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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.
What's in the Nickname?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/01/2021
» It's a year-end tradition for Thai media to anoint figures in the political world with nicknames (with a varying degree of sarcasm). On Monday, their nicknames were revealed and -- in case you had been busy with the New Year celebration since Christmas -- I'm here to explain the idea behind some of them. g
Thailand: The Land of...
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020
» I'm sure, I'm not the only one who has been rethinking Thailand's nickname The Land Of Smiles. According to Win Lyovarin, two-time S.E.A. Write winner and 2013 National Artist for Literature, Britisher David Lander, creative director at an ad agency, should be credited for coming up with the phrase. Lander came up with the slogan in a pitch for the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Fun fact: The Land Of Smiles is also the title of a German operetta, which premiered in 1929.
Uniquely Thai Logic
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/01/2020
» A school in Pathum Thani was recently exposed for having the controversial policy of gauging the loudness of students singing the national anthem. They were so serious about it that they divided the students into three categories, based on how loud they are: green, yellow and red. If a student is given green, then they pass. Yellow means they have to sing it twice. Red means they have to sing it thrice. WTF, you ask? This idea is supposed to measure how much students love Thailand. The louder they sing, the more patriotic they are. Simple logic. Of course, the school scrapped this unnecessary practice after receiving overwhelmingly negative feedback from the public. Simple logic, too.
Home away from home
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2018
» A villa stay brings to mind a spacious and luxurious accommodation with great service and a price to match. The Ville Jomtien Pool Villa fits that -- but not to the ideal extent.
Answering the Big Questions
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/06/2017
» If you haven't already heard, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has put forth four questions regarding politics and the future of Thailand that he would like all Thais to answer in designated locations across the country. However, according to various news reports, the turnout has been rather lukewarm. Dusit Poll recently revealed that 84.08% won't go to the said locations to answer his questions mainly because they have to work. If you have already seen the questions, you'll know that they aren't exactly easy to tackle and require some thought.
Tuscan taste
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/11/2014
» While you can have your pizza-and-carbonara affair at countless Italian places in Bangkok, it isn’t so easy to find a place with authentic offerings. Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen opened just a few weeks ago by 34-year-old Francesco Lenzi who has seven years of experience as a chef at leading hotels and venues in Bangkok and Hua Hin. He also competed in the Thai edition of Iron Chef while he was the executive chef at Hotel Muse Bangkok’s Medici, his previous role before opening Lenzi. His surname-sake offers an understated elegance in the air and traditional Tuscan food as well as his own creations with contemporary techniques on the plates. From the look of it, Lenzi should fit a sophisticated business dinner, eye-locking date or (hi-so) family gathering. Sit comfortably in upholstered armchairs and park your Gucci bag (after parking your Ferrari on the street in front of the restaurant). Diners who know Francesco from venues he previously worked at have followed him to his new restaurant. Their menu is in Italian with long English descriptions that should read like a poem for foodies.
Gastronomes & gamers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/09/2014
» Game and burger buffs can have both of their appetites satisfied in one sitting at Game Over Lounge. The new "electronic playground" and cafe opened last month to serve gaming sessions via PCs, consoles, pool table and board games with a big side of famed burgers (because you know how tiring a virtual shoot-out can be). You see, the kitchen part of the place is called NERD and run by the beacon-of-burger food truck Daniel Thaiger. Your dream has come true, people! Finally a place where you can wait for one of their burgers and eat it in an air-con space! Anyone can eat at Game Over just like you do at a restaurant but, if you want a game on top of your food, you'll have to pay extra for membership and hourly rates. The impressive interior of Game Over is a far cry from your average internet shophouse where kids go to play games. It feels like you've walked into the man cave of a really cool guy who has games set up for friends. The patrons are gamers, expats and existing fans of the famous food van. And it turns out that Game Over takes both games and burgers seriously.
Not the news
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/01/2014
» We think we aren’t the only ones who have been glued to our smartphone screens of late, following updates regarding #BangkokShutdown on Twitter and whatnot. Amid the cascade of information and misinformation, one item caught our attention, like a crystal-encrusted golden whistle under the midday light. It was an item about nightlife giant Ku De Ta closing its doors after a series of “bad circumstances” over the past few months that were bad for business with the shutdown being the last straw.
Lakorn Love
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/06/2013
» Lakorn, popular Thai TV soap operas, are a national pastime enjoyed by many. Even if you're not a fan, you won't be able to escape them with your friends confessing their love for phra ek (male lead) on Facebook daily, or the recapping of last night's episode at lunch. There's no denying that lakorn are an unshakable part of contemporary Thai culture. Since you can't avoid them, we here at Guru have come up with some lakorn-inspired games that all can enjoy. We have also dug up some unbelievable facts and drama that surround the cultural staple.