• LIFE

  Phad Thai 4.0

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/01/2017

  » Lately, there has been talk about Thailand going 4.0. And I just found a food truck which makes phad thai like it's 2017 -- phad thai 4.0, if you will. The Truck Padthai Seafood offers the dish that is so synonymous with Thai cuisine with some new twists. And there's no sad shrivelled dried shrimps to be seen here, people.

• LIFE

  Playing with fire (and eggs)

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/06/2017

  » Living up to its name, Len Khai (or "play with eggs" in English) food truck tries to put its own twist on the famous omelette, albeit with mixed results. It's the brainchild of self-taught cook Ton who operates it mostly all by himself. His food truck has travelled to many places, from Rama III Road and ABAC to Ratchapak Park in Hua Hin.

• 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.

• OPINION

  Dealing With A Covid-19 Side Effect

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/01/2021

  » One side effect of the Covid-19 pandemic that you may have overlooked (besides amassing a vast collection of hand sanitisers and exposing govt inefficiency -- kapow!) is more waste, especially plastic. Inevitably, it is exacerbated by our appetite for food delivery while we're WFH during this quasi-lockdown. The first wave saw an increase of plastic waste by 60% in Bangkok due to the higher demand for food delivery as estimated by Thailand Environment Institute in May last year. Thailand Research Development Insitute also claimed that one such order can contain up to seven pieces of plastic waste (so opt-out of utensils when you order please).

• LIFE

  UFO (907) has Landed

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/02/2019

  » Living up to its name, Siam Discovery The Exploratorium continues to bring art and creativity to the city with their latest event "Siam Discovery: Discovery Street Culture". As part of the event, a core member of UFO907, noted graffiti crew from New York, is having his first exhibition titled "Zero To Hero" in Thailand, after two main exhibitions in Japan. We talked to the elusive artist about his long journey as graffiti artist, experience of creating art on the street and his quirky signature alien. The exhibition, which features several sculptures and many paintings created in a studio in Bangkok, runs until Feb 20 on the ground floor of Siam Discovery.

• 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

  New Kids on the Block

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/07/2019

  » The wet season may want to make you hole up and wait out the rain (perfect bed weather and all that) but it doesn't seem to slow down new venues popping up in Bangkok. From a new upscale dining destination to a low-key night market in the city centre, here are five new and upcoming venues that are worth braving the rain for.

• OPINION

  The lighter side of politics

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/03/2018

  » Amid the deluge of headlines that pop up on my (and perhaps your) smartphone screen, a few manage to catch my attention with their unexpected funniness especially those regarding Thai politics. Some are so ironic, they are jokes. Not sure what I'm getting at? Here are a few examples for your entertainment. After reading too many corruption scandals involving state officials, one just needs a few laughs, y'know.

• OPINION

  Seven Local Quirks Even Thais Can't Get Over

  Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/04/2017

  » As someone who was born and raised in Thailand, I've noticed there seem to be Thailand-only behaviours by my fellow countrymen that still baffle me.

• 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.

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