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Muscles, measured
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 30/09/2016
» I recently checked out BASE's signature group class "BASECAMP" which integrates both HIIT and strength training into each of their circuit-style stations. Getting the right balance between the two means burning fat, improving your cardio, building and sculpting muscles. Perfect for someone like me who enjoys the occasional run (and probably too much chocolate cake) but would probably never voluntarily pick up a dumbbell in the gym.
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Carve 'em up
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 11/12/2015
» Following in Dubai's footsteps, Thailand is now seeing some of the most incredible entertainment centres. It seems as if there's nothing this country can't do -- from snow towns and trampoline parks to surfing complexes, we've got it all. Or so it seems.
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In the hot seat
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 04/12/2015
» When conversing about Chinese cuisine in Bangkok, the mention of Chef Man Wai Yin and his restaurant Chef Man is inevitable. Who popularised the lava bun? He did. Whose restaurant once had a month-long waiting list? Guilty. He managed to turn ubiquitous dim sum into a new dining experience with his restaurants. Then came the fancy flair and five-star presentation of M Krub, which seems to have won over those foodies who could afford it. His latest venture, Chairman, is a world apart, spurning lazy Susans, leather seats and tablecloths, and instead looking back to childhood days in Hong Kong spent at a traditional cha chaan teng (local cafe or eatery). Chairman’s decor is reminiscent of exactly that, with vintage tiles, wooden counters, iron partitions and verdant green window panes looking out on a 2D mock-up of a sea of neon-lit billboards. Surprisingly, the cafe hits the casual mark for which it was aiming, avoiding gimmickry — a difficult task indeed, especially when you’ve set up shop inside a glitzy mall.
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Brunch Bible 2.0
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 16/10/2015
» Lo and behold, brunching is still proving to be a popular pastime for Bangkokians.
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Trick of the eye, treat for the lens
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 21/08/2015
» As much as I love the outdoors, the rainy season has convinced me that staying inside is slightly better than finding myself at a hospital, diagnosed with influenza.
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One helluva juicy deal
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 21/08/2015
» I hate commitment. And if my other half is currently reading this, don't start getting giddy, thinking you've dodged a bullet. What I mean is, I hate the kind of commitment that involves signing a 12-month contract at the gym, which also happens to come with a hefty cancellation fee.
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Rainy season survival guide
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 03/07/2015
» You know the rainy season is here when you keep count of how many days it’s been since you last folded up your trousers and waded through gushing water. Usually it’s no more than two. This time of year can be a pain in the arse for Bangkokians. Not only do we need to think about stacking sandbags in front of our homes, but we also face the moral dilemma of whether the flooding is bad enough to warrant you skipping out on work. Guru has compiled a few tips to make your lives a little easier (and drier) this time of year -- and no, none of them includes migrating (ahem, evacuating) to higher ground.
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Hip hotelier
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 05/06/2015
» At the age of 27, Paniti "Boat" Kobkulsuwan became the CEO of Thaisakol Estate. His goal was to project the company to become the leading business in the real estate industry. His first major project is K Maison (116/17-21 Rangnam Road, www.kmaisonboutique.com, 02-245-1953), a chic boutique hotel in Ratchathewi district, for which he took on the role of designer and owner. We chat with him about why staying boutique is unique and what it takes to run a hotel.
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Tricks of the traits
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/03/2015
» Bangkokians are a rare — and confusing — breed. When the economy looks grim, we build more shopping malls. When there is a protest or coup, we turn it into a music festival. When there’s too much pollution, we suck it in like it’s the smell of fresh laundry. To be called a Bangkokian is something that must be earned. Residing around Sukhumvit and spending a quarter of your time stuck in traffic may score you a few points, but believe us, it takes a lot more than that before you can really embrace the status. But fear not, dear readers — Guru has compiled an instruction manual of the basic Bangkokian traits you need to grasp (or at least know about) to blend in with the locals.
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(A)ppealing (B)runch and (C)offee
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/03/2015
» Tucked away on the third floor of the newly opened 9:53 community mall in Thong Lor, this two-month-old all-day eatery offers more than the usual eggy brunch dishes. ABC Essence in Eatery is a brave black sheep grazing on a hill predominantly filled with Japanese restaurants, which should be a delight for the area's residents, who must be tired of having sushi first thing on a Sunday morning. With a clean-cut, white-walled interior, spanking new marble floors and Scandinavian furniture, it manages to pull off the "modern" look that seldom fails to please diners' eyes. You can expect to find Japanese housewives enjoying a lazy lunch, urbanites digging into healthy salads and serious coffee fans grabbing their caffeinated beverages. Although there's limited parking, a valet service is available — so there's no need for Thonglorites to swap their stilettos for Havaianas or worry about braving the sweltering heat.
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