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Old and not forgotten
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/09/2020
» Situated close to the well-preserved Phraeng Phuthon neighbourhood, Anya Authentic Thai Cuisine is all about century-old Thai dishes, several of which most Thais would not have heard of. They include Hao dong beef (a pungent salad loaded with herbs and tender slices of beef, B230), Banana curry (raw pisang awak banana braised in spiced coconut milk, B180) and Gaeng nang loi (spicy coconut curry with chicken and shrimp-stuffed green bell peppers, B179).
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Everything old is new again
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/10/2019
» Bangkok is a city that constantly sees new constructions reaching up to the sky. But if you look close enough, a great number of ancient homes are being brought back to life, reborn with renewed purpose. They demonstrate that embracing historical beauty along with modern innovation produces fascinating and profitable results, with the reassurance that architecturally significant homes are being kept alive. Over the recent years, such places have been popping up more and we hope they continue to. Guru has scoped out some of Bangkok's most admirable, century-old homes to discover the stories behind them.
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Holey goodness!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 24/01/2020
» Do yourself a favour and toss out those low-quality, mass-produced doughnuts, which are oftentimes fried in old oil and consist of chemicals to prolong their shelf life. At the numerous artisanal doughnut shops that have popped up across the city, you can get high-quality, homemade-style doughnuts. Though each shop is unique, they have one thing in common; they all produce their doughnuts in a non-mechanised way. Dough'nt take our word for it, try them yourself!
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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.
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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.
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Afternoon tea, five ways
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 05/03/2021
» Scones with jam and clotted cream, dainty cucumber sandwiches and mini desserts have always been part of British afternoon tea tradition and they are all delightful. However, here in Asia we have learnt to add Asian touches to the classic. Guru lists a few places where you can enjoy a lovely afternoon with delights from our side of the world.
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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.
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Comfort given a mining twist
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 18/12/2020
» When one pictures mining, the words luxury, refinement, beauty and utter relaxation are certainly not the first ones that come to mind. But these words aptly describe this tin mine-themed resort along Phuket's Nai Yang shoreline. Trust me: you can wear your whites here with no fear of them getting covered in soot.
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Into the outdoors
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 27/11/2020
» Getting back to nature is always a great idea, yet sometimes it seems to be a trade off for modern conveniences. Thanks to the rise of camping sites across the nation that come well-equipped with amenities, we can have the best of both worlds. Bring out the adventurer in you while delighting in modern comforts. This may be the perfect time to explore Thailand's abundant nature. Here's where to head.
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Step into a dystopian world
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 14/08/2020
» Though Peeralada Sukawat, best known as Pyra, made her debut in 2016, she found international recognition when her track White Lotus was released in 2018. The soulful electro-pop/R&B singer recently released two new singles, Plastic World and Dystopia, which were produced in Los Angeles with Grammy-nominated producer Sean Hamilton. Guru spoke to Pyra, who recently signed with Warner Music Thailand, about what influences her work and the messages she hopes to convey in her latest singles.
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