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How elections amplify our echo chamber
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/02/2026
» This past week, most Bangkokians woke up with a post-election hangover. It's a similar feeling to when you have too many glasses of wine at dinner, or went a bit too heavy for your friend's birthday. This feeling, though, doesn't subside throughout the day with a nice long shower or a glass of water.
Pursuing ‘The Good Life’ in the unfolding new year
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 03/01/2026
» By the time this column comes out, it’s already a couple of days into the new year. We’ve officially welcomed 2026, and if you are one of those people who revel in the “clean slate” state of things, then you’ve probably already brought out the new diary, planner and made plans to return to the gym.
Pursuing schools as a family status symbol
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 01/11/2025
» It's difficult to escape the current online discourse on the balance of the Good Life and the growing debate over international schools. International schools were established in 1951, when International School Bangkok opened on the grounds of the US embassy to serve the children of American staff. Bangkok Patana School, Thailand's first such British school, opened in 1957 to serve the growing expat community, along with Ruamrudee International School.
In pursuit of work-life balance
Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 18/10/2025
» “I’m really sorry, I can’t come today. I’m stuck in meetings all day,” is a line I’m sure you’ve said a couple of times on the phone, or have had it echoed back to you when you’re trying to make plans.
In pursuit of the good life
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 04/10/2025
» Several weeks ago, a thoughtful Facebook post by renowned Thai author and thought leader Roundfinger went viral. His thoughts on "longevity" sparked engagement and discussion. He observed that achieving longevity is increasingly becoming costly, both in terms of money and time, and there's an increasing pressure to spend on health and to showcase one's healthiness through metrics and productive morning rituals.
Old places new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/09/2025
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants and bars that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Highlights from Design Research Day
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/03/2025
» Design Research Day was a specific programme within Bangkok Design Week 2025 that showcased new designs and research last month. The day featured presentations aimed to inspire and spark new possibilities in Thailand's creative industries.
Guru Weekly's Buzz for Feb 3 to 9
Guru, Published on 03/02/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
New movies out this week: Feb 1-7
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/02/2023
» New releases that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
Buzzing with creativity
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/12/2022
» The eighth edition of Chiang Mai Design Week, a nine-day cultural festival that wrapped up last week, was a manifesto of the melting pot that is this northern province. At an out-of-use warehouse in Chang Moi, a group of local artists who took part in a homecoming project exhibited objects from their neighbourhoods in the style of Renaissance curiosity. Here, Achariyar Rojanapirom and Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri curated personal items from their cupboard, including a bowl of stir-fried salted chilli from a nam ngiao shop in the old town, to show how they remain contemporary.