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Songkran Symphony
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 11/04/2014
» Despite how many request I’ve made to turn off the water supply,
Did you know…?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 04/04/2014
» Not to dismiss important issues facing Thailand, such as politics, injustice, corruption and whatever else people are protesting about, but these things seem to have taken their toll, making life here a drag these days. The good news? It’s a three-day weekend, baby! If the extra holiday isn’t enough to reinvigorate your spirits, here are five fun facts about Thailand to remind you that there are actually interesting/kooky/bizarre things about the land formerly known as Siam.
Sisters in stilettos
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 21/03/2014
» Nicola Jones-Crossley, 23, is the branch director of Business in Heels Bangkok, a women’s-only networking group for sassy and successful professionals. Business in Heels (BIH) was founded in Australia in early 2012, and since then has achieved a global presence with over 35 branches in the US, UAE, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and now Thailand. Boasting “Business Babes” that come together professionally and personally, BIH events are like a bra — they support women. BIH Bangkok will have its official launch on Wed, Mar 26 at Swissotel Nai Lert Park (6:30-9pm. Tickets available from businessinheelsbangkokpremier.eventbrite.com.au). We sat down for a woman-to-woman chat with Nicola ahead of BIH’s Bangkok debut next week.
In loving memory of bangkok shutdown
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 07/03/2014
» And so Bangkok Shutdown has ended, not with a bang, but with a confused whimper. While you were probably still sleeping off Saturday night’s debauchery, Sunday morning saw protesters leave their bases at Asok, Pathumwan and Ratchaprasong to form one super-stage at Lumpini Park.
Guru Asks
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 21/02/2014
» A man in Chiang Mai called the police to report a suspicious person who was riding a motorcycle around his neighbourhood, and asked to have a patrol car sent to the area. Why did the officer who answered the emergency call ignore the request?
Police
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 14/02/2014
» How are Thai police attempting to improve their public image?
Put your best selfie forward
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 14/02/2014
» Today is Makha Bucha Day and Valentine’s Day, which hopefully means that the religious holiday will cancel out all the naughty things people would normally plan to do on the so-called day of love.
20 local quirks that baffle me
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 31/01/2014
» 1. How a group of people can just shut down a city in a way that cars are being parked willy-nilly on the streets, there's a complete loss of order with no consequences, and roads and bridges can be blocked when there's no one even standing there!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 20/12/2013
» It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Bangkok city, Even though our holy day is Buddha’s birth, not Jesus and the nativity. But who cares, the festive holiday season brings joy and cheer, So I won’t complain about Xmas carols at shopping malls hurting my ear.
Guru asks
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 20/12/2013
» Actress Nicole Kidman was on location at Kanchanaburi's infamous Death Railway to film a movie last year. What did she say happened during that experience?