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Cafe on a mission
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 16/04/2021
» Good cafes tend to feature comfort food, delectable treats and an inviting setting, without pretence. Steps with Theera checks all these boxes and also places emphasis on creating a more inclusive environment for people with learning differences.
Good company for rent!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 02/04/2021
» New kinds of work are created in society all the time, but few are as intriguing or bizarre as being a rent-a-person. To be very clear, this job only requires the person to accompany their client for a portion of the day and does not entail any kind of romance or physical contact. Guru has spotted three individuals engaging in such work and asked for their views on being a rent-a-person.
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.
Everything is not going to be OK
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 20/11/2020
» Circle Theatre, founded by a group of Chulalongkorn alumni, is producing a play entitled 'OK Land'. It is set in a convenience store in a fictional country called "Angel Land", which resembles Thailand. The play discusses the many situations people are experiencing during the pandemic. Guru speaks to director Paspawisa Jewpattanagul and playwright Nuttamon Pramsumran about the play.
Cafes for good causes
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 30/10/2020
» The next time you feel like hitting up a cafe, consider one of these five spots where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee while supporting a great cause.
Fashionable statements
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 16/10/2020
» Long gone are the days when clothes were simply a means of covering oneself. These days, the worlds of fashion and social issues are starting to interweave to raise awareness about important matters. Guru takes a look at five fashion brands that are tackling pre-conceived notions head-on.
Moving Art
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 21/08/2020
» "Name the newest art spaces in Bangkok" seems like a simple enough question, but it is one many don't know the answer to. Guru has found a handful of new art openings that have managed to launch its shows and exhibitions in response to this year's challenging times. Here are the six newbies to discover.
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.
Fruity delicious
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 12/06/2020
» Battle the year-round heat in Thailand with these cafes that offer a zesty range of food and drink options, all focused around a single fruit
Net Free Seas
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/05/2020
» Since 2015, the Environmental Justice Foundation Thailand (EJF), a non-profit organisation, has been working with fishing communities in Thailand to deal with human rights abuses, supporting better legislation in the industry and encouraging sustainability and ethical practices in the fisheries industry.