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  • OPINION

    Gifts That Give Back

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/12/2021

    » Are you feeling generous this holiday season? Perhaps, you're planning to buy gifts for your loved ones but, at the same time, you can extend your good wishes to those less fortunate than you. Here are a few gift ideas to spread the spirit of giving.

  • LIFE

    Are you a bona fide Bangkokian?

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/07/2015

    » It takes more than the ability to recite the full 65-syllable name of Bangkok or nimbly jaywalk at every opportunity to qualify as a true Bangkokian na. There are nuances (and nuisances) in everyday life that only a true Bangkokian can pick up on. Think you’re a Bangkok buff? Take our quiz to find out how local you are. Answers will be revealed at the end. No cheating!

  • OPINION

    Life in Equations

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/06/2018

    » Here are a few funny equations to summarise the Bangkok way of life to lighten the mood, when the weather is grey and gloomy.

  • LIFE

    To catch a Thai thief

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/01/2013

    » We often think the Thai police force suck at their job (but are productive when it comes to gimmicky initiatives such as Ja Choey 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0), but we guess sometimes it doesn't matter because criminals aren't such smart cookies themselves. (That's probably why they chose a life of crime in the first place.) To give police some slack, we've found incidents that show how hilariously some stupid criminals got nabbed by the authorities for your entertainment. Don't do illegal things and/or be this stupid, kids.

  • LIFE

    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.

  • LIFE

    Tracking down food trucks

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/10/2014

    » You may think the food god has already blessed Bangkokians with endless choices of mobile eateries but this year we’ve seen a rising number of food trucks popping uPrice: in different corners of Bangkok .

  • LIFE

    Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 26 - Feb 1

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/01/2018

    » Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!

  • LIFE

    The mothers of mooncakes

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/09/2017

    » It's that time of year to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival so we decided to round up mooncakes that are on offer from various venues in Bangkok. Here are some of the mooncakes that shine the brightest in terms of flavour and packaging. *The following mooncakes are available until Oct 4 unless stated otherwise.

  • OPINION

    Risky Roads

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/12/2016

    » Recently, the Child Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center announced a campaign to ban children from riding motorcycles in order to save the lives of the youth of today. Mind you, it's illegal for anyone younger than 15 years old to ride a motorcycle in the first place, but we're talking Thailand -- The Land of Mai Pen Rai and Spotty Law Enforcement -- after all.

  • LIFE

    Sweet (& savoury) 16

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/03/2016

    » The ongoing trend of attending night or hip markets in Bangkok brings along with it hundreds of food vendors that we can all salivate over. Not only do they cater to the insatiable appetites that Bangkokians have for shopping, but they also provide opportunities for small vendors to try out their new food ideas on the public (who seem to lap them right up).

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