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Riverside countdown at Iconsiam
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/12/2025
» Bangkok has several countdown spots but Iconsiam’s River Park stands out every year with its spectacular fireworks lighting up the Chao Phraya River.
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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 15-21
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/12/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
New movies out this week: Sept 13-19
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/09/2023
» New titles that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
Minor Hotels scoops up 24 accolades at LIV Hospitality Design Awards
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/05/2023
» Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor from Thailand, recently won an unprecedented number of accolades in recognition of exceptional architecture, design and guest experiences from the jury of the third LIV Hospitality Design Awards. The jury of 41 comprises architects, designers, hoteliers, developers and leaders in the fields of architectural and interior design.
Draconian School Rules
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/05/2022
» As if Thai schools aren't being known to be dictatorial enough, reportedly a school in Surin has taken it up a notch with excessive rules to supposedly promote patriotism for Thailand's three pilars: Nation, Religion and Monarchy.
Making herstory
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/01/2022
» Corona can't keep a good queen down. That seems to be the case for Pangina Heals, aka Pan Pan Narkpresert, who's about to make herstory as the first Thai contestant to compete in RuPaul's Drag Race UK VS The World, the first international edition of Emmy-winning reality competition show RuPaul's Drag Race where nine queens from around the world compete for the title of "Queen Of The World".
Cool It With Virtue Signalling
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/10/2021
» The uber-popular South Korean series Squid Game on Netflix got free publicity earlier this week when a spokesman for Thai police spoke out against it.
Pioneer in wellness
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/02/2021
» Chiva-Som International Health Resort celebrated its quadranscentennial milestone last year as a pioneer in wellness retreats in Thailand. The brainchild of Boonchu Rojanastien, who was a former finance minister and banker, started out as his personal weekend retreat where he went with friends and family to escape from Bangkok's hustle and bustle. From 1995, the beachfront 17.7-rai property has evolved into an internationally renowned wellness destination that has welcomed many A-listers and collected many accolades, including "Best Destination Spa" by Condé Nast Traveller The Spa Awards 2020. 25 years in the biz. They must be doing something right.
BAB in Brief
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 is in full swing, showcasing more than 200 artworks by 82 artists at 10 venues until Jan 31, 2021. River City Bangkok was the last to be added as the tenth venue. If you don't know where to begin, allow me to present a cheatsheet to help you discover pieces that you shouldn't miss from BAB.