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Rethinking Election Posters
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/04/2022
» The English idiom goes "Don't judge a book by its cover" but I'll say "Let's judge candidates running for Bangkok governor by how they put up their posters". It's a mouthful but I think it's a legitimate point to ponder.
Getting around social distancing
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/04/2020
» Let's face it, people. We don't go out with a tape measure in our bag (next to a bottle of hand sanitiser, a pair of plastic gloves and a spare face mask) to make sure we all adhere to the recommended six feet of social distancing. Hopefully, we do the best we can in the given circumstances or find a way to protect ourselves even when we aren't sure we're six feet apart from one another. Here are a few real-life examples for your entertainment.
Travel Struggles Thais Can Relate To
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/11/2019
» If you're fortunate enough to travel on a regular basis, you may start to pick up on little quirks that come with it. While I don't consider myself consumed by wanderlust, I would like to think that I've travelled enough to be able to share a few amusing quirks and struggles I discovered along the way. For your entertainment (and in some cases, our common commiseration), here are travel titbits Thai can relate to.
Let's Judge Candidates by Their Posters Pt.2
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/03/2019
» The campaign posters are EVERYWHERE. You either dodge them while navigating your way on a Bangkok sidewalk (of lack thereof it) or scroll down your Facebook newsfeed and see like seven of them without even trying.
How to Up Your Campaign Poster Game
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/02/2019
» Since you're going to turn our precious sidewalk into an obstacle course by cluttering it up with posters of your candidates, may I suggest making them memorable or amusing instead of a plain visual pollution? I delved into past examples for some tips on how you can make your posters stand out from the crowd. You're welcome.
A Uniformed Presence
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/01/2019
» Should schools still impose uniform on students? Earlier this week, pictures of students at Bangkok Christian College wearing their choices of attire to school were widely spread online. Kudos to the school for trying out a new approach to encourage student creativity and self-expression. Special shout out to the boy who wore Rillakuma onesie and the other one with a turban.
Getaway Gangnam-Style!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/11/2018
» Well, the pun practically writes itself. If you want to Seoul search in a vibrant and fun location with plenty of things to do, see, eat and shop, Four Points by Sheraton Seoul, Gangnam is an attractive choice. The 199-room property is centrally located and is a convenient stay, especially for shopaholics and foodies.
Seoul Searching
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/11/2018
» Although officially having opened in May, the Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Botanic Park recently came into full bloom when the adjoining Seoul Botanic Park opened last month. Well, the property has the new park in its name after all.
Rainy-Season Struggles Only Bangkokians Understand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/07/2018
» The monsoon season not only brings heavy rain showers but also makes your Bangkok life a tad more difficult. Not sure what I'm getting at? Read on and see if you agree (and commiserate) with me.