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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.
Let's talk about the inevitable
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/03/2025
» Death may still be a taboo subject but our times are numbered so why not explore what it takes to live better right now and leave this plane better (for yourself and loved ones) when death comes to collect you at "Death Fest 2025: Better Living, Better Leaving".
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.
Where culture and luxury meet
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/11/2023
» Dusit International is off to a solid debut in Kyoto, Japan with two hotel openings almost back-to-back.
Tiny and cosy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2023
» 'PPAL49 X Sardine @Scope Promsri' is a joint effort between PPAL Cafe, the homeware brand Sardine and the luxurious condo Scope Promsri on Sukhumvit 49.
Nitori's first branch to open Aug 31 at CentralWorld
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/08/2023
» Japanophiles in Thailand rejoice! Another major brand from Japan is setting up shop in Thailand. Following a two-hour pre-opening on Aug 26, furniture and home furnishing brand Nitori will open its flagship store on the fifth floor of CentralWorld on Rama I Road on Aug 31.
A staycation for pawrents
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/10/2021
» Standing 40-storey tall amid leafy surroundings, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok celebrates its first anniversary this month. An oasis in the city where you (and your pet) can escape to for a green respite.
Stay In, Stay Safe
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/04/2021
» Everyone would agree that staying in is the best policy at the moment given that the current surge of Miss Rona in Thailand is most severe, yet. In good conscience, we don't want to encourage you to go out. But fret not, as Guru has once again saved the day with ideas to help spruce up another bout of self-isolation during this quasi-lockdown.
Afterlife wish list
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/02/2021
» Chinese New Year next Friday is a special one since it'll be the first time it's approved as a public holiday in Thailand by the Cabinet. We may as well make it a tradition, given the huge population of overseas Chinese here. As a third-generation Thai with complete Chinese ethnicity, I grew up with a lot of quirky traditions that my Thai Thai friends may not be aware of. Burning paper offerings on important occasions like Qingming Festival or CNY is at the top as it's a gesture of taking care of departed loved ones in the afterlife with creature comforts. Over the years, I've seen the evolution (and irony) of paper offerings from banknotes with 12 digits (hyperinflation much?) to treadmills so ama and agong can stay in shape. Here are a few of the most creatives offerings for your entertainment:
Return to (new) normal
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/05/2020
» Ahead of the possible second wave of Covid-19 curb easing, more businesses have announced their comebacks. Here are some of the noteworthy reopenings for your weekend agenda.