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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Nov 15-21
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 15/11/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Blackpink's epic encore
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/06/2023
» Hot on the heels of being the first Korean act to headline Coachella in April and the most trending hashtag during the music fest, Blackpink returned to Thailand for "Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] Bangkok Encore".
Blasts from the past
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 25/06/2021
» The world moves in a circle around the sun and that, perhaps, explains why trends from decades ago are always doing the rounds. It doesn't matter which decade you were born in, each one had its own exciting new technology, trendy fashions, memorable toys, movies and music -- all of which can be looked back on with fondness. Guru has selected a few places to get your nostalgia going.
Pioneer Spirit
Guru, Published on 26/03/2021
» After being crowned the winner of the premiere season of Top Chef Thailand, a reality television series that features chefs competing against each other in a multitude of culinary challenges, Chudaree "Chef Tam" Debhakam followed up her initial success with her own restaurant called Baan Tepa on Ramkhamhaeng Road. With its leafy surrounding, Baan Tepa, which is voted number 79 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2021, feels like an oasis away from the busy road outside and, to say that Baan Tepa is just another restaurant is an understatement as Chef Tam uses it as her laboratory to discover new flavours, farm to grow her ingredients and gallery to showcase her edible art.
Buffet bonanza
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 19/03/2021
» Many of us have experienced buffets in the form of barbecue, sukiyaki and continental breakfast. Below is a list of less commonly known buffets that are both intriguing and reasonably priced, from a Japanese side dish buffet to one featuring croissants as the star. Make sure you bring an appetite and wear comfortable clothes to these places.
Opa!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 04/09/2020
» Nestled within the home of the owners, Rallis in Ramkhamhaeng is a casual and laid back restaurant that would be ideal to visit on an evening when you've plenty of time to linger. When you dine here, you would not wish to leave in a hurry, thanks to the entertaining, cheerful and humorous brothers Alexandros and Achilleus Rallis.
Horror haunts
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 25/10/2019
» For countless generations, superstitions have loomed large in the Thai psyche, often interweaving themselves into hundreds of horrifying tales, both factual and fictitious. Regardless of one's inclination to believe in them, there is no denying that a few real-life events in our fine city send shivers down the spine. Guru has listed places in the city with purported paranormal activity and macabre pasts. If you dare to experience them, you have been warned: proceed with caution.
Beam me up!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/08/2019
» Interest in extraterrestrial things (and beings) make a comeback to the Thai collective consciousness, thanks to asteroid 2006 QQ23 flying by and a viral video in which a local man, who claims to be a medium of Pluto God, warns humanity of 2020 doomsday in an alien tongue. This got us thinking about the local interest in UFOs and aliens, and how Thailand is linked to alien stories in a way that you may not be aware of. We aren't saying we believe in Pluto God or trying to convince you one way or another but there are many pieces of evidence (of varying degrees of credibility) of alleged alien visits to the Land Of Smiles and they are too fascinating not to share.
Fill 'em Up
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 11/01/2019
» The war on plastic has been waged in Thailand with plans to do away with single-use plastics by 2022 and single-use plastic bottles and straws by 2025. It's been a long time coming and is a little way away, but we're hoping this change sticks. A few days ago, I bought stuff from a Tesco Lotus Express and they used a paper bag -- change is afoot, people. Instead of being cynical and wondering why they couldn't ban plastic sooner, we can choose to be part of the solution now. The concept of refill stations or refilleries is growing in Europe and North America. It's basically a grocery store where you take your own containers to fill them up, which drastically lowers plastic waste. Think of all the plastic you throw away after using detergents and soaps. Fortunately, a number of refill stations have also been popping up around the Kingdom, providing us an opportunity to cut plastic use. Even better, these places are spread out all over Bangkok and two are in Chiang Mai so there's no excuse not to avail of their environmental-friendly services. Get your containers ready -- Guru's about to get eco-friendly up in here.
Guru's Weekly Pick: May 18-24
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 18/05/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!