• TRAVEL

  Stellar stay

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/09/2021

  » Despite its central location on busy Charoen Krung Road, Capella Bangkok feels like a real retreat within the city. Its tranquil yet opulent vibe, attention to detail and superb service make for a stellar stay, living up to the inspiration behind its namesake, which is drawn from the brightest star in the constellation Auriga.

• OPINION

  Doable Halloween Costumes

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/10/2020

  » Halloween will be upon us in less than 24 hours and it's an excuse for you to dress as supernatural beings, popular characters from movies, celebs, generic archetypes and even food items. And if you still have no idea what costume should you wear for Halloween party tomorrow, you're in luck. Here's my costume idea that you can easily pull off.

• LIFE

  Culinary crash course

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/12/2019

  » I remember back when no kids would say they wanted to grow up and become a chef. Fast forward to the present day when becoming a chef has become a career of choice (with a side of celebrity) for many. Whether you aspire to be an Iron Chef, Masterchef, Top Chef, executive chef of a five-star hotel, chef-patron of a Michelin-starred restaurant (or just a better home cook), you can kick-start your culinary journey at Dusit Thani College.

• OPINION

  Travel Struggles Thais Can Relate To

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/11/2019

  » If you're fortunate enough to travel on a regular basis, you may start to pick up on little quirks that come with it. While I don't consider myself consumed by wanderlust, I would like to think that I've travelled enough to be able to share a few amusing quirks and struggles I discovered along the way. For your entertainment (and in some cases, our common commiseration), here are travel titbits Thai can relate to.

• LIFE

  New kid on the Sukhumvit block

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/06/2017

  » <b>The Setting:</b> When talking about high altitude dining, readers should be informed that there's a new kid on the Sukhumvit block. Mojjo Lounge Bar recently opened on the 32nd floor of Compass SkyView Hotel, allowing you to take in a sweeping skyline view of the city, with drink in hand, of course. Décor-wise, Mojjo goes for a classic and spacious feel, with an added dash of Latin flair. The whole interior oozes class and style, befitting the occasion of a sophisticated dinner or after-work unwinding. You can watch the twilight sky from air-conditioned comfort through the tall floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Or enjoy an unfiltered view and breeze at the outdoor black-and-white checkered area.

• LIFE

  Bangkok-style quotes

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/05/2017

  » We have all seen those inspirational quotes on our social media feed. They can brighten our days with cherry-hued, motivational and positive messages but sometimes they also come across a tad generic and naive.

• LIFE

  Japanese fusion (sans confusion)

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/05/2017

  » Washi Sushi Burger may look generic on the outside but the menu of this two-storey Japanese fusion fast food restaurant has something to pique both your curiosity and appetite. Purists and naysayers may be put off by the idea of making burgers with rice patties or drenching cheeses over sushi but, in Washi's case, we'll say don't knock it until you try it. Washi proudly presents its variety of sushi burgers which basically use patties of vinegar rice instead of buns.

• LIFE

  What's in a nickname?

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/09/2016

  » Earlier this month, New Zealand Herald reported that Thai students were asked to adopt new nicknames for "smoother cultural integration" in New Zealand. You see, some Thai names and nicknames just sound so unfavourable in English. You know, the likes of Poo, Pee or Porn for instance, for obvious reasons.

• LIFE

  Good times at Yoka Yoka

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/10/2015

  » Yoka Yoka, which is Fukuoka’s local dialect for “good”, for the most part lives up to its name. The modern Japanese restaurant is located at Ruamrudee Village, a small hub of good restaurants for the after-work crowd. Yoka Yoka occupies two floors, each with a different mood. On the ground floor, the inviting wooden interior seems to be set for a more low-key dinner, where you can enjoy your meal in peace and quiet. The upper level, on the other hand, is cooler, featuring a sake bar, funky artwork, brick walls and concrete columns. There are two private rooms, one with a private balcony, that are perfect for a reasonably rowdy gathering with friends.

• LIFESTYLE

  Suit & Tie (& more)

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/09/2014

  » Have you ever suffered meeting a stranger wearing the exact same thing as you at a party? Are you a sartorialist who likes his/her clothes to fit super nicely? Want to tightly control your own aesthetic destiny? If so, we might have just the places for you.

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