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Seaside staycation
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 09/04/2021
» With no shortage of comfort, a stay at the seafront retreat of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is as uplifting as ice cream on a hot summer's day. Having just celebrated five years of being in operation, the resort continues to soar in popularity among families despite the pandemic. Solo vacationers and couples will also have an experience that is as sublime as the experience had by the kids doing cannonballs into the resort's pool.
All that glitters
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 12/02/2021
» Since it opened in 2017, Pagoda has become the restaurant of choice for those seeking traditional Cantonese fare that is presented creatively.
Farm fresh fare
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 25/12/2020
» Anyone who has visited Sansiri's mixed-use space, T77 Community, will tell you that it is more than just a hideaway amid the chaos of Bangkok. The 64,000m² space is its own town, with an international school, housing developments, dental hospital and community mall. It is now home to Sansiri Backyard, a new green space reserved for organic farming and shops that sell potted plants and produce that has been freshly plucked from the farm.
Peranakan Flavours
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/11/2020
» Finding Peranakan food in Bangkok can be a challenge. When the craving for Peranakan flavours strikes, one would typically make do with some laksa, which can be found at a few eateries in the city. Now, however, a larger section of the cuisine is within reach, as Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit opens Plate, a restaurant that shines the spotlight on Peranakan and Singaporean favourites. Plate bears the same name as its sister branch in Carlton Singapore.
Into the outdoors
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/11/2020
» Getting back to nature is always a great idea, yet sometimes it seems to be a trade off for modern conveniences. Thanks to the rise of camping sites across the nation that come well-equipped with amenities, we can have the best of both worlds. Bring out the adventurer in you while delighting in modern comforts. This may be the perfect time to explore Thailand's abundant nature. Here's where to head.
The Mexican food diet
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 20/11/2020
» La Cocina - Tacos & Ceviche Bar has gone the healthy route and introduced clean and sustainable Mexican fare. The health-conscious restaurant has rolled out new additions to its menu, along with a handful of dishes that are making a comeback from Barrio Bonito's menu. Customers can still expect chef Mariana Villalobos Torres' healthy approach to food; every dish is made using natural ingredients (no refined flour or sugar) and fresh organic produce sourced from the north of Thailand.
Rediscovering Thailand
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 24/07/2020
» With international flights still banned and travel bubble arrangements likely to be delayed, many local tour operators have reimagined tour experiences that they provide, with the local traveller in mind. They aim to offer new perspectives of places that locals might already know of.
Nuovo Italiano
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/05/2020
» With the departure of chef Andrea Buson, Alessio Banchero has stepped in to lead one of Bangkok's long-established Italian restaurants, Biscotti, at the Anantara Siam Bangkok.
Home improvement
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 17/04/2020
» There are many services and products that we are used to using outside our homes, which we no longer have access to. However, people adapt to changes and most of those services and products can be enjoyed in the comfort of the great indoors. They include absolute essentials, such as hardware needed for work and items to entertain yourself like VR headsets, as well as beauty services. Guru has listed a few such things.
Toast to the day
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 06/03/2020
» Nestled inside Nai Lert Park's leafy hideaway, this humble establishment is all about serving the greatest hits of Thai traditional breakfast fare -- think thick-cut toast slathered with pandan custard, barely boiled eggs and coffee made using a cotton cloth bag.