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Mon's Delicacy
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 16/04/2021
» Being of Mon descent, I have many fond memories of tucking into aromatic jasmine rice submerged in cold jasmine-infused water during Mon occasions with the rest of the family. When Siam Tea Room rolled out the khao chae set on its menu, I was quick to grab the opportunity to see how Siam Tea Room produces their version of something so familiar to me.
Buffet bonanza
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 19/03/2021
» Many of us have experienced buffets in the form of barbecue, sukiyaki and continental breakfast. Below is a list of less commonly known buffets that are both intriguing and reasonably priced, from a Japanese side dish buffet to one featuring croissants as the star. Make sure you bring an appetite and wear comfortable clothes to these places.
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.
A little help
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 22/01/2021
» Year two of the pandemic and families and individuals are still facing financial insecurity. Lend a hand by donating to these organisations, who provide assistance to those facing economic hardship and medical issues.
Future blueprint
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 13/11/2020
» Sparkling canals, soothing green spaces and a shiny new monorail promise to change the scenery of Bangkok. Guru presents a rundown of the plans to clean canals, increase park spaces and the launch of a new monorail line.
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.
Old and not forgotten
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/09/2020
» Situated close to the well-preserved Phraeng Phuthon neighbourhood, Anya Authentic Thai Cuisine is all about century-old Thai dishes, several of which most Thais would not have heard of. They include Hao dong beef (a pungent salad loaded with herbs and tender slices of beef, B230), Banana curry (raw pisang awak banana braised in spiced coconut milk, B180) and Gaeng nang loi (spicy coconut curry with chicken and shrimp-stuffed green bell peppers, B179).
Coffee Run
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 07/08/2020
» If you thought that Bangkok's café scene couldn't get quirkier than the bewildered unicorn café or the death-awareness themed café, some of the latest openings will prove you wrong. Here are five examples of cafés in Bangkok that rumble with gentle excitement. You definitely need to check them out.
The Quiet Hours
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 17/07/2020
» Thepharak "Gap" Chanomnoychai, the photographer behind "The Silence Project By Gap", is hosting an exhibition entitled "Covid19-19.00". All the photographs on display were snapped at 7pm over a two-month period of nationwide soft lockdown imposed by the Thai government. Gap spoke to Guru about the inspiration behind this project.
Fruity delicious
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 12/06/2020
» Battle the year-round heat in Thailand with these cafes that offer a zesty range of food and drink options, all focused around a single fruit