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Kayaki's second branch at Central Embassy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/12/2025
» After its debut at Yard 49 on Sukhumvit 49 this year, Kayaki has opened its second outpost for the deep-pocketed clientele in Central Embassy, a few steps away from its sister restaurant Kanori.
The fifth Meliá in Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/10/2025
» Meliá Pattaya Hotel, the fifth Meliá in Thailand, is a 12-storey building on Pattaya Sai Song. Grand Sole Pattaya has been given a major glow-up and emerges anew as Meliá Pattaya Hotel. Had I not been told, I would have thought it was a new property built from the ground up.
Kanori's fifth branch at Siam Paragon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/09/2025
» Following four branches at prime locations of Bangkok, hand-rolled sushi specialist Kanori opens its fifth outpost on the ground floor of Siam Paragon's North Zone. The quieter part of the floor where all the fancy restaurants gather, away from the busy kiosks and stalls.
Grilled fish specialist
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/07/2025
» Located in Yard 49, Kayaki is a new Japanese restaurant specialised in yakizakana, or the grilled fish department in Japanese cuisine.
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 hidden gem in Rama III
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/01/2025
» In the midst of row houses deep inside Charoen Rat 7, the contemporary French restaurant Patt Bangkok stands out like a sore thumb. Rama III is my turf but I would never expect something like this to exist.
Play prioritised
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/07/2024
» Moxy, a playful and youthful brand under Marriott International, has made its Thailand debut with Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, also Asia Pacific's largest Moxy, at the same building where The Market Bangkok is located, bringing much-needed vibrancy and traffic to the latter.
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.
Newly-opened PengYou on Rama IX serves modern Cantonese cuisine
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/02/2023
» From the same management who brought you stylish Hotel Labaris Khao Yai, comes PengYou Cuisine & Specialty Bar, a new Chinese restaurant with a modern twist. Located in a quiet residential area on Rama IX Soi 41 where 99 Rest Backyard Cafe used to be, PengYou (friends in English) went through a complete transformation to emerge anew and with an air of modern luxury.
Dispensing Thainess
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/08/2022
» From Thai-style gashapons to a portable shrine in case you need spiritual uplift on the go, Thai culture has been a big inspiration to many product designers and makers who put creative spins and present Thainess in a contemporary way. Here's Guru's list of cool products inspired by Thainess.