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In the mood for food
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/05/2015
» We here at Guru love us some wordplay (especially when it’s naughty). Punch “5318008” into a calculator and turn it upside down to spell a certain part of female anatomy. Rearrange “dog food lid” backwards (with the right spacing) and you’ll get a NSFW phrase. And remember that time you meant to type “see” on a keyboard, but had forgotten to switch from Thai to English? So when we saw the logo of MOODZ, a five-month-old restaurant at the mouth of Thong Lor Soi 10, we channelled our inner Robert Langdon and discovered the word’s upside-down reflection is “WOODS” — the name of another project by the same management team. The restaurant’s interior feels grown-up with a retro touch, but by no means comes across dated. Turquoise walls make other decorative details pop, from the checkered floor to the custom-made chandeliers. The sophisticated indoor area is perfect for an eye-locking, romantic dinner between lovebirds, while the rattan seats outside create a nice setting for shooting the breeze and people watching. The patrons here are expats, couples on date nights and after-work Thai execs. MOODZ also sees families on Sundays.
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.
Cross-Cultural Chef
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/12/2014
» Cyril Mougin, 29, is the executive chef at Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa. He oversees the hotel’s four restaurants, one of which is the Asian-inspired TAi. Although he is trained in traditional French cooking, he showcases his passion for Asian food at TAi where he offers favourite dishes from Thai, Korean, Filipino, Japanese and Chinese cookbooks. We talk to him about his culinary journey.
Suit & Tie (& more)
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/09/2014
» Have you ever suffered meeting a stranger wearing the exact same thing as you at a party? Are you a sartorialist who likes his/her clothes to fit super nicely? Want to tightly control your own aesthetic destiny? If so, we might have just the places for you.
Asian al dente
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/07/2014
» If the idea of pasta dishes with Thai twists doesn’t pique your appetite anymore, I am Thai Pasta may change that with their 19 Thai-ified spaghetti dishes. The restaurant’s interior gives a contemporary Thai feel with flower motifs on the wall. The place looks inviting, being lit up in a golden hue. Sit at a window-side couch so you can utilise the natural light for your IG moments during the day or eat with a view of nearby buildings at night. Given the location, groups of students and office workers make up the majority of customers during weekdays while the weekends see families and friends.
Geek out
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/07/2014
» If you’ve ever fantasised about sitting on the Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne, hugging a life-sized Rilakkuma, and/or taking a selfie with an army of Stormtroopers, you can make your geeky dreams come true at Bangkok Comic Con (fb.com/bangkokcomiccon, B150 per ticket), which runs from today (Jul 4) until Sunday (Jul 6) at Siam Paragon’s Royal Paragon Hall. The Geek God has blessed us with another opportunity to geek out again after Thailand Comic Con in May. As the event kicks off, we break down the highlights from Bangkok Comic Con and also tell you about made-in-Thailand comic books.
Taste and table
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/05/2014
» Sukhumvit is a hub of hotel dining with many options to choose from. Opened on May 1, Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok is the new kid on the block and currently offers five restaurants and bars (with two more to come), one of which is China Table. With many sqms and a ceiling high enough to even accommodate a lion dance, the restaurant exudes a spacious and airy feel, befitting a special lunch or dinner event more than a normal meal. It has a good yin-yang design that offers Chinese flair without being too gaudy. Natural light floods the space, brightening up vases, urns and tea sets on shelves as well as other impressive decor details. Get comfy on the plush couch or sit on a high chair from where you can view traditional tea making. The majority of patrons are Asian tourists and expats.
Tour de Thailand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/02/2014
» When you realise you've checked in at shopping malls way too many times within the past 60 days on Foursquare, it's a sign that you should perhaps diversify your port of call by exploring Thailand in new ways. We've gathered interesting tour experiences that should offer something new whether you're a local, expat, or first-time visitor.
Up in the air
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/02/2014
» Given the many rooftop places in Bangkok, finding a good one is like figuring out which of the zillions of cars on the street below belongs to your friend from the height of 30-something floors with your naked eye. Zoom is the latest entry to the high-altitude market and it proves to be worth the 40-floor elevator ride to get there. Decor-wise, Zoom keeps it minimal and modern as if not to compete with the mesmerising panoramic view of the city below. The open-air venue offers three zones. For an intimate LED-lit dinner, we recommend the lower level where you can lounge on big comfy couches. Head upstairs to the bar to get your drink on. The patrons are mostly hotel guests and execs in the area.
Cooking up passion
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/02/2014
» Austria-born Sebastian Reischer is the executive chef of Horizons Bangkok at Zen World. He studied gastronomy and hotel management in St. Polten and apprenticed at Austria Trend Hotels. He has worked in London, Vienna, Singapore and now Bangkok, cooking up Asian and European cuisines. On a freelance basis, he also cooks for private functions, aiming to bring unique and intimate dining experiences to his clients. Contact him about his service at sebastiancuisine@gmail.com, sebastiancuisine.wix.com/passionfood or fb.com/sebastiancuisine.