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The 2021 Guru awards
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 24/12/2021
» As the year comes to a close and we're all looking back at the past 12 months with introspection, at Guru we will stick to time-honoured tradition of being reflectively snarky. Like any other year, 2021 had no shortage of cringe-worthy and WTF moments. So before we head into the new year with resolutions we'll give up on halfway through the first month of 2022, let's roll out the metaphorical red carpet as we award moments from the eventful year. It's time for this year's edition of the Guru Awards.
Breaking down barriers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong & Chanat Katanyu, Published on 08/12/2021
» After living in Australia for more than a decade, the global financial crisis in 2009 caused Bryce Watanasoponwong to lose his job in information system management. Moreover, his long-time partner broke up with him. So, when his parents travelled to Taiwan for vacation, Bryce decided to join them, so he could get away from his routine.
Fresh look at contemporary master
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/12/2021
» Damrong Wong-Uparaj was notable for his rural landscape paintings although his multidisciplinary abilities helped develop the progress of the Thai art industry in many aspects. Aside from being an artist, Damrong was a university lecturer, curator, writer, art centre director and art conservator. As one of the last cohorts of Prof Silpa Bhirasri's students, he learned about the ways of fusing Euro-American with Thai art styles. Moreover, living in the UK, the US, and Japan for a long period of time also inspired the late artist to develop a series of impressive works.
To the extreme
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 26/11/2021
» Video games that are based on extreme sports seem to be scarce these days, a far cry from the days of the PS2 when titles like SSX and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater were common. Ubisoft's Rider's Republic seeks to bring back the adrenaline-filled, death-defying tricks into the lives of gamers. Though there are a few things that could be improved, the game does a great job of making players addicted to the rush of racing downhill at high speeds and could hopefully be the first of many extreme sports titles in the coming years.
Finding inspiration in surroundings
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/11/2021
» Portraits are important records of history, culture and lifestyle. Recently, Thailand held its own national portrait competition titled "RCB Portrait Prize 2021", organised by River City Bangkok to provide opportunities for Thai artists to display their skills and creative ideas through portrait paintings.
On a charge
Life, Story: Jedd Sreshthaputra & Photos: Ratchata Tanwira, Published on 11/10/2021
» We all know that electric cars and motorcycles are coming to the Thai market but there is a lot of speculation about whether the country is ready or not, especially regarding the current charging network and general range anxiety. For Bangkok Post readers, other big issues include handling and design.
A different take
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2021
» For self-taught photographer Patchara Aunsangchan, life is full of unexpected twists. Three years ago, he bought Siamese fighting fish, or bettas, and posted photos on social media. However, he did not expect the photographs to change his life.
Learning on their own terms
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/09/2021
» Fourteen-year-old Napa Jiarakul enjoys history by watching movies such as Dunkirk, Fury and Pearl Harbor with her parents and younger sister. In physical education class, she surf skates or plays hockey.
Pandemic's hidden dangers
Life, Story: Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/08/2021
» Pornchai Suwanjak has collected trash for eight years.
Visions of death
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/08/2021
» Bob, an office worker, was terrified of dying but he eventually got infected with the novel coronavirus and died. Afterwards, he turned into a zombie.