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Four films by Gabriel Retes to be screened for free
Life, Published on 21/06/2021
» The Embassy of Mexico is inviting the general audience to a virtual film festival and film dialogue, which is being organised to pay tribute to Mexican filmmaker Gabriel Retes, from today until SaturdayJune 21-26.
Pride proud
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 11/06/2021
» Nothing screams Pride month louder than the rainbow palette popping up all over Bangkok. Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the world annually, June is when people can proudly carry a flag for diversity and visibility of groups of people, who have been mariginalised in daily life. While the LGBTQIA+ community in Thailand enjoys a lot of visibility, it doesn't mean they've never faced any challenges. Guru has gathered noted figures of the community to share their pride with us.
Getting rid of the guesswork
Life, Published on 12/01/2021
» With a career spanning almost 30 years, Charlotte Tilbury, MBE, is one of the world's most influential make-up artists who launched her eponymous cosmetic brand back in 2013.
Best of the best
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 23/10/2020
» It doesn't matter how the coronavirus pandemic has been affecting the whole wide world. Nothing can subside the great spirit of the Bangkok gastronomic scene.
Peering pressure
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/09/2020
» Massive student-led protests calling on the general-turned-Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to quit and reform of the nations' monarchy have been making front-page news for a couple of months now. The unprecedented and boldest protests since Thailand's 2014 coup have come at a time the country is reeling from the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Skin deep
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/05/2019
» Sophirat Muangkum is a nude photographer based in Bangkok and is the founderof All About Nude Thailand. All About Nude is a group of art nude photographers who have their own obvious approach creations for nude photography. The objective of the group is to get people to understand the nude art concept. Sophirat's works have been exhibited at the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre, Photo Fair Thailand, Midnice Gallery, Radisson Blu, Kudeta, and Rebel Art Space among others. Sophirat's images have been published and featured in Vogue Italia, Zoomaa Norway, Kalblut magazine in Germany as well as local magazines such as Blast and Play. Guru speaks to Sophirat about her passion for human skin.
A woman's place is everywhere
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/03/2019
» Friday is International Women's Day, a chance for people around the world to celebrate women and their achievements. The theme of this year's campaign is Balance For Better, aimed at raising awareness to help forge a more gender-balanced world.
Reaching heaven
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/12/2018
» The peak of Phu Chi Dao Mountain in Chiang Rai's Wiang Kaen district was shrouded in mist. A cool breeze was blowing in from the mountain range in front of me. I zipped up my jacket to the neck and put on the hood while I patiently waited for the sunrise.
A refuge from the storm
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/05/2018
» Aree Arif vividly recalls the stench of death, sickness and decay hanging heavily over a Syrian refugee camp in the city of Idlib. Three years ago, when the civil war between the Syrian government and the rebels started to intensify, the Thai humanitarian went to the camp, where he spent a week handing out relief supplies and living among refugees to understand their plight.
Guru's Weekly Pick: September 22 - 28
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/09/2017
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!