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Popcat fever
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/08/2021
» How many pops have you made? Popcat website/game took Thai internet by storm over the weekend. And the furry frenzy was still going strong at the time of going to press. ICYMT, here's a summary of the online feline phenomenon so far. Yes, cat pun very intended.
BAB in Brief
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 is in full swing, showcasing more than 200 artworks by 82 artists at 10 venues until Jan 31, 2021. River City Bangkok was the last to be added as the tenth venue. If you don't know where to begin, allow me to present a cheatsheet to help you discover pieces that you shouldn't miss from BAB.
Seoul Searching
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/11/2018
» Although officially having opened in May, the Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park recently came into full bloom when the adjoining Seoul Botanic Park opened last month. Well, the property has the new park in its name after all.
Giving a fair chance
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/01/2018
» People with special needs may be able to receive education but they haven't been given a fair chance in terms of employment. And that's exactly what Max Simpson wants to change. The 31-year-old educator is the co-founder of Steps with Theera (stepswiththeera.com), a cafe on Ekamai Soi 10 that is staffed by trainees with cognitive disabilities. It also functions as a vocational training centre for them. Through showing what they are capable of, Max hopes, those born with cognitive disabilities will be given more opportunities to work and contribute to society.
The dystopian director part II
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/11/2017
» Writer/director Stephan Zlotescu first came into our radar after his acclaimed sci-fi short film titled True Skin, which was shot in Thailand four years ago and got picked by Amazon Studios for a possible TV series adaptation. True Skin depicts a dark future where enhancing your body with machine is the norm. Currently it is in development and Nicole Perlman, writer of Guardians of the Galaxy, has been attached to the project.
Questioning Media Reform
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/05/2017
» Over the past few weeks, to much of my dismay, the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) has been making progress in pushing for a draft media bill. First, they proposed an idea to levy penalties on unlicensed reporters with up to B60,000 fines and three years in prison, with the companies who hired them also facing similar consequences. Semi-fortunately, the harsh punishments were later dropped, but people who work in media still need to obtain certificates from their employers.
A Gist of the Different Types of Thai Facebook Posts
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/03/2017
» This week, I give you the low-down on the different types of "friends" and facebook posts you'll most probably have lining up your newsfeed. In this world of chaos, it's always nice to be able to spot some sort of pattern. See if any one of these applies to your "list". I'm 99% sure you'll be able to find at least five you know IRL or online.
Eight types of coworkers you'll meet in a Thai office
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/10/2016
» The graduation ceremony season is coming and soon many of you will be able to officially call yourself a newly grad. Congratulations! I want to give you a gift on this very happy occasion. But... bouquets wither, balloons shrink and a teddy bear in its graduation gown would soon be forgotten. How about something no unis could give that would prepare you for the impending nine-to-five life for good? I trust you already have the important stuff like job interview tips and how to create an impressive CV on lock. So, instead, let me introduce you to the types of people you're likely to meet in office life.
Changebook
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/08/2012
» While we here at Guru mostly use Facebook to look at sexy pictures of hot strangers, and access Twitter to follow Lady Gaga, many social-conscious organisations and individuals have tapped into the power of social media to promote their causes and invite people to join their activities.
Chinese life Cycle
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/01/2012
» For non-Chinese people, Chinese New Year (Jan 23) probably conjures images of dragons, lions and ang pao. But there is much more than simply these things to the Chinese way of life. You really don't know what goes on in the life of a Chinese unless you're born one. And, as the resident Chinese-descendant of the Guru team, I feel it's my duty to offer insight into the different stages of Chinese life in Thailand so you can enjoy the upcoming Chinese New Year like a true Chinese no matter what age or ethnicity you are. Kung Hei Fat Choy, everyone.