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Guru Weekly's Buzz: Sept 29-Oct 5
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 29/09/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Bangkok Bar Show returns at Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2022
» After a three-year absence (due to reasons that I am tired of mentioning), the Bangkok Bar Show is back, albeit bigger and better. Founded by Niks Anuman of Teens Of Thailand, Asia Today and Independence, and Colin Chia of Find The Locker Room, BKK Bar Show is about celebrating Thailand’s and the region’s bar industry. The event takes place from Nov 4-6.
What's in a (soi) name?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/06/2022
» At the front of practically every soi in Bangkok, you'll notice a pole with a blue sign with white letters at the top proclaiming its name. However, if you look closer you may find many sois in Thailand can brighten your day with their curious names. Here are a few for your entertainment.
Turning a new leaf
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 24/06/2022
» To all Thais, now you can proudly brag that we're the first Asian country to legalise marijuana. The new milestone was marked on June 9, 2022, when growing and trading cannabis were no longer a crime in Thailand. Smoking gets a green light too, but puffing a joint in public is still prohibited. With a newfangled marijuana business popping up around the city, we list dispensaries in Bangkok for those who are curious. We also asked the weedness-owners about their backgrounds and basics for begin-stoners.
Celebrating women in wine
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/06/2022
» Men dominate the world of wine sommeliers, worldwide. To shine a spotlight on the rise of female sommeliers in Thailand, Guru speaks to a few who have more than just a passion for good wines.
Recycled Treasures
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 27/05/2022
» It's not news that the ocean and its inhabitants are threatened by pollution and plastic is one key threat to the sea, however, the problem persists. Two Russians living in Thailand have collaborated in an attempt to alleviate the situation through an art exhibition called "Gifts Of The Sea". Guru speaks with artist Anna Zolotukhina and Elena Kondratyeva, CEO of Whale Tail Phuket, about their exhibition at Central: The Original Store, which runs until June 26.
A few new things
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/04/2022
» It's the season of change and at Mia on 30 Attha Kawi 1, Sukhumvit 26, the menu has taken a few turns and twists.
Stop Indoctrinating Kids With Backward Ways of Thinking
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/09/2021
» Tests for Thai students that unintentionally expose a backward way of thinking are nothing new. You can laugh them off as pathetic, embarrassing and archaic aspects of the Thai education system but, IMHO, they should be taken more seriously. They should not be part of the Thai education system whatsoever, especially in 2021.
Yesterday, today & forever
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 10/07/2020
» It doesn't matter whether you're a kid or you're seasoned in your years: if you haven't been living under a rock and you love movies, you know who Tom Hanks is and you love him. What's not to love? He voiced a cowboy that takes us back to our childhood, played a lovable slow-witted man who taught us that life is like a box of chocolates and he's also led us through the hells of World War II during D-Day. He returns to that era of history in his new film, Greyhound, which he stars in and also wrote the screenplay for. He plays Captain Ernie Krause who helms the titular ship and is also leading a number of ships through a dangerous part of the Atlantic Ocean. Guru was able to join a digital press conference where he talks about the parallels between World War II and how Covid has affected film-making.
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.