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We wish you a martial Christmas
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 19/12/2014
» It’s the most wonderful time of year as they say Even in this land that’s been under martial law since May. But such a bleak and depressing fact we may want to ignore When it’s more fun to rush to end-of-year sales at the store.
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A winter of discontent?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 21/11/2014
» Maybe it’s the unusual winter breeze that’s slowly creeping its way into the country, or the half-completed holiday decorations that are starting to pop up around the city, but life seems to be unravelling as the season progresses.
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Winter is coming
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 05/12/2014
» It's finally that time of year when Bangkokians can reference the infamous Game of Thrones tagline without irony. But while winter signifies doom and gloom in the fantasy show, it's more of a cause for celebration in our tropical land. Heck, we deserve it after roughly 11 months of wielding our umbrellas to dodge sunlight and raindrops. In the spirit of the breezy days, here are some unique elements that contribute to a very Bangkok winter:
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Everyone’s a faux-tographer!
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 18/07/2014
» This past long weekend, I was lucky enough to leave the craziness and chaos of the city behind for the diminishing shoreline and shady tourists at one of Thailand’s many beaches.
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A visual guide to the rainy season
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 09/05/2014
» Besides food, talking about the weather is probably one of the favourite topics of Bangkokians. And now that the harsh sun is being pushed out of the way to make room for rain clouds, everyone’s becoming a self-proclaimed meteorologist these days. Well, we hate to be left out of the conversation (even if it’s about something as boring as the climate) so here’s our visual guide on what to expect throughout the rainy season. And yes, that means sometimes you will find yourself standing in a downpour with only a soggy soi dog to keep you company.
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PDRC Spring/Summer 2014
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 21/02/2014
» As the caretaker government and police finally get off their asses to try and clear rally sites around Bangkok, there may hopefully soon be an end to the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC)’s shutdown of the city. But when (or if) a conclusion is ever reached, there’s no telling what long-term effects will actually be achieved.
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Guru Asks
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 14/03/2014
» What Thai word will the Royal Institute consider removing from dictionaries?
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Q&A: Thai edition
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 13/12/2013
» Here are some common queries posed to Thais (with appropriate responses to use at your discretion):
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 20/12/2013
» It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Bangkok city,<br> Even though our holy day is Buddha’s birth, not Jesus and the nativity.<br> But who cares, the festive holiday season brings joy and cheer,<br> So I won’t complain about Xmas carols at shopping malls hurting my ear.
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Think you know what's happening in the world around you?
Guru, Sumati Sivasiamphai, Published on 13/09/2013
» Well, Guru doesn't and we need your help! See if you can answer these amazingly difficult questions and win yourself the joy of being right!
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