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All hail the parking stamp!
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 23/01/2015
» You know the scenario: It's a lazy afternoon, and with nothing better to do, you hop into your car and drive to one of Bangkok's many shopping malls/lifestyle centres/hypermarket chains/trendy cafes. You spend some time walking around, doing a bit of shopping, and eating 10 servings of whatever the latest food craze is.
Tom yum 2.0
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 10/10/2014
» Forgive me if this week's column is riddled with errors, but I'm sobbing uncontrollably while writing this, and the blurry vision from my tears is making it difficult to see what's being typed on this page.
Guru Asks
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 01/08/2014
» How are some singles in London attempting to find a mate?
HBD BKK!
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 18/04/2014
» Bangkok turns 232 this year, marking the time when our beloved city was established as the capital of Thailand. To celebrate, the Ministry of Culture will organise three days of historical and cultural events at Sanam Luang this weekend (Apr 19-21). While that’s all fine and educational, we want to do our part to showcase the coolness that Krungthep has achieved in its 232 years of existence. However, since we were too lazy to come up with 232 reasons why Bangkok is awesome, here are 10 instead:
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 20/12/2013
» It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Bangkok city, Even though our holy day is Buddha’s birth, not Jesus and the nativity. But who cares, the festive holiday season brings joy and cheer, So I won’t complain about Xmas carols at shopping malls hurting my ear.
Welcome to the new Guru
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 27/09/2013
» Wait, wait, wait! Before you throw down this unrecognisable magazine, hold on a sec! It's us, Guru! I know we look a little different now, but I promise you that we're still the same publication that puts commas, in, all, the, wrong, places (and makes lame jokes about commas, no less).
15 (alternative) reasons why Bangkok is the world's best city
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 12/07/2013
» For the fourth year in a row, Bangkok has been named "World's Best City" by Travel & Leisure magazine, as well as "Asia's Best City". Readers of the publication gave the Thai capital a 90.42 per cent approval based on criteria of sights, culture, restaurants, people, shopping and value.
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 24/05/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 19/04/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!