Showing 1 - 10 of 10
Against the flow
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 22/01/2018
» 'There used to be vendors hawking fresh vegetables in the sois and wholesale rice traders in several shophouses," Tip, a resident of Bangkok's Charoen Nakhon neighbourhood, notes.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 19-25
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
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.
Cultivating a love of reading in the digital age
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Neilson Hays Library on Surawong Road has become a much-loved Bangkok institution since its foundation in 1869. It was designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno and dedicated to the memory of Jennie Neilson Hays. The elegant neoclassical building houses some 20,000 books and magazines across many genres, the largest collection of English-language books in Thailand.
Michelin star boosts chef at shophouse kitchen to stardom
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» After spending more than three decades cooking in an unassuming shophouse kitchen, a wok-wielding, goggles-wearing Thai chef has been propelled to international culinary stardom by having her restaurant awarded a Michelin star.
The sun always rises
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/01/2018
» Wandee Khunchornyakong always wakes up around 5am. As chairperson and CEO of Solar Power Company Group (SPCG), she likes to start her day at the top floor of the new 10-storey headquarters in Thong Lor when the Sun rises. Her working day ends late. She goes to bed at midnight. Hard work is her routine, which she has kept from a young age. Born under the sign of the dog, she turns 60 this year, but retirement is not part of the plan.
Funny or flippant?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/03/2014
» Thais are sanook people. We like to have fun and don’t take things too seriously. Although we here at Guru all enjoy off-colour jokes every now and then, there’s a fine line between making light of someone or something and getting a laugh, or doing the same but drawing a big “boo”. This week, we examine five of the most controversial flippant actions that took place in Thailand. Judge for yourself whether they went too far.
Finding Peace
Life, Karnjariya Sukrung, Published on 25/02/2013
» The majestic Shwedagon Pagoda glowed against the waking navy-blue sky. Every day before the crack of dawn, the platform in front of Myanmar's iconic pagoda is crowded with throngs of devotees _ lay and holy, children and elderly. Some sit meditating, still and silent; others chant prayers. Some do walking meditation around the golden edifice. The air is crisp, the ambience filled with peace and joy.
The Mexican parallel
Life, Published on 12/06/2012
» WHICH TABLE might they have sat at to plot the revolution? Considering its unassuming old-fashioned ambience, few may realise that Cafe La Habana in central Mexico City has played a pivotal part in shaping the history of Cuba. Legend has it that in the mid-50s, then fugitive Fidel Castro frequented the eatery where he met like-minded peers, the likes of Ernesto ''Che'' Guevara who was also in search of a cause to fight (and die) for. The following year, they would board the Granma and set sail for Castro's homeland where began one of the most bloody, colourful, epic battles that would change the geo-political landscape of Latin America, indeed of the rest of the world.
Wandering Monks
Life, Published on 10/04/2012
» People driving upcountry in Thailand can sometimes come across groups of Buddhist monks walking by the roadside, carrying heavy bags, bowls and umbrellas over their shoulders. They are referred to as tudong monks, and what they are doing could be compared to a walking pilgrimage.