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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.
One in a million stars
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/12/2024
» Though Asian-American hip-hop artist Star2 is based in San Diego, California, his roots belong in Asia.
Combat the sweltering heat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/04/2024
» Originating from the Mon people, khao chae is rice flavoured with jasmine-scented water, a Thai summer staple, often served from March to May.
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.
A Good True Thai
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/11/2020
» A Good True Thai is the debut novel by Thai-American Sunisa Manning, who was born and raised in Bangkok. Set in Thailand during the 70s student movement and inspired by true events, the book is about three young people whose paths converge at university, where they are swept up by political activism and the thrill of first love.
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.