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Art with a future
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 17/09/2021
» You've probably heard about NFTs after digital artwork Everydays: The First 5000 Days created by Mike Winkelmann, known professionally as Beeple, was bought by Vignesh Sundaresan, who paid US$69 million (B2.26 billion) for it.
Stirring national pride
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/09/2022
» Although being a world leader is not Thailand's strong suit. We, Thais, do know how to find memorable ways to roar our name proudly and make sure others keep us alive in their thoughts. According to the Guinness World Records, many Thais have beaten world records in presenting Thai culture creatively and unexpectedly, which has made us proud. Guru has a small complication of what we have archived.
Top of the (T)-Pops
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 18/03/2022
» Taking most of the limelight in the Asian music industry is the K-Pop wave or Korea pop music. The genre has successfully connected people who are poles apart in origins while also shedding light on non-Western music and pop culture. Thai pop music, in particular, has flown under the radar for quite some time, with only a few names appearing on and off on global stages. However, with the power of social media, T-pop has become a rising tide during the last couple of years. Guru presents a quick look at up-and-coming Thai pop artists along with quick interviews with them.
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!".
A Summer to Remember
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 06/08/2021
» After a year hiatus, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games finally kicked off and will conclude on Sunday. More than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries marched joyously in front of thousands of empty seats (due to Covid-19 restrictions), while millions of sports fans cheered from home. This year's motto is "United By Emotion", expressing the power of sport to connect people from diverse backgrounds from all over the globe. Guru has created a timeline of all the memorable moments till the time of going to print, as well as interesting facts about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, for your reading pleasure.
Discover nature at its greenest in the monsoons
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 27/06/2023
» Don't let the rain dampen your wanderlust as Mother Nature unveils her raw beauty when the countryside bursts to life in its greenest glory. Guru By Bangkok Post presents a list of destinations near Bangkok for a day trip to take respite from the town, whether for nature tripping or cafe hopping, rain or shine.
Scenic train routes in Thailand
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 27/01/2023
» Trains allow you a slower pace of life, time to look out the windows and enjoy the journey you're on, a front-row seat to different sceneries. Whether you're a train buff or just looking for a new way to explore Thailand, here's a list of the most scenic railway routes and stations, most being destinations in their own right. Of course, they work as pitstops for photogenic content along the way.
Fortune awaits at Central Embassy's Luckiest Empire
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 21/01/2023
» Central Embassy celebrates the Chinese New Year, welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with "Chinese New Year 2023: The Luckiest Empire" until Jan 29.
Black Pink's 'Born Pink' world tour pre-sale tickets go on sale today
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 16/11/2022
» Blinks, pre-sale tickets for Black Pink's ‘Born Pink’ world tour in Bangkok go on sale today and there are seven tiers of tickets to choose from, provided that they aren't sold out first.
Voices that matter
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/07/2021
» It's been over a year since the coronavirus pandemic swept across Thailand. Restaurants, bars and other businesses have shut shop in droves while nightlife districts have turned into ghost towns. The streets are eerily empty while rental ads and closing signs are spotted on dusty iron shutters. Countless people who work in the nightlife and entertainment industries have been among the first groups to be most severely hit by the effects of Covid-19 and yet, they also seem to be the last group to receive any empathy from the powers that be. Their places of work have been temporarily closed or restricted to a point that they can no longer earn a livelihood. But empathy isn't what they want (or need), they are demanding accountability from the authorities. Let's hear what they have to say.