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Prohibition Est. 2015
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 21/08/2015
» The problem with the alcohol ban debacle isn’t only the fact that 1) rulemakers haven’t finished eeny-meeny-miny-moe-ing around the actual number of metres away from schools that bars and clubs must be situated or 2) it’s going to send Thailand back to experience for itself the crappiest period of American history. Nor will the ban magically rid Thailand of its violence problems. We’re not taking sides, nor are we sympathetic towards fellow office workers who will have to say goodbye to humpdays and TGIFs after local watering holes are axed. Of course not. What we’re saying, though, is there are other bans we should be thinking about a lot more. And since it’s currently illegal to gather in crowds and hold up placards, we thought we’d present them in Guru instead.
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Lindy hop, We don't stop
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 04/09/2015
» The growing community of dance studios in Bangkok is one of many signs that our beloved country is finally embracing the multiple facets of art and dance. You can now take pole dancing and belly dancing lessons without worrying about the stigma they once bore, or practise aerial acrobatics just for the fun of it, as opposed to actually wanting to join the cast of Cirque du Soleil. Chayapong "Oat" Naviroj, founder and owner of The Hop dance studio (252/8 Silom Road, between Silom Soi 18-20, www.thehopbangkok.com), has been instrumental in introducing Bangkok to the art of swing dancing, which has kicked up a quite a stir within the dance community, as well as in the social scene. He tells Guru about how he got into the swing of things — and reveals a few of his favourite swing-worthy tracks.
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Decrypt, decode & destroy the challenge
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/06/2015
» Here’s the thing. As much as I love Bangkok, I hate the fact that sometimes it feels like there’s hardly anything interesting to do in our city. When I say interesting, strolling around a new shopping mall just doesn’t quite do it for me.
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Tipple your fancy
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 24/07/2015
» Bangkok's nightlife has always enjoyed an abundance of variety. Whether you prefer sipping an overpriced cocktail on the 60th floor, sampling craft beers with the cool kids or getting trashed with backpackers on the kerbside at a 7-Eleven, this city's got you covered. Recently, though, BKK has stepped it up a notch, with brand new joints that offer a whole lot more than “black and coke” as a house special. This week, Guru takes a look at six of these watering holes and reveals what sets them apart from the rest.
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Colleague complexes
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/05/2015
» Unless you work in a magical land where heinous crimes such as nicking your co-workers' stapler don't occur, you're living the nine-to-five dream like the rest of us. Sometimes, it's not the workload itself that gets on our nerves -- it's those irritating human beings you call “colleagues” who linger around your desk. Fear not, dear readers, we've compiled a manual that'll help you through yet another week. (Disclaimer: Any resemblance to real people, especially those working in our office, is purely coincidental.)
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Stall standing
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 05/06/2015
» Following the heartbreaking news concerning the removal of food stalls on Sukhumvit Soi 38 (Bangkok's foodie paradise), many are distraught, with not a clue as to where our favourite food vendors (whom we love to hit up after a long night of fist-pumping) will relocate. As humongous malls and super-ultra-luxurious condominiums continue to expand and occupy every square metre of the city, it won't be long until we're digging into a B200 som tam on the 60th floor of some lacklustre, air-conditioned, concrete tower.
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Sweet tooth siblings
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/05/2015
» Nattakan “Kwang” Vichiankavee and her older brothers Nat and Vut have the sweetest set-up in Bangkok. They’ve opened chic gelato booth Deerato (fb.com/deerato, IG: @deerato), which currently is a hit among the city’s foodies. We catch up with the siblings to find out the secret behind their success, what it’s like working with family and where we can find them next.
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Vends with benefits
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 24/04/2015
» Sure, the multibillion-baht shopping malls blasting air-con at -2°C may keep the citizens of Bangkok occupied for a while. But like every fad that passes through the city, we all know that it’s not long before the queues disperse and we’re back at our usual som tam spot, ready for more uncontrollable sweating and potential food poisoning. Street stalls and vendors are inarguably the heart and soul of Bangkok -- frankly, we can’t imagine living here without them. This is Guru’s guide to the different types of vendors every Bangkokian needs to survive in the city.
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All aboard to stomach satisfaction
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 13/03/2015
» Bangkokians love two things: Instagramming daily meals and avoiding traffic-clogged roads. So we’ve decided to combine these two passions by hopping aboard the BTS to embark on an epicurean ride. Sure, the Skytrain is often freezing cold and overcrowded, but we appreciate the fact that it’s the most efficient way to chomp through town. Use our concise guide to eateries and hang-out spots that can be accessed by BTS, which every urbanite should visit at least once to get beyond the usual Thong Lor and Silom nests.
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A taste for travel
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 06/03/2015
» Benyapa Svasti-Xuto is the founder of Fove Food Tour (www.fovefoodtour.com, fb.com/FoveFoodTour), a boutique tour company that focuses on the culinary aspects of travelling. Every year, she takes small groups of foodies to Italy, where they explore the cuisine of the country’s different regions. Equipped with a master’s degree in food cultures and communications from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy, local knowledge and a bubbly personality, Benyapa offers one-of-a-kind adventures for hungry holidaymakers.
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