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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.
Meet Cartier at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/03/2025
» The World Expo brings to mind the showcase of achievements of various nations at their respective pavillions but brands can also participate with their own. One such brand is Cartier, which announced, on International Women's Day, their Women’s Pavilion in the upcoming Expo 2025 Osaka. This will be their second Women's Pavilion after the first one at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Ed Sheeran takes Sheerios across his discography at 'The +–=÷× Tour'
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/02/2024
» The return of Ed Sheeran last Saturday night for "The +–=÷× Tour" (pronounced The Mathematics Tour) at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium is particularly noteworthy.
Isaan bound at Centara Udon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/11/2023
» Udon Thani, colloquially known as Udon, is an upper northeastern province near the Thai-Lao border. If you've never set foot in the northeastern region of Thailand, you may be surprised by the diverse attractions awaiting to be discovered from natural beauties, cultural sites and historic (and pre-historic) sites.
Centara Udon relaunches with totally new look
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/07/2023
» Central Pattana and Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the highly anticipated re-launch of Centara Udon. First opened in 2009, Centara Udon has been extensively revamped with new restaurants, upgraded facilities and a new standard of luxury in Udon Thani.
Opulence and indulgences at Wynn Macau
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/06/2023
» Given its prime location in close proximity to many of Macau's famous attractions, Wynn Macau is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to the special administrative regions of China.
The Sacredness Of Thai Degrees
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/01/2022
» A Facebook post by a doctor went viral last week and sparked a much-needed and perhaps overdue debate regarding the graduation ceremony at Thai universities. She claimed her employer friends wouldn't consider hiring graduates who didn't attend the ceremony to accept their diplomas from a member of the Thai royal family for fear of them being troublemakers. Being conferred your diploma by a member of the Thai royal family is a relatively new norm that started in the reign of King Rama VII. I would like to offer my personal experience regarding the tradition and my two satangs on the topic.
Heralding the next chapter
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/03/2021
» Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, which has long been a Hua Hin favourite for three decades, keeps up with the time with a big renovation plan. The spacious lobby is now modern and minimalist, compared to its grand but old-fashioned vibe in the past. The iconic floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow in ample natural light and afford guests a sense of arrival with a view of the swimming pool down to the horizon, befitting a beachfront property. Facilities and accommodations have also been refreshed while the garden and swimming pool area is up next for renovation.
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.
Covid versus the city
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/06/2020
» Kanyanat "Pop" Pornchanthong is the editor at Trawell Thailand (fb.com/Trawellthailand), a social enterprise that aims to encourage people to play an active role in the development of their communities through online content, workshops, events and projects.