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World's largest civil society gathers in Bangkok
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2025
» On Nov 1, some 1000 activists from around the world will gather in Bangkok for "International Civil Society Week 2025 (ICSW)", which will be held until Nov 5.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Aug 21-27
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/08/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 7-13
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 07/06/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Netflix ventures into Thailand’s northeast with first film in Isan dialect
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/07/2023
» On a dark and stormy night, the police race to find the person responsible for a massacre in an isolated area in northeast Thailand…. as the trailer shows.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Feb 10-16
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 10/02/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
A place in the sun
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 14/05/2021
» Breathing the fresh air, punctual bus schedules, smooth and clean pavements and streets. Do you remember these simple joys when travelling abroad? I bet everyone entertains the thought of spending their last breath in a particular city that is not home. Within the span of few days, a Facebook group called "Let's Move Abroad" has become a viral online phenomenon as Thai netizens gather to discuss and share their aspirations to flee a place where they were born and raised.
A glimpse into the future
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 17/07/2020
» If you hadn't noticed, we're halfway through 2020 already. With everything that's happened the past six months, there's probably a lot of us dreading what the rest of the year holds. Remember when we were so happy in 2019 that a new year was around the corner? Things are looking up as we move forward. Restrictions have eased and events -- you know, those things were people get together and do stuff -- are being held again. This week, we've listed down a few that deserve a note in your calendar.
Hairy situation
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/07/2020
» Schools are back in session and so is the debate over the student hairstyle. A new batch of pictures of students whose hair got cut or shaved poorly against their will, as a form of punishment, by their teachers has been recently circulated online. We're probably getting another set once the next hair inspection day comes. Last Friday, student activists submitted a petition to the Ministry of Education asking for clarity over the hairstyle rule. You see, the ministry has already allowed students to wear their hair long so long as it's neat and complies with other conditions. However, a few schools still take it upon themselves to cut students' hair that they deem "inappropriate".
You go, girl!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/07/2020
» A student by the name Ploy staged an impromptu protest in Siam Square last Saturday, pictures and videos of which were posted by two Twitter handles @BadStudent_ and @NuttaaBow. She sat on a chair hands-tied behind her back and mouth taped shut. A placard hanging from her neck reads, "This student violates a school rule by wearing her hair long past her eye lobes and in bangs, destroying the unique identity of Thai students. Please punish her." It ends with a hashtag "#เลิกบังคับหรือจับตัด (#StopForcingOrCutting)". A call to stop forcing Thai students to have a certain type of haircut or having their hair cut by the teachers against their will.
Covid versus the city
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/06/2020
» Kanyanat "Pop" Pornchanthong is the editor at Trawell Thailand (fb.com/Trawellthailand), a social enterprise that aims to encourage people to play an active role in the development of their communities through online content, workshops, events and projects.