Showing 31 - 40 of 79
New beginnings
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 02/10/2020
» Multiple high-end properties in the heart of Bangkok and around Thailand are getting ready to unveil themselves, from a sumptuous retreat on Patong Beach in Phuket to a long-anticipated ultra-luxury hotel Capella Bangkok. It's time to dust off your luggage and get ready to be the first to experience the hottest openings of the year.
Mind pollution
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 28/08/2020
» River City Bangkok's recent exhibition sees a collaboration between two up-and-coming artists: Kantapon Metheekul, better known as Gongkan, and Naraphat Sakarthornsap. With different approaches to art, the two have come together to create paintings and photographs that explore pollution caused by humans. Guru discusses the concept of the exhibition and what pollution means with the artists.
Opa!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 04/09/2020
» Nestled within the home of the owners, Rallis in Ramkhamhaeng is a casual and laid back restaurant that would be ideal to visit on an evening when you've plenty of time to linger. When you dine here, you would not wish to leave in a hurry, thanks to the entertaining, cheerful and humorous brothers Alexandros and Achilleus Rallis.
Old and not forgotten
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/09/2020
» Situated close to the well-preserved Phraeng Phuthon neighbourhood, Anya Authentic Thai Cuisine is all about century-old Thai dishes, several of which most Thais would not have heard of. They include Hao dong beef (a pungent salad loaded with herbs and tender slices of beef, B230), Banana curry (raw pisang awak banana braised in spiced coconut milk, B180) and Gaeng nang loi (spicy coconut curry with chicken and shrimp-stuffed green bell peppers, B179).
Step into a dystopian world
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 14/08/2020
» Though Peeralada Sukawat, best known as Pyra, made her debut in 2016, she found international recognition when her track White Lotus was released in 2018. The soulful electro-pop/R&B singer recently released two new singles, Plastic World and Dystopia, which were produced in Los Angeles with Grammy-nominated producer Sean Hamilton. Guru spoke to Pyra, who recently signed with Warner Music Thailand, about what influences her work and the messages she hopes to convey in her latest singles.
Moving Art
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 21/08/2020
» "Name the newest art spaces in Bangkok" seems like a simple enough question, but it is one many don't know the answer to. Guru has found a handful of new art openings that have managed to launch its shows and exhibitions in response to this year's challenging times. Here are the six newbies to discover.
Coffee Run
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 07/08/2020
» If you thought that Bangkok's café scene couldn't get quirkier than the bewildered unicorn café or the death-awareness themed café, some of the latest openings will prove you wrong. Here are five examples of cafés in Bangkok that rumble with gentle excitement. You definitely need to check them out.
French, but not too fancy
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 07/08/2020
» Nestled in the leafy neighbourhood of Yen Akat, Workshop is a distinctly French eatery that appears high-profile at first sight. Upon closer inspection, however, one will see that it has an atmospheric dining space, where diners would want to linger and be entertained by chef Clement Hernandez's comforting bites.
The Quiet Hours
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 17/07/2020
» Thepharak "Gap" Chanomnoychai, the photographer behind "The Silence Project By Gap", is hosting an exhibition entitled "Covid19-19.00". All the photographs on display were snapped at 7pm over a two-month period of nationwide soft lockdown imposed by the Thai government. Gap spoke to Guru about the inspiration behind this project.
Blast from the past
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 10/07/2020
» Bangkok has witnessed a myriad of old, surviving buildings turned into retail and hospitality spaces, especially boutique hotels and guesthouses. For every whimsical, stylish opening, these historic buildings still hold very much of their past and retain original characters behind their revived, new looks. Guru hits a few cool places.