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Kayak through khlongs
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 05/02/2016
» As adventurous as I like to think I am, paddling up and down Khlong Saen Saep is definitely not on my bucket list. The coal-black water brings back nightmares I used to have as a kid, about a man-eating Leviathan residing beneath its surface. Having said that, I do have a soft spot for water sports and discovering new places.
Thong Lor to-do
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/01/2016
» Let's start with what we love about hi-so stomping ground Thong Lor: Sightings of Ferraris revving their engines even though they're stuck in 10kph Friday traffic. The utter looks of disbelief of which only rich kids are capable, after they find out there's no valet parking. New bistros, the lifespan of which are approximately three-months before disappearing from the face of the Earth.
Pumped-up pedalling
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/01/2016
» Last week, I lost the love of my life: my Bluetooth headphones. They were no longer playing music the way they were supposed to, only blasting out incoherent sounds from one of the buds. Sure, I tried turning them on and off, charging them, hitting them against the wall a couple of times. But it was too late -- my best gym buddy was dead.
Let's roll
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/01/2016
» Not to sound like an uncivilised Bangkokian, too uncouth and ill-groomed to fit in with the well-mannered hi-sos who ever-so-graciously provide our city with such sophistication and class, but I've found myself, on various occasions, without the time to sit down and enjoy a proper lunch. I've actually become incredibly adept at eating on the go. Literally. I can speed walk while enjoying a 7-Eleven sandwich with ease, and I've even mastered the eating-and-driving manoeuvre. Is it safe? Probably not. But when you're living in this traffic-clogged metropolis, you learn to multitask.
Nomad's land
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/01/2016
» Sun, sand and sea are no longer the only features that Phuket has to offer. Pristine beaches and clear blue skies are usually the images we conjure up with every mention of the famed Southern island province, but the recent trend in Phuket's hospitality scene has seen some of the most stunning resorts moving away from beachfront and inland, toward lush verdant valleys.
A dose of history
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 15/01/2016
» Sanon "Sa" Wangsrangboon, co-founder of Once Again Hostel (22 Soi Samran Rat, www.onceagainhostel.com), is determined to give his guests an enriching experience that includes comfort, well-equipped facilities and top-class service. But perhaps most interesting is that he and his team have forged strong relationships with nearby communities, bridging the gap between travellers and locals, tradition and modernism, making every stay there unique — and one of the most authentic travel experiences in Bangkok.
Post-new year's syndrome
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 08/01/2016
» Let's nip this in the bud. Holiday season is officially over. Phew, and we thought that was going to be hard to say. As it turns out, writing it down is much easier.Since we're not ones to mope nor sulk about how we've already broken the resolutions we set seven days ago (thanks to that piece of leftover cake in the fridge), we thought it best to give you, Dear Readers, a quick rundown on how to get over holiday withdrawal and grab life by the horns (and 2016 by the balls).
Back to the future
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 01/01/2016
» "Lying on the ground" is the literal meaning of the restaurant's name, a reference to the traditional way hawkers and street traders display and sell their goods. It's clear that Thai food culture continues to inspire Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn, the talented chef and restauranteur behind successful eateries Le Du, Baan and Taper. He can now add Baa Ga Din to that list, having found a gastronomical sweet spot that not only delights with a fine-dining level of culinary creativity while homing in on familiar nuances of the food we hold dear to our hearts (and stomachs).
Carve 'em up
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 11/12/2015
» Following in Dubai's footsteps, Thailand is now seeing some of the most incredible entertainment centres. It seems as if there's nothing this country can't do -- from snow towns and trampoline parks to surfing complexes, we've got it all. Or so it seems.
The frontwoman
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 04/12/2015
» Meet Caterina Meloni, founder of Connecting Founders (connectingfounders.com, fb.com/ConnectingFounders), a Bangkok-based organisation focused on promoting women-led businesses in Southeast Asia. With experience in development finance for SMEs, she interviews businesswomen and organises events driven by the women-supporting-women movement that aim to inspire female entrepreneurs.