Guru by Bangkok Post

25/03/2025

Thailand has 9 restaurants on the 1-50 list.

Gaggan under the helm of chef-patron Gaggan Anand took the top spot at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, this evening. Gaggan was declared also the best restaurant in Thailand and this is the fifth time the restaurant has brought home the No.1 spot.

25/03/2025

The second edition of Summer Sonic Bangkok announces its first line-up.

Summer Sonic Bangkok 2025 gears up for a comeback in August and promises to outdo its own debut in 2024.

25/03/2025

The final piece to complete Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts offers an introductory rate.

Centara Hotels & Resorts will open the Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives with an exclusive introductory offer and complete the Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives, a multi-island, five-star destination with luxury travel experiences set around an Indian Ocean lagoon.

25/03/2025

The ultimate group workout experience will be held on June 7-8.

The Ultimate Fitness Force 2025 (Tuff 2025), Asia

24/03/2025

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
The Government Complex's Sky Running Zone in the B building has extended its opening hours to two more hours, making its current opening hours from 6am-10pm. The extension aims to promote public health. One lap at Sky Running is 412 metres long. Not only are runners welcome, but also walkers and joggers as each have dedicated lanes.
Photos: Varuth Hirunyatheb

24/03/2025

The annual food fest starts tomorrow.

"The World In One Bite" returns for its 2025 edition under the "Talk Of The Taste" theme. This time around, Central Embassy and Central Chidlom join forces in offering 200 food pop-ups, live music performances, creative workshops, collaborations and deals for foodies. The festival is supported by th...

24/03/2025

𝗦𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱
Swatch recently launched its biggest store in the world at One Bangkok's The Storeys, spanning 600m2 across two floors. It pays homage to Thai culture with a Thai pavilion-style roof hanging above the spiral staircase.
▪️The colourful and expansive retail space displays various collections from Swatch, including the Bioceramic MoonSwatch range, The Simpsons range, MoonSwatch 1965 (a tribute to Omega's Speedmaster passing Nasa's flight tests) and more. In keeping with the brand's casual playfulness vibe, you can take a ride in a capsule lift or even do spins at the skateboard ramp.
▪️The launch also highlighted the second collaboration of Swatch with Thai artists. Phannapast ‘Yoon’ Taychamaythakool presents 'The Wanderer' inspired by Hanuman from the ‘Ramakien’ epic. She told us about her inspiration.
▪️"Hanuman is an iconic character that everyone can easily associate with Thai culture and Bangkok. I specifically picked yawning Hanuman because when I was young, I read episodic children's storybooks based on him and my favourite episode was when he revealed himself as Hanuman and, as proof, he yawned out stars and moons because no one else could.
▪️"Thai people see time in more than one way. We think of time in terms of the right or safe timing to do things or when is the most appropriate to do something. So I turn the stars and moons that Hanuman yawned out into 'lai prajamyam' motifs to add auspiciousness to the timepiece because they symbolise protection as seen at temple columns. His hands are in the okay gesture so 'everything will be okay' for those who wear it, too. I want to design a watch that represents Bangkok so I imbue my design with the way Thai people think about time as well as our beliefs. This way, the watch can also be a conversation piece as you can tell foreign friends the ideas behind it."
▪️The blue-and-navy Wanderer also features the word "กรุงเทพฯ" (Bangkok) on the strap loop. It is available at selected Swatch stores in exclusive packaging. You can also check out 'Ciao Venezia!' designed by Navin Rawanchaikul, the first Thai artist to collaborate with Swatch.

24/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀
You have until June 30 to avail of the "Stay 3 Pay 2" offer from participating 51 Centara properties across Thailand, Vietnam, the Maldives, UAE, Qatar and beyond. If you want to linger, there are options for longer stays with free nights. Stay six nights for the price of four. Nine nights for six. Twelve nights for eight. You get the gist. The stay period is until Nov 30.

24/03/2025

𝗠𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗞𝗞
Mariah Carey will return to Bangkok to perform a concert as part of ‘The Celebration Of Mimi Tour’ on Oct 11. Venue and ticket details have not been announced yet.

23/03/2025

Thai silks make fashion statements at the new exhibition.

Buriram is hosting “Colors Of Buriram", one of the biggest Thai textile events of the year with an aim to preserve and build upon the “Phathai Sai Hai Sanuk (Wear Thai Textiles With Fun)” project by showcasing textile products and local handicrafts through a modern exhibition.

21/03/2025

Thailand debut of V-Zug
Swiss luxury home appliance maker V-Zug has officially launched its first flagship store in Thailand in Bubhajit Building. The 1% who wish to upgrade their kitchen and laundry games with sleek and minimalist-designed appliances and advanced tech should consider visiting V-Zug. The store offers luxury homeowners, developers and designers an opportunity to have first-hand experience with high-end V-Zug products (but the cabinetry isn't included), as well as post-purchase exclusive experiences. Their pieces de resistance include RefreshButler, a fabric care system that can clean your clothes with Photocatalysis technology sans any chemicals, and Combi-Steam Oven and PowerSteam, a hybrid cooker that can prepare healthy recipes, gourmet dishes and even hot towels. There aren't obvious interfaces and buttons to give you visual clutter but you can control them through sleek touchscreens that light up at your fingertip. Moreover, Adora Dishwasher and Adora Washing Machine and Dryer are built to minimise energy and water consumption while delivering Swiss precision. These appliances will fit with your smart home, too as they can be linked to the V-Zug application (but it isn't available in Thailand yet). V-Zug customers will also receive after-sale services and privileges such as cooking classes with chefs and workshops where they (or their maids) can learn how to maintain their appliances.

21/03/2025

𝗞𝗧𝗖 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸
KTC has partnered up with Mastercard (Thailand) to launch its sixth edition of ‘KTC Culinary Collective Guidebook’ under the ‘Symphony Of Flavors’ theme. The guidebook highlights 140 fine and casual dining restaurants in Bangkok, as well as a select few in tourist cities such as Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Surat Thani. In Bangkok, the usual suspects such as Chim by Siam Wisdom, Coda Bangkok, Gaa, Le Du, Maison Dunand, Mia, Nusara, Restaurant Potong, R-Haan and Saneh Jaan are included. In addition to restaurants, the guidebook delves into each chef’s menu concept and creative inspiration. Through the partnership with Mastercard, KTC Mastercard credit card members can enjoy benefits at participating restaurants until July 31 such as up to a 10% discount or up to 10 times KTC Forever points on transactions made with any KTC X World Rewards Mastercard and KTC World Rewards Mastercard credit cards. The guidebook can be downloaded from the KTC website.

21/03/2025

Follow the trail, find the bloom and step into the city's most iconic riverside retreat.

As the only hotel in Bangkok featured in The White Lotus: Season 3 , the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has launched a new package.

21/03/2025

Five places in Japan to see the splendour of sakura during Songkran.

Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and paintings. In modern times, the Japanese celebrate its beauty by using cherry blossoms as an ingredient or garnish in cocktails and cakes.

21/03/2025

So many things to enjoy, so little time.

Guru By Bangkok Post

21/03/2025

🔮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟳
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21/03/2025

Let's see what next week has in store for you.

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post

20/03/2025

Inja combines the flavours of Indian and Japanese cuisine.

If the restaurant’s name doesn’t give it away, perhaps the menu will. Inja is India’s first Indian and Japanese restaurant in New Delhi.