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13 Central department stores host New Year countdowns
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/12/2025
» 13 Central department stores across Thailand will host New Year countdown festivities until Dec 31, with the highlight being “centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026 The Original – A Tribute to Love” at CentralWorld. In total, 500 music headliners will perform free concerts at participating Central branches.
Sweet seaside stay
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/10/2025
» Heavily inspired by sugar palm trees, Pattaya Marriott Resort And Spa recently opened on Na Jomtien Beach.
Jim Thompson officially launches Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/06/2025
» Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk" with the opening of Jim's Terrace at One Bangkok, their latest and fifth restaurant. This one isn't to be confused with Jim's Terrace at Jim Thompson Heritage Quarter in Pathumwan, as they offer different menus.
A roundtable interview with 'The White Lotus' cast
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/03/2025
» Following the Bangkok premiere of The White Lotus: Season 3 on St Valentine's Day, a press junket was held at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River. Eight cast members were paired up into four groups for roundtable interviews where they revealed BTS details and sang Lisa's praises. Here are the highlights.
Jim Thompson, A Thai Restaurant introduces new menu, chef
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/10/2024
» While the name Jim Thompson is synonymous with Thai silks, those who have kept abreast of its evolution would know that the name is now so much more.
"Summer Sonic Bangkok" recap
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/09/2024
» Summer Sonic Bangkok took place on Aug 24-25 at Impact Challenger Hall, featuring 50 international artists, as well as indie Thai acts. The two-day music event took over two halls of Impact Challenger. One is dedicated to various activities, sponsor booths, a food corner and a stage for local acts. The other is for the main stage.
Veteran actress Patravadi joins 'The White Lotus Season 3'
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/01/2024
» As the filming of the award-winning HBO Original series 'The White Lotus' begins in in Thailand next month, veteran actress Patravadi "Lek" Mejudhon will join the cast.
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.
A show of strength
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2022
» Over the past few years, American superheroes have dominated the movies in cinemas and series on various streaming services. That is likely to continue since Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe consists of planned releases in 2023 and 2024, while DC Extended Universe also has at least five films to be released next year. Last month, a reboot of the Red Eagle, perhaps Thailand's best-known superhero, was also announced for a planned release in 2024. Guru thinks home-grown heroes need long overdue love from us, so here are some of the memorable ones for your reading pleasure.
Out of comfort zone
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/08/2019
» Every Bangkokian knows that the MRT has launched a trial run for its five new stations. This is perhaps, one of the most gleeful news we have received this year (we haven't had much of that lately) as it allows you and me an easier way to explore beyond the three S's of Bangkok: Siam, Silom and Sukhumvit. Not that these three areas are guilty of anything but there's so much more to Bangkok that awaits your discovery.