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From Mexico with Love
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 18/09/2020
» Mexican cuisine is no stranger to Bangkok, which is pretty cool when you think about the fact that Mexico is more than 15,000km away. Tacos, burritos and enchiladas are easily found all over the city so to have yet another resto adding to the already crowded arena may seem unwise. However, Tortilla Quemada is aiming to set itself apart from the rest of the fray by touting itself as serving authentic Mexican fare, and it wants nothing more than to prove itself to the residents of Bangkok.
Ready, set, game
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 11/09/2020
» Streaming and e-sports are big nowadays but gaming has been around for years. You've got boardgames, which evolved into something a little more complicated like Dungeons & Dragons. You've got your arcades, which then became consoles and handhelds. Now we have PC gaming that's continuously being pushed to the limit. Like that time Polish hardware retailer x-kom made Doom Eternal run at 1,000 fps by pouring liquid nitrogen into the computer. Even if you just play on your phone during your commute, that pretty much makes you a gamer of sorts. Whether you're just a casual gamer or you live and breathe games, these places in and around the city are gaming havens that are worth a visit. You've got your classic arcade place, which is rare to find in Bangkok, a shop that sells classic games and consoles, and a legit e-sports studio to hone your skills by yourself or with your e-sports team. Buckle up, it's time to game.
Streamer starter kit
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 04/09/2020
» Ten years ago, the concept of making money off playing video games was laughable. Imagine, you could actually make a living playing something because other people would actually pay to watch you play (did you mean "sports"?).
Abroad in Bangkok
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/08/2020
» With plans to travel outside of Thailand and explore a new country thwarted for the time being or indefinitely, our holiday calendars are nothing but a dream now. While nothing can replace being in another country, Guru's got the next best thing. There are places in Bangkok that aim to bring places abroad to you and we've got a list. Whether it's wanting to get photos for your socials or perhaps binge-buying foreign products, these places have you covered.
Vegan comfort
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/08/2020
» T hough vegan restaurants aren't difficult to find in Bangkok, finding delicious and a good variety of vegan food is difficult. Thankfully, Bangkok City Diner has jumped into the fray. Leave all assumptions about veganism at the door. They will be obliterated.
Pocket power
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 21/08/2020
» If there was a pill that granted you powers for five minutes, would you take it? What would you do with the power? Will you use it for the good of others or for your own gain? These are some of the questions asked in Netflix's new film Project Power. These "power" pills run rampant on the street of New Orleans which causes a teenage dealer, a cop and an ex-soldier on a personal mission to cross paths. Guru spoke to Jamie Foxx and Dominique Fishback to talk about the film and what would they do if given the chance to have superpowers.
Staycationing in style
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 14/08/2020
» Domestic travel has opened up and some semblance of travelling is finally back. A trip to Phuket or a drive to Hua Hin is all good and fun but for some of us, we may be running short on funds or we really just don't have the time to make any sort of trip. Perhaps it's too much of a hassle to fly or to drive, but that doesn't mean we don't want to get away for a bit of R&R and spend an entire day in bed.
Green recovery
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 31/07/2020
» The streets of the city have roared back to life, rush hours are a thing once more and the busyness of Bangkok has returned. On one hand, it's great that everything seems to be coming back to normal.
Warrior without honour
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 31/07/2020
» There's no scarcity of hack-and-slash games around nor are stealth games lacking in the current video game landscape. The way these games work are formulaic, from the likes of button-mashing games like God Of War or something like the current iterations of Assassin's Creed that have reworked the combat system but still had that iconic stealth gameplay. Ghost Of Tsushima definitely borrows and relies on these formulas, but the result isn't another generic sword-fighting, open-world, sneak-around game. Instead, what we get is quite possibly the first Akira Kurosawa-like video game we've all been waiting for.
Twist & sounds
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 24/07/2020
» Now that we're able to go out and about again, watching a film about a house haunted by secrets and a mysterious ghost shouldn't be too bad, right? The Maid is the first Thai-produced Netflix horror film that was released a week ago, starring Teerapat Sajakul and Sawika "Pinky" Chaiyadech. Though the film seems like a straightforward horror story featuring a baby-faced and naive main character, a mysterious rich couple and a terrifying ghost out for blood, it quickly gives you a bunch of twists to keep you on the edge of your seat, as well as a couple of jump scares, all achieved with the help of terrifying visuals and bone-chilling sound design. Guru spoke to Lee Thongkham, the film's director and writer, and Traithep Wongpaiboon, who was the sound post-production supervisor, about the film and what role sound plays in getting audiences scared.