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Fluffy galaxy awaits at Central Embassy
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/01/2026
» Open House, the co-living space on level 6 of Central Embassy, has been transformed into a universe of friendship during the "MRKREME: The Fluffy Galaxy" exhibition, which runs until March 1.
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.
World tour of 'Algorithmic Organisms' kicks off in Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2023
» In a world where art, technology and innovation increasingly intertwine, the vanguard Dutch audio-visual artist/DJ Raymond Tijssen, aka 0010x0010, will kick off a world tour of “Algorithmic Organisms” exhibition at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts, Moca, on Kampaeng Phet 6 Road.
Veteran wood carver showcases his works at Central: The Original Store
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/09/2023
» There's something special about carved wood sculptures. The warmth, the human touch and the time-honoured way of making art shared by many civilisations. If this intrigues you, then you may want to check out the "Moonlight" exhibition by Chanathip Chuenhbumroong, which runs until Oct 22 at Central: The Original Store on Charone Krung Road.
Centara to debut in Japan, new details revealed
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/02/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, will make its Japan debut with the launch of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Based on what we know so far and our previous reports, Centara's first property in Japan looks to be a grand and promising foothold.
Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok reopens
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/01/2023
» Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts reopened its flagship property in Bangkok on Jan 12. The Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok welcomes guests once again in the heart of Phloenchit and will open new facilities this year.
Central takes you down memory lane with a nostalgic exhibition
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/09/2022
» To celebrate Central's 75th anniversary, a collection of memorabilia items from friends of Central will be displayed at Central: The Original Store on Charoen Krung until November 6.
Dispensing Thainess
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/08/2022
» From Thai-style gashapons to a portable shrine in case you need spiritual uplift on the go, Thai culture has been a big inspiration to many product designers and makers who put creative spins and present Thainess in a contemporary way. Here's Guru's list of cool products inspired by Thainess.
Curious vintage Thai ads
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» It's always fascinating to look back at print ads from yesteryears as they serve as a window into the past and what values and attitudes were acceptable back then. Even though I think you shouldn't judge work from the past with today's value (look up presentism), I'm going to do that anyway with some of the following vintage ads for your entertainment.
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.