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Top of the (T)-Pops
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 18/03/2022
» Taking most of the limelight in the Asian music industry is the K-Pop wave or Korea pop music. The genre has successfully connected people who are poles apart in origins while also shedding light on non-Western music and pop culture. Thai pop music, in particular, has flown under the radar for quite some time, with only a few names appearing on and off on global stages. However, with the power of social media, T-pop has become a rising tide during the last couple of years. Guru presents a quick look at up-and-coming Thai pop artists along with quick interviews with them.
Through the looking glass
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 17/12/2021
» We have a few pages left to close the book on the year of "perseverance", Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2021. It aptly sums up our shared experiences. Whether it is the pandemic, the "moving abroad" phenomenon or the cryptocurrency and NFT crazes, 2021 has been an eventful ride, for better or worse. Guru speaks to people from different fields who weigh in on the global and domestic trends of 2021. Let's hear about their roller-coaster rides, as well as their unforgettable experiences.
Phone for pro-gamers
Life, Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 19/05/2021
» As a long-time on-the-go gamer who started with the original Nintendo Gameboy (now a full-time Nintendo Switch user), mobile gaming was always something that I enjoyed. But would a "gaming phone" such as this Lenovo Legion Phone Duel be able to quench my thirst to game and use it as a communication device at the same time?
The everlasting appeal of Mrs Peel
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 20/09/2020
» I was saddened to learn of the death of actress Dame Diana Rigg at 82, best known by people of my vintage for her role as Emma Peel, the dynamic comrade of dapper secret agent John Steed in the idiosyncratic BBC series The Avengers. Rigg only appeared in two seasons, 1965-67, but she certainly made her mark, displaying a winning combination of charm, fashion, sophistication and martial arts. She was particularly proficient at karate chops.
Mastering the 'now normal'
Asia focus, Published on 07/09/2020
» The career path that Jonathan Heit took to the public relations industry is unlike that of most people. With an undergraduate degree in sciences and a pre-medical background at Cornell University, Mr Heit, now 48, says he was "on the path to becoming a doctor".
Don't rain on my parade
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 03/07/2020
» It's a sad twist of fate that as quarantine restrictions have lifted, the rainy season is upon us. There may be many who want to get out and about, perhaps even the introverts like me may want just a tiny bit of socialising. But don't let the rain dampen your mood. If you and your friends want to hang out and have some fun, Guru's got a few fun spots even if it's raining cats and dogs.
Made in Thailand
Guru, Published on 05/07/2019
» To say that Thailand has been getting global recognition lately may be a bit of an understatement. After all, it's not a secret that it's a famous tourist destination with plenty of beautiful beaches and street food that's been topping lists for years now. Of course, these are only just a few things Thailand is well-known for but we don't really have the time to get into all of that (*cough* rigged election *cough*). However, people from the outside may have a narrow view of what Thailand and its culture really is, but fortunately, there are things that help put a spotlight on these things. The next instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise is filming right now in parts of Thailand, including Krabi where its governor stated that the film would be a "great advertisement for the nature, culture and history of the kingdom". Erm sure, that's what the Fast and Furious franchise is all about anyway. While the film will most likely be more about cars zoom-zooming and vroom-vrooming, there are a number of shows on TV that give a better focus on Thai culture. Here are a few.
Bringing home tolerance
Muse, Published on 17/03/2018
» In fiery red and beaming with happiness, Nguyen Huong Giang won the crown of the famed transgender beauty pageant Miss International Queen 2018 -- held last week in Pattaya -- in front of a cheering crowd within Miss Tiffany's Show Theatre, which has been home to this competition since its beginning in 2004.
'Deaf' Western beggars deserve a right earful
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/12/2017
» There has been a commotion this past week in the media over the appearance of two attractive young Westerners begging for money at an intersection in Klong Toey in Bangkok. Just four days ago, the Bangkok Post published a photograph of one of them, a woman, clutching a bunch of Thai flags and trying to flog them off car window to car window. There was a man as well.
Indian soldiers mending fences with Mandarin
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 25/09/2017
» If you walk past the border police academy in Mussoorie, a hill station in the northern state of Uttarakhand, don't be surprised if you hear conversations that don't sound anything like Hindi or other languages spoken in India.