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The grinch that “Stole” songkran
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 28/03/2014
» Once upon a time, there was a country not too far from here, which seemed to have everything (except gum). From economic wealth to high safety records and an orchard wondrously masquerading as a road, you would think they would be satisfied. But no, just like their delicious chicken rice, they wanted more, more, more.
Problems only Bangkokians understand
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 17/01/2014
» 1. Being unsure if a citywide shutdown/political protest/nice weather means you don't have to go to work and can use it as a free pass to take a holiday.
Guru asks
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 11/10/2013
» Why did Bangkok Airways have to issue an apology recently?
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 02/08/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 19/07/2013
» CRIME: What scam did Pattaya police recently put a stop to?
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 28/06/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
The tourist traps
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 31/05/2013
» We're just hitting the halfway mark of 2013, but Bangkok has already managed to win the award for being the world's top tourist spot for this year! Well, that's according to the recently released Global Destination Cities Index by MasterCard, who estimates that 15.98 million visitors will descend upon the Thai capital, beating out other hotspots like London, Paris, Singapore and New York.
Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 24/05/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
The (updated) guide to visiting Bangkok
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 15/03/2013
» Whether for cultural, medical, or sexual purposes, Bangkok consistently lures in numerous visitors. This may be why we bagged the accolade of "World's Best City" by Travel + Leisure magazine three years in a row (2010-2012), and also why tourist projections to the capital remain high. Now Kasikorn Research Centre estimates Bangkokians will have the joy of enduring about 19.20 million international arrivals by the year's end.
Dear newly-elected future Bangkok governor,
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 01/03/2013
» First off, heartiest congratulations on your imminent victory. I'm sure you've got the celebratory champagne ready to pop open... oh wait! I hope you aren't planning on consuming any alcohol till after midnight on voting day, since the rest of Bangkok has had to suffer through a drinking drought all weekend because of your election. You don't want to start your new term by breaking any laws, do you?