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Online fraud scams shape as key focus for police
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/01/2018
» Online scams are among the key types of crime police will focus on this year while criminal databases are crucially important as a key tool to crack down on con artists.
A classical holiday feast for all
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 02/01/2018
» Arturo Toscanini and Wilhelm Furtwängler were two of the greatest conductors of classical music of the last century. Their approaches to performance were quite different. Toscanini believed in faithful adherence to the score, reproducing scrupulously the original tempi, the composer's written markings, the time signatures and so on. Furtwängler, on the other hand, was more spontaneous, responding to the particular circumstances of a concert: the concert hall's acoustics, the orchestra, the responses of the audience, while always, at the same time, keeping the overall architecture of the piece in mind. No two Furtwängler performances of the same work were alike.
Colouring our emotions
Life, Published on 03/01/2018
» Two established artists from Myanmar will showcase a collection of 23 oil and acrylic on canvas paintings during "Explosion Of Colors" at Thavibu Art Gallery from Jan 13 to Feb 24.
Criminal crackdown
News, Editorial, Published on 03/01/2018
» It's encouraging to hear the New Year's resolution from the Central Investigation Bureau bigwigs about stepping up their battle against crime. The CIB deals specifically with fraud, scams and online tricksters. Last year, such crimes became bigger than ever. Thousands of people admitted falling victim to fraud schemes. CIB chief Pol Lt Gen Thitirat Nongharnpitak says he intends to put those crimes at the centre of his 2018 investigations, and he has outlined positive steps to do it.
Climbing in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/01/2018
» During every three-day holiday throughout the year, Khao Lom Muak, a hill within an air force base in Prachuap Khiri Khan province and a habitat of monkeys and dusky langurs, is open to the general public for hill climbing.
A new kind of accommodation for the weary traveller
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 04/01/2018
» As travellers get bored with ordinary hotels, poshtels and themed hotels are stepping in. Steps from the busy Huai Khwang MRT, there is a unique place where backpackers know they can stay in style while exploring the city like locals.
Perry returns to Bangkok for second performance
Life, Published on 04/01/2018
» International pop star Katy Perry will give her second concert in the Kingdom on April 10, and fans have fewer than 10 days to prepare for the tickets to go on sale, on Jan 13.
Out of the darkness
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 05/01/2018
» You're likely to stumble and fumble as you make your way through the darkened H Gallery and artist Jedsada Tangtrakulwong's latest show "Eclipse". Plunged in near-total obscurity, visitors find themselves drawn to the dim glimmers projected by low-hanging light bulbs.
Looking ahead
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 05/01/2018
» 2017 was a whirlwind of a year, but we are now in the budding days of 2018 and while we realise most of us are still recovering from holiday feasting, it's time to leave the past behind and look ahead. There are a number of reasons to be excited about 2018, from concerts to (possible) developments in the city itself. To kick off our very first issue of the new year, we at Guru have compiled a list of things to look forward to in 2018. Strap yourselves in. It's gonna be one heck of a year.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 5 - 11
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!