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Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 10-16
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
First look at Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/03/2026
» Ahead of its April opening, Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, Centara Hotels & Resorts' second property in Osaka, has unveiled its completed interiors and guest spaces, which features youthful, fresh design with pops of yellow, turquoise and orange.
Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka to open in Q2
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/01/2026
» Centara Hotels & Resorts, is set to expand its presence in Japan with the opening of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka in Q2, marking Centara's second hotel in Japan following Centara Grand Hotel Osaka in 2023.
Ananea makes Thailand debut
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/11/2025
» Kata Group Resorts, a Thai-owned hospitality group in the south of Thailand, recently announced the rebrand of Beyond Khaolak Resort to Ananea Beyond Khaolak, the first Ananea property in Thailand and the brand’s flagship in Southeast Asia.
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.
A search for new-gen designers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2025
» The search for the next wave of talent in the Thai fashion industry has begun with the "Young Designer 2025" competition. Hosted by the Community Development Department, Ministry of Interior, the contest honours "Thai Fabrics Are Fun To Wear", a royal initiative by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Centara opens fourth kids-only spa in the Maldives
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/08/2025
» Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives has joined the ranks with the other three Centara Mirage properties in Thailand, Vietnam and Dubai in launching the fourth kids-only Candy Spa.
Thailand gets first electric tram powered by clean energy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/08/2025
» Asset World Corporation (AWC), an integrated lifestyle real estate group, has joined forces with Arun Plus Plc, a key player in integrated electric mobility solutions, to develop the “Chiang Mai Tram By Lannatique", Thailand's first electric sightseeing tram powered by 100% clean energy.
Kromo Bangkok opens on Sept 24
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/08/2025
» Kromo Bangkok, Thailand’s first Curio Collection by Hilton, is accepting bookings ahead of its Sept 24 opening.
Hillside haven
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/08/2025
» Villa 360 Resort and Spa had a major glow-up, being transformed with a Centara makeover, and reborn anew as Centara Villas Phi Phi Island on Krabi's Phi Phi Don Island.