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Cruising through the jungle
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/05/2016
» As an adventure nut, nothing gives me more joy than to be scared out of my own skin for a few seconds. Riding a jungle coaster and zip-lining through Chiang Mai's lush jungle seems to fit that bill perfectly.
Wallet-friendly wagyu
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 20/05/2016
» Plenty of beef lovers out there will understand it when we say that not many things in life could ever amount to the satisfaction of tucking into a piece of steak cooked to your absolute liking. The birth of your first child, maybe. Winning the lottery, possibly. But aside from those occasions, cutting into a medium rare rib eye that has perfect marbling is rather hard to beat.
Maki Munchies
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 13/05/2016
» My initial thought upon hearing about Thailand's first sushi burrito was, "What has this world come to?" Next thing you know it'll be pla ra popcorn, pad thai burger and ramen pizza on the fad list. My lack of interest in fusion food stems from the fact that more often than not, bringing two things that have already been perfected, mashing them together and hoping for the best just doesn't seem to bounce with my (taste)buds.
Comfort makes a comeback
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/04/2016
» In an era where the hype and focus on food lies in the firsts, the revolutionaries, the break-throughs, the rankings and the 3-month waiting lists, there is a certain amount of comfort and relief when we hear about a beloved, classic restaurant making a comeback.
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.
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.
It's a dog's life
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 23/10/2015
» Kavin "Zairen" Siri is an illustrator known for Nual, the hilarious comic series featuring a character based on his real-life mischievous dog, which has been shared more than 15,900 times on Facebook. His minimalist style and dark-humoured narrative struck a chord with Guru, so we caught up with the 24-year-old freelancer.
Croissant cloud nine
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 02/10/2015
» Yes, I'm a pastry addict, and there's no shame in admitting that I rather quite enjoy stuffing my face with three different types of croissants and calling it a relatively healthy breakfast.
Trick of the eye, treat for the lens
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 21/08/2015
» As much as I love the outdoors, the rainy season has convinced me that staying inside is slightly better than finding myself at a hospital, diagnosed with influenza.