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Come for the hooters, stay for the wings
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 22/06/2018
» On the corner of Soi Thaniya on Silom Road is the newest branch of Hooters, sitting in what was once Flann O'Brien's Irish Pub. The American sports bar franchise, with its famous buffalo wings, beers and of course, Hooters Girls, is no stranger to the country as this newest outlet is the third in Bangkok -- the sixth overall in the country -- to be established. Curious customers who have yet to set foot in one of the eatery chains can do so now with ease as this branch is a few steps away from BTS Sala Daeng and a five-minute walk from MRT Silom.
The rise of Thailand's techno queen
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 08/06/2018
» From her humble beginnings as a rural country girl from Nakhon Ratchasima and working jobs in factories and IT to becoming one of Thailand's most prominent and leading female underground techno DJs today, Seephrai Mungphanklang, better known as Nakadia, was first exposed to the techno scene during her first trip to Europe in 2002, when she stepped inside a German club and saw German music producer Marusha perform. With a love for partying and techno music, it was this moment where her friend and manager Sebastian Lehmann encouraged her to become a DJ. She decided to learn the craft, buying vinyls and turntables, where she eventually started her career by DJ'ing at Koh Samui before moving to Berlin, Germany where she would ultimately perform all over the world to become the global sensation she is today. She previously performed for one night at Violett in Thong Lor back in May 25, and has recently been featured in Mixmag's latest episode of the Global Dancefloor documentary series, which focuses on three female DJs (Nakadia, Mendy Indigo and X0809) pushing the techno scene in Thailand. The techno queen is now set to embark on a European summer tour later this year which includes playing sets at world-famous gigs such as Elrow Ibiza and Tomorrowland, becoming the first Thailand DJ to play at the prestigious event.
Hidden in plain sight
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 08/06/2018
» There is no doubt Thailand's nightlife is booming with bars and drinks with unusual names and concoctions. And speaking of which, for every new bar that opens, there has to be a gimmick of some sort to attract bar patrons. Which brings us to this week's cover story for which we went around the city looking for bars with hard-to-spot entrances. After constantly getting lost and double checking Google Maps on our phones, we managed to list four hidden (well not-so-hidden now that we're writing about them) bars for the adventurous bar hoppers who would like to do a bit of effort in getting a drink. Half the fun is discovering them on your own so we included an elusive metre in terms of difficulty finding each tavern, as well as providing a few hints to help guide you on your way. Whether you have already discovered them (shush!) or in need of a change of setting and have a sense of exploration with friends, then Godspeed!
Flowers, lattes and toast
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 22/06/2018
» Floral cafes seems to be on the rise (look no further than our cover story on floral cafes a few issues ago) and Too Good For You seems to be the next flowery destination for cafe hoppers. Of course, cafes such as these are not without its gimmicks and Too Good For You is, quite frankly, too good for us to be situated in a location where anybody can find it. Yes, this cafe is hidden deep within an old office building, namely the Mukda building in Sathon.
Boosting the trance scene in Asia
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 11/05/2018
» Trance DJ, promoter, and founder of Pure Pleasure Entertainment, Srangkun Sirisinha better known as Lonskii, is the sole driving force behind the trance scene in Thailand and all of Asia. Starting as a DJ back in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia, and having performed and hosted multiple shows and parties, he sought to bring trance music to Thailand. He is responsible for bringing many high-profile trance DJs to the country as well as expanding the annual trance event Transmission to Bangkok. He recently hosted the three-day long UnKonscious, Asia's biggest trance music festival on the beach this past weekend, held in the private Paradise Beach in Phuket. The event featured 15 international DJs from three trance labels (In Trance We Trust, Grotesque, and Pure Trance) which included Menno de Jong, RAM, and Solarstone as well as regional support of trance DJs from Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Flower power
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 25/05/2018
» Wake up and smell the flowers because spring is here! Or so we like to think in this hot and humid rainy season. If you are bored of seeing the greyish sights of the city and long for something green, have no fear, Guru is here! This week we bring to you four floral cafes, blooming with flowers, which are easy on the eyes. So gather your friends, eat cake and sip on tea at these enchanting establishments.
The aloha spirit
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 11/05/2018
» After setting up booths in EmQuartier's gourmet market section and Mahidol University last year, Summer Bowl Hawaiian Cafe opened up their shop last month, a mere five weeks as of this publishing. Having met each other in Hawaii in 2016, founders Jean Patavinthranond and Tyler McGee wanted to bring a piece of the islands to Thailand, where Hawaiian food is a rarity. It is because of this that they gained inspiration to open up a Hawaiian cafe in Thong Lor.
Fire & ice
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 11/05/2018
» It has been a month since we've cooled down under the blistering heat celebrating Songkran. While the Bangkok weather may not have been all sunshine and rainbows (more like cloudy with a chance of heavy rain) as of late, we still felt compelled to find four cool places with chilly activities should you ever want to face the sun again.
Biker brunch
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 18/05/2018
» Food and vehicles may seem like an unlikely collaboration, but if prior efforts are of any evidence, it's that automobile/motorcycle cafes are no strangers to experimentation. From Ducati's concept restaurant a few years back in Thong Lor to Honda's recent collaboration with Greyhound at CUB House in Ekamai, these hybrid eateries are where diners have a meal while attending a casual motorshow. Sathorn's brunch cafe Luka has collaborated with BMW Thailand dealer MF Motorad to bring their second branch named Luka Moto, a cafe that aims to accommodate those with a lifestyle that relies on the need for speed. Having opened in March, the two-floor motorcycle-centric brunch spot is on the ground floor of The Taste Mall on Thong Lor 11, and is a haven for motorbike enthusiasts and brunch fans alike.
Drinks of life and death
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 30/03/2018
» You don't usually see the words "death" and "cafe" go hand in hand together but anything is possible in the world of eateries and cafes in Bangkok, and here we have a cafe that is centered around the theme of death.