• LIFE

  Policing plastic waste

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/05/2020

  » Pimpan Diskul na Ayudhya is a development practitioner, who began her career with The Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage for two years. She furthered her studies at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, where she focused on international business relations and environmental policy.

• OPINION

  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.

• OPINION

  Dealing With A Covid-19 Side Effect

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/01/2021

  » One side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic that you may have overlooked (besides amassing a vast collection of hand sanitisers and exposing govt inefficiency -- kapow!) is more waste, especially plastic. Inevitably, it is exacerbated by our appetite for food delivery while we're WFH during this quasi-lockdown. The first wave saw an increase of plastic waste by 60% in Bangkok due to the higher demand for food delivery as estimated by Thailand Environment Institute in May last year. Thailand Research Development Insitute also claimed that one such order can contain up to seven pieces of plastic waste (so opt-out of utensils when you order please).

• OPINION

  The Year of ...

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/12/2020

  » Let's face facts, people. 2020 hasn't been kind to us but is indeed eventful -- mostly for bad reasons. The pandemic cast a gloom over a big chunk of the calendar and, while we hoped for a reprieve during the year-end festivities after having things relatively under control and -- boom! -- it's back, ruining our jolly mood and forcing the cancellations of many NYE parties and events. I'm sure the last 359 days have us thinking and rethinking about a lot of things in our lives and what 2020 would go down as in our personal history. Here is what 2020 means to me (and hopefully you, too).

• OPINION

  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

• OPINION

  Head-Turning Headlines

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/08/2019

  » When you pore over newspapers and news feed as much as I do (but perhaps not in a desperate search to find something to write about), you can come across headlines that stop you between scrolling and tabs saved for their unintentional amusement. Here are a few to leave you scratching your head or make you chuckle away.

• LIFE

  Travelling Thaiger

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/12/2017

  » We first interviewed Thai-German Michael Biedassek for his role as the co-founder of bangkokvanguards, a unique travel agent which explores undiscovered paths in Bangkok. Michael is also involved in raising awareness on preserving local communities and organising the "Santa Cause" (http://fb.com/SantaCauseBangkok) event every year to provide gifts and necessities for less privileged children and their families. We wondered what he had been up to lately and what the upcoming Santa Cause would entail.

• TRAVEL

  Japan Airlines offers JAL Japan Explorer Pass for non-residents

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/12/2023

  » Besides flying directly between Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport and Japan's Haneda, Narita and Kansai Airports, Japan Airlines is now offering a special pass called JAL Japan Explorer Pass for Thai and non-resident travellers.

• LIFE

  'Let's Glow Singburi' to kick off on Friday

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/08/2023

  » Sing Buri is known for the brave people of Bang Rajan Village, who put up a valiant fight against Burmese invaders but if you want to see another side of the central province, consider the upcoming "Sang See Sing" (Let's Glow Singburi) festival, being held from Aug 18-27.

• LIFE

  Mango Art Festival returns with focus on diversity and discovery

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/04/2023

  » The third edition of the Mango Art Festival will bring together diversity in the Thai art scene to the same venue. Under the theme of "Rise", the six-day event at River City Bangkok, from May 2-7, aims to help launch careers of new-face artists. Besides local artists, art aficionados can also expect foreign artists and galleries, as well as brands to show that art transcends boundaries.

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