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The art of being a Bangkokian
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 22/04/2016
» Despite the common perception that Bangkok is one of the most exciting and convenient of cities to live in, surviving this concrete jungle requires its inhabitants have far more than thick skin and a love for shopping malls. This entails a certain know-how, a knack of knowing-how-to-get-s***-done, or as we like to call it, the art of being a Bangkokian.
Ripe for picking
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 29/04/2016
» You've all heard — if you're not already a member — of GuavaPass (guavapass.com) by now. In case you haven't, it's this fantastic fitness pass that lets you attend unlimited classes from muay Thai to CrossFit, so you'll never have to be stuck in a workout rut. We catch up with New Yorker Emma Harris who is the VP of Global Brand Strategy and GM of GuavaPass Bangkok; she tells us about setting up in Thailand, her passions and what kind of adrenaline-filled adventures she wants ticked off her bucket list.
Dye hard
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 01/04/2016
» Life in Bangkok can often be described as fast and furious, but if you're stuck in the usual rush-hour traffic jam, painstakingly slow would also jump to mind. Kanchalee "Ann" Ngamdamronk and Sergey Tishkin first met in Japan, where they both completed a special art course in hand dying textiles. They returned to Thailand and founded Slowstitch Studio, where they work with traditional (albeit time-consuming) methods and botanical materials to create individually hand-dyed textiles. Guru chats with Ann to find out what it's like to work with your other half and why dying your own fabrics at home isn't as complicated as you'd think.
Sugar, ice and everything nice
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 01/04/2016
» Good news, people. The National Research Department of All Delicious Things That Are Apparently Bad For You has made a new scientific discovery: low-calorie diets are actually bad for you. It is, in fact, better to consume fatty, sugary, carb-loaded foods, such as doughnuts, ice cream cake and chocolate frappes. Y'know, like how the Neanderthals were doing it for thousands of years before the vegans took over the world with their quinoa and chia seeds?
A zesty slurp
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 15/04/2016
» Noodles are another one of our favourite staples for when we can't bring ourselves to eat yet another phad krapow. The joy of customising every minute detail of your order -- from choice of noodle, soup or no soup, to what veg to skip -- to your absolute liking is the pleasure of visiting a noodle shop.
Cream of the cup
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 19/02/2016
» In a sweltering city like Bangkok, there can never be too many ice cream joints — I’d be perfectly content if the government decided to replace every 7-Eleven with an ice cream parlour. Our continuous craving for gourmet desserts (be it genuine desire to satiate a sweet tooth or the never-ending search of Instagram gratification) means institutions such as Swensen’s and Haagen-Dazs no longer have quite the pull as they did 10 years ago. Instead, they have become something of a last resort, like when you find yourself stuck in an unfamiliar mall.
The Thalassophile's turf
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 18/03/2016
» Whether you're a thrill or a chill-seeker, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has got you covered.
Dim sum central
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 25/03/2016
» It's no surprise that any restaurant with the "Chef Man" name tag will most likely have you waiting in a queue. The recently opened Man Kitchen at CentralWorld is no different. It is, however, breaking new grounds by introducing a dim sum buffet with all the trimmings at a very affordable price of B599++ per person.
Swish and sizzle
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 25/03/2016
» Now, we know Salaya may seem a bit out of the way from somewhere like mid-Sukhumvit, but our venture to this low-key part of outer Bangkok proved to be more than worthwhile. Surprisingly, it only took us half an hour to get there, which is about the same amount of time you'd spend being stuck in Thong Lor's traffic on the weekend. Despite the fact that the owners are the same people behind Shabu King, this new joint is vastly different. Forget the lacklustre atmosphere of cramped spaces (like most shabu destinations) and say hello to a stunning countryside-style Japanese barn. The high ceilings let in plenty of natural light during the day time, which will no doubt impress any Instagrammer out there looking to snap up some serious #foodporn worthy photos of shabu shabu platters and sushi rolls.
Cards against Bangkokians
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 19/02/2016
» If you’re familiar with this beautiful black box, it’s probably because you, like us, have an extremely dry and bitter sense of humour. Or you’re just a plain horrible person who has been to Game Over bar way too many times. Either way, you can’t deny the Cards Against Humanity’s popularity, with its added extension packs and a couple of international editions adding to the mayhem.