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Rainy-Season Struggles Only Bangkokians Understand
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/07/2018
» The monsoon season not only brings heavy rain showers but also makes your Bangkok life a tad more difficult. Not sure what I'm getting at? Read on and see if you agree (and commiserate) with me.
Advocating for Otherness
Guru, Don Assamongkol, Published on 13/07/2018
» Anthropologist and researcher Samak "Ismai" Kosem's exhibition "Otherwise Inside" will go on display at WTF Gallery and Cafe from Jul 19-Aug 16. It highlights the largely unrecognised presence of the LGBT community in the three southernmost provinces of Thailand through photographs and short videos. We spoke to Samak about his quest for more tolerance amid fundamentalism.
Last name hungry, first name always
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 13/07/2018
» As you venture into Sukhumvit 49, you will encounter the Playscape community centre, where the building houses Hungry Pack, a diner that specialises in modern American cuisine and Thai. The picturesque diner overlooks a wide open parking space.
Perk me up, cone style
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 13/07/2018
» Looking to change things up in the way you drink your cup of joe? How about drinking coffee from an ice-cream cone? If these introductory questions have caught your attention and if you are a lover of all things coffee, then perhaps you should read onward.
Monsoon tales
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 13/07/2018
» While the scorching heat of Thailand will always be around, we're now into the season where that would be alleviated with a "bit" of rainfall. Yes, it's rainy season in Thailand, which means an increase in picky taxi drivers, wet floors on the BTS and Minesweeper-like pavements that could spew dirty water on you when you step on them. Despite the great inconvenience it causes, it also results in great stories that shouldn't just be kept to ourselves. Having said that, we asked you, our dear readers, what experiences you've had in the torrential downpour season, and as always, you didn't disappoint. Here are our faves.
Your horoscope for 13-19 July
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 12/07/2018
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Guru's fortuneteller. Let's see how would you fare this week & beyond!
Your horoscope for 6-12 July
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 06/07/2018
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Guru's fortuneteller. Let's see how would you fare this week & beyond!
Your horoscope for 29 Jun - 5 Jul
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 29/06/2018
» Spot-on horoscope for work, money, coupled & single life from famously accurate Guru's fortuneteller. Let's see how would you fare this week & beyond!
Ready, set, halt
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/06/2018
» Inspired by the whines, moans and groans about BTS delays this week, here are a few points to note before considering "the fastest mode of transport" in town.
Spilling the Tea
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/06/2018
» Remember when bubble tea was all the rage in Bangkok? There's another ongoing trend hidden in tea shops' menus that you may not be aware of, namely, cheese tea. Accordingly to a 2017 article by Condé Nast Traveler, cheese tea started from street stalls in Taiwan and later become so popular in China that people queued up for hours to sip it. And it has been a thing in Bangkok for some time now -- since around late last year, to my best knowledge -- and Ditto Modern Tea on the second floor of CentralWorld is one of such shops that offers this curious concoction, and more.