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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Nov 7-13
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 07/11/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
The history of Siamese erotica
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/10/2025
» In high school, Artyasit Srisuwan saw his friends bring erotic books to class. Teachers confiscated the material and scolded them, but Artyasit did not take the genre seriously until over a decade ago when he got to know Luang Vilaspariwat, known as Kru Liam, a pioneer of erotic literature in the early 20th century, and wanted to write a thesis about it. Due to the lack of primary sources, his adviser convinced him to change the topic.
The StandardX hotel transforms into cutting-edge art hub
Life, Published on 30/07/2025
» The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, a new boutique hotel on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, will be transformed into a cutting-edge art gallery during "Urban Collectibles 2025" from Friday to Sunday.
Art event at riverside hotel
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/07/2025
» Art event organiser Mango Art Festival will host the “Urban Collectibles 2025" at The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, transforming the new riverside hotel on Phra Arthit Road into an expansive art space from Aug 1-3.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 25-31
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 25/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Old places, new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/07/2025
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Bangkok's historical sites transformed for River Festival
Life, Published on 14/11/2024
» From today until Saturday, 10 historical sites in Bangkok will be transformed into cultural attractions as part of the annual Bangkok River Festival 2024, for both locals and tourists to enjoy a wide range of fun activities that support sustainable living and the unique lifestyle of waterside communities.
Jim Thompson unveils performances for Unfolding Kafka Festival
Life, Published on 30/10/2024
» Jim Thompson Art Center will present an exhibition, accompanied by a string of performances, as part of the Unfolding Kafka Festival 2024, starting from Friday to Nov 14.
The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit opens next month
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/10/2024
» The StandardX continues its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region with the debut of The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, expected to open in November.
The final outing
Life, Panalee Maskati, Published on 23/10/2024
» Back for a fifth and final time, the Unfolding Kafka Festival 2024, a biennial contemporary performing arts festival founded and directed by Jitti Chompee, will unveil its most ambitious programme yet in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death and the festival's own 10-year anniversary.