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Thailand’s Festival Of Lights
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2025
» A part of Thai culture for centuries, Loy Krathong will be celebrated on Nov 5 and is based on the lunar calendar ritual of releasing illuminated lotus-shaped floats or krathongs on rivers and waterways. It also pays homage to the water goddess, apart from being a time to reflect, express gratitude and make a wish for good fortune. Guru By Bangkok Post lists a few places to join in the celebrations.
Somtum Der celebrates 10 years with a new design
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/12/2022
» To celebrate the milestone, a new design concept called Metro Isan has been created for Somtum Der Saladaeng. Developed by Saran Yenpanya, it draws inspiration from truck art which expresses the homesickness of Isan truck drivers, who long for the familiar sight of a rural landscape. Saran has adapted truck art and transformed it to match with Somtum Der’s DNA of being classic, fun and casual.
Feels like summer
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/08/2022
» Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu, at the Okura Prestige Bangkok has not only unveiled its new summer menu, it has also welcomed the arrival of chef Gerard Villaret Horcajo.
One night delight
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/03/2019
» Chef Worawat "Wat" Thonglor, executive chef of Chakrabongse Villas, will team up with Chef Rosarin "Rin" Sripathum, executive chef of Celadon Thai restaurant at TheSukhothai Bangkok, to create a four-hand exclusive dinner next Friday.
100% fresh
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/01/2019
» A familiar pok-pok sound greets me as I enter the newly-renovated Charoen Krung favourite, 80/20. This is intentional, I later learn, intended to remind diners that 80/20 is a Thai kitchen serving Thai cuisine. The expanded space has a wall with murals by local artist Luke Satoru and Khun Rose, the mother of one of 80/20's chefs.