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Good company for rent!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 02/04/2021
» New kinds of work are created in society all the time, but few are as intriguing or bizarre as being a rent-a-person. To be very clear, this job only requires the person to accompany their client for a portion of the day and does not entail any kind of romance or physical contact. Guru has spotted three individuals engaging in such work and asked for their views on being a rent-a-person.
Combatting food waste
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 26/02/2021
» Yindii is an app that bridges the distance between sellers of quality food surplus and eco-conscious consumers. Users can shop for unsold food items or fresh produce that are untouched, from restaurants and shops, at discounted prices.
Everything is not going to be OK
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 20/11/2020
» Circle Theatre, founded by a group of Chulalongkorn alumni, is producing a play entitled 'OK Land'. It is set in a convenience store in a fictional country called "Angel Land", which resembles Thailand. The play discusses the many situations people are experiencing during the pandemic. Guru speaks to director Paspawisa Jewpattanagul and playwright Nuttamon Pramsumran about the play.
Cafes for good causes
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 30/10/2020
» The next time you feel like hitting up a cafe, consider one of these five spots where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee while supporting a great cause.
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.
Mind matters
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 15/05/2020
» Mental health issues are real. If you find yourself struggling with acute stress, tension, anxiety or depression, do not wait until you can't handle it any longer. It's time to seek professional help, or take action to improve your health. Here are a few resources to guide you.
Waste as a resource
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 08/05/2020
» The Switzerland-based Jan & Oscar Foundation was founded in memory of two children who lost their lives in Thailand during the 2004 tsunami. Since their deaths, their mother, Laurence Pian, has implemented more than 40 social projects, constructing schools and creating jobs. Swiss company Tide Ocean Material was founded by Thomas Schori and is better known by its logo, #tide.
Room service
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 01/05/2020
» With everyone adapting to the new norm, hotels have had to reimagine the services they provide. Thinking well outside the box has become an important prerequisite, not just to generate revenue, but also to comfort and soothe the safety-conscious, yet still discerning guests. Guru lists a few examples of the innovative measures.
Open city spaces
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 24/01/2020
» The City Lab Silom project is an experimental campaign in collaboration between Chulalongkorn University's Urban and Regional Planning Department, the Healthy Space Forum, Thai Health Promotion Foundation and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
What the 2010s taught me
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/12/2019
» As 2020 comes a-knocking, Guru asked inspiring Thais what has meant the most to them in the past decade.