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Bangkok reimagined
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/09/2022
» You may already have heard of Bangkok being compared to Blade Runner made real, given our neon signs, skyscrapers, dingy alleys, huge billboards, elevated motorways and busy roads. Flaws and all, Bangkok has inspired many artists to reimagine it in their own way, shining a different light on our beloved capital city. Its unique aesthetic has captured the imagination of many artists and filmmakers, and Guru has compiled a few noteworthy reimaginations of Bangkok for your entertainment.
Memorable MPs
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/08/2019
» The two-day policy announcement by the new government may leave you with mixed emotions, memes, analysis, amusing moments and trepidation of what's to come. Consider this a prelude of what we all can expect from the future assembly of our representatives, dear readers. Therefore, allow me to recap in gist, IMHO, the most memorable members of Parliament -- for better, worse or fun.
Pressing all your buttons
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/10/2015
» Dear Khun Mark Zuckerberg, We recently learned a Facebook office was opened in Thailand — and also heard news of a potential “Dislike” button (about time, man), so we would like to speak with you about something important. If you haven’t yet been scared off by our Dear Leader’s plan for a single gateway initiative, we would like to propose buttons and features that capture the interaction of Thai Facebookers.
Bangkok's best taxi drivers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/09/2012
» Hailing a cab in Bangkok is like playing reverse Russian roulette - you want the unlikely to happen to you. The reality is that you never know if the first driver will agree to take you to your destination; or the second, or the third....
You're fired!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/03/2012
» What's the riskiest thing you've ever done at the office? Stealing your boss's hair from his/her desk to use in a voodoo doll? Taking a secret nap in the meeting room? Coming to work unwashed after partying all night? Or just generally slacking off? We have all done a thing or two that management would frown upon (if they came to know of it). And you should be careful because, unlike esteemed MPs and high-ranking officials, Somchais and Somyings get fired every day for their mistakes and sometimes for causes you can't imagine. We've selected five cases of extraordinary sackings which, in hindsight, reveal tips to help you keep your job or at least give you some ideas to go out with a bang.