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Looking ahead
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/07/2022
» Welcome to the second half of 2022, officially! Things are looking up as the mask mandate has been lifted and Miss Rona is considered an endemic, starting from today. To celebrate getting back to the old normal, we think it's fitting to present exciting openings of hotels that you can look forward to.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Mar 16-22
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/03/2018
» 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!
Travel with meaning
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/09/2016
» Somsak "Pai" Boonkam is the founder and CEO of Local Alike (http://fb.com/LocalAlike), although he does prefer the title social worker, as this describes what he does through his noted social enterprise more accurately. Through various trips and travel packages arranged by Local Alike, he has connected travellers with various local communities to create a unique travel experience based on the concept of community-based tourism. Pai tells us how people can give back while expanding their horizons through travel.
At first sight
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/01/2016
» Briton Graeme Heckels, 37, is the group director of finance at Minor Hotel Group who also has a passion for travel and street photography. "Start", Heckel's first exhibition, will be held at Ink & Lion Cafe on Ekamai Soi 2, from Feb 5-Mar 15. With only one year of in-the-field experience, Heckels took home Silver and Bronze recognition in Better Photography's Photograph of the Year 2015 competition and was shortlisted in the "People" category of B+W Magazine's Black & White Photographer of the Year awards. Here, he speaks with Guru about his work, which you can view online at www.heckels.photography, fb.com/heckels.photography or IG: @heckels.photography.
Are you AEC-ready?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/01/2016
» All those years leading up to AEC were spent in childlike excitement in Thailand. Now it's been 22 days since the official launch of the much-anticipated Asean Economic Community, but if you've only managed to (vaguely) memorise all 10 names of Asean members and their corresponding greetings -- and practically nothing else -- don't worry. Forget experts' and authorities' mundane and serious suggestions on how to prepare for the AEC. This week, Guru makes getting to know AEC fun for everyone.
Socially Screwed
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/11/2012
» Despite enabling us to stalk our exes to our heart's content, social media can also have some negative side effects. For the average person, this could come in the form of almost being run over by a car because you're too preoccupied sending cute (stupid) stickers to a friend via LINE. Not to mention all the weight that goes straight to your ass because you're surfing YouTube until the wee hours, or the horror of having your boss friend request you on Facebook.
Piecing it together
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/05/2012
» If we were to see the world like a child, we would realise there are so many unanswered questions staring us right in the face; at restaurants, on the street, pretty much everywhere we look. But don't fret, as we've done some digging and tackled questions you have never even thought to ask. Here are the little-known origins of eight things to bore your date or people at a party with. Don't say we never teach you anything.
Off the beaten track
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/02/2012
» There are certain must-see attractions for first-time visitors to Thailand: Patpong, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Khao San Road, an elephant show, ladyboy cabaret, Hua Hin, a Full Moon party, some more beaches... But with all this distraction, visitors might miss out on the atypical attractions your average tour guide doesn't know about. To do our part in promoting the miracle that is Thai tourism, we have selected five lesser-known villages where visitors can discover Thais living in unique ways.