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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.
Of Monsters And Men returns to Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/02/2026
» The “Very Live Presents Of Monsters And Men: The Mouse Parade Tour Live In Bangkok 2026" is scheduled for May 29 at Centerpoint Studio on Sukhumvit 105.
A roaring return
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/11/2024
» The return of American pop-rock band Imagine Dragons on Saturday was worth the six-year wait.
Get in touch with nature in Taipei and New Taipei
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/07/2023
» A cool fact about Taipei, Taiwan's capital, is that part of the Yangmingshan National Park, one of the nine national parks on the island nation, is in the city and even extends into New Taipei City.
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.
Riding the Vaccination Wave
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/06/2021
» Various businesses have capitalised on the ongoing nationwide vaccination through creative campaigns, which promote themselves while encouraging more people to get inoculated at the same time. Here are a few for your entertainment (and in case you want to get a freebie or a discount after getting your jabs). You need to show your vaccination certificate to redeem a freebie at these places, of course.
Baht Better Spent
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2020
» On Monday, the Royal Thai Navy defended its controversial purchase of two Chinese submarines at a humungous price tag of B22.5 billion (that's 11-digits, if you're wondering). The purchase incited online backlash for its inopportune timing, given the severe impact of Covid-19 on the economy. Not to mention, speculation of good ole corruption synonymous with a procurement project.
Krabi's Piece of Paradise
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/11/2019
» Pimalai Resort & Spa lives up to its name, which is derived from Sankrit, meaning a piece of paradise. Your journey to get there is an experience in itself. Guests are whisked away comfortably (and for free) in a minivan from Krabi Airport to an exclusive jetty to board a Pimalai boat. While onboard, you can nurse a cold drink while taking snapshots against the deep blue sea and various islands along the way.
The other three Rs
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/10/2019
» Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is a piece of tropical paradise truly realised. With its spacious villas, beach-side location, private and untouched beach, several F&B outlets, a spa, lush surroundings and various on-site activities, it has all the ingredients to make you want for nothing during your stay here.
Don't Let Rain Ruin Your Parade
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/06/2019
» Cough, cough. Sorry, dear readers, I haven't been my peachy self, thanks to the recent rains. As you may already be well aware of (or wet), the rainy season is now in session. It'll last until the middle of October, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Instead of complaining about how the downpour makes Bangkok life a bit more difficult, I would like to offer some relief in the form of memes so you can brave the wet season with some 555.