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Green Day to rock Bangkok next Feb
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/09/2024
» The very very long wait is over for Idiot Nation (a fandom name, not an insult)! American rock trio Green Day confirms their return to Thailand and "Green Day Live In Bangkok" will be their third performance in Thailand.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 19-25
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 19/01/2024
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Ikea Sukhumvit opens Dec 1
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/11/2023
» Dubbed the first Ikea city store in Southeast Asia, Ikea Sukhumvit will open its door on Dec 1 on the third floor of The Emsphere, marking the 12th year of Ikea in Thailand (and serving countless condos along the busy road).
Meaningful Music
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/05/2022
» Hip-hop group Thaitanium made a "comeback" with a song called Por Mueng (I'm Your Dad) earlier this week. I put a quotation there because the song has been met with harsh backfire as its lyrics, which are both in Thai and English, contains explicit lines, which can be construed as misogynistic and condescending towards the younger generation of hip-hop artists.
Loy Krathong Like It's 2021
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/11/2021
» I don't think you really need to be reminded how ironic Loy Krathong is every year. But in case you need a refresher -- you thank the goddess of water by floating a decorated basket that ends up as garbage the next morning. Not to mention, bits from these baskets break off and contaminate water. What a way to show gratitude, huh?
Pain is what made her
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 29/10/2021
» Thai-British Trinidad rapper Tsunari delivers her sassy yet distinctive bilingual lines to spice up the Thai music scene. Though not a new face, her latest release Since Young proves to be another hit with a mix of British drill beats and traditional Thai instrumentation along with a message.
Restaurant Revival
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021
» Eating out has returned but in a limited capacity, while today marks another easing of Covid-19 restrictions, which allows more businesses such as indoor gyms and spas to reopen. As our lives slowly (and hopefully) return to somewhat normalcy, here are a few noteworthy developments from the dining scene that you can look forward to.
2021 Songkran Bingo
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/04/2021
» As you already know, Songkran this year is on, albeit with much less splashes and debauchery. There seems to be more don'ts than dos that the authorities would like us to abide by in order to safely celebrate Thai New Year during the pandemic. Basically, the traditional ways of celebrating -- religious practices and ceremonies, Buddha image bathing and pouring water onto elders' palms -- are in while the layman fun that we associate with the pre-Covid-19 Songkran era such as water wars, concerts and foam parties are out, for now.
Happy Belated April's Fool Day!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/04/2021
» Sometimes I feel like every other day is April's Fool Day in Thailand given the sheer number of unbelievable news stories, for good or bad reasons, that happen. To belatedly celebrate April's Fool Day in a way that the authorities won't have any problems with, I present you with 10 news stories -- your job will be to discern which ones are genuine. Put T in front of the story you think is true and put F if you think it's an April's Fool Day prank, you know the drill. The answers are provided at the end so no cheating!
The Quintessential
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 26/02/2021
» I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream, especially in this hot and humid weather. The heat is back and nothing better to cool down than with a lick of ice cream or a frothy milkshake.