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  Off the beaten track

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/02/2012

  » There are certain must-see attractions for first-time visitors to Thailand: Patpong, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Khao San Road, an elephant show, ladyboy cabaret, Hua Hin, a Full Moon party, some more beaches... But with all this distraction, visitors might miss out on the atypical attractions your average tour guide doesn't know about. To do our part in promoting the miracle that is Thai tourism, we have selected five lesser-known villages where visitors can discover Thais living in unique ways.

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  School of life

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/05/2012

  » You don't have to be a Valedictorian to realise that the Thai education system is in shambles. If you just spent five minutes memorising the previous sentence, then chances are you may be a product of local education. But although experienced teachers and (apparently) tablet PCs are important to shape future generations, we think that our schools could fare better if they focused on subjects that are essential for Thais.

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  Piecing it together

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/05/2012

  » If we were to see the world like a child, we would realise there are so many unanswered questions staring us right in the face; at restaurants, on the street, pretty much everywhere we look. But don't fret, as we've done some digging and tackled questions you have never even thought to ask. Here are the little-known origins of eight things to bore your date or people at a party with. Don't say we never teach you anything.

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  Thailand's got weird talent

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/06/2012

  » With the current barrage of talent shows on television, we guestimate that every Thai person will have their 15 minutes of fame by the end of 2013. However, most of the "talent" we have seen is either debatable (painting with bare breasts), as original as eating green curry with kanom jeen (covering the same ol' songs) or kinda disturbing (children belching out love songs). To flesh out the real capabilities of this fine nation, we have sought out individuals with unique and special abilities for your entertainment. And for our own amusement, we decided to appoint ourselves as the judge for our very own "Thailand's Got Weird Talent" show. Here are the finalists.

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  Street cart Charisma

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/11/2012

  » There are tons of roadside food vendors in this city which explains why Bangkokians can eat around the clock (ruining any chance of diets). So it should be considered nothing less than a feat if one shop can stand out amidst the sea of street eateries. Well, you're in luck, because we've found four vendors that have managed to cook up ways to get noticed and attract the crowd. Here's what they have to say about their unique businesses.

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  Follow your star

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/12/2012

  » Dear Capricorn, a major project may come to a halt. You may do poorly at a job interview or important negotiation.

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  Alter Egos

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/05/2013

  » If you're our target reader, then you're probably still trying to figure out what you really want to do with your life. But don't worry, since many famous figures in Thai society did something unrelated before establishing the roles they are now known for. Judging from the journeys of these individuals we've selected, it's OK to go through a period of doing different things and/or getting out of your comfort zone in order to pursue your true calling. The most important thing is that you keep pushing on. Here are five stories to inspire.

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  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.

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  Happy hugger

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/01/2014

  » Worakorn "Lucky" Thanyananthima is also known as HugMan. The 33-year-old Surin native has made it his life mission to give strangers free hugs in the hope of promoting world peace. Since Jan 21 is National Hug Day in the US when participants offer free hugs to family members, friends and strangers alike, we talk to Lucky to learn what it's like to offer free hugs all year round. You can follow him at facebook.com/LuckyHugman.

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  Squeeze play

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/01/2015

  » Free Hugs Bangkok will give out friendly hugs at busy spots in Bangkok, from Sunday (Feb 1) to Feb 14. The group was co-created by Osito and La Monita owner Kasama Laopanich, Osito’s executive chef and partner Daniel Bucher, businessman Rajen “Raj” Palsingh and Business In Heels’ branch director Nicola “Nicky” Jones-Crossley. The hug-fest will culminate in a Valentine’s Day fundraising event at La Monita and Osito. Find out more about the group on its Facebook page, at fb.com/FreeHugsBKK.

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