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Restaurant Revival
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021
» Eating out has returned but in a limited capacity, while today marks another easing of Covid-19 restrictions, which allows more businesses such as indoor gyms and spas to reopen. As our lives slowly (and hopefully) return to somewhat normalcy, here are a few noteworthy developments from the dining scene that you can look forward to.
Popcat fever
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/08/2021
» How many pops have you made? Popcat website/game took Thai internet by storm over the weekend. And the furry frenzy was still going strong at the time of going to press. ICYMT, here's a summary of the online feline phenomenon so far. Yes, cat pun very intended.
Lost in Translation
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/06/2021
» At the risk of sounding nostalgic, I enjoy Googling things from decades gone by (exhibit A: Thai vintage ads in my past editor's notes). The Thai language version of famous Hollywood movie posters is another blast from the past I think is highly underrated, especially if you're a language nerd/film buff. Back then movie posters had to be recreated by Thai artists, who hand-painted them, along with creative copywriters, who came up with catchy titles and taglines in Thai.
When the Streetlights Go On
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/06/2021
» Lampposts have posed a lot of questions since last week. If you've been around Thailand, you're bound to spot fancy lampposts that are equipped with sculptures at the top. These sculptures represent something unique about their locality like what a province is known for or simply are mythical creatures. They are nothing new in Thailand but become the new talk of Thai town after people raise questions, rightfully so, about their costs and necessity. Some suspect good old corruption and collusion between local govt officials and the contractors who built them. They are paid for by the taxpayers' money, after all.
Asian pizzas
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/01/2021
» You read the headline right. Under the new management of Destination Eats, Scoozi, which has been around since 1997, adds Urban Pizza into its title and new Asia-inspired toppings to its menu. If you think putting pineapple on pizza is blasphemous, you may want to stop reading now since what follows is all about Asian-esque pizzas that the Italian restaurant chain offers.
Get out of students' hair
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/11/2020
» Earlier this week, the debate over student hairstyle rules returned after Veera Khaengkasikarn, deputy permanent-secretary for education, uttered perhaps the most perplexing statement ever said in 2020 during an interview in Tham Throng Throng Kab Jomquan on Thairath TV.
Doable Halloween Costumes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/10/2020
» Halloween will be upon us in less than 24 hours and it's an excuse for you to dress as supernatural beings, popular characters from movies, celebs, generic archetypes and even food items. And if you still have no idea what costume should you wear for Halloween party tomorrow, you're in luck. Here's my costume idea that you can easily pull off.
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.
Seafood Soirée
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/09/2020
» Crave, Aloft Bangkok's main restaurant, recently reopened with a tempting seafood dinner buffet at an affordable price of B750 per person. The restaurant with modern/industrial aesthetic feels spacious, thanks to the very high ceiling and large windows that offers diners a view from the eighth floor.
Fit for mum
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/08/2020
» Ruen Nappagao, Bangkok Air Catering's new Thai restaurant, serves a 10-course set menu in celebration of Mother's Day. If you want to go big to show appreciation to your mum, this may just do the trick.