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  Bangkok reimagined

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/09/2022

  » You may already have heard of Bangkok being compared to Blade Runner made real, given our neon signs, skyscrapers, dingy alleys, huge billboards, elevated motorways and busy roads. Flaws and all, Bangkok has inspired many artists to reimagine it in their own way, shining a different light on our beloved capital city. Its unique aesthetic has captured the imagination of many artists and filmmakers, and Guru has compiled a few noteworthy reimaginations of Bangkok for your entertainment.

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  Looking ahead

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/07/2022

  » Welcome to the second half of 2022, officially! Things are looking up as the mask mandate has been lifted and Miss Rona is considered an endemic, starting from today. To celebrate getting back to the old normal, we think it's fitting to present exciting openings of hotels that you can look forward to.

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  Guru's Weekly Pick: Dec 15-21

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/12/2017

  » 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!

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  Out-of-town festivities

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/12/2017

  » As Xmas decorations are springing up in all the major malls and public spaces of Bangkok, the parks and winter markets outside the capital city are coming into full bloom for your year-end celebrations too. This week, we picked seven spots you can reconnect with nature and give your lungs their annual break. Mark them in your calendar in case you want to usher in 2018 away from Bangkok. Or better yet, go to these places soon and come back for a countdown in the capital.

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  Guru's Weekly Pick: Nov 10-16

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/11/2017

  » 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!

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  Bangkok evolution

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/05/2015

  » What can’t you do at 7-Eleven branches these days? Recently we learned you’re able to send parcels or get your clothes dry-cleaned at its outlets. We hope leaving a pet in a store’s care before going on vacation is next. That got us thinking about other everyday things in Bangkok that have evolved over time. After painstaking armchair research, we’ve dug up some trivia that should give you new appreciation of common sights — or at least be an edu-taining holiday read.

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  TV Tastemaker

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/05/2015

  » With 24 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Attaphon Na Bangxang works as TrueVisions’ chief programme and content officer and acts as True Corporation’s group director for content and programming. He has played instrumental roles in securing a licence to produce True Academy Fantasia, the Thai version of Mexican musical talent show La Academia, and broadcasting rights to major soccer leagues, movies, documentaries and other entertainment programmes. Attaphon also decides what programmes will be broadcast on TrueVisions. The cast of the new season of True Academy Fantasia will be announced on Jun 2, and will be broadcast on TrueVisions, from Jun 28-Sep 19.

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  Techie travellers

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/01/2015

  » By now you’ve probably memorised all the holidays in 2015 (as you’ve undoubtedly done with the freshly baked 12 core values of Thai people). Who’s to say, maybe you’ve already gone so far as to mark potential long weekends on your calendar. Well, the government, perhaps inspired by your go-getter attitude, also wants to promote tourism throughout this year. Why not help out, then, by injecting some of your hard-earned dough back into the economy? Here as a guide on your financially righteous quest are our picks of smartphone applications that will help you explore Thailand, the smart way.

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  Tech support

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/02/2015

  » Living in Bangkok comes with specific frustrations (rejections by taxi drivers, spending one-third of your life stuck in traffic, driving around crowded parking lots in search of an empty space). But don’t fret, fellow Bangkokians — thanks to advanced technology and (sketchy) 3G connections, you can solve these problems using nothing but your fingertips. Here’s our selection of apps and websites to help you navigate Bangkok with more ease.

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  The return of MTV

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/09/2013

  » Channel V Thailand may now be gone, but MTV Thailand is back after going off the air in 2011. Amarit "Mark" Sukhavaniji, the managing director of MTV Thailand, tells us what the channel has to offer this second time around. Officially launched yesterday (Sep 12), you can watch MTV Thailand on True Vision 59 and PSI Channel 164. Go to facebook.com/mtvthailand for more information.

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