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Board The Blue Jasmine
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/01/2026
» Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk' by joining forces with The Blue Jasmine, a restored historic train travelling from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station to four provinces, with stops at ancient sites.
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin turns 101
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/05/2024
» Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin turns 101 this year. It first opened in 1923, during the reign of King Rama VI, when it was The Railway Hotel, Hua Hin, and was one of the first beach resorts in Thailand.
Meliã Hotels' first Bangkok outpost
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/02/2024
» After three Thai properties in Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai, Spanish hospitality chain Meliã Hotels International has made its Bangkok debut with Innside by Meliã Bangkok Sukhumvit in On Nut.
Dusit unveils 11th property in China
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/10/2023
» Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, expands its foothold in China with the opening of Dusit Thani Mogan Mountain, Huzhou — the 11th luxury Dusit-branded property in China.
'Let's Glow Singburi' to kick off on Friday
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/08/2023
» Sing Buri is known for the brave people of Bang Rajan Village, who put up a valiant fight against Burmese invaders but if you want to see another side of the central province, consider the upcoming "Sang See Sing" (Let's Glow Singburi) festival, being held from Aug 18-27.
Fascinating Fonts
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/07/2022
» The Thai alphabet has an aesthetic appeal that has inspired many creative and artistic works. Since today is National Thai Language Day and to honour Thailand's mother tongue, here are a few noteworthy Thai-font-inspired works and the creative minds behind them.
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.
Poster parade
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/04/2022
» Ahead of the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, every Bangkokian and their mother can't escape campaign posters. While you may think that most of them are a visual nuisance and take away precious spaces on our sidewalks and public spaces, over the years these campaign posters have seen quite an interesting evolution. I've dug into Bangkok Post's archive to find a few memorable campaign poster moments for your entertainment. *These posters aren't limited to campaigns for Bangkok governor.
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.
Santa Clauses are coming to town
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/12/2019
» We catch up with Michael Biedassek (right) and David Pfizenmaier (left), the Thaigers (Thai-German, got it?) who are behind various campaigns for positive social changes. Michael is the managing director of bangkokvanguards, a purpose-driven travel operator that raises awareness of Bangkok's unexplored communities.