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  Unseen Thailand

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 04/02/2022

  » Have you ever wondered why having your hair cut on Wednesday is considered a bad omen in Thai culture? What if Thais embraced their honey complexions instead of whitening it? How did the lottery become a national pastime? We've collected untold stories from Thai history that may make you go "huh!".

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  Sunny side out!

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 01/04/2022

  » The Thai Meteorological Department recently announced the arrival of summer in Thailand and the sunny side is that you can get your tan on and enjoy seasonal events. Whether you're an outdoorsy person who enjoys soaking up the rays or a vampire-kind who tries to stay away from daylight, Guru has six ways to cool off or bask in Bangkok's warmth this hot summer.

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  Taking the stage

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 13/05/2022

  » Standing in the shadow of Thai mainstream music are many independent artists waiting for the spotlight to shine on them. Guru speaks to music promoters and organisers from leading underground music and jazz communities, who offer aspiring musicians with a platform to showcase their raw talent, about their roles and opinions on the Thai music industry. We've also got an exclusive talk with the co-founder of a secret gig, who lights up several overlooked street corners in Bangkok with music.

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  Winter blooms

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 26/11/2021

  » A cool breeze in the morning (you may not feel that yet in Bangkok), betokening the beginnings of winter. And as the temperature drops, floral parks across the country spring up and are in full bloom. It's high time for us to reconnect with nature after spending a good chunk of this year being cooped up. Be ready to satiate your Instagram feed with nature pictures while supporting the locals at farmer's markets as Guru has listed seasonal botanic gardens and flowery routes that you could appreciate while they last.

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  Rising to the beat

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 03/09/2021

  » Varun "Beaver" Sony has become the first Thai to enter DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ list. Known as 22Bullets, Beaver debuts at No.98 (though he did make it to No.146 and No.134 in 2018 and 2019, respectively) and getting here was no easy feat.

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  Pride proud

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 11/06/2021

  » Nothing screams Pride month louder than the rainbow palette popping up all over Bangkok. Celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the world annually, June is when people can proudly carry a flag for diversity and visibility of groups of people, who have been mariginalised in daily life. While the LGBTQIA+ community in Thailand enjoys a lot of visibility, it doesn't mean they've never faced any challenges. Guru has gathered noted figures of the community to share their pride with us.

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  Flying the rainbow flag, loud and proud

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 31/05/2023

  » The spirit of Pride Month is about to unfold in every corner of Bangkok, inviting people of all stripes to join hands and hearts in embracing the spectrum of human diversity.

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  Roll into the epic weekend at Asai Bangkok Sathorn's block party

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 26/05/2023

  » Asai Bangkok Sathorn gives you many reasons to wake up early on this weekend. The newly-opened lifestyle hotel is throwing "The Hamlet Block Party", making an entrance into the hip and bustling side of Bangkok's CBD.

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  Bangkok's jazz scene comes alive on International Jazz Day

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 29/04/2023

  » Bangkok is humming for International Jazz Day, celebrated annually on April 30. With a selection of jazz fests dotted all over the city, a few downtown venues have already been preluding the big day. So, get ready to tap your feet, snap your fingers and let your body groove to the music as Guru By Bangkok Post brings you a comprehensive guide to the events to jazz it up this weekend.

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  Get drenched in Songkran celebrations

  Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/04/2023

  » When it comes to Thai holiday celebrations, Songkran has the most disarming effect. By that, we mean revellers get wet and wild as they soak each other with water during the hottest month of the year. Songkran looks to come back with a vengeance too especially after a forced hiatus due to the pandemic. Guru By Bangkok Post presents a list of water festivals where you can make the most of your Songkran moments. Go wet or go home!

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