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Matter makers
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 19/03/2021
» Thai streetwear brand, Matter Makers has recently launched its new collection "Matter Club" dedicated to athleisure apparel (a hybrid of sports clothing and loungewear), for people working from home to have fun dressing up while being comfortable.
All that glitters
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 12/02/2021
» Since it opened in 2017, Pagoda has become the restaurant of choice for those seeking traditional Cantonese fare that is presented creatively.
Celebrate the Year of the Ox
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 05/02/2021
» Kick off your CNY celebrations by taking a jolly stroll through the attractions that have been set up to commemorate it. Guru has compiled a list of them, along with other top new year-themed activities.
Gifts that give back
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/12/2020
» Here it comes again: the season of gift-giving. If you're still pondering about what to get for your loved ones after the rough, challenging year we've all been through, consider the options available from these social enterprises. You will see that the items they offer are not only useful, but also helpful to those in need. Purchases will really make a big difference in providing care for animals, education for children, medical treatments for the sick, aid for the underprivileged and employment for members in our society with physical impairments. Here's a list of places to check out to make this year's gift-giving your most meaningful one yet.
Peranakan Flavours
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/11/2020
» Finding Peranakan food in Bangkok can be a challenge. When the craving for Peranakan flavours strikes, one would typically make do with some laksa, which can be found at a few eateries in the city. Now, however, a larger section of the cuisine is within reach, as Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit opens Plate, a restaurant that shines the spotlight on Peranakan and Singaporean favourites. Plate bears the same name as its sister branch in Carlton Singapore.
The Mexican food diet
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 20/11/2020
» La Cocina - Tacos & Ceviche Bar has gone the healthy route and introduced clean and sustainable Mexican fare. The health-conscious restaurant has rolled out new additions to its menu, along with a handful of dishes that are making a comeback from Barrio Bonito's menu. Customers can still expect chef Mariana Villalobos Torres' healthy approach to food; every dish is made using natural ingredients (no refined flour or sugar) and fresh organic produce sourced from the north of Thailand.
Fashionable statements
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 16/10/2020
» Long gone are the days when clothes were simply a means of covering oneself. These days, the worlds of fashion and social issues are starting to interweave to raise awareness about important matters. Guru takes a look at five fashion brands that are tackling pre-conceived notions head-on.
The world on a plate
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 18/09/2020
» The inability to travel has left us hungry for adventure and what better way to satisfy the longing for exploration than tasting new cuisines? Whether it's momos that brings to mind Himalayan snow-capped mountains or feijoada that takes you to a beach in Rio, there's something for everyone. Guru presents a list of restaurants that are your tickets to flavour town.
Coffee Run
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 07/08/2020
» If you thought that Bangkok's café scene couldn't get quirkier than the bewildered unicorn café or the death-awareness themed café, some of the latest openings will prove you wrong. Here are five examples of cafés in Bangkok that rumble with gentle excitement. You definitely need to check them out.
French, but not too fancy
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 07/08/2020
» Nestled in the leafy neighbourhood of Yen Akat, Workshop is a distinctly French eatery that appears high-profile at first sight. Upon closer inspection, however, one will see that it has an atmospheric dining space, where diners would want to linger and be entertained by chef Clement Hernandez's comforting bites.