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New movies out this week: Sept 11-17
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/09/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Legendary singer, songwriter Kris Kristofferson dies aged 88
Reuters, Published on 30/09/2024
» NEW YORK - Kris Kristofferson, who became one of the most influential American singer-songwriters of his time with works such as "Me and Bobby McGee," as well as becoming a successful actor, died on Saturday at the age of 88, according to a family statement.
Temperatures soar, headaches rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/05/2023
» Like other early birds, Dao Dul, 35, goes on duty at first light. For her, time is literally money. Her office is not a well-built weather-proof skyscraper. It is a makeshift cart that provides affordable dishes to hundreds of community residents from dawn to dusk.
Pioneering performer and activist Harry Belafonte dies at 96
Published on 25/04/2023
» NEW YORK: Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting out “Day O!” in his 1950s hit song before turning to political activism, has died at the age of 96.
Bridging the educational divide
Life, Gita Sabharwal & Shigeru Aoyagi, Published on 12/04/2021
» In Mae Hong Son's Ban Nai Soi village, 4km by gravel road from the nearest teacher, learners have faced almost insurmountable barriers to formal education. The road is difficult to travel during flood season, there is no access to the internet and electricity is extremely limited, requiring generators and solar power.
Ingenue to archetype, The Queen's Gambit has all the right moves
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/11/2020
» King, Queen, Bishop takes Pawn, Knight takes Rook, Double Attack, Checkmate -- these are probably the most common terms when we think of chess. But when it comes to a movie plot, chess may be dull and uninteresting. That's not the case in The Queen's Gambit, a new Netflix original series about a young female chess prodigy, who's determined to break into this male-dominated world of competitive chess during the 50s and 60s. This compact seven-episode limited series is exceptionally fresh, elegant and captivating.
The Banker spotlights American inequality
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/04/2020
» Race and inequality. The division between blacks and whites is one of the social issues that have been highlighted by the film industry for so long. The Banker -- the first feature film from Apple TV+ starring Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson -- also captures the topic. It focuses especially on discrimination in financial service.
Is the customer always a 'customer'?
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 27/10/2019
» There is nothing wrong with the salesgirl. In fact she is cheery and accommodating.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 19-25
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/01/2018
» 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!