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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.
Sweet seaside stay
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/10/2025
» Heavily inspired by sugar palm trees, Pattaya Marriott Resort And Spa recently opened on Na Jomtien Beach.
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.
InterContinental Phuket Resort ups dining game, opens first fine-dining experience
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/06/2023
» Opened over two years ago, InterContinental Phuket Resort has not only made its name known for its Tebhūmikathā-inspired design concept but also for its F&B forte with a total of seven outlets, each with a different vibe and appeal.
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.
Support the real heroes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/03/2020
» Thai comic artists are displaying their artworks online to show support for medical staff, the frontline soldiers who risk their lives to combat Covid-19 in many countries worldwide, in an online campaign titled "Support Our Heroes".
#BehindTheHashtags
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2020
» Many student protests that were partly set off by the dissolution of Future Forward Party over the past two weeks has also ushered in new hashtags into the lexicon of Thai social media. At the time of writing, it has been reported that there are 28 hashtags associated with campus protests. Some are humourous while others carry strong political stances and sharp gibes. Whether you agree with these students who've chosen to make their voices heard, it's better to get used to their protest hashtags as more student flashmobs are on their way (but many speculate that the designation of Covid-19 as a dangerous communicable disease may be used as a tool to suppress them). Not to mention, an online campaign calling for people to wear black on Fridays as a symbol to oppose dictatorship began last Friday.
Thailand Needs Facebook 4.0
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/05/2018
» Tinder may be trembling right now, thanks to the soon-to-arrive dating service on Facebook. Sure the social media network can do whatever, but it should have introduced a new concept instead of repackaging someone's else idea to try and monopolise everything.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Feb 16-22
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/02/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!