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Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 31-June 6
Guru, Published on 31/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
A weekend in Vientiane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/05/2024
» Just a 45-minute drive across the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and with a linguistic resemblance to the Isan dialect, Vientiane is one of the most welcoming destinations for Thais seeking a weekend experience. This humble town radiates the allure of a bygone colonial age and its laid-back lifestyle allows visitors to avoid any rushing.
Asia's Booming Attractions Industry
Published on 28/05/2024
» In my role as Chairman of IAAPA, the leading global association for the attractions industry, I've had the privilege of observing Asia’s growth firsthand. Despite recent global challenges, the region has shown impressive resilience and strong recovery, with the attractions industry not just surviving but thriving. This exponential growth is not limited to the attractions industry alone; a growing demand for unique and immersive experiences is quickly spreading across the region, making Asia a prime market for growth and future investment. Whether at a shopping centre, a luxury hotel, or even when dining out, the latest innovations are creating new ways for businesses to interface with customers and build new roadmaps for success.
Asia's Booming Attractions Industry
Published on 28/05/2024
» In my role as Chairman of IAAPA, the leading global association for the attractions industry, I've had the privilege of observing Asia’s growth firsthand. Despite recent global challenges, the region has shown impressive resilience and strong recovery, with the attractions industry not just surviving but thriving. This exponential growth is not limited to the attractions industry alone; a growing demand for unique and immersive experiences is quickly spreading across the region, making Asia a prime market for growth and future investment. Whether at a shopping centre, a luxury hotel, or even when dining out, the latest innovations are creating new ways for businesses to interface with customers and build new roadmaps for success.
Nature-inspired residential calm
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/05/2024
» To escape the horrid heat of Bangkok, a quick weekend escape to Singapore is always welcome. In the Garden City, it rains long enough to keep the temperature cool and humidity modest, unlike here.
Slow travel destinations to soak in
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/05/2024
» As Thailand gears up for the rainy season, Agoda has revealed the list of top Asian cities where vacationers can stay longer and enjoy slow travel. According to Google Trends, searches for "slow travel" have tripled over the past five years as more travellers seek a leisurely pace and meaningful connections on their holiday.
Paradise reborn
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/05/2024
» Though the rainy season has officially started in some parts of the country, it appeared we were in luck when rain clouds drifted off Phuket. The Sun was shining and the sky was clear when we arrived at Visit Panwa Pier, where a fleet of speedboats and catamarans were cruising the water to pick up passengers.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 17-23
Guru, Published on 17/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin turns 101
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/05/2024
» Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin turns 101 this year. It first opened in 1923, during the reign of King Rama VI, when it was The Railway Hotel, Hua Hin, and was one of the first beach resorts in Thailand.
Thai maid's B100m inheritance on hold
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/05/2024
» Authorities will investigate whether a Thai maid can right away inherit assets worth about 100 million baht from her French boss who was recently found dead at her residence on Koh Samui.