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Seize the day (and night) at Carpe Diem
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/11/2025
» Carpe Diem Beach Club on Phuket's Bangtao Beach recently made a well-received comeback by launching La Dolce Vita Sundays, an extravaganza brunch series that delivers flavours and fun. Just in time for the high season.
Brave smelly tofu and taste the freshest seafood in Taipei
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/07/2023
» On the food and beverage front, Taipei boasts diverse delicacies that go way beyond boba. Scallion and daikon pancake, hot pot, braised beef noodles, xiao long bao and oyster mee sua — just to name five.
Pray for love, eat local delicacies and chillax riverside at Dihua Street
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/07/2023
» Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, boasts various tourist attractions from parks, temples, markets, museums and more. However, you may want to start your journey on an auspicious note with a visit to Dihua Street where you can pay respect to local deities, sample local delicacies, admire historical shophouses and catch the sunset by the river all in one evening. Most importantly, all can be done within a short walking distance.
Blackpink's epic encore
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/06/2023
» Hot on the heels of being the first Korean act to headline Coachella in April and the most trending hashtag during the music fest, Blackpink returned to Thailand for "Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] Bangkok Encore".
Blackpink kicks off the Asia leg of their second world tour with a blast
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/01/2023
» South Korean girl group Blackpink has experienced an unprecedented rise in popularity since their debut in 2016, garnering all kinds of first-of-its-kind records in music and tonnes of accolades, which I won't go into or else we’ll be here a month. Suffice it to say, the title of being the "biggest girl group in the world" isn't a stretch at all.
Thai tongue twisters
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/07/2022
» Happy National Thai Language Day! July 29 has been designated by the Cabinet as Thailand's National Thai Language Day since 1999. Although it isn't a day off, we should take some time off to appreciate how rich and beautiful the Thai language is. And to celebrate Thailand's mother tongue, here are a few Thai tongue twisters to practise with friends for some guaranteed fun, from noob to god level.
Blasts from the past with Thai film posters
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/07/2022
» Thai posters of Hollywood films have rightfully gained something of a cult following (movie pun intended). They are an art form in their own right since Thai artists took the liberty of creating local versions of famous Hollywood films and reimagined them in a new light by hand, often adding key moments from the plot almost to the point of revealing spoilers as opposed to the subtle approach of their originals, which depicted just enough to pique your curiosity.
Lost in Translation
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/06/2021
» At the risk of sounding nostalgic, I enjoy Googling things from decades gone by (exhibit A: Thai vintage ads in my past editor's notes). The Thai language version of famous Hollywood movie posters is another blast from the past I think is highly underrated, especially if you're a language nerd/film buff. Back then movie posters had to be recreated by Thai artists, who hand-painted them, along with creative copywriters, who came up with catchy titles and taglines in Thai.
Did-I-Just-Read-That Thai Headlines
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/02/2018
» Is it just me or you sometimes too stop dead in your scroll while browsing through the Facebook newsfeed? Some headlines are so eye-catching, but not in a sense that they are amazing, but because they make you go Why are you telling me this?, Did I just read that? or Is this news?
Plant purvoyer
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/01/2018
» Kachain "Kyng" Bodinittidej is a commercial producer who's behind many TV ads and a collector of rare and exotic plants. The 40-year-old adman also created a special fanzine titled "Mr. Brown", which features key figures in the first edition of Made By Legacy flea market and Thai vintage scene. The upcoming ninth edition of Made By Legacy, which takes place until Sunday at Pepsi Pier (go to our Activities page for more info), comes with a green twist. On top of vintage items and food, you'll be able to see and buy exotic plants, thanks to Kyng who curates and selects many plant and gardening shops, as well as plant collectors to showcase their green treasures. Not only it will serve as background for photo ops but also sources of awe, inspiration and appreciation for our green friends.