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Let's get prehistoric
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/01/2026
» Asiatique The Riverfront is getting more pre-historic with the recent opening of Thainosaur Museum as a new edutainment destination for visitors to learn about dinosaurs who once roamed in Thailand, following the openings of "SkyFlyers: Wings Of Garudapterus" and "Jurassic World: The Experience Bangkok".
Enter 'The Golden Chamber' at Central Chidlom
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/01/2025
» Central Chidlom is hosting "Chok Dee: Enter The Golden Chamber," a Lunar New Year-themed installation created in collaboration with Singapore-based contemporary pop artist Jahan Loh.
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:
Dek Thai 4.0
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/01/2018
» Thai Children's Day is tomorrow and it's time to change you profile picture to when you were younger and cuter (and weren't liable to pay taxes). We here at Guru would like to celebrate this special day with some outstanding kids who have achieved unique accomplishments before they hit 18.