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Love a little differently
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 10/02/2023
» It might seem like only yesterday when Bangkok was painted red for the Lunar New Year, but pink is the new black for the city as the hype for St Valentine's Day grows. While the obvious part of a romantic date night is, of course, a candlelit dinner and a rose bouquet, Guru By Bangkok Post has found loved-up spots where you can plan a more original date — as well as events for those flying solo or going through a break-up.
Garden dining
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 24/06/2022
» Escape from the city rush to Phra Khanong's new chill-out spot, Hookrajong Haus, where you can dine in a lush garden.
Women of change
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 04/03/2022
» To commemorate International Women's Day on March 8, the United Nations announced that "Gender Equality Today For A Sustainable Tomorrow" would be the theme of this year's celebrations. In the spotlight would be recognising the selfless actions of women and girls around the world who fight for a sustainable future. Keeping that in mind, Guru speaks to passionate Thai female spearheads, who shoot for social and environmental changes, about their projects and personal notes.
Unseen Thailand
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 04/02/2022
» Have you ever wondered why having your hair cut on Wednesday is considered a bad omen in Thai culture? What if Thais embraced their honey complexions instead of whitening it? How did the lottery become a national pastime? We've collected untold stories from Thai history that may make you go "huh!".
My Body, My Rules
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 17/09/2021
» Pavida "Silvy" Moriggi has made a comeback, reinventing herself and breaking free from the repressive limitations imposed on traditional Thai femininity and pursuing her ambition to redefine women's beauty standards.
Rising to the beat
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 03/09/2021
» Varun "Beaver" Sony has become the first Thai to enter DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ list. Known as 22Bullets, Beaver debuts at No.98 (though he did make it to No.146 and No.134 in 2018 and 2019, respectively) and getting here was no easy feat.
The return of rock
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 13/08/2021
» Their jam may bring back 80s nostalgia, with vibes kicking back to the golden age of punk rock music. Local band Yep May Yep is a one of a kind music group in the new era, whose songs may make you head-bang to the collision of power trio beats.
Help at your fingertips
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 23/07/2021
» While some countries have seen early signs of bouncing back after the pandemic, in Thailand we're in the opposite situation with the number of new cases crossing the 10,000 mark daily (at the time of going to print). With the announcement of the latest restrictions, 13 provinces will be under lockdown until Aug 2 with tougher measures and a strict curfew in place. Don't feel depressed if you're bored, stuck and uninspired during these trying times, but do not let those feelings engulf you. Here are online tools with unique features that will make your life easier while being at home.
Voices that matter
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/07/2021
» It's been over a year since the coronavirus pandemic swept across Thailand. Restaurants, bars and other businesses have shut shop in droves while nightlife districts have turned into ghost towns. The streets are eerily empty while rental ads and closing signs are spotted on dusty iron shutters. Countless people who work in the nightlife and entertainment industries have been among the first groups to be most severely hit by the effects of Covid-19 and yet, they also seem to be the last group to receive any empathy from the powers that be. Their places of work have been temporarily closed or restricted to a point that they can no longer earn a livelihood. But empathy isn't what they want (or need), they are demanding accountability from the authorities. Let's hear what they have to say.