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Fluffy galaxy awaits at Central Embassy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/01/2026
» Open House, the co-living space on level 6 of Central Embassy, has been transformed into a universe of friendship during the "MRKREME: The Fluffy Galaxy" exhibition, which runs until March 1.
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.
World tour of 'Algorithmic Organisms' kicks off in Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2023
» In a world where art, technology and innovation increasingly intertwine, the vanguard Dutch audio-visual artist/DJ Raymond Tijssen, aka 0010x0010, will kick off a world tour of “Algorithmic Organisms” exhibition at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts, Moca, on Kampaeng Phet 6 Road.
Centara to debut in Japan, new details revealed
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/02/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, will make its Japan debut with the launch of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Based on what we know so far and our previous reports, Centara's first property in Japan looks to be a grand and promising foothold.
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok reopens
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/01/2023
» Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts reopened its flagship property in Bangkok on Jan 12. The Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok welcomes guests once again in the heart of Phloenchit and will open new facilities this year.
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.
Curious vintage Thai ads
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» It's always fascinating to look back at print ads from yesteryears as they serve as a window into the past and what values and attitudes were acceptable back then. Even though I think you shouldn't judge work from the past with today's value (look up presentism), I'm going to do that anyway with some of the following vintage ads for your entertainment.
Looking ahead
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/07/2022
» Welcome to the second half of 2022, officially! Things are looking up as the mask mandate has been lifted and Miss Rona is considered an endemic, starting from today. To celebrate getting back to the old normal, we think it's fitting to present exciting openings of hotels that you can look forward to.
Cool white
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/05/2022
» Following its debut at Meliá Koh Samui in 2020, Spanish hospitality brand Meliá Hotels & Resorts opened Meliá Phuket Mai Khao last December, and, as you may already be aware, Meliá Chiang Mai opened its doors last month. I checked into Meliá Phuket Mai Khao for a quick getaway on an idyllic beach.
Anything but Standard
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/12/2021
» The inverted red iconography against a granite wall is the first thing that catches your eye once you arrive at The Standard, Hua Hin on Naresdamri Road, the first Thai property of the famous US hotel brand. It serves as a hint that your stay will come with surprises, turning your expectations of hospitality upside down.