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Southern Thailand pioneers the ‘De-Stress Economy’ in Southeast Asia
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/08/2025
» In an era of polycrisis, from climate disruption and geopolitical instability to mounting mental and emotional strain, the very notion of "economic security" is being redefined.
Through the looking glass
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 19/08/2022
» Have you ever wondered what the adage "A picture is worth a thousand words" mean? Through their lenses, what photographers saw was beyond words. You can catch on to that through the photographs they captured, which convey their thoughts, experiences and resolves. To get a clearer picture, Guru speaks to talented photographers, whose current works are on display, asking them to share their definitions of photography. In celebration of World Photography Day today, we also list photography workshops and talks which you can get inspiration from, not to mention a contest and an open campaign.
Insta hotspots
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 21/01/2022
» You may think Bangkok has already been overly photographed from our fancy malls, cool cafes, famous temples and countless other attractions. However, there are still lesser-known and less-obvious spots in the city that are worthy of being checked out for the 'Gram. Get your camera, face mask and hand sanitiser ready as we submerge into the aesthetics of Bangkok's landmarks and architecture. We list a map of photogenic spots hidden inside this concrete jungle.
Witching around
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 24/12/2021
» When Game Of Thrones ended, it left a bad taste in almost everyone's mouth but more importantly, it left a gory and busty fantasy medieval void in the world. Once a Netflix adaptation of The Witcher, a popular franchise consisting of novels and video games, was announced, everyone speculated that it would fill that void. While there are similarities, the Netflix show starring Henry Cavill quickly carved out a place and built a fanbase of its own. Guru speaks to showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich about season two, which was released last week, and the difference between what the Geralt audiences saw in the past to the one they'll see now.
Through the looking glass
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 17/12/2021
» We have a few pages left to close the book on the year of "perseverance", Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year 2021. It aptly sums up our shared experiences. Whether it is the pandemic, the "moving abroad" phenomenon or the cryptocurrency and NFT crazes, 2021 has been an eventful ride, for better or worse. Guru speaks to people from different fields who weigh in on the global and domestic trends of 2021. Let's hear about their roller-coaster rides, as well as their unforgettable experiences.
The highs and lows of E3 2019
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/06/2019
» E3 2019 has come and gone and that means a whole lot of reveals to relive, exciting moments to rewatch and new titles to look forward to. Or does it? I'll reserve judgment on E3 this year as a whole towards the end but here are some highlights and lowlights from 2019's E3 conference.
Countryside mayhem
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 20/04/2018
» The latest entry to the Far Cry franchise is finally here after much anticipation. Its predecessor, Far Cry 4, delivered a pretty ruthless villain, a gorgeous open-world environment, but a story that didn't appeal to some and a gameplay that was criticised as being too similar to the previous game. The question now is whether Far Cry 5 avoided these pitfalls.