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Mission possible
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 16/12/2016
» Remember the heyday of muay Thai gyms opening up like crazy and gloved-up ladies taking longer to pose for a good Instagram snap than they did hitting the bag? Well, we do, and we're sure glad to see that the trend has died down - maybe just a tiny bit.
The making of a soi
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 09/12/2016
» 2016 has been full of ups and downs, highs and lows. It has, without a doubt, been an interesting year to say the least. So we can't help but wonder what 2017 has in store for us. Will Trump stick to his policies? Who knows. Will there be another car-related Thai hi-so drama for the public to scrutinise? Most likely. What is certain for Bangkokians though, is that our city will continue to change its landscape. Sadly, we think it may be for the worse, seeing as the new Bangkok governor's agenda includes projects to remove street vendors from Silom, Siam Square and Pratunam.
Not your usual lunch ladies
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 02/09/2016
» Anyone who has ever worked or is currently working in the F&B and hospitality industry knows that the word "easy" is not a part of the job description. And anyone who says otherwise, is probably not doing it right. From dealing with difficult customers and unreliable suppliers to spending long hours on your feet in the kitchen working under tremendous pressure, there are a myriad of reasons that make working in F&B sound far from a dream job to most. But there are those few out there who welcome these challenges and manage to do it with a smile still intact.
Not working (out) for tips
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 06/05/2016
» The prospect of introducing Bangkokians to pole dancing as the new exercise fad that's equipped with many health benefits seems like an uphill battle when we live in a city that's for years been trying to shed off its sordid stigma as the go-to place for adult-entertainment.
Pumped-up pedalling
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/01/2016
» Last week, I lost the love of my life: my Bluetooth headphones. They were no longer playing music the way they were supposed to, only blasting out incoherent sounds from one of the buds. Sure, I tried turning them on and off, charging them, hitting them against the wall a couple of times. But it was too late -- my best gym buddy was dead.
Winter Wonderlands
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/11/2015
» Can you feel that? The winter breeze is finally passing through Thailand. Well, either that or you’ve just walked through 7-Eleven’s doors. Nevertheless, it’s nearly December, and what does this mean? Scouring Uniqlo for fleeces on discount, “sick” day planning, last-minute reports, fantasising about what to do with your year-end bonus and, of course, checking which parties are worth hitting up. To save you some time, Guru has compiled a guide to festivals and fairs that will take place before the new year arrives. Sobriety, of course, is not guaranteed.
Brunch Bible 2.0
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 16/10/2015
» Lo and behold, brunching is still proving to be a popular pastime for Bangkokians.
Get high at Rockin' Jump
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 16/10/2015
» Trampolines are one of those things you wished you had as a child — along with an inflatable pool and a golden retriever puppy — and probably spent half of your childhood hoping your parents would finally succumb to your pleas.
Get 'em wet!
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 10/04/2015
» Hooray. It's that time of year again, when we once more get to throw gallons of water around and cause talcum powder-induced asthma attacks on as many tourists as we can. To make Songkran more fun, Guru has come up with a definitive guide on the different types of hydrophobes you'll see — and the ways to get them (after all, it's more entertaining than hosing down someone who's already soaked from head to toe). Lock 'n' load those water pistols and fill up them buckets, dear readers — we're comin' in hot!
Full metal madness
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 12/12/2014
» Jon Nutt is a familiar name in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) scene in Thailand. The American is the country’s biggest promoter of the sport, both figuratively and literally (he’s 193cm). After becoming fed up with run-of-the-mill martial arts competitions, he set up Full Metal Dojo (fb.com/fullmetaldojo) – a series of events across Thailand that aims to give local and international talents a chance to compete and be recognised. Here, Jon gives us a few insights into the world of MMA and tells us why there’s more to the sport than just people beating each other senseless in a cage.