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    Baht Better Spent

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2020

    » On Monday, the Royal Thai Navy defended its controversial purchase of two Chinese submarines at a humungous price tag of B22.5 billion (that's 11-digits, if you're wondering). The purchase incited online backlash for its inopportune timing, given the severe impact of Covid-19 on the economy. Not to mention, speculation of good ole corruption synonymous with a procurement project.

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    #BehindTheHashtags

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/03/2020

    » Many student protests that were partly set off by the dissolution of Future Forward Party over the past two weeks has also ushered in new hashtags into the lexicon of Thai social media. At the time of writing, it has been reported that there are 28 hashtags associated with campus protests. Some are humourous while others carry strong political stances and sharp gibes. Whether you agree with these students who've chosen to make their voices heard, it's better to get used to their protest hashtags as more student flashmobs are on their way (but many speculate that the designation of Covid-19 as a dangerous communicable disease may be used as a tool to suppress them). Not to mention, an online campaign calling for people to wear black on Fridays as a symbol to oppose dictatorship began last Friday.

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    Business (not quite) as usual

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/05/2020

    » Dining out may not be back at full throttle. A few restaurants have reopened for business with new measures to comply with curfew and safety. If you miss eating out (who doesn't?), visit them.

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    Predictions for 2020

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/01/2020

    » We're less than 72 hours into 2020 and I would like to help you, dear readers, ease back into your routines. Here are a few of my somewhat educated guesstimates of what this year has in store for us.

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    The first week of "new normal"

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/05/2020

    » Last Sunday, Covid-19 curbs have been eased as 13 types of businesses were allowed to reopen after a month-long halt while four airlines resume domestic flights to 14 provinces since last Friday. Markets, public parks, food shops, barbershops, pet groomers and more resume operations under safety conditions, giving us back a sense of quasi-normalcy. The silver lining is that more businesses may be reopened if the daily tally of Covid-19 remains low (keeping fingers and toes crossed). In case you want to head out this weekend, you can look forwards to this.

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    Thai Emojis For 2020

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/02/2020

    » Amid the whirlwind of information, misinformation and daily tally regarding the novel coronavirus, you may not be aware that a new set of emojis is being introduced to enrich our online communication. Yes, it's not Earth-changing positive news but given what has transpired in the past month, new cute emojis feel like a flashlight in a big dark tunnel. The new 117 emojis include the famous "ma-che-vuoi?" Italian hand gesture, transgender flag, bottle-feeding parents, ninja, beard brides and smiling face with tear.

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    New Kids on the Block

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/07/2019

    » The wet season may want to make you hole up and wait out the rain (perfect bed weather and all that) but it doesn't seem to slow down new venues popping up in Bangkok. From a new upscale dining destination to a low-key night market in the city centre, here are five new and upcoming venues that are worth braving the rain for.

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    Choose Your Own Adventure: When You Are Arrested with a Wildlife Carcass*

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/10/2018

    » Let's play the bad guy. Warning: playing this game may cause you to lose faith in humanity. Spoiler: No happy ending.

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    Bonkers for Burgers

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/09/2016

    » Bangkok has become the capital for burgers and Bangkokians seem to be going bonkers over them. The city's overrun with them and you'll find them everywhere, at fast food chains, food trucks, restaurants and 7-Elevens too.

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    Standard International to open two branded residences in Thailand

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/02/2024

    » Standard International has announced its partnership with two Thai prominent developers to open two branded residences in Thailand.

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