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Matter makers
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 19/03/2021
» Thai streetwear brand, Matter Makers has recently launched its new collection "Matter Club" dedicated to athleisure apparel (a hybrid of sports clothing and loungewear), for people working from home to have fun dressing up while being comfortable.
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.
New Year, New You
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 08/01/2021
» No one would fault you for indulging over the holidays, especially after the trying times of 2020. But a new year has begun and we are sure that you are now ready to sweat off those extra pounds. However, the same old fitness classes, gym routine, jogging route and YouTube HIIT workouts can sometimes not be enough to motivate one to get started, especially now that gyms are temporarily closed. Guru has a few novel and exciting ways to begin this year's fitness journey, a few online and a few to look forward to, as soon as the restrictions are lifted.
Thinking back, looking forward
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 25/12/2020
» The end of each year is always the time to look back on one's day, week, month and year to learn from one's actions and improve for the new year. Guru speaks to a group of Thais, who reflect on their year, the good and the bad, and learn what they look forward to in 2021.
Fashionable statements
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 16/10/2020
» Long gone are the days when clothes were simply a means of covering oneself. These days, the worlds of fashion and social issues are starting to interweave to raise awareness about important matters. Guru takes a look at five fashion brands that are tackling pre-conceived notions head-on.
Mind pollution
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 28/08/2020
» River City Bangkok's recent exhibition sees a collaboration between two up-and-coming artists: Kantapon Metheekul, better known as Gongkan, and Naraphat Sakarthornsap. With different approaches to art, the two have come together to create paintings and photographs that explore pollution caused by humans. Guru discusses the concept of the exhibition and what pollution means with the artists.
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.
Net Free Seas
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/05/2020
» Since 2015, the Environmental Justice Foundation Thailand (EJF), a non-profit organisation, has been working with fishing communities in Thailand to deal with human rights abuses, supporting better legislation in the industry and encouraging sustainability and ethical practices in the fisheries industry.
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.