Showing 1 - 10 of 33
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.
A search for new-gen designers
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/08/2025
» The search for the next wave of talent in the Thai fashion industry has begun with the "Young Designer 2025" competition. Hosted by the Community Development Department, Ministry of Interior, the contest honours "Thai Fabrics Are Fun To Wear", a royal initiative by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 2-8
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 02/05/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Oct 16-22
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/10/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Facing mysterious things in a place of different faiths
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/07/2024
» Set in the early 2000s, Panu Aree and Kong Rithdee’s “Daen Sap” (The Cursed Land), which premieres on July 11 in cinemas, distils Thailand’s political and ethnic tensions into a thrilling, time-hopping horror film.
Live your dreams
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/05/2024
» Everyone needs a bit of a kickstart to their careers and we’ve picked out two opportunities that will do just that.
Nai Lert Park's flower fanfare returns
Guru, Published on 07/03/2024
» After a Covid-induced hiatus, the annual flower and art fair at Nai Lert Park, an oasis in Phloen Chit, is set to return from March 28-31.
Not All Universities Are Made Equal
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/08/2022
» One hot debate that keeps resurfacing in Thai society every now and then is how recruiters seem to favour Chulalongkorn graduates and graduates from other noted public universities over graduates from Rajabhat universities in the job market.
A place under the sun
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 25/03/2022
» Though Thailand has a reputation of being accepting of the LGBTQI+ community, legal rights haven't been extended, with existing discrimination and the almost daily fight to be treated as equals continuing. To commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to recognising the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community, which is on March 31, Guru speaks with trans individuals about navigating their lives in the professional world.
The Sacredness Of Thai Degrees
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 21/01/2022
» A Facebook post by a doctor went viral last week and sparked a much-needed and perhaps overdue debate regarding the graduation ceremony at Thai universities. She claimed her employer friends wouldn't consider hiring graduates who didn't attend the ceremony to accept their diplomas from a member of the Thai royal family for fear of them being troublemakers. Being conferred your diploma by a member of the Thai royal family is a relatively new norm that started in the reign of King Rama VII. I would like to offer my personal experience regarding the tradition and my two satangs on the topic.