• LIFE

  A show of strength

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2022

  » Over the past few years, American superheroes have dominated the movies in cinemas and series on various streaming services. That is likely to continue since Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe consists of planned releases in 2023 and 2024, while DC Extended Universe also has at least five films to be released next year. Last month, a reboot of the Red Eagle, perhaps Thailand's best-known superhero, was also announced for a planned release in 2024. Guru thinks home-grown heroes need long overdue love from us, so here are some of the memorable ones for your reading pleasure.

• OPINION

  The first week of "new normal"

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/05/2020

  » Last Sunday, Covid-19 curbs have been eased as 13 types of businesses were allowed to reopen after a month-long halt while four airlines resume domestic flights to 14 provinces since last Friday. Markets, public parks, food shops, barbershops, pet groomers and more resume operations under safety conditions, giving us back a sense of quasi-normalcy. The silver lining is that more businesses may be reopened if the daily tally of Covid-19 remains low (keeping fingers and toes crossed). In case you want to head out this weekend, you can look forwards to this.

• OPINION

  How Thai Chinese are you?

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/02/2018

  » As the editor (and the Thai-Chinese token of this magazine), I would like to celebrate Chinese New Year with a fun test to gauge how Thai-Chinese you are. I mean, according to Theraphan Luangthomkun's Language, Nation And Development In Southeast Asia, it was estimated that there are about 26 million Thais of full or partial Chinese descent. So, Happy Chinese New Year to about 40% of the Thai population, I guess.

• OPINION

  Awkward English

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/11/2021

  » At the risk of sounding like a grammar pedant (I'm avoiding the N-word here), it irks me every time when I see awkward English copy in advertisement and publicity materials for products intended for the Thai market.

• OPINION

  Let’s Talk About Porn

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/09/2021

  » Thai OnlyFans creators are probably sweating right now due to the police clamp down on them for making explicit content, which is illegal in Thailand. Nong Khai Nao (Miss Bad Egg), the most well-known of Thai creators, was arrested on Monday night along with her boyfriend. Nong Khai Nao allegedly raked in, at her peak, nearly B1 million in three months, but has now quit OnlyFans to focus on her YouTube content instead. They face three years imprisonment or a B60,000 fine, or both.

• OPINION

  Modern Advertising Oops

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/05/2021

  » If you've been a regular reader of mine (and thank you so much if you are), you know I'm a bit obsessed with advertisements. They can be an unintentional source of controversy and comedy, if not done right. Here's a few of modern advertisement that perhaps need a second thought.

• OPINION

  Some cheer-you-up for those days

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/09/2018

  » Everyone is allowed to have his/her off days. Maybe your presentation isn't as well received as you hoped it would be. You may forget your boss coffee. Or have a major writer's block that won't budge an inch like a traffic congestion on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road during an evening heavy rain (guilty).

• OPINION

  11 Things to Say If Caught Sleeping on Your Job

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/06/2018

  » Earlier this week, pictures of two members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) caught catching 40 winks, during a meeting to pass the 3-trillion-baht budget, were wildly circulated and ridiculed online. In their defence, the sleeping members said their snoozing was due to health conditions.

• LIFE

  Guru's Weekly Pick: May 4-10

  Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/05/2018

  » 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!

• LIFESTYLE

  Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 12-18

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/01/2018

  » 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!

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