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Before we go to the moon...
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/12/2020
» On Monday, Anek Laothamatas, the minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, revealed that, by the middle of next month, a plan to send a spacecraft into the moon's orbit in seven years from now will be announced. According to him, Thailand will be the fifth Asian country to achieve this extraterrestrial feat, following China, Japan, South Korea and India. Khun Anek added that taxpayers' money will be used to yield tangible results rather than just more research and teaching, at the launch of a project to crowdfund locally-made vaccines against Covid-19 led by Chulalongkorn University.
Riverside Revelry
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/12/2020
» If you're looking to bid adieu to 2020 in style and welcome 2021 on a stellar note, consider various options of grand feasts and stay packages from Capella Bangkok.
Four points debuts in Phuket
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/12/2020
» The last quarter has seen many hotel openings in major tourist destinations. Located literally a skip, jump and hop from Patong Beach, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort has soft-launched since October, featuring 600 rooms and suites across six accommodation choices.
BAB in Brief
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 is in full swing, showcasing more than 200 artworks by 82 artists at 10 venues until Jan 31, 2021. River City Bangkok was the last to be added as the tenth venue. If you don't know where to begin, allow me to present a cheatsheet to help you discover pieces that you shouldn't miss from BAB.
Living locally
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/10/2020
» Asai Bangkok Chinatown opened its doors on Sept 15 to offer a no-frills staycation with a myriad of things to do. The first property of Asai, an affordable and younger brand under Dusit International, is right in Chinatown and a hop, skip and jump from MRT Wat Mangkon, giving you the convenience to explore Bangkok along the MRT and BTS lines.
The jam
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/10/2020
» Jarrett Wrisley and Paolo Vitaletti, the dynamic duo behind Appia, Peppina and Soul Food Mahanakorn, are also the brains behind Jam Jam Eatery & Bar, the sole restaurant at newly-opened Asai Bangkok Chinatown.
Don't let it rain on your parade
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/10/2020
» You may be reading this while staying indoors as the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in a few areas of Bangkok and adjoining provinces until Monday. If the downpour gets you down (on top of pretty much everything in your newsfeed lately), I'm here to lift up your spirits by looking at the light side of heavy rain in Thailand.
Town of peace and tranquility
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/09/2020
» Living up to its name, Santiburi is a slice of peace and quiet on the secluded 300m stretch of Mae Nam Beach in Koh Samui.
Oasis in the city
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2020
» There's an oasis at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, whether you fancy a pet-friendly cafe or a summery rooftop bar. The new hotel in Lang Suan currently offers two eateries, namely Craft on the ground floor and Bar.Yard on its 40th-floor rooftop.
Desserts redefined
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/07/2020
» Ice cream and frozen products importer Buono has introduced new a new line of products called khum thai, turning four Thai sweetmeats into their creamier and frozen version.