• LIFE

  Movies for All

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/02/2020

  » Chatchai Aphibanpoonpon, founder of Klong Dinsor, is the man behind Pannana, an app that helps blind people enjoy movies through audio description. The 35-year-old Thammasat alumnus talks about his mission to better the lives of people with disabilities through several projects.

• OPINION

  Meaningful Music

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/05/2022

  » Hip-hop group Thaitanium made a "comeback" with a song called Por Mueng (I'm Your Dad) earlier this week. I put a quotation there because the song has been met with harsh backfire as its lyrics, which are both in Thai and English, contains explicit lines, which can be construed as misogynistic and condescending towards the younger generation of hip-hop artists.

• OPINION

  Checklist: How Thai-Chinese are you?

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/01/2022

  » Thais of Chinese descent, my people, the Chinese New Year will soon be upon us and it's time to look at and appreciate our quirks, nuances and legacy. Let's celebrate by finding out how Thai-Chinese are we with this just-for-fun checklist. The more you tick, the more Thai-Chinese you are, obvi. Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!

• OPINION

  Crazy Pre-wedding Photo Ideas

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/02/2022

  » If you think Thais take taking photographs for their social media seriously, you haven't seen the extra lengths couples go through to make their pre-wedding photos a lasting (and viral) memory. To mark St Valentine's Day and warm your heart a little, here are a few of the craziest Thai pre-wedding photos, ranging from cute to creepy.

• OPINION

  Thai Conversation Starters That Should Be Cancelled

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/02/2022

  » At the risk of sounding like a social justice warrior and woke snowflake, I find various casual lines in Thai conversation to be problematic. They may sound innocent upon first hearing but if you really dissect them you may find them to be verbal putdown focused on perceived flaws and laced with micro-aggressions. Think I may be overreacting? Check them out below and reasons why I think they are offensive. Most importantly, I have also come up with sassy retorts for your entertainment.

• LIFE

  Painting Tragedies

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/09/2020

  » Patt Yingcharoen, 26-year-old freelance artist and guest instructor, is displaying his third solo exhibition titled "La Tragedia" at Number 1 Gallery until Sept 26. The Silpakorn graduate, who owns Nopparat Cuisine and Gallery, is known for reinterpreting iconic imageries by Western art masters and putting his own spin on them. Beneath dramatic composition of his paintings always lies a meaningful message.

• OPINION

  22 New Rules of (Not) Clubbing

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/06/2020

  » Have you seen the draft list of 22 measures said to be applied to night-time entertainment venues once they are allowed to reopen? It will be submitted to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today, ahead of the fifth phase of Covid-19 curb-easing. While some of the measures are to be expected, a few rules have raised eyebrows as they don't sound conducive to reopening. Worse still, it seems that the person who suggested these new regulations has never put foot into a nightspot before.

• LIFE

  Santa Clauses are coming to town

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/12/2019

  » We catch up with Michael Biedassek (right) and David Pfizenmaier (left), the Thaigers (Thai-German, got it?) who are behind various campaigns for positive social changes. Michael is the managing director of bangkokvanguards, a purpose-driven travel operator that raises awareness of Bangkok's unexplored communities.

• LIFE

  Witch on the Deck

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/03/2020

  » Wanton Witch, whose real name is Miriam Alegria, is a Malaysian-born, Bangkok-based trans DJ. Besides making her name known in the nightlife scene playing at intimate club nights and last year's Wonderfruit, she also cofounded a queer underground music community called Non Non Non.

• LIFE

  Fashion's Odd Couple

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/11/2019

  » "Disaya x Dry Clean Only Bangkok" collection is an unlikely collaboration between two brands, each with a distinctive aesthetic. Disaya "Aom" Sorakraikitikul and her namesake brand is known for being demure, luxurious and feminine and can't be any more contrary to Patipat "Best" Chaipukdee's Dry Clean Only Bangkok, which is known for its street and rebel appeal (that has even won Beyonce's approval).

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