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  Taking noodle up a notch

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/02/2018

  » The Setting: A kuay tiew experience doesn't have to mean a quick shophouse meal where all the tables have the flimsy pink papers for wiping everything and plastic jugs filled with tea that look like they have never been washed. If the idea of kuay tiew has become uneventful, Mamarin Noodles can spice it up for you (lame food pun intended). You see, the new kuay tiew restaurant highlights a Ban Beung (a district in Chon Buri) variation of the popular street food while taking it up a notch with the cosy ambience and, most importantly, quality ingredients.

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  Ooh la la

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/03/2017

  » <B>The setting:</B> If you've been to the ground floor of Siam Paragon before, you know it's an air-conditioned playground for foodies. I will go as far as saying that it's a dining ecosystem with a vast selection of kiosks, cafes and restaurants for you to choose from (and chomp on).

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  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.

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  Over 50 titles from Walt Disney are coming to cinemas and Disney+ in 2023

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/12/2022

  » Over 50 titles were presented at Disney’s star-studded Content Showcase held at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands on Nov 30 and Dec 1, including a host of movies and series from Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm and new Apac Originals for Disney+ Hotstar.

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  Happy Mother's Day

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/08/2022

  » You already know what today is. While giving your mum a jasmine brooch or a garland on Mother's Day is cute, you're not forever 10 years old. And if you're our demo, we're sure you can do more than that, especially with the help of our pick of different ways to celebrate your mother and show her your appreciation below.

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  Guru's Weekly Pick: Dec 29 - Jan 5

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/12/2017

  » 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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  Dos and Don'ts: Bangkok Transport Edition

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/09/2015

  » "Bangkok Car Free Day 2015" will take place on Sunday (Sep 20). "Car free days" are organised in different cities around the world to encourage people to get around without cars, and instead use mass transit, cycle or walk. To commemorate this year's car-free day, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration encourages you to join its bike rally and street fair near Sanam Luang, using public transport to get there. But we think you can do better than that. We present the dos and don'ts to help you use (or, in some cases, brave) various forms of Bangkok transportation like a pro.

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  Are you a bona fide Bangkokian?

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/07/2015

  » It takes more than the ability to recite the full 65-syllable name of Bangkok or nimbly jaywalk at every opportunity to qualify as a true Bangkokian na. There are nuances (and nuisances) in everyday life that only a true Bangkokian can pick up on. Think you’re a Bangkok buff? Take our quiz to find out how local you are. Answers will be revealed at the end. No cheating!

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  The parking provider

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/02/2015

  » Paruey Anadirekkul, 25, has a solution for a problem faced by many in Bangkok. He is the founder of Parking Duck (www.parkingduck.com, fb.com/parkingduck), an online platform that enables people to rent or rent out a parking space. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before returning to Thailand, working for two years as a consultant at IBM before launching Parking Duck. The mobile-friendly website is now live while the app will be released for iOS and Android devices later this year.

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  Get the best out of the last of 2014

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/12/2014

  » You may already have one foot out the office door in anticipation of the year-end break. However, there are still many exciting events ahead to close out 2014. Before you skip town or spend your holidays under the covers, check out the fun activities on offer to end the year with a bang. From an interstellar experience to getting in touch with Mother Nature, we’ve got your schedule covered.

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