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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 26-Feb 1
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 26/01/2024
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
A taste of Indonesia, with a global touch
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/12/2023
» August in the Asian culinary world isn't just a month. August was the restaurant named as "one to watch" at the recent Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023, it is also one of the top restaurants in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The hidden charms of Jakarta
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2023
» In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital. Jakarta is similar to Bangkok in terms of city vibes and heavy traffic, but Jakarta has more shade and trees than the City of Angels.
Sound the fire alarm for ‘Chilli Fest’!
Published on 10/05/2023
» Discover bold flavours guaranteed to spike your dopamine levels to new heights at Thailand’s first ever “Chilli Fest” coming up on Saturday and Sunday, 27 and 28 May 2023, in the lush urban oasis that is Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.
H&M's new joint project makes trash fashionable
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/01/2021
» Sustainable fashion extends to kidswear as H&M is partnering with Danone-AQUA for the Bottle2fashion project.
Stopping the spread
Life, Stefan Hell, Published on 15/06/2020
» International arrangements to collect and distribute information about diseases are crucial in times of a pandemic because pathogens ignore borders, political order and economic status. Today, states have largely closed their borders in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. However, for open societies in a global economy, this can only be a temporary measure. A reliable international tracking and reporting system for epidemic diseases remains crucial because the present pandemic is inherently international. In Southeast Asia, we can build on nearly a century of experience in managing such a system.
A royal treasure
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/02/2020
» The Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles is travelling back in time to when King Chulalongkorn fell in love with Javanese culture during his visits to Indonesia and brought home 307 of the finest batiks as keepsakes.
The art of refining materials
Life, Published on 29/01/2020
» The French embassy Thailand, together with the Institute Francis Paris, Institut Français in Hanoi and Bandung presents the "D17/20, Design In Southeast Asia" exhibition at Bangkok Design Week 2020.
What 2020 has already brought
Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/01/2020
» Likay in Klong Toey seemed like a good way to kick off the New Year. I spotted a very small stage while I was down at the market earlier last week. It was in the old part of the market, which is about to be upgraded. I asked around and was told that the likay troupe Mere Da Tam was performing last Saturday, in the early evening.
Knitting the soul of the world
Guru, Rajat Sethi, Published on 09/08/2019
» Mulyana, Yogyakarta-based environmental artist from Bandung, Indonesia, uses discarded materials such as rubber, plastic and fabric from factories and knits them into imaginary creatures, sculptures and art installations on a large scale. The former art teacher is committed to using art as a medium and has had works showcased domestically and abroad in Australia and Singapore and now Thailand. The artist aims to convey the message, "for humanity to honour the world that we live in", to reflect environmental issues. This exhibition is one of five world-class partnerships held to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Central Embassy. Guru speaks to Mulyana about his new eco-exhibit, "Anima Mundi: Soul of the World" on display in Bangkok.