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Krabi's Piece of Paradise
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/11/2019
» Pimalai Resort & Spa lives up to its name, which is derived from Sankrit, meaning a piece of paradise. Your journey to get there is an experience in itself. Guests are whisked away comfortably (and for free) in a minivan from Krabi Airport to an exclusive jetty to board a Pimalai boat. While onboard, you can nurse a cold drink while taking snapshots against the deep blue sea and various islands along the way.
Luncheon on the 76th Floor
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2019
» Making waves as Thailand's highest restaurant and bar with its dinner service since July, Mahanakhon Bangkok Skybar is now ready for lunch, offering a two or three-course menu. At the starting price of B850, you can choose either a starter-and-main combo or a main-and-dessert combo. Or go all out with a three-course menu for B1,200. Regardless of how you choose to lunch, your choice of coffee or tea, the classy and eclectic decor and the breathtaking view from the 76th floor are included with the price.
What If?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/10/2019
» What if the government decides to allocate budgets for weaponry and freebies and spend them on other causes? Let's entertain that thought. Shall we?
The other three Rs
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/10/2019
» Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa is a piece of tropical paradise truly realised. With its spacious villas, beach-side location, private and untouched beach, several F&B outlets, a spa, lush surroundings and various on-site activities, it has all the ingredients to make you want for nothing during your stay here.
Mixing Art with Belief
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/09/2019
» Mixing art with belief can be a recipe for controversy, especially when you think outside the box. Three Ultraman-inspired paintings of Buddha images by an unnamed uni student that caused an online uproar earlier this week are a case in point. She meant no disrespect by portraying Buddha as a superhero. The analogy is quite obvious as Buddha fights the world's evils through his teaching while the Ultramen fight the kaiju monsters. A flattering comparison, if you ask me. However, she was pressured to tearfully apology for -- in my opinion -- doing nothing wrong. Her biggest crime is interpreting Buddha through a contemporary pop-culture lens. It's the price she had to pay for portraying Buddha image in any way else besides sacred, I guess. Most importantly, didn't Lord Buddha teach us not to hold on to idols and be open-minded?
From Paris to BKK
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/09/2019
» Gontran Cherrier is a gifted fourth-generation baker originally from Normandy, France. After penning nine cookbooks and opening three bakeries in Paris, he furthered his ambition by opening more bakeries abroad in Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia. As of July 2018, this dashing 41-year-old pastry chef has 51 bakeries in six countries with his name attached to them. His first Thai branch named Gontran Cherrier Thailand opened in January and I stopped by mainly for their new dishes.
New Kids on the Block
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 26/07/2019
» The wet season may want to make you hole up and wait out the rain (perfect bed weather and all that) but it doesn't seem to slow down new venues popping up in Bangkok. From a new upscale dining destination to a low-key night market in the city centre, here are five new and upcoming venues that are worth braving the rain for.
Cooking up a Thai storm
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/07/2019
» Amdang Typhoon Thai and Chinese Sukhumvit Soi 32 Daily 11am-10.30pm 095-716-4712 www.fb.com/amdangtyphoon
Let's go upstairs
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/06/2019
» Los Atico Mexican 5pm-2am (closes on Monday) Sukhumvit 11 02-015-8100 www.fb.com/losaticobkk
No Kiddin' Around
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/05/2019
» While some hotels have kid-friendly facilities as an afterthought, Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort and Spa takes providing fun for little guests seriously. They aren't kidding around with the introduction of Siam Adventure Club, which affords kids (and kids at heart) plenty of activities to enjoy throughout the day.