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Seaside staycation
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 09/04/2021
» With no shortage of comfort, a stay at the seafront retreat of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is as uplifting as ice cream on a hot summer's day. Having just celebrated five years of being in operation, the resort continues to soar in popularity among families despite the pandemic. Solo vacationers and couples will also have an experience that is as sublime as the experience had by the kids doing cannonballs into the resort's pool.
Afternoon tea, five ways
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 05/03/2021
» Scones with jam and clotted cream, dainty cucumber sandwiches and mini desserts have always been part of British afternoon tea tradition and they are all delightful. However, here in Asia we have learnt to add Asian touches to the classic. Guru lists a few places where you can enjoy a lovely afternoon with delights from our side of the world.
Combatting food waste
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 26/02/2021
» Yindii is an app that bridges the distance between sellers of quality food surplus and eco-conscious consumers. Users can shop for unsold food items or fresh produce that are untouched, from restaurants and shops, at discounted prices.
City getaway
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 16/10/2020
» More often than not, when one thinks of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, one thinks of a prime site adjoining a leafy square that is Benjasiri Park in the city centre, within walking distance of numerous attractions in Sukhumvit Road. Bangkok foodies, however, would picture Goji Kitchen + Bar, which features a quality international buffet and Akira Back, an American-Japanese-Korean fusion restaurant.
New beginnings
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 02/10/2020
» Multiple high-end properties in the heart of Bangkok and around Thailand are getting ready to unveil themselves, from a sumptuous retreat on Patong Beach in Phuket to a long-anticipated ultra-luxury hotel Capella Bangkok. It's time to dust off your luggage and get ready to be the first to experience the hottest openings of the year.
Blast from the past
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 10/07/2020
» Bangkok has witnessed a myriad of old, surviving buildings turned into retail and hospitality spaces, especially boutique hotels and guesthouses. For every whimsical, stylish opening, these historic buildings still hold very much of their past and retain original characters behind their revived, new looks. Guru hits a few cool places.
Room service
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 01/05/2020
» With everyone adapting to the new norm, hotels have had to reimagine the services they provide. Thinking well outside the box has become an important prerequisite, not just to generate revenue, but also to comfort and soothe the safety-conscious, yet still discerning guests. Guru lists a few examples of the innovative measures.
Home improvement
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 17/04/2020
» There are many services and products that we are used to using outside our homes, which we no longer have access to. However, people adapt to changes and most of those services and products can be enjoyed in the comfort of the great indoors. They include absolute essentials, such as hardware needed for work and items to entertain yourself like VR headsets, as well as beauty services. Guru has listed a few such things.
Thai flavours with a healthy twist
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 21/02/2020
» Phloenchit's Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort's new Thai restaurant, Khum Hom, has renowned Thai chef Ian Kittichai at the helm. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere that allows you to lick the butter knife without worrying if you will be judged for it. The sun-filled dining room is dominated by a navy blue palette and wood accents. It's bright and airy thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows that open out to a verdant garden filled with tropical trees.
Force of design
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 21/02/2020
» William Harris is one of the four founding partners of New York-based design and concept firm AvroKO, which is regarded as one of the world's hottest design firms. Guru sat down with him to talk about AvroKO's past projects with Waldorf Astoria and Rosewood Bangkok, as well as the new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok.