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British couple aces the 29th Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/11/2023
» The Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2023, Southeast Asia's longest-running triathlon in its 29th year, took place on Sunday at Phuket's famous integrated lifestyle destination Laguna Phuket.
Food galore at Great Harbour
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/06/2023
» Given its long reception counter with a waterfall wall behind it, you may have mistaken Great Harbour, formerly known as CP-Hilai Harbour, for a posh hotel upon arrival. It actually is an international buffet restaurant on the sixth floor of Iconsiam on Charoen Nakhon Road.
Newly-opened PengYou on Rama IX serves modern Cantonese cuisine
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/02/2023
» From the same management who brought you stylish Hotel Labaris Khao Yai, comes PengYou Cuisine & Specialty Bar, a new Chinese restaurant with a modern twist. Located in a quiet residential area on Rama IX Soi 41 where 99 Rest Backyard Cafe used to be, PengYou (friends in English) went through a complete transformation to emerge anew and with an air of modern luxury.
Restaurant Revival
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021
» Eating out has returned but in a limited capacity, while today marks another easing of Covid-19 restrictions, which allows more businesses such as indoor gyms and spas to reopen. As our lives slowly (and hopefully) return to somewhat normalcy, here are a few noteworthy developments from the dining scene that you can look forward to.
The Fox has landed
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/09/2020
» PP Group, the distributor of various famous brands such as Longchamp, MCM and Tory Burch, is responsible for opening the first Maison Kitsuné and Café Kitsuné in Thailand on the ground floor of The EmQuartier.
A (drag) star is (re)born
Life, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/07/2020
» The art of drag has been gaining momentum in the Thai mainstream in recent years, thanks to two seasons of Drag Race Thailand, the Thai version of the Emmy-winning RuPaul's Drag Race, and various gay-friendly parties popping over the town in pre-Covid-19 Bangkok.
Witch on the Deck
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/03/2020
» Wanton Witch, whose real name is Miriam Alegria, is a Malaysian-born, Bangkok-based trans DJ. Besides making her name known in the nightlife scene playing at intimate club nights and last year's Wonderfruit, she also cofounded a queer underground music community called Non Non Non.
Elevated Stay, in more than one way
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2020
» Located amid nature's embrace, Veranda High Resort Chiang Mai -- MGallery is less than a 30-minute drive from CNX. The drive to the stylish property is flanked by trees, local homes and businesses, and hills on the horizon. The effort and attention that goes into making a sense of arrival is evident. Beyond a discreet wooden door is a world where architectural and natural beauties co-exist.
Beam me up!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/08/2019
» Interest in extraterrestrial things (and beings) make a comeback to the Thai collective consciousness, thanks to asteroid 2006 QQ23 flying by and a viral video in which a local man, who claims to be a medium of Pluto God, warns humanity of 2020 doomsday in an alien tongue. This got us thinking about the local interest in UFOs and aliens, and how Thailand is linked to alien stories in a way that you may not be aware of. We aren't saying we believe in Pluto God or trying to convince you one way or another but there are many pieces of evidence (of varying degrees of credibility) of alleged alien visits to the Land Of Smiles and they are too fascinating not to share.
Breaking Boundaries
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/06/2019
» San Francisco-based digital artist Purin Phanichphant is one of many highlighted talents whose works are on display at W Bangkok for Hotel Art Fair 2019, which runs until June 23. The sixth edition of this annual art event returns with "Breaking Boundaries" and features more than 30 leading Thai and foreign galleries, as well as independent artists. Purin, who is showcasing his playful interactive arts, talked about his journey as an artist.