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Reading Between the Words
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/07/2019
» Sometimes when you read Thai news stories, you may come across certain phrases or words that show up again and again. They are often terms that mask something that's less pleasant or perhaps too blunt to be said outright.
Election Made Easy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/03/2019
» The general election is this Sunday, baby! Aren't you stoked to be able to exercise your right to vote again after a five-year absence (or eight, if you take into consideration that the 2014 general election was deemed invalid by the Constitutional Court). Anywhoo, it can be overwhelming to digest all the information, campaign videos, memes, pictures of hot candidates and fake news that have flooded your Facebook newsfeed lately. Perhaps, it's best to judge our candidates based on their parties' policies and proposals, and Bangkok Poll on Sunday revealed that 97% of respondents in their latest survey will vote on Mar 24 and more than half said party policies will be the first factor when deciding which candidates to vote for.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Sep 1 - 7
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/08/2017
» 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!
Veggie prince
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/10/2016
» Nakorn "Prince" Limpacuptathavon, 33, is the poster boy for sustainable farming in the city. He started growing chemical-free vegetables on a piece of land next to his own house eight years ago. As his enthusiasm for all things green grew, he began hosting activities at his learning centre, Ban Jaochai Phak, or Veggie Prince's House, in Lat Prao Soi 71 and now talks at various events to spread his organic farming know-how. Guru chatted with Prince about how urban farming can benefit city life, in case you may want to get out your shovels and garden forks.
Dos and Don'ts: Bangkok Transport Edition
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/09/2015
» "Bangkok Car Free Day 2015" will take place on Sunday (Sep 20). "Car free days" are organised in different cities around the world to encourage people to get around without cars, and instead use mass transit, cycle or walk. To commemorate this year's car-free day, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration encourages you to join its bike rally and street fair near Sanam Luang, using public transport to get there. But we think you can do better than that. We present the dos and don'ts to help you use (or, in some cases, brave) various forms of Bangkok transportation like a pro.
Are you a bona fide Bangkokian?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/07/2015
» It takes more than the ability to recite the full 65-syllable name of Bangkok or nimbly jaywalk at every opportunity to qualify as a true Bangkokian na. There are nuances (and nuisances) in everyday life that only a true Bangkokian can pick up on. Think you’re a Bangkok buff? Take our quiz to find out how local you are. Answers will be revealed at the end. No cheating!
The parking provider
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/02/2015
» Paruey Anadirekkul, 25, has a solution for a problem faced by many in Bangkok. He is the founder of Parking Duck (www.parkingduck.com, fb.com/parkingduck), an online platform that enables people to rent or rent out a parking space. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before returning to Thailand, working for two years as a consultant at IBM before launching Parking Duck. The mobile-friendly website is now live while the app will be released for iOS and Android devices later this year.
Squeeze play
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/01/2015
» Free Hugs Bangkok will give out friendly hugs at busy spots in Bangkok, from Sunday (Feb 1) to Feb 14. The group was co-created by Osito and La Monita owner Kasama Laopanich, Osito’s executive chef and partner Daniel Bucher, businessman Rajen “Raj” Palsingh and Business In Heels’ branch director Nicola “Nicky” Jones-Crossley. The hug-fest will culminate in a Valentine’s Day fundraising event at La Monita and Osito. Find out more about the group on its Facebook page, at fb.com/FreeHugsBKK.
Banned in siam
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/05/2013
» Fah Tam Pan Din Soong, or Boundary, is the first film in Thailand to be banned, unbanned and then censored a bit.
Socially Screwed
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/11/2012
» Despite enabling us to stalk our exes to our heart's content, social media can also have some negative side effects. For the average person, this could come in the form of almost being run over by a car because you're too preoccupied sending cute (stupid) stickers to a friend via LINE. Not to mention all the weight that goes straight to your ass because you're surfing YouTube until the wee hours, or the horror of having your boss friend request you on Facebook.