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Lanna refined
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/04/2026
» Since opening in November 2023, Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel, which was rebranded from Le Méridien Chiang Mai, continues to refine and improve with the latest addition of a new complex dedicated to event facilities and entertainment.
An iconic returns
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/10/2024
» Soft-opening since Sept 27, the entirely rebuilt Dusit Thani Bangkok has made a highly-anticipated comeback, albeit not all facilities are up and ready.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 15-21
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/12/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Central Westville opens
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/11/2023
» Central Westville, Central's 40th branch, opened yesterday on Ratchapruek Road in Nonthaburi. With the concept of "West at Its Best”, the new lifestyle destination boasts a semi-outdoor and eco-friendly vibe, pet-friendly policy and 300 leading brands.
Chiva-Som to host gala dinner for mangrove conservation
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/06/2023
» Hua Hin's famous wellness destination Chiva-Som shows its commitment to sustainability with mangrove planting and a fundraising gala for its mangrove preservation project to celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.
Stylish stays at Meliá Chiang Mai, the third Meliá in Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/11/2022
» Spanish hospitality brand Meliá has gone up North to open Meliá Chiang Mai, its third Thai property following Meliá Koh Samui and Meliá Phuket Mai Khao. If no one tells you that Meliá Chiang Mai stands where the Pornping Tower Hotel stood, I bet you would think that it has been built from the ground up. Look at the before and after photos, you may agree with me that the transformation is very extensive and impressive.
Anything but Standard
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/12/2021
» The inverted red iconography against a granite wall is the first thing that catches your eye once you arrive at The Standard, Hua Hin on Naresdamri Road, the first Thai property of the famous US hotel brand. It serves as a hint that your stay will come with surprises, turning your expectations of hospitality upside down.
Amari anew
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/01/2020
» Amari Pattaya, which underwent major renovations last year, now offers the new Amari Suites and original-but-fully-rejuvenated Amari Tower. It immediately gives guests a sense of arrival with its vast and spacious lobby at Amari Tower. The receptionists work with their backs to a huge and beautiful wall panel created by Italian artist Alex Turco. It shows different shades of blue, fitting to Amari Pattaya's beachside location. Look above and you'll see a very long rattan chandelier that resembles the clouds. Living up to its family-friendly status, a counter is dedicated to a children's check-in. Yep, you read that right. A young guest who's below the age of 12 can "check-in" and receive vouchers and small gifts. Gimmicky, definitely yes. But it should make the kids feel special and welcome. And who wouldn't like that?
Disrobing Ghosts
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/07/2019
» Software engineer by profession and photographer by passion, Akkara Naktamna is best known for his street photography. The co-founder of Street Photo Thailand and proud dad has taught himself how to take pictures and was selected a finalist in international competitions such as Miami Street Photography Festival 2013, Singapore Photo Festival 2016 and Photo Bangkok Festival 2015-2018. He also founded e-magazine "CTypeMag" in 2016 to promote interesting photo series from the unknown photographers around the globe. Akkara is having his solo exhibition titled "Demonic" to satire the unsavoury sides of monkhood in Thailand. It runs until Aug 31 at Kathmandu Photo Gallery. We talked to him about his photographic journey and his need to disrobe fake monks.