new and upcoming venues that are worth braving the rain for.
Am I a Social Media Addict?: Checklist
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/06/2019
» This Sunday is Social Media Day and you can read more about it in our cover story. Given millions of social media users in Thailand (and the fact that everyone seems to be glued to their phone screens), why hasn't this day become a thing here already? To celebrate the day, I've come up with a checklist to help you figure whether you're addicted to social media or not.
Fare isn't fair
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/05/2019
» Bangkok's buses are known to offer a Fast And Furious kind of ride. Years ago, the No.8 was voted worst in the city in the Transport Ministry's Facebook survey, due to the horrible experience. Despite a sudden change in driver and conductor behaviour after the survey was released, many public buses are still notorious for their impolite and inefficient services, as well as poor facilities, among many other things.
Songkran splash
Guru, Published on 12/04/2019
» While many of you are most likely out of the city for the New Year holidays, we cooked up a fun diversion that hopefully depicts the many situations of how you would be celebrating Songkran in the city with our somewhat linear mini Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style game. Would you party at one of the many (and we mean many) festivals around or are you the type who will brave the crowds on the streets and spray water at passersby? Happy holidays!Rise and shine! Wannee pen wan Songkran! Things are about to get super soaked and you need to get ready. Do you have all the necessary equipment (sunglasses, phone bag, water gun, yadom, etc.) to start your wet n wild festivities?
Dig in to the classics
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 01/02/2019
» The place is young, the location almost outlandish and the culinary highlight sounds typically unrefined.
Gold and glam
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 16/11/2018
» Last weekend, eager Bangkokians finally got a chance to wander through the massively enchanting Iconsiam retail and entertainment centre. Co-developed between Siam Piwat, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation and Charoen Pokphand Group, Iconsiam is the biggest retail complex in Thailand, featuring majestic architecture and global stores with luxury brands to provide a shopping experience unlike any other (minus the heavy traffic that comes with it).