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Let's get silly
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/01/2017
» Rodney Cullen, who is of Polish and French descent, was born in Abu Dhabi but grew up in Spain where he lived for 25 years. He led a conventional life, pursuing a successful career in IT, before realising that the corporate life wasn't for him. For two years, he travelled extensively to broaden his horizons before he eventually moved to Thailand. With the experiences he had with the various communities he got to know during his travels, he has created a special gathering in Chiang Mai where he now calls home. Besides being a co-owner of Overstand Coffee Shop (fb.com/OverstandCoffee), Rodney recently founded Cereal Ravers that throws a morning, kid-friendly rave called Get Silly (fb.com/GetSillyCNX) which debuted on December 17. The second one will take place on January 28. We chatted with him about his unique party which has a philosophical side to it.
Dude, graab my car!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/11/2016
» It seems no weeks go by without some talk of the cyber town, the latest being a video in which TV host Acharanat "Nott" Ariyaritwikol went berserk on a motorcyclist over an alleged hit-and-run on his Mini Cooper. He <i>grabbed</i> and dragged the rider by his windbreaker, punched him in the face and told him to graab, or prostrate at, his car. An onlooker shouted at Nott to stop the attack and Nott's friend replied that the driver hit his friend's car and tried to run away as if that justified it. The video was just awful and may cause you to lose faith in humanity a little. I also dread what would happen had Nott driven a Lamborghini.
Bonkers for Burgers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/09/2016
» Bangkok has become the capital for burgers and Bangkokians seem to be going bonkers over them. The city's overrun with them and you'll find them everywhere, at fast food chains, food trucks, restaurants and 7-Elevens too.
Left or Right? Why not both?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/06/2016
» In case you're looking for something more productive for the weekend other than shopping or Netflix-binging, we're here to help. We've noticed a rising number of spaces -- physical and online -- where you can unleash your creativity and/or get inspired.
Online picnic
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/04/2016
» American Luke Cassady-Dorion is a Bangkok-based yoga teacher, filmmaker and co-founder of Picnicly — a popular website focusing on fun, upbeat and inspiring content by a group of Thai and foreign creators. They made a name for themselves early on by working with five young hosts from five different countries who all speak Thai fluently. Since then they've expanded to include content about fashion, culture & language (expats reciting Bangkok's full name), food hacks (how to make a grilled cheese with an iron), yoga and other things that appeal to Thai Millennials. They publish a mix of written and video content daily on their site at www.picnic.ly. On the occasion of Picnicly's first anniversary, we sat down with Luke to talk about its origin and where it's heading.
Throw out the cookbook
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/03/2016
» Bangkok has an endless supply of food that can both delight and surprise you. In addition to croissant taiyaki, cone pizza, cronuts and croffles, there are other extraordinary edibles that should pique your appetite and curiosity. To help you expand your horizons (and waistlines), we've scouted the city for eateries that serve food sprinkled with curiosity, from tom yum congee to green curry pizza. They are listed in no particular order. Bon appetit!
The world through a Prism
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/01/2016
» Last year was big for LGBT visibility, with Bruce Jenner transitioning into Caitlyn, Thai MTF transgender models going inter, talk of passing a same-sex marriage law in Thailand and the #BringCarmenHome campaign. The recent launch of Prism (fb.com/PrismDigitalMagazine), an LGBT bilingual digital magazine —the first of its kind in the country — is another big moment for diversity in Thailand. Prism's editor-in-chief , Theerawat "Tina" Tongmitr, 32, tells us how she aims to realistically represent and promote understanding of Thailand's LGBT community. The monthly magazine can be downloaded for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Living the hive life
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/08/2015
» Achiraya “Achi” Thamparipattra is the CEO and co-founder of Hivesters (www.hivesters.com, fb.com/hivesters), which she calls a “marketplace for fun lifestyle activities”. Achi, 32, tells Guru how Hivesters offers locals and tourists activities usually missing from guidebooks, while promoting sustainable living.
Cafés and curiosity
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/05/2015
» Bangkok is home to a cavalcade of cafes, but there aren't many that stand out in terms of concept. From a hangout for skateboarders to a witch's coven, we've searched every nook and cranny of the capital city for nine cafes that should pique your curiosity.
Down to earth
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/04/2015
» Earth Day falls on Wednesday (Apr 22), but you probably haven't realised that since you're still busy trying to get the white clay from Songkran off your fingernails. Each year, Earth Day sees events organised around the world in support of environmental causes. Since we think you can do better than declining a plastic bag after shopping at 7-Eleven, this week Guru searches for ways us city-folk can go green.