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Mercure Bangkok Surawong opens
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/05/2024
» Mercure, a midscale brand under Accor, gains another footprint in Thailand with the opening of Mercure Bangkok Surawong near Bangkok's CBD of Silom.
Pray for love, eat local delicacies and chillax riverside at Dihua Street
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/07/2023
» Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, boasts various tourist attractions from parks, temples, markets, museums and more. However, you may want to start your journey on an auspicious note with a visit to Dihua Street where you can pay respect to local deities, sample local delicacies, admire historical shophouses and catch the sunset by the river all in one evening. Most importantly, all can be done within a short walking distance.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 9-15
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 09/06/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel deals to indulge in.
Roll into the epic weekend at Asai Bangkok Sathorn's block party
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 26/05/2023
» Asai Bangkok Sathorn gives you many reasons to wake up early on this weekend. The newly-opened lifestyle hotel is throwing "The Hamlet Block Party", making an entrance into the hip and bustling side of Bangkok's CBD.
New year, new spaces, new hangouts
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul and Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/01/2023
» Bangkok is an ever-changing city and 2023 will be a testament to that as many new buildings and projects spring up. From a new shopping mecca to an urban park, Guru brings you a list of mega projects that will launch in 2023.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Oct 21 to 27
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 21/10/2022
» Our pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
The 2021 Guru awards
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 24/12/2021
» As the year comes to a close and we're all looking back at the past 12 months with introspection, at Guru we will stick to time-honoured tradition of being reflectively snarky. Like any other year, 2021 had no shortage of cringe-worthy and WTF moments. So before we head into the new year with resolutions we'll give up on halfway through the first month of 2022, let's roll out the metaphorical red carpet as we award moments from the eventful year. It's time for this year's edition of the Guru Awards.
Get handsy
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 01/10/2021
» From bustling Sukhumvit to the CBD area of Sathon to suburban Charoen Rat, Bangkok has many, "Crafes", our own portmanteau of cafe and crafts, that are tucked away and waiting to be discovered. Apart from their delectable dishes and photogenic corners to step up your social media game, they also offer workshops to pick up new skills. Whether you are a die-hard cafe hopper seeking a new route or someone looking to chill but also learn a new craft, Guru has complied a handy cafe-and-craft guide.
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.
Sathon's mini park
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/11/2020
» A short walk into Sathon 12, Hide Park is on the corner that connects the soi to Silom 9. Use Google Maps to see what I mean. You can't really miss it though, as tall bushes and trees that spring out between buildings will definitely catch your eyes. Behind a wrought iron gate lies Hide Park, which occupies an L-shaped land that's filled with greenery, a waterfall and a bar in the back.