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Gate Crasher
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 25/04/2014
» Welcome to Guru’s Gate Crasher, your ultimate guide to finding something fresh to do in this big city.
Dainty delights
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/04/2014
» People whose stomachs have a separate compartment for dessert can skip their main course and go straight for the various sweet options on offer at Delish. Opened in February, the venue offers an airy feel and array of bakery items to satisfy your sweet tooth. The large windows and skylight brighten up the venue with natural light. The adorable atmosphere seemingly implies you won’t be judged if you sip your tea with your pinky sticking out. There’s a big kitchen island where baking classes take place. The dainty decor draws in Japanese and Korean housewives and schoolgirls during weekdays while the weekends see Thai families.
Personality of the people
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 25/04/2014
» Since landing the role as a TV presenter for Chic Channel eight years ago, Ananya Apisithyakul has become a household name as “CJ Patty”. With her high-spirited personality and cheerfully unique tones, she hosts In Trend on Channel 5, deejays at Get 102.5 and emcees stylish events around town. When she isn’t juggling her hectic commitments in the entertainment industry, Patty runs a tech-savvy laundry service called WashBox24 (www.washbox24.com). With its convenient concept for urbanites, the launderer aims to “change the way Bangkok does laundry”.
Horoscope
Guru, Published on 25/04/2014
» Dear Capricorn, brace for endless problems. A client may file a lawsuit against you. Someone tries to take a cut of some money that is supposed to be all yours. Singles, a run-in with the law leads to you finding a new love interest.
Shooting the Death Railway
Life, Published on 25/04/2014
» Thailand has been featured prominently in many Hollywood movies — actually at this moment, there’s a film festival showing films that were shot here. From The Beach to The Hangover 2 and Lost In Thailand, the country has become a character in many stories, the latest being in The Railway Man, a World War II drama starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman.
Urban Isan barn
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 25/04/2014
» After an extended golden era of European dining in Bangkok, it seems that the city is ready to get back to doing what it should and does do best — be Thai. And a wave of new eateries are bringing authentic Thai cuisine back to Bangkok, in a modern setting and without the inflated Euro-centric price points. Opened in November, Z Cafe is a slick conversion of a shophouse into the obligatory industrial-chic interior complete with exposed brick wall sections, filament light bulbs and some handy use of plumbing in shelves. Downstairs houses enough room for around 30 diners that can look out onto the sub soi, which can get pretty colourful at night with the neighbouring entertainment venues of the area. Upstairs is a cosy space for another 30-35 diners — perfect for a private group(s), as was happening the night we visited. And the kitchen is on the third floor (sorry wait staff). The measured ambience is no fluke, however, as the place is associated with the Anna’s in Phuket and the Anna’s Cafe chain. The crowd is mainly Thai at this stage, with the area’s office workers embracing the Thai menu and the comfortable air-con interior. The cheesy pop soundtrack could do with a little refining, but with the mood set right, the rest is up to the kitchen.
Smells like summer spirits
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2014
» Summer is often associated with fresh, just-out-of-the-shower fragrances. In this kind of weather, a whiff of cool mint, sweet powdery scent and sea breeze fragrances can cool down the heat and keep sweat-induced odour at bay.
Fight back against the flab
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2014
» Muay Thai might not seem like the most feminine of sports. The pervading image that people have of muay Thai is that of what they see on TV — grimacing, muscular men knocking seven bells out of their opponent. Not a pretty sight.
Fashion to a T
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2014
» Janesuda Parnto has a body coveted by many women. The Thai-American’s slim and toned figure makes any dress hang beautifully, no matter how tightly fitted or how much skin is exposed. It is quite surprising to learn that a woman with such a braggable body actually prefers plain and simple fashion like T-shirts.