• OPINION

  Easing Up

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021

  » Today marks the reopening of 10 more business venues in 29 dark red provinces as restrictions against Covid-19 have been further eased. I know you're going out today (it's TGIF after payday, after all) and here are a few highlighted measures to know before you head out.

• OPINION

  Getting Food at Bangkok Malls in 2021

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/08/2021

  » On Sunday, the Centre of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced 29 provinces as dark red zones, up from the previous 13, along with strict measures to control the spread. Bangkok is, of course, a dark red zone and most of the prohibitions and temporary closures of certain venues are understandable. One prohibition, in particular, at the time of going to print has left me (and many others) scratching their heads.

• OPINION

  Help the Overlooked

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/01/2021

  » The ongoing spread of Covid-19 has brought to light the many groups of people who are struggling during these trying times and may need a little help. However, there may be a few other groups that perhaps may get overlooked. Here are three of them that you can help with.

• LIFE

  Travel with meaning

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

  » Somsak "Pai" Boonkam is the founder and CEO of Local Alike (http://fb.com/LocalAlike), although he does prefer the title social worker, as this describes what he does through his noted social enterprise more accurately. Through various trips and travel packages arranged by Local Alike, he has connected travellers with various local communities to create a unique travel experience based on the concept of community-based tourism. Pai tells us how people can give back while expanding their horizons through travel.

• 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.

• LIFE

  Benjakitti Park and Lumpini Park to host 'Bangkok Bestival'

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/01/2024

  » From Jan 5-7, various activities focusing on spirituality and health are taking place at Benjakitti Park, Ratchadaphisek Road, so you can kick off 2024 on feel-good notes.

• TRAVEL

  Centel earns three distinctions at IAA Awards

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/08/2023

  » Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (Centel), Thailand’s leading hotel and restaurant operator, received three prestigious accolades in the Travel & Hospitality category at the IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2022-2023 held by the Investment Analysts Association.

• TRAVEL

  Centara turns 40 this year, reveals 2023 plan

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/03/2023

  » This year is a milestone year for Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator. Centara will celebrate its 40th anniversary, add several new properties to its global portfolio and pursue sustainable growth in a bid to become one of the world’s leading hospitality companies five years from now.

• OPINION

  Essential post-lockdown tips

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/09/2021

  » Since every Thai, their mothers and pets are heading out this weekend (guilty!), I would like to highlight a few points from the latest Covid-19 restrictions and offer a few tips that you may find useful.

• OPINION

  New Month, New Rules?

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

  » September 1 was the D-day for many to be let out of their homes for the first time in a long while (guilty!). It seems, at the time of going to print, another D-day unworthy of celebration will be October 1.

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