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Online picnic
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/04/2016
» American Luke Cassady-Dorion is a Bangkok-based yoga teacher, filmmaker and co-founder of Picnicly — a popular website focusing on fun, upbeat and inspiring content by a group of Thai and foreign creators. They made a name for themselves early on by working with five young hosts from five different countries who all speak Thai fluently. Since then they've expanded to include content about fashion, culture & language (expats reciting Bangkok's full name), food hacks (how to make a grilled cheese with an iron), yoga and other things that appeal to Thai Millennials. They publish a mix of written and video content daily on their site at www.picnic.ly. On the occasion of Picnicly's first anniversary, we sat down with Luke to talk about its origin and where it's heading.
Outside the (donation) box
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/12/2015
» You don't need a sleigh, flying reindeer or an elf-manned toy factory to give big this year. To help you embrace the holiday spirit, Guru presents 12 ways to give towards charitable causes, based on four personality types. Should you decide to act on these options, we say sathu to your generosity.
The english edutainer
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/04/2015
» Kanatip “LoukGolf” Soonthornrak, 29, is best known as the owner and director of Angkriz English Academy. He also starred in Thai sitcom True Love Next Door, and is currently hosting two English shows — LoukGolf’s English Room on GMM channel and A Bit Eng by VRZO. Now the English expert is on an edutainment mission to help Thais use the language as a way to empower themselves, with “The Amazing English Talk Show”, which will take place in Phitsanulok, on Apr 25; Khon Kaen, on Aug 29; and Bangkok, on Sep 27. Attendance is open to the public and free of charge. For more details, check out www.angkriz.com.
Techie travellers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/01/2015
» By now you’ve probably memorised all the holidays in 2015 (as you’ve undoubtedly done with the freshly baked 12 core values of Thai people). Who’s to say, maybe you’ve already gone so far as to mark potential long weekends on your calendar. Well, the government, perhaps inspired by your go-getter attitude, also wants to promote tourism throughout this year. Why not help out, then, by injecting some of your hard-earned dough back into the economy? Here as a guide on your financially righteous quest are our picks of smartphone applications that will help you explore Thailand, the smart way.
Catching the worm
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/01/2015
» Charee Boonyavinij is the founder of Uncle Ree’s Farm where he turns vegetable scraps and worms into something worthy. Prior to being known as a city farmer, Charee had various jobs as a graphic designer, art director and chef. Three years ago, the 26-year-old developed the farm at his house and has encouraged other Bangkokians to take up farming with his worm-made fertiliser. Join his workshops at Uncle Ree’s Farm (19/29 Moo 14, Phetkasem 46 Road, Pasricharoen, 083-236-0006) or check out his online outlets (www.unclereefarm.wordpress.com, fb.com/uncleree.farm, IG and LINE: @unclereefarm) for more information.
Cross-Cultural Chef
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/12/2014
» Cyril Mougin, 29, is the executive chef at Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa. He oversees the hotel’s four restaurants, one of which is the Asian-inspired TAi. Although he is trained in traditional French cooking, he showcases his passion for Asian food at TAi where he offers favourite dishes from Thai, Korean, Filipino, Japanese and Chinese cookbooks. We talk to him about his culinary journey.
Food journo
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/08/2014
» London-born Natalie Scarr grew up in New Zealand and studied communications there. She worked for five years as a journalist, writing for lifestyle, fashion and food publications, before moving to Bangkok nearly two years ago. Besides being a senior editor and account manager at a PR firm in Bangkok, the 27-year-old bubbly foodie has now added hosting a show called Eat Asia to her credentials. Watch the show on the iTravel Channel website (www.theitravelchannel.tv) and check out the show’s Facebook page (fb.com/EatAsiaShow) for more info. It will soon be shown on Russian and Chinese TV networks and other places are also in the pipeline.
Curious cafes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/05/2014
» At your average cafe, you can drink coffee, nibble, socialise, take selfies and whatnot. However, Bangkok is home to some special venues where you can do more than just chillax. This week we searched the city for cafes that offer unique add-ons and experiences. Here are our findings that should pique your curiosity.
All we need is love
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/04/2014
» Award-winning international film-maker Ranitar “Gee” Charitkul directed the upcoming Documenting The Rainbow, a Thai-language documentary which captures the interaction among children with or without special needs, parents and artists. It was filmed during The Rainbow Theatre: An Experimental Play, which took place at Museum Siam in March, and shows everything from the audition to the performance. Part of the third Autism Film Festival 2014, it will premiere at Indigo Night on Apr 26, 7pm at Paragon Cineplex (5/F, Siam Paragon). VIP tickets (B2,000, B2,500) are available now from The Rainbow Room Foundation (02-712-0923, fb.com/specialrainbow). This project is part of “The Art of Making the Rainbow #2”, a collaboration between Art Connection, Autism Awareness Thailand and National Discovery Museum Institute. The proceeds will go to projects that aim to raise positive awareness about special needs in Thai society.
Growing Green Communities
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/03/2014
» This month marks the first anniversary of Bangkok Farmers’ Market and they will celebrate by having a big market at K Village over the weekend. In the past year, the market has helped encourage people to embrace organic and healthy products while creating a community in which people can learn and share new things. To highlight the trend of green living in Bangkok, we talked to the market’s coordinator to see what Bangkok Farmers’ Market has in store as well as document other organic ventures in the city.