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What the 2010s taught me
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/12/2019
» As 2020 comes a-knocking, Guru asked inspiring Thais what has meant the most to them in the past decade.
What's in a Thai name?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/11/2018
» One aspect about Thai culture that many visitors may be curious about or find fascinating is how we are named, as there seem to be some unwritten rules governing it. This week, I would like to shed some light on this unique aspect of Thai culture while airing my grievances with my fellow Thais who have encountered incidents regarding their names. Our struggle is real.
Herbal Hero
Guru, Thanita Phuvanatnaranubala, Published on 16/08/2013
» Thanapon "Meepooh" Sreshthaputra, 28, is a Thammasat BBA graduate, one of the cofounders of social enterprise Plajapian, and the founder of the two-month-old URBIE - a snack and herbal drink company with a social mission. Promoting organic fair trading, Urbie transforms healthy ingredients into hip, quick food and drinks, suitable to a city lifestyle. Currently juggling between this and the University of London’s distance learning postgraduate Finance programme, Thanapon can be found balancing business and ethics at Urbie(Mon-Sat 7am-7:30pm. BTS Ari Exit 4, facebook.com/UrbieThailand) .
Super mum
Published on 09/08/2013
» Thai Mother's Day is just three days away and it's that time again to show how much you appreciate your mum. Since being ordained into monkhood to earn good karma on her behalf isn't everyone's cup of oliang and flying to Hong Kong or Singapore to buy her Garrett popcorn is just too damn expensive, we've rounded up many other ways you can have a good time with your mum and other stories to get you in the mother-loving mood. Happy Mother's Day, everyone!
Quest for beauty in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2013
» The road to beauty is often twisted & dangerous, whether it be by surgery, repeated slaps, gold thread or giant eye contact lenses.
Skin Deep?
Guru, Published on 26/07/2013
» In Thailand, the topic of physical beauty - whether yours, ours or a stranger's - has become a huge part of our culture. Like a personal bowel movement, appearance is a casual topic that can be brought up in any conversation. After all, friends and acquaintances comment on weight or skin colour often immediately after a sawasdee.
Pet shop boy
Guru, Thanita Phuvanatnaranubala, Published on 26/07/2013
» A Bangkok native and animal friend, Harprem Doowa, 26, is the co-founder of online pet store Petloft (www.petloft.com, facebook.com/petloftthai) . Launched just over a month ago, the one-stop online shop offers everything from dog and cat food to flea and tick medication as well as customer service that advises and answers any pet-related inquiries customers may have. Petloft delivers nationwide.
Everyday runway
Guru, Thanita Phuvanatnaranubala, Published on 19/07/2013
» Autumn/Winter 2013 trends are those that tell their own story - make-up items that come with their own lives and hidden mysteries. Here, M.A.C Cosmetics reviews four fashionable fads of the season and reveals how each look can be recreated for your very own, everyday runway.
Phone etiquette 101
Guru, Thanita Phuvanatnaranubala, Published on 12/07/2013
» Aside from possessing a heart and having a tendency to go "awwwww" at cute babies, what do most humans these days have in common? Answer: a phone. Everyone from kindergarteners to grandmothers, from billion-baht businessmen to your local som tum vendor seem to sport a cellular device, and experience the social intricacies that go with it.
Mixing it up
Guru, Published on 28/06/2013
» Chanchai "Boy" Rodbamrung works as a bartender at butcher-style restaurant Smith(1/8 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-261-0515-6). Despite only competing for the first time and having only a few years’ experience, Boy blew away the judges with his creative flair behind the bar and won this year’s Diageo Reserve World Class Thailand Competition. The 25-year-old will represent Thailand in the World Class Global Final in July battling 50 other cocktail experts from around the world on the Azamara Mediterranean cruise.