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Tipple your fancy
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 24/07/2015
» Bangkok's nightlife has always enjoyed an abundance of variety. Whether you prefer sipping an overpriced cocktail on the 60th floor, sampling craft beers with the cool kids or getting trashed with backpackers on the kerbside at a 7-Eleven, this city's got you covered. Recently, though, BKK has stepped it up a notch, with brand new joints that offer a whole lot more than “black and coke” as a house special. This week, Guru takes a look at six of these watering holes and reveals what sets them apart from the rest.
Sweet tooth siblings
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/05/2015
» Nattakan “Kwang” Vichiankavee and her older brothers Nat and Vut have the sweetest set-up in Bangkok. They’ve opened chic gelato booth Deerato (fb.com/deerato, IG: @deerato), which currently is a hit among the city’s foodies. We catch up with the siblings to find out the secret behind their success, what it’s like working with family and where we can find them next.
V-Day Playbook
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 13/02/2015
» Ah, the most romantic (dreaded) day of the year is back, and how lucky for couples who have already planned a luxury getaway to Paris or stocked up on gallons of wine and whipped cream (not that we’re suggesting anything). Then there are those of us who completely forgot and are trying to force a bunch of leaves into the shape of a rose bouquet. All this pressure and frustration, it’s surprising why we haven’t converted Feb 14 into something more meaningful, like Cockroach Unappreciation Day. But fear not, Guru is here to give you a rundown on how to get through Valentine’s Day this year, whether you’re a lover, a player or a stay-at-home loner with 10 cats.
Little Thai lies
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 16/01/2015
» Maybe giving up lying was one of your New Year’s resolutions, but we all know that ended when you told yourself one more stick of moo ping isn’t going to make a difference on the scale. It’s hard to be honest 24/7 and Bangkokians just happen to know a thing or two about untruths. After all, we actually do it daily in somewhat innocent ways. Here are some of the most common fibs flying around the city to watch out for and the reality behind them.
French frills and thrills
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 16/01/2015
» The current trend of importing international chefs to Bangkok is proving to be a big hit. Foodies here are surely thankful that they no longer have to travel to Singapore or Hong Kong for a taste of the Michelin star experience. Henk Savelberg, the Dutch superstar chef, has chosen an interesting (if not convenient) location for his restaurant – right next to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands where multi-coloured EU cows can be seen grazing on the front lawn. If that doesn’t make him feel at home, we don’t know what will. Opting for light grey tablecloths, modern hanging lights and large window panes, Savelberg offers a sense of casual comfort that is neither intimidating nor uptight. Regular diners include guests from the hotel, expats and high rollers whose list of favourite things include caviar and imported chicken.
Rolls, roes & rice bowls
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 19/12/2014
» You may have heard of the name Mugendai and its frequent association with being the Japanese restaurant that tears your wallet apart. Muteki, on the other hand, is like the newborn son of Mugendai — he’s younger and relatively cheaper. Situated on Sathon Road, the restaurant naturally attracts businesspeople and office workers within the area. Since we’re talking about the CBD/financial district here, it comes as no surprise that you won’t find basic ramen or prawn tempura as you would a couple of roads down in Silom. The casual-like cafe setting is less intimidating than its Thong Lor counterpart. But of course the standard here is still set high with opulence emanating from the plush interior and the long marble counters where the sushi masters prepare your meal.
Winter pop-ups winter
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 28/11/2014
» Noticed something different about Bangkok? No, it’s not the traffic-free roads or that Thais have stopped taking photos of their meals before eating (ha! Don’t be ridiculous). We’ll give you a clue: it’s in the air and it’s making us a little less miserable. It’s the beginning of winter, or, as we know it — the extremely short period of the year when the whole country gets giddy over a two-to-four degree dip in temperature. Nevertheless, we’re going to take full advantage of this and guide you to this winter’s best seasonal pop-ups.
Support through sports
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 10/10/2014
» Wansit “Peem” Chatikavanij is the president of Thai Community Lacrosse (TCL) (fb.com/ThaiCommunityLacrosse), a non-profit organisation that aims to provide underprivileged kids from Wat Klong Toey School with opportunities to lead a healthy lifestyle and learn valuable life lessons such as sportsmanship, leadership and responsibility through sport. Having founded the programme with three friends who are also passionate lacrosse players, TCL has been up and running for three years with more to come in the future.
The campaigns
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 03/10/2014
» Recently, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha issued a 23-page policy statement on how he intends to get this country back on its feet. Of course, we’re not one to criticise his foolproof plans, nor suggest that he should come up with another song, this time collaborating with popular artists like Thaitanium or Joey Boy to keep the young’uns from switching radio stations every time the tune comes on. Instead, Guru enlists the help of aspiring change-makers from different industries to come up with their own political campaigns of what improvements they’d like to see, what laws should be implemented and even the lyrics to their own songs; so if the present and future PMs ever run out of ideas, they’ll know where to look.