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A southern pearl with personality
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 31/03/2017
» Forget the usual beach huts and bland hotel buildings you've seen on your previous visits to Phuket. Instead, imagine an eye-popping destination set on a lush and tranquil beachfront where the sand stretches for miles and the sea is made up of 20 different shades of blue. Welcome to The Slate.
Ready for take off
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 12/08/2016
» Ever wondered what that bright blue track by Suvarnabhumi Airport is for? Why, it's the only unobstructed bike track that's (sort of) in Bangkok, of course.
Rejuvenating jasmine
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 31/07/2015
» It's that time of year again — when so many of us wake up and realise that, oh lordy, Mother's Day is less than two weeks away!
Tricks of the traits
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/03/2015
» Bangkokians are a rare — and confusing — breed. When the economy looks grim, we build more shopping malls. When there is a protest or coup, we turn it into a music festival. When there’s too much pollution, we suck it in like it’s the smell of fresh laundry. To be called a Bangkokian is something that must be earned. Residing around Sukhumvit and spending a quarter of your time stuck in traffic may score you a few points, but believe us, it takes a lot more than that before you can really embrace the status. But fear not, dear readers — Guru has compiled an instruction manual of the basic Bangkokian traits you need to grasp (or at least know about) to blend in with the locals.
Winter pop-ups winter
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 28/11/2014
» Noticed something different about Bangkok? No, it’s not the traffic-free roads or that Thais have stopped taking photos of their meals before eating (ha! Don’t be ridiculous). We’ll give you a clue: it’s in the air and it’s making us a little less miserable. It’s the beginning of winter, or, as we know it — the extremely short period of the year when the whole country gets giddy over a two-to-four degree dip in temperature. Nevertheless, we’re going to take full advantage of this and guide you to this winter’s best seasonal pop-ups.
Action man
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 19/09/2014
» Dan Wallace is the founder of Action Sport Asia (www.actionsportasia.com, fb.com/actionsportsasia), which puts adrenalin-junkies and sport-lovers in touch with the right companies. Through his website, city dwellers can find out information about exciting activities they may never have known existed, such as actual mountain biking right here in Bangkok, or conquering your fear of heights with zip-lining just an hour and a half away from the city centre. Here, he tells Guru about his love for travel and new sporting events that are making their way to Thailand.
Fit, Firm, Fun
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/08/2014
» We're all guilty of finding every excuse to cancel our morning jog with a friend, whether we're too hungover or the prospect of running in this heat is just too much to handle. Now, we know that going to the gym is pretty darn boring; the floor usually smells and the treadmill is always being used by fit seniors running at a much faster pace than you. So to help you stop making excuses, we've scoured the city searching for fun alternative sporting activities — apart from jogging and sit-ups — that will get you fit and firm with the fun.