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Celebrate International Coffee Day, Oct 1, with the drink's history in Thailand and chit-chats with experts
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 30/09/2022
» Nothing gets you through the day like a cup of coffee, whether to kickstart your morning or keep you awake all day long. Many might see coffee as just another caffeinated drink, regardless of how it is brewed, with little or no thought to its origins.
Turning a new leaf
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 24/06/2022
» To all Thais, now you can proudly brag that we're the first Asian country to legalise marijuana. The new milestone was marked on June 9, 2022, when growing and trading cannabis were no longer a crime in Thailand. Smoking gets a green light too, but puffing a joint in public is still prohibited. With a newfangled marijuana business popping up around the city, we list dispensaries in Bangkok for those who are curious. We also asked the weedness-owners about their backgrounds and basics for begin-stoners.
FYI Center by FPCT wins MEA Energy Awards 2021 for outstanding energy efficient initiatives
Published on 17/01/2022
» Frasers Property Commercial (Thailand) or “FPCT”, a leading grade A commercial property developer in Bangkok’s CBD, has announced its recent success of developing sustainable office buildings certified to international standards. Its commercial building FYI Center has recently been recognised by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) for MEA Energy Awards 2021. With this accolade, FPCT has garnered a total of 15 awards and environmental standards from national and international platforms over 10 years.
Artist explores old tales in new exhibition
Life, Published on 02/12/2021
» The hidden accounts within familiar tales, myths and bedtime stories are portrayed through art during "Once Upon A Time", which will take place at Number 1 Gallery from Saturday to Dec 25.
Feel the summer breeze
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/06/2021
» Newly-crowned Asia's No.4 restaurant at the Asia's 50 Best Awards, Le Du's new "Summer Breeze" menu celebrates the season with light, refreshing and dishes with a hot kick!
Round 2 hits just as hard
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 08/02/2021
» This is the second time businesses have been hit by coronavirus-related restrictions and closures, and many firms are finding it hard to stay afloat.
Help the Overlooked
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/01/2021
» The ongoing spread of Covid-19 has brought to light the many groups of people who are struggling during these trying times and may need a little help. However, there may be a few other groups that perhaps may get overlooked. Here are three of them that you can help with.
Light flickers in US, fades in Thailand
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/11/2020
» For a good part of November, the world was gripped by a tumultuous fanfare that is the US election. And even before the very last votes were counted, relief and joy were already felt in many communities, not only in America but perhaps across the world. For better or for worse, Donald Trump's reign is coming to an end, and the world now looks to President-elect Joe Biden in the hopes that his win will let voices from the marginalised LGBTI community become louder. Biden promised to enact the Equality Act, a civil rights law that will protect LGBTI people from discrimination within his first 100 days in office among other things.
Heroes to the rescue
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/10/2020
» Having read and seen news about inequality in Thailand as a child, Tewaporn Maikongkeaw began to slowly develop an interest in social issues.
The world on a plate
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 18/09/2020
» The inability to travel has left us hungry for adventure and what better way to satisfy the longing for exploration than tasting new cuisines? Whether it's momos that brings to mind Himalayan snow-capped mountains or feijoada that takes you to a beach in Rio, there's something for everyone. Guru presents a list of restaurants that are your tickets to flavour town.