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Debunking Bangkok's bunker
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 01/07/2016
» Where else on Sathon would a mod American night-time eatery and bar called Bunker be located on other than the suave Soi 12? Bunker, a reference to a fortified military shelter, sought to recreate the concept of refuge with contrasting architecture and interior design.The steel and concrete shell of a long-gone massage parlour camouflages a warm and lively secret. That warm glow you feel upon stepping inside? It comes from two places: the radiant bar and the exceptional hospitality of the staff. You can still feel the aura from the private upper floors, used exclusively for dining. The low-key outdoor area on the third floor would make an ideal spot to enjoy cold beer on tap, once the rainy season passes.
12 nights of European films
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/06/2016
» It's that time of year again. The time of year to get lost in European romance, tragedy, history, comedy and perhaps a little bit of all. If you've got the conviction and resources to catch all 17 films across 12 days, by all means carpe diem. But if you're looking for a little guidance in choosing screenings, here are our top five picks of the festival.
Beef & Shake Doesn't Miss a Beat
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/06/2016
» The first time I visited Beef & Shake, unannounced, I was around Chong Nonsi, hungry and also desperate for a place to briefly anchor ship to put the finishing touches on a story I was supposed to submit a day earlier. Knowing my affinity for mushroom burgers, my entourage suggested a new burger place near the BTS that had, not just one, but several options of fungi burgers.
Inked for a week
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/06/2016
» What's left to talk about in style after clothes, accessories, hair and make-up, but skin? And we're not just after skincare, which takes ages to show subtle results, but something trendy you can do to your skin instantly, temporarily and harmlessly for some dramatic self-expression. The hot topic in style this week is sticker tattoos. The benefits of this form of peel-on skin décor are vast, ranging from deliberately annoying conservative folks to entertaining the idea of getting a real one. Whatever your motive, you gotta know what's out there, and that's where we come in. Guru reviews three local vendors for temporary tatts, all of which can be ordered via your phone.
One-way ticket girl
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/06/2016
» We've all fantasised about leaving it all behind to explore the world full-time, but let's be real — how many of us would realistically opt out of stability and having nice stuff? Kookai — Piyapattra Chaimahawong — is one former-Bangkokian who took the road less-travelled. In November of 2015, the then 22-year-old ran with her instincts, quitting her job, putting her apartment on lease and buying a one-way ticket out of town. The spur of the moment decision ended up leading her to finding sustainability in being a digital nomad as well as a loving travel companion, Mathieu. Guru catches up with the travel bug to talk about living a location-independent life and her blog, makeajourney.co.
Queue up for queer films
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/06/2016
» Thailand's only LGBT film festival, the Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (BGLFF), has returned for a second year, under the theme "Love Wins". From today until Jun 19, a total of 12 international LGBT films from within the past year will be screening at EmQuartier's CineArt theatre. Here's the handiest list out there of what to expect to help you plan an awesome gay movie-watching week.
The beach boy
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 03/06/2016
» You didn't think we were just going to leave you men hanging when it comes to beachwear, did you? We just gave women a head's start. Now it's the men's turn to turn heads at the beach with what they're wearing. Guru rounds up a few of the best shops for stylish men's swimwear.
Paninis and more
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 03/06/2016
» Named after its location and cuisine, Sun Street Panini is a quaint little Italian place on the curvature of Phra Arthit Road, opposite the public park and pier. The restaurant shares the Old Town storefront uniform with its neighbours, but offers a charming individuality through interior décor. Classic gingham tablecloths cover the small-scale eatery's six tables, while pasta jars, wine bottles, moka pots and baskets of homemade bread adorn a wall, warmly welcoming us into a cozy dining atmosphere.
Kissing and Telling
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 27/05/2016
» Siam Square is swiftly becoming Bangkok's K-pop town, and it's not just because of the variety of wallet-friendly "Korean fashion" items on offer at the night bazaar. Every month, it seems Siam Square welcomes another cult food chain from Korea, and the latest to join the ranks is Korean tiramisu.
Roads, actually
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 20/05/2016
» Tests are supposed to measure what we know, or, more accurately, what we don't know but should know. That's why it's problematic when we're passing exams but failing in the real life situations those exams sought to mimic. This could easily be alluding to the shape of our national education in general, but we're directing our frustration to a specifically aggravating application of skill in this country: driving.