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Eight highlights at Dusit Arun at Dusit Central Park
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2025
» Said to be Thailand's largest urban roof park, "Dusit Arun At Dusit Central Park" has quickly become a new landmark for nature (and content) lovers in Bangkok.
Hyrox Apac arrives in Bangkok
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/05/2025
» The world’s biggest fitness race, Hyrox, is making its debut in Thailand, with race days being held on May 24-25 in Bangkok.
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives opens Nov 1
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/07/2024
» In time for the year-end festive season, Centara Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives on Nov 1.
The human library opens on Friday
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/10/2022
» The ongoing 27th Book Expo Thailand 2022 offers more than books as reading material. You can also learn from ‘human books’ similar to The Human Library movement, which began in Denmark.
Making a Splash
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/07/2022
» More than a theme water park for the young, Andamanda Phuket is where people of all ages can have a blast. The water park empire is in Kathu district, within easy reach of downtown Phuket and isn't far from main tourist hubs like Phuket Old Town and Patong Beach. I begin my aquatic adventure at noon and stay until the water park closed at 7pm. After spending hours sliding and flowing, fun wasn't the only thing I felt but also the flairs of Thai culture and mythology through the concept and design of Andamanda Phuket.
Behind closed doors
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 27/05/2022
» If you've been missing out on all the fun and staying active with outdoor activities -- it's the rainy season's fault -- fret no longer. Come rain or shine, Bangkok has a few places where you can be active while having fun indoors, weather permitting or not. Guru has places where you can boost your spirits on a gloomy day with physical activities.
Road runners
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 18/02/2022
» Despite all of the comforts of living in Bangkok, we all wish for safer sidewalks and roads for pedestrians and motorists alike. A recent slate of tragic accidents serves as a wake-up call for us all. Guru asked a few Bangkokians to share their experiences on the road as drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians while gathering opinions from watchdog groups on what needs to be done so our roads and sidewalks can be safer.
Taxi Timeline
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/06/2021
» Taxi service in Thailand is about to enter a new drive after the Cabinet recently approved a draft regulation to allow the use of private cars for transport apps. The draft by the Ministry of Transport is expected to be put to use this month or within July. When enacted, vehicles with up to seven seats that are registered as personal cars can double as taxis via the apps.
If Thai politics were good... part 2
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/09/2020
» #IfThaiPoliticsWereGood returned as a trending hashtag on Twitter earlier this week. The heavy rain may help give it a boost as people have taken to it to air grievances about the status quo, paint an ideal picture of Thailand and even made light of Thai politics. Here are a few memorable ones for your entertainment (and commiseration).
Forces of nature
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/04/2020
» From India's Ganga River to Italy's Venice canals, you can't deny that Mother Nature is doing well in our absence. The same could be said for Thai national parks (which have been closed since March 25 until further notice) as rarely-seen creatures show up and our seas show every shade of blue. Here's some for you to get in touch with nature while WFH.