• OPINION

  Thai tongue twisters

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/07/2022

  » Happy National Thai Language Day! July 29 has been designated by the Cabinet as Thailand's National Thai Language Day since 1999. Although it isn't a day off, we should take some time off to appreciate how rich and beautiful the Thai language is. And to celebrate Thailand's mother tongue, here are a few Thai tongue twisters to practise with friends for some guaranteed fun, from noob to god level.

• OPINION

  Will Si Quey rest?

  Life, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/07/2020

  » I grew up hearing adults use Si Quey as a boogeyman whenever I misbehaved.

• LIFE

  A (drag) star is (re)born

  Life, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/07/2020

  » The art of drag has been gaining momentum in the Thai mainstream in recent years, thanks to two seasons of Drag Race Thailand, the Thai version of the Emmy-winning RuPaul's Drag Race, and various gay-friendly parties popping over the town in pre-Covid-19 Bangkok.

• LIFE

  Forces of nature

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/04/2020

  » From India's Ganga River to Italy's Venice canals, you can't deny that Mother Nature is doing well in our absence. The same could be said for Thai national parks (which have been closed since March 25 until further notice) as rarely-seen creatures show up and our seas show every shade of blue. Here's some for you to get in touch with nature while WFH.

• OPINION

  For the Love of Costumes

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/07/2018

  » A Thai beauty pageant can be captivating for several reasons, the beauties themselves, the obvious nose contouring, the contestants introducing themselves and the province which they represent in a high-pitched voice at the end -- just to name a few.

• LIFE

  The art of poking fun

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/06/2018

  » Tanawat "Pop" Prakammanu, 26, works as a graphic designer at an advertising agency in Bangkok and runs his Facebook page Prakammanu (fb.com/Prakammanu), where he showcases his drawings in his spare time. He went viral after publishing an action-filled Avengers-inspired comic with a cast full of figures in Thai politics from PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to student activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal. Pop poked fun at them with sharp humour (even though he insists he's a casual observer) and witty dialogues. His latest effort has been shared more than 100,000 times. His page isn't the first to poke fun at Thai politics but we think it's definitely worth checking out especially if you want to see Uncle Tu having a fist-fight with Thaksin Shinawatra. We talked to Pop about his serious art of poking fun but at, his request, no serious political comment.

• TRAVEL

  Centara turns 40 this year, reveals 2023 plan

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/03/2023

  » This year is a milestone year for Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Centara will celebrate its 40th anniversary, add several new properties to its global portfolio and pursue sustainable growth in a bid to become one of the world’s leading hospitality companies five years from now.

• OPINION

  Acts of Kindness during Covid-19

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/05/2020

  » One of the very few upsides of Covid-19 is the endless kindness people have shown towards one another. At the risk of sounding like a softie, here are two stories to restore your faith in humanity.

• OPINION

  A new curriculum

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/12/2017

  » On December 8, the Voice TV website reported that two young teachers at the Kamnoetvidya Science Academy School in Rayong invented a new course called Game of Thrones and Social Studies for upper Matayom kids. It wasn't about testing the knowledge of the students on GOT but how all the intrigues throughout the TV series' seven seasons could be discussed in relation to the real world. Kudos for the creativity of the two teachers and the school's board for their open-mindedness. I am a little jealous because back when I was in school there weren't any cool courses to get excited about.

• LIFE

  Guru's Weekly Pick: Oct 13-19

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/10/2017

  » Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!

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