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Hot Cups
Stalls to Malls
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Arrivals
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It’s nice to see the BMA is tackling the issue of disappearing street food by making it disappear even faster. No one
wants a long drawn out death for these stall owners. Jun 21
is as good a date as any to finally make that inevitable switch
from stalls to malls. And why limit ourselves to Soi 38? Let’s
make Jun 21 “End Street Food Day.”
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Run this City
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General Manager Andrew Hiransomboon
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The street food vendors on Soi 38 will get kicked out to make
way for a condominium. The owners of the land plot on which
they are staying have given them until February to leave the
premises. Concerned that might not completely rid the street
of smoking pans and folding tables, BMA officials, accompanied by the army, told Soi 38’s vendors they should get off the
sidewalks by Jun 21.
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Street food is full of diseases and attracts the kind of tourists
we don’t want. Good tourists drink Starbucks and eat local food
by going to Nahm (or Soul Food if they’re feeling really wild).
Bad tourists drink Leo and munch on pad Thai sitting on plastic
stools. Speaking of pad Thai, we owe that dish to the Field Marshal Phibunsongkhram, a great leader who had many other
genius ideas to help the country transition into a modern dictatorial regime. He also introduced the fork and spoon to replace
eating with our hands. Sadly, he didn’t have time to overhaul
Thai street food as a whole. Now is that time.
Already, there have been encouraging signs that Thai food
will effectively make the leap into the 21st century. All our
protein, from shrimp to chicken and pork, is now grown in
factories, so that we may even dispense with slave labor in
the near future, as we further mechanize the processes. And
it’s all being made by CP, which helps maintain nationwide
standards. There’s also that robot which can detect authenticity of Thai flavors. That should help standardize the hodgepodge of dishes people on the streets brazenly call Thai food.
Finally, many food stalls have already moved into the civilized air-con comfort of a mall. Khao Pee Nong is now at
Emquartier, Ouan Yentafo is at Central Embassy, and Sawang
is at Paragon, etc. You’ve even got proper restaurants that
have slowly evolved from fine dining (Supanniga), to bistro
(EAT at Groove), to street food in a mall (EAT Rice & Noodles).
See: street food is cool! Well, non-street street food is.
If you too want to help the BMA rid the city’s sidewalks of
street food, go buy your lunch at a 7-Eleven near you or visit
bkmagazine.com for awesome promos like the B1,350-2,300
lunch at Le Normandie. At those prices, who needs that dirty
little ahaan tamsan around the corner!
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HOT OR NOT
Malstora
Hot: Second-tier malls Not: Luxury malls
Move over Emquartier and Central Embassy. Stop hogging the limelight. The little
guys are now fighting back. Terminal 21 just welcomed a branch of the world’s
cheapest Michelin-star restaurant, Tim Ho Wan, makers of delicious barbecue pork
buns in Hong Kong (see page 20). And Gateway Ekkamai is opening the doors to
Snow Town, a little themed village where you can pretend to be in Niseko thanks
to some seriously strong air-con (see next week’s BK).
Matt Westgate
STREET TALK
Hot: Racism
Not: Compassion
The general message on Thai social media is that if you have any kind of compassion for the Rohingya dying on their boats, you should take one into your condo.
Alternatively, one can follow Dear Leader’s advice and actually trade places with
a Rohingyan friend. Khon Thai, jai dee.
Jim Forest
Hot: Tea houses
Not: Coffee shops
Don’t get us wrong, we need our fix of caffeine as much as anyone else. But all
these coffee shops look so similar (industrial, dangling lightbulbs stuff), so we’re
happy to welcome a fresh wave of places focused on tea (see page 6) that tap
into our regional heritage rather than New York’s.
Hot: Bicycles on tracks Not: Bicycles on roads
With talk of imposing a driver’s license on cyclists, it seems that there are really no
smart ideas on how to better protect cyclists from drivers who are drunk, speeding,
texting or all of the above. In the meantime, you can spin your wheels without
the risk at the new bicycle track in Kaset-Nawamin (see page 12).
Thai comic artist Tunlaya Dunnvatanachit (Tuna Dunn), 22, has been selected as one
of the six artists representing Thailand for this year’s Project Antalis 10-20-30, a regional
event held throughout July and August to showcase established creative artists from Hong
Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The Chula fine arts graduate is already the author
of two books published by Salmon Books—I Like Like You (2013) and Missed (2014)—
both of which take a partly minimal comic, partly tragic look at everyday moments in
romantic relationships. Her illustration work has also been featured in magazines including
Giraffe and The Jam Factory. Here, she discusses where, at such a young age, she finds
inspiration for her minimal doodles.
What does it mean to be selected
as a Young Gun for Project Antalis
10-20-30?
My role as a Young Gun is to share
my journey so far working in a creative industry, and to engage other
young talents in the initiative. I will
also provide a series of my work
to be published in the 10-20-30
book and website, which Antalis
will use when it holds showcases
in schools and at other gatherings
to strengthen the bonds between
Asian nations’ creative communities
and connect young talents.
What kind of art are you going to
present?
I want to present work that reflects
my personality. I feel like I’m one
of the few minimalistic and satirical
illustrators in Thailand. My focus is
not on technique but more on feeling and storyline.
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Where do you get inspiration for
your relationship-themed doodles?
Do you feel Bangkok has a strong
artistic community?
People might think of me as lovesick, but I consider myself more of
a secret romantic. Think about horror films: you don’t have to experience what it feels like to be a murderer to make one, right? So I usually create a character firsthand and
just work around it. Or I just come up
with a bunch of scattered ideas and
then I try to piece them together. I
also take inspiration from the music
I’m listening to at any given time.
For example, Missed was created
around three characters right from
the start—Leon, Lila and Judith—and
the keyword “death.” I do like the
beauty of intimacy and heartbreak.
One of the songs I listened to while
working on it was “Maybe” by The
Chantels.
It is a very small yet very strong
and supportive community in which
everyone knows each other in one
way or another—it’s great to be a
part of that niche. The community
is growing every year. As for comic
arts, the scene is more diverse than
ever before; readers’ choices range
from online comic essays from Chan
to Plariex pocket books and weekly
manga.
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What do you have planned for your
next project?
For my third book, which should be
published by the end of this year, I
would love to engage my readers in
music to go with my illustration. I’ve
been considering adding a QR-code
of a song I’d like them hear on every
page. Interview by Natchaya Angsatitanan
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What’s brewing
in Bangkok
Where to find the best coffee in your neighborhood.
By Dharath Hoonchamlong and Natcha
Sanguankiattichai
BK PICK!
Old Town
Rocket Coffeebar
Mitramitr Teahouse
Join the beautiful brunch crowd for eggs
Benedict (B210) and artisanal coffee—their
cold-brew Rocket Fuel (starting B105) is a musttry. Further branches at Central Embassy and
Sukhumvit Soi 49.
A friendly teahouse serving sets of Chinese and
Taiwanese tea with snacks of the day (starting
at B120/pot).
149 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-635- 0404. Open daily
7am-11pm. www.rocketcoffeebar.com
32 Phra Sumen Rd., 02-126-6567. Open daily
11am-11pm. www.fb.com/mitramitteahouse
I Am Coffee
Cafe Velodome
(only Sat)
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This small cozy cafe on Sathorn Soi 8 is a gem for
coffee (starting from B70), comforting breakfast
and its peaceful ambience.
A hub for Bangkok’s cycling community, this cafe
at the eastern edge of Thammasat University
does a mean espresso affogato (coffee shot over
a scoop of ice cream, B90) among other coffees
and treats.
Sathorn Soi 8, 098-874-5874. Open Mon-Fri 7am-7pm;
Sat 7am-5pm. www.fb.com/iamcoffee.sathon8
Thammasat University (Thaprachan Campus), 2
Prachan Rd., 02-623-6349. Open daily 8am-8pm.
www.fb.com/CafeVelodome
On Lok Yun
Double Dogs
Tucked in the golf-centric Thaniya Plaza, this small
counter offers decent espresso (B50), sweet treats
like banana yogurt cake (B35) and cocoa fudge
brownie (B45).
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ChinatownCharoenkrung
On Lok Yun
BK PICK!
BK PICK!
This real oldie has been offering Thai-style tea
and coffee (from B20) along with American-style
breakfast (from B40) and classic steamed bread
with Thai custard (B28) for more than 80 years.
72 Charoenkrung Rd., 02-223-9621. Open daily
6am-4pm
Eiah Sae
Join the Chinatown grandpas for traditional Thai
tea and coffee (from B20) as well as freshly
baked toast (from B20) with toppings like softboiled eggs, jam and Thai custard.
103-105 Yaowarat Rd,02-221-0549. Open daily
4am-7pm
Bridge
Sitting in the shadows of the abandoned Sathorn
Unique building, this art gallery-slash-cafe does
a decent list of coffee (starting B55) and
smoothies.
Charoen Krung Soi 51, 089-666-2051. Open Wed-Mon
10am-10pm. BTS Saphan Taksin
This serious Chinese tearoom in the middle of
Yaowarat offers Japanese and Chinese tea
starting from B150/pot with a selection of four
desserts (B96). They sometimes host tea and
drinks related workshops, too.
406 Yaowarat Rd., 086-329-3075. Open daily 1-9pm.
www.fb.com/DoubleDogsTeaRoom
Thaniya Plaza, Silom Rd., 095-245-4942. Open MonFri 7:30am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. BTS Sala Daeng
Rocket Coffeebar
Sun Square Silom, 1043/5 Silom Soi 21-23, 02-2374144. Open daily 11am-11pm. www.samanturkish.
com
April Store
Ceresia Coffee Roasters
This small cafe in front of U Center usually sources
coffee from interesting roasters like Singapore’s
Nylon and Taiwan’s Fika Fika. An americano starts
at B70.
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The second branch of the Phrom Phong favorite is
all about freshly roasted, single origin beans.
April Store
G/F, Tisco Tower, 48/2 Sathorn Rd., 098 251 4327.
Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. BTS Sala Daeng
Size S Coffee & Bakery
Despite the slightly sterile environment, this allwhite space does strong coffee (espresso, pour
over, cold brew), a decent breakfast, as well as
delectable tiny treats.
5/25 Soi Ngam Duplee, 02-286-6117. Open Mon-Sat
7:30am-7pm. MRT Lumphini. www.fb.com/SizeScafe
Cafe Velodome
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Saman
Turkish coffee (B100), tea (B100/pot) and desserts
like firit sutlac (Turkish rice pudding, B100),
sekerpare (lemon pastry ball, B100) and baklava
(B150/3 pieces).
Samyan, Silom &
Sathorn
U Center, Chula Soi 42, 097-979-6495. Open Mon-Fri
7:45am-7pm; Sat-Sun 8:45am-6pm. MRT Samyan.
www.fb.com/aprilstorebangkok
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Siam
Gallery Drip Coffee
BK PICK!
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As the name suggest, here the emphasis is on
drip coffee made from single origin beans from
places like Doi Saket, Baan Mae Chan Tai, Goi,
etc. They do cold brew (starting from B70), too.
1/F, BACC, Rama 1 Rd., 081-917-2131. Open Tue-Sun
11am-9pm, www.fb.com/GalleryDripCoffee
Wonderwall l The Kaffebar
Ong Tea
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This second branch of the establishment near
the giant swing focuses on high-quality tea
sourced from rare locations in China, Taiwan
and Japan. They also have seasonal tea such
as longjing (Chinese green tea) and lishan
(Taiwanese oolong tea). Tea sets starts from
B200-350. Takeaway packs available as 80g
and 120g (B650-2,700).
I+D Style Cafe x Brave Roasters
Elysian
G/F, Siam Paragon, 02- 610 -7516. Open daily
10am-10pm. BTS Siam
Casa Lapin x26
I+D Style Cafe x Brave
Roasters
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Situated on the ground floor of Siam Center,
it’s a handicraft store, curated by the
Department of International Trade Promotion,
plus a café featuring the beans and team from
the much-loved Brave Roasters.
Gallery Drip Coffee
Casa Lapin x26
Elysian
Victory Monument
Granola
Factory Cafe & Brew Bar
Phaya Thai Rd., 085-145-4184. Open Mon-Sat
9am-7:30pm; Sun 10am-4pm. BTS Victory Monument.
www.fb.com/factoryespressobar
Granola
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BK PICK!
This cafe-cum-restaurant from Copenhagen
serves Nordic-influenced drinks and food.
3/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-1605626. Open daily 11am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit
Siwilai Rocket
Coffeebar
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More coffee and breakfast favorites from the
Rocket crew with the added bonus of views of
the British Embassy’s gardens.
5/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-1605809. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit
Ceresia
Asoke/Nana
Phrom Phong
Artis
Ceresia
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This cafe from California sources beans from all
around the world and roasts them fresh daily.
Have them prepared to your preference. Single
origin espresso starts at B90.
390/20 Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02-262-0760. Open daily
6:30am-7pm www.fb.com/artisbangkok BTS Asoke
Phloen Chit
The most recent opening from the Casa Lapin
crew (Thonglor, Ari) adds a hostel, co-working
space and flower shop to its winning coffee
offerings.
Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02- 000 -5546. Open daily
7:30am-10pm
G/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-678-5000. Open
daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam
This place offers multiple brewing methods—
drip, siphon, Aeropress and cold brew—along
with desserts and other drinks like chocolate
and soda.
BK PICK!
Serendib
This cute, small Japanese place is serious enough
to adjust the hardness of water to match the
selection of Ceylon tea (B120/pot). The cafe also
has plentiful baked items like scones (B55).
120/24 Sukhumvit Soi 23, Open daily 11am-7pm.
02-115-2144. MRT Sukhumvit. www.fb.com/
Serendibtearoom
Habesha
This slightly shady spot is a rarity in this town.
Don’t leave without ordering a strong Ethiopian
coffee (B100), a real ceremony to be savored
with its accompanying burning incense and snack
of lightly roasted barley and peanuts.
1/26 Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana). Open daily 11am-10pm.
BTS Nana
The Thai-Venezuelan roaster sells single origin
and blended coffee from all over the world. Filter
starts at B95 while espresso is B70. Or take home
their freshly roasted beans from B480/250g.
They have another branch in Soi Sala Daeng.
593/29-41 Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, 098-251-4327. Open
Tue-Sun 8am-6pm. BTS Phrom Phong. goo.gl/PxZk0d
Wonderwall l The
Kaffebar
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Small batches of new beans are selected from
artisanal roasters all over the world. Try their
coffee (starting at B60) with the nice pastries
(starting at B50) made in-house.
Avora 31 Residence, 28 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-1087575. Open daily 7am-7pm www.fb.com/WKaffebar
39Espresso
Situated right by the BTS, the specialty here is
Australian-style coffee—try a flat white at B60 or
a shot of espresso, made with both local and
Australian beans for B55.
665 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 092-753-8928. Open Mon-Sat
7am-7pm; Sun 9am-5pm. BTS Phrom Phong
Divided into three parts—a Moroccan-style tea
room, garden terrace and modern living room—
this tea house sources tea locally and makes its
own blends in-house. Try the recommended Tia
(hot B140; cold B150) which is a blend of green
tea, orange peel and jasmine.
Sukhumvit Soi 49/1, 02-662-6964. Open Tue-Sun
9am-8pm. BTS Phrom Phong. www.elysian-tea.com
Pacamara
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The Chiang Mai roaster brings its expertise to
Bangkok. Coffee starts at B65 (Thai-style iced
coffee), while single origin beans are B80 for an
espresso.
2/F Rain Hill, Sukhumvit Soi 47, 02-261-7830. Open
Mon-Thu 9am-9:30pm; Fri-Sun 8am-9:30pm. www.
fb.com/pacamaracoffee
Thonglor
Agalico
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This all-white British tea room sits in a lush
garden with a beautiful gazebo and is known for
homemade scones, quiche and selections of tea.
Prices start from B100-B250.
20 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 089-226-6445. Open Fri-Sun
10am-6pm
Tealily Cafe
NEW!
This new tea cafe serves matcha from Kyoto, both
hot (B100) and iced (B105), with Japanese treats
like goma dango set (B105) and sweet potato
(B100)
Sukhumvit 49/1, 02- 019-8287. Open Thu-Tue
9am-8pm. www.fb.com/tealilycafe
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One Ounce for Onion
Stylish fashion accessories and delicious
in-house coffee from Brave Roaster (starting at
B90) as well as some brunchy dishes and
desserts.
19/12 Ekkamai Soi 12, 080-046-6885. Open daily
9am-8pm. www.fb.com/oneounceforonion
Ink & Lion Cafe
Nikko Cafe
This hip Zen-inspired coffee shop on Ekkamai
Soi 12 offers cocktails and shisha, along with
caffeinated beverages like espresso on the rock
(B100). They’ve just open a new branch in on
Sukhumvit Soi 23.
Ekkamai Soi 12, 02-381-5291. Open daily
10am-midnight
Casa Lapin x49
Hands and Heart
The experimental, multi-label fashion boutique
Liberty Area One is now home to this miniscule
cafe serving coffee from Ceresia Roasters and
baked goods from Conkey’s.
Casa Lapin x49
This Brooklyn-evoking cafe serves selected coffee
(from B85)—choose from espresso machine, drip
or French press expertly made by the owner,
Surapan Tanta—with baked items from Brooklyn
Baker. Two more branches, in Sukhumvit Soi 26
and Ari.
2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 089-505-1244.
Open Tue-Sun 11am-10pm
Bang Na
Opposite Samitivej Hospital, Sukhumvit Soi 49, 081261-2040. Open daily 8am-5pm
Hands and Heart
Amatissimo Cafe
NEW!
This black and white cafe is serious about handbrewed coffee (Aeropress, pour-over and
Chemex), which they say is made only from
seasonal AA-grade single origin beans.
Peace Oriental Teahouse
Ascella Condominium, 33 Sukhumvit Soi 38, 081-4427977. Open daily 7am-9:30pm
Roast Coffee & Eatery
Roast remains high on most brunch-goers’
checklists; on top of the great coffee, the menu
packs genuine crowd-pleasers like the crab cake
Benedict (B350).
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The third branch of the Rocket coffee empire
branches out with a substantial dinner menu.
1/F, Grease building, Piman 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49,
02-662-6637. Open daily 7am-11pm
Ekkamai
BK PICK!
This cafe-meet-gallery does both machine (B90)
and slow drip (B120) with beans from local roasters
like Brave, Ceresia and Pacamara as well as other
international roasters. Try their pastries from Size S
Coffee & Bakery as well.
1/7 Ekkamai Soi 2, 02-002-6874. Open Mon-Tue
9am-6pm; Thu-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-7pm,
www.fb.com/inkandlioncafe
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Behind Paradise Park, Srinakarin Soi 55, 081-8980070. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm
Coffee Roasting
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Pla Dib’s morning spot for breakfast serves fresh
coffee roasted in-house. Coffee starts at B80.
SeenSpace, Thonglor Soi 13, 02-185-2865. Open MonThu 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9am-11pm and Sun
9am-10pm
Rocket S 49
Best known for its outstanding coffee, made
from their own blend of beans, and delicious
pastries like the bacon cheese roll (B85) and
almond croissant (B80). There’s also a new
branch at Emquartier.
Ari
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Ink & Lion Cafe
Petite Cafe x Liberty Area
One
Onion Store
Peace Oriental
Teahouse
NEW!
This zen-looking oriental tea room offers seasonal
tea sourced from China, Japan, Taiwan and
Thailand, each brewed with different techniques.
The three main types are hot tea (B180-450/
pot), matcha (B450-1,980/bowl) and matcha
latte (B150/200ml).
70/5 Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai), 097-267-2626.
Open Sun-Thu 10am-8.30pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm.
www.fb.com/peace.t.house
Kaizen Cafe
NEW!
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Inspired by Australia’s coffee scene, this all-white
cafe at the end of Ekkamai not only brews coffee
but also does tea and other experimental drinks.
The cafe features cakes from Moonne as well.
Tai Ping Tower, 582/5 Ekkamai Soi 26 and 28, 098831-6009. Open daily 7am-7pm. BTS Ekkamai. on.
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Kaizen Cafe
Roots
1/1 Ari Samphan Soi 7, 02-279-8185. Open Tue-Sun
8am-3pm
Onion Store
This weekend cafe is the coffee-focused sister to
famous brunch spot Roast. Roots sources its
beans from both local and international
producers, roasts them on-site and serves a
heady brew—try the cold brew (B100).
Sukhumvit Soi 63 (Ekkamai), between sois 15 and 17,
088-190-5950. Open Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm, www.
fb.com/rootsbkk
This new Brave Roasters outlet has a little coffee
corner with a very short menu. Get an espresso
at B90 or a filter at B130. Though the roaster
has relocated to here, you can still find his beans
at One Ounce for Onion in Ekkamai and I+D Style
Café in Siam.
2/F between Aree Samphan Soi 10 and 11, Open daily
10am-6pm
Phil Cafe 61
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Another coffee shop run by a small roaster.
Expect both single origins and blends roasted by
Phil Coffee Company with your choice of brew:
filter, espresso or split espresso. An espresso shot
starts at Btk.
21 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-001-5850, 082-111-2249.
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ESCAPE ROUTES
By Monruedee Jansuttipan and Pinnyada Tanitnon
CHIANG MAI
Off the Graph
One of the most popular coffee makers in Chiang Mai, Graph Cafe, is branching out with a bigger food-focused venue, Graph Table (Moonmuang Soi 6, Sriphoom, 086-567-3330. www.
fb.com/graphtable). Not far from the tiny cafe in Chiang Mai’s Old Town, the spot welcomes
you with a dark-hued wooden façade, window boxes and hanging plants. A friend of the
owner who hails from Sicily, Italy, has trained the kitchen staff on fresh homemade Italian cuisine made with organic local produce such as free-range eggs from a farm in Lamphun. For
breakfast, expect artfully named egg dishes such as Monet (mashed avocado on salsa salad,
B90) and Post Modern (eggs Benedict with deboned emilano ham on toast, B120) or the
Moonmuang (poached egg on toast with baked beans and grilled mushroom, B110). They
also serve salads, garlic bread and lasagna along with classic pizzas (ranging from B180-260)
and pastas (B160-195). Of course, you’re still guaranteed a good cup of coffee, too.
KRABI
Getaway Music
Cure your music festival withdrawals at the second Krabi Music Festival this Jun 20, held at
the Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf
& Spa Resort. Local pop legend J
Jetrin will headline the night,
supported by the hotel’s inhouse and guest DJs. Entry costs
B500 per person with one free
drink. The resort is also offering special packages for partygoers. A one-night stay for two
people costs B3,990, while a two-night stay for two people is B6,980. Both packages come
with two festival tickets and two free drinks. Before you start packing, don’t forget the
dress code is strictly all-white. Contact 075-627-800 or e-mail [email protected] for
tickets or additional information.
MAE SOT
Border Flights
Starting Jun 2, those seeking to fly up north to Mae Sot have another option other than Nok
Air. Kan Airlines (www.kanairlines.com) has opened up a new low-cost route that takes off
from Don Muang airport. To celebrate, the airlines is offering passengers an introductory rate
of just B990 one-way, inclusive of a warm in-flight meal and a free checked bag weighing up
to 15kg. Although these planes won’t take off until June, you can already book your trip on
Kan Airlines’ website. We don’t know how long this preliminary deal will last, but word is you
should book early before the price suddenly shoots up.
KORAT
In Bloom
This year’s Dok Krachaiao
Blooming Festival takes place
from Jun 1-Aug 31 in Chaiyaphum. Also known as the Siam tulip, the magenta-colored flowers
come into season amid the fog
every June, right before the start
of rainy season. The festival will
be held at the picturesque Pa Hin
Ngam National Park, an area surrounded by giant rocks, beautifully shaped by the wind and
rain over the years. Apart from getting to admire the abundant blooms in the meadow, there
will also be music concerts, sightseeing and trekking tours, as well as booths selling OTOP
Products. For more informations, contact the local TAT office at 044-213-666.
Have some cool rooms? Email your news and promotions to [email protected]
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SPORT
Cycling Route
There’s a new park especially for urban cyclists looking to get off Bangkok’s
notorious roads. Located in the Kaset-Nawamin neighborhood, the 10-rai Peppermint Bike Park launched earlier this month and offers two bike paths that
occasionally intersect; the blue track is paved with asphalt and suited for beginners, while the extreme black track is ideal for mountain bikers, offering a full
range of obstacles such as horseshoe turns and elevated sections. While the
paved course is only about one kilometer in length, you can alternate between
the two tracks for a varied ride. Day biking is B150 and night biking is B200,
while annual membership (B200) gets you a 50-baht discount each visit. Yothin
Phatthana Soi 3, Praditmanutham Rd., 090-980-1368. Open daily 7am-5:30pm
and 6pm-10pm. www.fb.com/PeppermintBikePark
BEAUTY
HOME
BEAUTY
Pretty Protective
Home Refresh
Split Ends
The high-priced luxury French skincare brand La Mer has now
launched a product which, at B3,800 for 40ml, is affordable
for more than the One Percent. Reparative SkinTint SPF 30 is
designed to be a daily-use skin moisturizer, foundation and sunscreen rolled into one. So why isn’t it called a BB or CC Cream?
La Mer says it does more than just color correct, and boasts of
additional cell protection and reparative properties. If you do
belong to one percent, the brand’s signature Crème de la Mer is
one of the most premium anti-aging creams in the world, priced
at B7,000/30ml. Available at M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.,
02-610-8000. BTS Siam
The long-established local furniture outlet 128 Studio begins
its annual sale this Saturday. From May 30-Jun 7, get discounts of up to 70 percent on genuine leather sofas in simple-yet-timeless styles, along with other lines including dining
chairs, beds and home accessories. Styles range from tufted
chesterfield sofas to modernist pieces with steal highlights.
Event Hall, Crystal Design Center, Praditmanutham Rd. 02-1022082 and 081-702-9128. www.128studio.com
Due to the renovations at Siam Discovery, Singaporean beauty
salon Browhaus has split its services into two shops. Brow
and lash grooming services can now be found at a Siam Center pop-up offering classic brow threading, tweezing, tinting,
lash perming and extensions. Meanwhile, body waxing services have been moved to a permanent new salon in Central
Embassy called Strip. 2/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-6580344. 4/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 091-1037045 www.fb.com/browhaus.th
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Ari's Most
Camera-Worthy
Night Spots
Ari is one of Bangkok’s most charming areas and is always worth revisiting.
The leafy streets make a shop, restaurant and bar-hopping a breeze,
whether it’s day or night. Here’s how to spend an evening chilling in Ari.
Food Shot Mode
Auto Mode
5pm: After-Work Delights
6pm: Hit the Shops
Not just a residential area, Ari is busy with office workers at all times of day. Reward
yourself with an after-work treat or two like the popular red velvet cheesecake-brownie
(B115) or mango crepe cake (B120) at 103+ Factory (Ari Soi 4, 081-495-1555). Just
cross the street from Ari Soi 4, Porcupine (Opposite Ari Soi 4, 086-889-9210) is set in a
beautiful old-house-turned-cafe with a tiny garden out front. The interior goes with a pretty
camping theme, ideal for Instagram—just make sure you capture their recommended
apple crumble (B128) or banoffee pie (B138) in the frame. If you’d prefer a scone, head
along to the brand new Witty Ville Cafe (Ari Soi 1, 081-735-6604), which does everything
from the classic plain flavor (B40) to cranberry (B50), bacon and cheese (B55) and peanut
butter (B55) options.
Yes, there’s more to Ari than just eating and drinking. Late last year, fast-rising Thai fashion
designer Teerut “Vick” Wongwatanasin launched his second line, Vick’s Weekend,
complete with a cute flagship store on Ari Soi 2 (02-279-1260). While Vick’s focuses more
on women’s clothing, guys looking for a nice pair of sunglasses or a new pair of shoes
should definitely check out Onion Store: Aree (Soi Ari Samphan, between soi 10 and 11).
Owner House Sorasak, the guitarist of rock band Slur, has brought his handpicked multilabel store concept from Ekkamai to Ari. White walls, wooden furniture, coffee corner: this
store is pure eye candy.
Photo tips: It’s not always true that you need natural light to get a nice food shot. Samsung
Galaxy S6’s ‘Professional Camera’ mode lets you adjust the temperature, white balance
and select the food shot function before you snap your shot.
Photo tips: Don’t fret about low light. The Samsung Galaxy S6’s rear camera has an f/1.9
aperture which allows you to get a bright and clear picture even in the low light. This is also
applied to both outdoor and indoor shot.
MORE
SAMSUNG
GALAXY S6
FUNCTIONS,
MORE FUN!
7pm: Quick Dinner
Selective Focus Mode
Ari’s gone burger and food truck crazy. A few steps from Vick’s you’ll find the photogenic
seafood truck, Summer Street (Ari Soi 2). If you’ve brought a friend, order the S set
for two (B399) consisting of freshwater prawns, squid, green mussels, scallops, spotted
Babylon snails and cockles. If you’re more into burgers, try Jim’s Burger & Beer (Ari
Soi 3, 02-000-9598) for a juicy beef option along with draft beer, or head to Salt’s sister
restaurant, Salt Smoke (Ari Soi 1). Located behind Piyawan Building, this tiny spot feels
somewhere between a food truck and a restaurant, with less than 10 seats in total. Make
sure you head there early. We recommend the signature WTF burger (foie gras, bacon,
wagyu beef patty and cheese, B380) or keep thing simple with Cheese a Beef (wagyu,
smoke mossarella and bacon, B280).
Photo tips: The Samsung Galaxy S6's ‘Selective Focus’ function allows you to focus on
your chosen item and blur out the background, just like a DSLR.
brought to you by Samsung Galaxy S6
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9pm: Drink Up
Pro Camera Mode
You’ve had dinner, now it’s time for a drink. There are no fancy clubs here. Instead, Ari
is all about kicking back with a quality brew. If you’re into imported craft beers, O’Glee
is the spot for you—they have probably the best selection this side of town. If you’d
prefer cocktails and a live band, Aree, located opposite Salt, has you covered. Similarly,
newcomer Moire offers live music every night, served up alongside Thai drinking food and
bottles to share. Local beers are also available starting from B130 for Singha.
Photos tips: If you want to capture the night vibes inside the bar to make your friends
jealous, the Samsung Galaxy S6’s Real Time HDR compliments the f/1.9 focus to ensure
even better scenes in low light.
Not only the mentioned
function, Samsung
Galaxy S6 comes with
Quick Launch feature
that lets you use your
camera within 0.7
seconds just by double
tapping the home
button. The life-saving
IR White Balance helps
you automatically adjust
the resolution for both
photo and video plus the
Image Stabilization
prevents your photos or
video from being blurry
even in low light.
Now with Samsung
Galaxy S6, you don’t have
to worry about shooting
after dark anymore.
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SHOPPING
Retail Rebels
Five new stores and cafes carrying fresh, edgy finds.
By BK Editorial
Another Story
Onion Store: Aree
2/7: Twice A Week
Founded by Teema “Min” Muekthong, a full-time lecturer at King
Mongkut University of Technology Thonburi’s School of Architecture and Design, this is a new concept store for Thai designer
items. Min has collaborated with the team from the old Fotoguffy
Polaroid shop, which used to occupy the same space, to offer
them a wall dedicated to Polaroid products, while on the other
side of the store is a cafe. 2/7 focuses on brands that don’t have
their own shop yet, like Ease Embroidery wall decor, A Pale Petal
tote bags, Sattawat furniture and Pana Objects home decor. The
cafe offers hot drip (B58) and cold brew (B88) coffee. Note the
shop is normally only open on weekends, but sometimes opens
during the week too, so do check their Facebook page (www.
fb.com/27twiceaweek).
208 Rama 4 Soi 50 (Chulalongkorn), 087-507-1997
Another Story
Located on the fourth floor of Emquartier’s Helix Building, this
new concept store gathers designer products from all over the
world with a heavy focus on stationery and home decor, plus
some fashion. The huge one-stop space also comprises a gallery, cafe and flower shop. Here you can find over 160 imported
brands, with another 70 from Thailand, including aromatherapy
products from Bsab Thailand, stationery from local favorites Gray
Ray, Labrador and Midori and home decor from Plural Design,
PDM Brand, Karv Design and Alltag. The cafe is no afterthought,
featuring sweets from Issaya Siamese Club, baked goods from
Amantee, butter and cheese from Jean Yves Bordier and wine
supplied by Wine Garage. The Yellow Korner is a gallery space
with permanent and rotating exhibitions, while the Plant House
is a flower shop.
4/F, The Emquartier, Helix Building, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-003-6138/9.
BTS Phrom Phong
The Reco Room
With its bare brick, raw wood and cement, this stylishly turned
out recent addition to Ekamai Mall looks more like a cafe than a
record store. The funk and jazz-focused vinyl collection, largely
sourced from the US, features plenty of Miles Davis, Marvin
Gaye and Gil Scott-Heron. As for audio set-ups, you won’t find
any faux-vintage Crosley players here; this stuff’s the real deal.
We dig the old-school amplifiers, though these don’t come
cheap. Vinyl starts from B300 for the reissue of GMM Grammy
‘90s hits to B1,490 for the new release from Cyndi Seui.
2/7: Twice A Week
The Reco Room, Ekamai Mall, 3 Ekkamai Soi 10, 085-322-5403
Onion Store: Aree
The hip multi-label store Onion has opened a new branch in
the Ari neighborhood. Owner House Sorasak wants this one to
feel more like a fashion boutique than a cafe, so most of the
spacious white venue is dedicated to clothing and accessories
with only one corner for coffee from regular collaborator Brave
Roasters. The main room is filled with mostly imported cult
label brands like Saturdays Surf NYC, Beton x Cire and Stanley
& Sons. There’s also a room for vintage-wear, including lots of
never-before-worn deadstock from New York. As for coffee, the
menu is short but high quality. An El Salvador espresso shot will
set you back B90 (B100 with milk), while you can also order
filter, pourover and drip made with either Thai or international
beans (B130). House also plans to import more unisex fashion
items, as well as expand into home decor by adding price tags
to all the furniture in-store.
The Reco Room
2/F, 66 Rama 6 Soi 30. www.onionbkk.com
Marimekko
The cult mid-century fashion and home decor brand Marimekko
has now arrived in Bangkok. The Finnish design house dates
back to 1951, and is best known for its classic Unikko floral
design and vibrant color schemes. The new store at CentralWorld is part of Marimekko’s expansion into Asia with 40 new
flagship stores across the region. Prices start at B690 for a simple coin bag and go up to B18,000 for the jumpsuit.
1 / F, C e n t r a l W o r l d , R a t c h a d a m r i R d . , 0 2 -2 5 2 -7 0 3 3 .
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Marimekko
TREND Flamingo Craze
Essentials
Kloset. 3/F, Siam Center, Rama
1 Rd. 02-658-1729. BTS Siam.
Madame Flamingo and Kate
Spade. 1/F, CentralWorld,
Ratchadamri Rd. 02-613-1268
(MF) and 02-646-1260 (KS) BTS
Siam/Chit Lom
Long-sleeve blouse,
Kloset, B7,450
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Shorts, Kloset, B4,850
Flats, Madame Flamingo,
B1,590
Ring, Good After Nine,
price TBA
Flamingo clutch, Kate
Spade, price TBA
Good After Nine. Shop online at
goodafternine.com
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DINNER
Right-Hand Man
From Jun 3-6, chef Gilles Reinhardt of the three-Michelin-star
L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges in Lyon, France, returns to Wine
Pub to celebrate the 50th consecutive year the restaurant has
been awarded three stars. L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges
belongs to the celebrated French chef Paul Bocuse, whose fame
lies in nouvelle cuisine (as opposed to classique cuisine) and
who was named Chef of the Century by The Culinary Institute of
America. Reinhardt trained directly under Bocuse, and was also
awarded the title Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2004. On this visit,
he brings Bocuse’s signature black truffle soup V.G.E along as part
of three-and five-course menus priced at B2,999-5,555/person.
2/F, Pullman Bangkok King Power, 8/2 Rangnam Rd., 02-6809999. BTS Victory Monument
RESTAURANT
BRUNCH
DEAL
Franco Nippon
Sunday Kebabs
Power Lunch
The new project from restaurateur Fred Meyer (Issaya Siamese
Club, Namsaah Bottling Trust and Pizza Massilia) resides in a
cutely-decorated shophouse in the up-and-coming Suan Phlu
neighborhood. Kom-Ba-Wa serves creative Japanese dishes
by chef Goro Takatsu. On top of sushi made using the highest-grade produce, like fresh scallops (B790), try creations like
the aged Tajima wagyu beef steak with ponzu jelly (B1,750)
and the squid ink ramen with Maine lobster and uni sauce
(B1,500). The desserts, created by Issaya’s dessert chef, are
equally fancy, such as the must-try mochi with red bean
mousse and strawberry jelly (B250).
Upscale Indian kebab restaurant Charcoal is rolling out a new allyou-can-eat Sunday brunch. At B625, you’ll get to order tender
grilled meats from the tandoori oven and receive a glass of welcome bubbles. You can also add seafood dishes or free-flow sparkling for B999, or get both at B1,375. Kids under 12 get 50-percent off and swimming pool access with towel. Still thirsty? Get
buy-one-get-one-free on cocktails designed by Joseph Boroski.
Every Sunday, 11am-3pm. 5/F, Fraser Suites, Sukhumvit Soi 11,
089-307-1111. BTS Nana
High-end Japanese chain Zuma has just launched a new business
lunch set menu for those looking to win over their clients through
innovative dishes and imported ingredients. For B780 per person,
you can choose from four starter options, such as crispy fried squid
with green chili and lime or beef tataki with soy, ginger lime and
coriander dressing. For mains, select from five options, such as
salmon fillet with teriyaki sauce and sliced pickled cucumber or
barbecue pork ribs with spicy cashew nuts and spring onions. You
can also upgrade; for an additional B350, you can get the likes of
black cod marinated with saikyo miso wrapped in hoba leaf or
the 80g Japanese wagyu sirloin with signature sauces and fresh
wasabi. G/F, St. Regis, Rajadamri Rd., 02-252-4707. Open daily
noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm. BTS Rajadamri
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DESSERT
Sweet Spots
Bangkok’s best new dessert cafes. By Dharath
Hoonchamlong and Natcha Sanguankiattichai
Dadaya
Paris Mikki
After training in Paris for nine years at top names like Laduree and Angelina, Thai pastry chef Carol Boosaba recently
opened a little white and blue cafe in Asoke. At Paris Mikki
all the cakes and pastry are baked daily in limited numbers.
Aiming for a traditional and authentic French taste, the menu
rotates depending on seasonal ingredients. We recommend
classics like the croissant pur beurre (B85), St. Honore (a pile
of creamy choux, B280), tarte au chocolat (B165) and millefeuille (B190). Note: you can call to reserve the sweets as
they often sell out.
1/F, Metha Wattana, 27 Sukhumvit Soi 19, 088-870-0020. Open TueSun 11am-8pm. BTS Asok
Pinkberry
Frozen yogurt brands have been popping up all over Bangkok
for years. Now, Pinkberry offers a taste of upscale, Hollywood
froyo. Having built a name for its tart-tasting frozen yogurt, the
company has expanded to 21 countries. You can find its humble start in Bangkok on the second floor of Central Chidlom.
2/F, Central Chidlom, 1027 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-650-3229 Open daily
10am-9:30pm. BTS Chit Lom
Dadaya
One of the few shops in Bangkok offering the traditional Japanese sweet treat obanyaki (a form of roundcake with various fillings) has moved from its old location at Center One to
Central Plaza Ladprao. The new Dadaya has a more Japanese
look to it, and not only does traditional sweet obanyaki in
flavors like red bean and custard (both B40) but also many
cheap savory options, such as the squid okonomiyaki (Japa-
Pinkberry
nese pizza, B45), chicken teriyaki (B45) and tuna salad (B45).
Also, keep your eye out for monthly special obanyaki fillings
like Japanese curry.
G/F, Central Plaza Ladprao, 1693 Phahon Yothin Rd., 095 003 2830.
Open daily 9am-10pm. MRT Phahon Yothin
Croissant Taiyaki
Having conquered Instagram with pop-up booths at Esplanade
Ratchadapisek and Siam Square in recent months, Croissant Taiyaki has finally opened permanent outlets at Mega Bangna,
Emquartier and Siam Center. The Japanese brand offers a playful twist on traditional taiyaki (fish-shaped cake) by using croissant dough instead of cake batter. Join the queues at either
branch for the classic red bean (B60), cold custard (B65) and
each branch’s special options.
Croissant Taiyaki
G/F, The Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS
Phrom Phong
Patisserie Rosie
Thonglor has welcomed a new patisserie among all the nightclubs and izakayas. Situated in a shop-house decked out in a
vintage style, Patisserie Rosie serves classics with modern
twists. Highlights include the light chocolate tart (B160) and
cherry ripe (B180), which you can enjoy with oriental tea from
Double Dogs (from B120/pot). They also have more substantial bites like open sandwiches (B250) and quiche with salad
(B150), as well as weekend brunch.
113/2 Thonglor Soi 10, 092-542-9900. Open Tue-Sun noon-9:30pm
Patisserie Rosie
Chika Watanabe
NEWS Bun in the Oven
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Original Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong
Tim Ho Wan, the Hong Kong hole-in-the-wall restaurant that surprised the world by gaining a Michelin star,
is Bangkok-bound. While there’s yet to be an official
announcement, new signage spotted at Terminal 21
mall (3/F) all but confirms the restaurant’s arrival for
August.
Renowned dim sum chef Mak Kwai Pui (Le Meridien, Lung King Heen) founded Tim Ho Wan, which translates roughly to “add good luck” in Cantonese, in 2009.
One year later it was awarded a Michelin star.
The Bangkok move follows a spate of new openings around Australasia including branches in Hanoi,
Manila and Sydney.
Arguably the restaurant’s most famous dish is the
BBQ pork bun, a crumbly baked bun filled with oozing
sweet-and-savory barbecued pork. Other highlights include the light and spongy egg cake and the vermicelli roll with pig’s liver, but you can also expect a long,
long list of dim sum classics.
The best thing is you can enjoy a top dining experience for typically little more than 1,000 baht.
We’ll have to wait and see if the Bangkok branch
follows the example of the original 19-seater Hong
Kong venue by implementing a strict no-bookings policy. However, it’s fair to say we can expect a long queue
on opening day. By Carl Dixon
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Whisky
Collections
At these stylish whisky bars, looking the part is half the fun.
The other half? It’s in your glass.
Black Amber Social Club
1881 by Water Library
Black Amber
Social Club
The look: Thonglor’s super-stylish
Black Amber Barber Shop & Tattoo
has expanded across the road with a
full-on gentlemen’s whisky bar and
networking spot. Situated on the first
floor of this three-story house, this
bar’s handsome cabinet-of-curiosities-inspired decor features plenty of
leather and suede as well as the owner’s private collection of exotic decorative items, from alligator skulls and
an ostrich skeleton to a clown model.
Wear this: Head up to Toast Bespoke on the second floor for a custom-made suit with a little attitude.
Drink this: Whisky is the main focus, here. The shelves are filled with
familiar bottles like The Glenlivet,
Jameson and Chivas Regal 12. Prices, rather reasonably, start from B200
a glass or try the Chival Regal Whisky flight consisting of Chivas Regal
12 years, Chivas Regal Extra and
Chivas Regal 18 years (B540).
160/17 Thonglor Soi 6, 092-2762772. Open daily 6pm-1am.
Facebook: blackambersocialclub
Whisgars Ploenchit
The style: This true speakeasy is located at the back of a plaza up a tiny
staircase and features plenty of leather couches, while there’s also a new
zone with vintage rounded high tables giving more of a club vibe.
Wear this: To keep your cigar in
pristine condition, try the custom
leather carry cases made by Container (available at The Selected, 3/F, Siam Center).
Drink this: The highlights are over
100 single malts and cigars. Get there
between 4-8pm for the selection of
rotating specials at B180/glass like
The Glenlivet and Smokehead Islay.
2/F, Mahatun Building, Phloen Chit
Rd. BTS Phloen Chit. Open daily
2pm-2am.
Facebook: Whisgarsploenchit
brought to you by Chivas Regal
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Manhattan Bar
S’mores
The look: Located on the second
floor of the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, next to the hotel’s popular New
York Steak House, the narrow space
is more than a hotel bar thanks to purple and gray lounge chairs that add a
touch of playfulness to the acres of
dark wood and framed black and
white photographs.
Wear this: Classic with a twist.
Dress as neatly as possible to go with
the gentlemen’s bar vibe, but don’t
forget to enliven your suit with a
unique pocket square. Try Kamui
Lim Fine Arts & Decor.
Drink this: Try their signature Manhattan (bourbon and sweet vermouth,
B400) or go for something solid and
simple like Chivas Regal Extra on
the rocks (B450 by the glass).
The style: Run by the same team as
Cafe de Tu, this elegant and spacious
restaurant has a striking position on
the second floor for Groove at CentralWorld and an equally striking
American hunting lodge vibe. The
food focuses on classic Western dishes, backed up by a creative drink list
that’s big on whisky.
Wear this: Denim’s the way to go
here but it has to be the best quality.
Go check out multi-label store American Rag Cie (G/F, CentralWorld) for
jeans from BLK DNM and Italian
shades from Illesteva.
Drink this: The mixology consultants of Vice Versa have created a list
that’s highly creative. Try their Scottish Recipe of Old Fashioned made
with Chivas Regal 18, cinnamon syrup, Angostura bitters, Ricard mist
and anis (B370).
2/F, JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, 4
Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-656-7700 ext.
4230. Open daily 5:30pm-1am
1881 by Water
Library
The style: Water Library’s gastro bar
at this breezy, partly open-air mall is
inspired by a 19th-century steam
power plant while the cocktails are
all about inventive concoctions using
home-infused spirits. This space offers a drink-friendly atmosphere that
is perfect for an after-work hang out.
Wear this: Luxury swag, but avoid
the cliched H or LV belts. Try some
woven leather accessories from Bottega Veneta (available at M/F, Siam
Paragon) instead.
Drink this: Water Library is one of
the best places to get good cocktails.
Order something from their classic
list like the newly launched XO-Fashioned (Chivas Regal Extra, cinnamon syrup and Peychaud’s bitter,
garnished with a cinnamon stick and
orange peel, B380).
Groove@CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.
02-613-1778. Open daily 10-1am.
Facebook: 1881 by Water Library
2/F, Groove@CentralWorld, Rama
1 Rd., 02-613-1271. Open daily
11am-1am.
Facebook: S’mores Bangkok
S’mores
Manhattan Bar
She Bar
The style: Located in the middle of
Thonglor’s busiest nightlife strip,
She Bar is a great spot for spicy Thai
dishes, whisky deals and live music
daily. The bar is very laid back with a
spacey outdoor area, with a removable roof so you don’t need to worry
about the upcoming rainy season.
Wear this: The removable roof
might save you from the rain but
doesn’t offer much protection for
your suede loafers. Head across the
road to gentleman’s shoe specialist
Mango Mojito for a suede protector
spray.
Drink this: A shared bottle of whisky really fits the character of this
place, especially thanks to charming
deals on Chivas Regal Extra at
B1,990 (from B2,290) per bottle
every Tuesday.
522/3 Penny’s Balcony, Thonglor
16, Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-714-7642.
Mon 4pm-12:30am and Tue-Sun
11am-12:30am
Facebook: She Bar
She Bar
Whisgars Ploenchit
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Kitaohji
A 70-year-old Japanese fine dining restaurant opens in Thonglor.
The buzz: Established in Ginza more than 70 years ago, Kitaohji
has opened its first branch outside of Japan, in Thonglor. The
specialty is kaiseki, meticulously-presented multi-course meals,
made with seasonal ingredients. Unlike any of the branches in
Japan, this one accepts walk-in customers and also offers a few
a la carte options.
The decor: Nestled in the soi behind Eight Thonglor, the restaurant sits in a traditional-looking Japanese house amid a beautifully-landscaped Zen garden with lots of bamboo plants. Inside
is more modern than the exterior suggests, but the decor is predictably dominated by wood.
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The food and drinks: Kaiseki follows a set order, according to
dish type, with each specific selection dependent on the day’s
produce. First, a cold appetizer such as steamed squid and red
beans is served to the table even before the diners arrive, followed by sashimi. The main course is then served, followed by
a vinegar dish, deep-fried dish, rice or noodles, and dessert. The
dinner is priced by the ingredients in your main dish. For now, the
options are wagyu kakuni (braised beef, B2,000), charcoal-grilled
wagyu (B2,500), wagyu steak (B3,500), steamed hair crab
(B3,500) and grilled taraba king crab (B4,500)—all are exquisitely prepared. The a la carte menu covers sushi and sashimi, as
well as select dishes from the kaiseki options like grilled wagyu
(B2,800/200g) and grilled taraba king crab (B2,500). Of course,
there’s a wide variety of drinks, namely sake, which starts at
B490 per 150ml tokkuri (ceramic flask), and umeshu (plum
liquor), which starts at B350 per 60ml glass.
Why you should care: If you’ve got the cash, this is one of
very few restaurants in Bangkok that specializes in kaiseki,
which gives you an all-round experience of Japanese food.
Natcha Sanguankiattichai
212 Thonglor Soi 8, 02-174-7997. Open Tue-Sun 6 -11pm.
www.fb.com/KitaohjiBKK
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TABLE TALK
Guay Teaw Ruer Nai Ngork
Nikko Cafe
208 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-170-8440.
Open Sun-Thu 5pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
NEW AND NOTED
Nikko Number Two
After the success of its Ekkamai outlet, Nikko Cafe has opened
a second branch (G/F, Citadines Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-2582270). The new spot still puts the precedence on drinks over
food, serving up matcha latte (B130) and chocolate frappe
(B185), along with desserts like cheesecake (B140) and matcha pudding (B160). As for savory dishes, it’s all about comfort
food—try the spaghetti alfredo (B220)—and they also have a
breakfast buffet available daily at B200/person.
Robot Approved
Thai Delicious, the government-supported project which once
vowed to use robots to banish the world of bad and inauthentic
Thai food, has rolled out its first model restaurant, Kati (46/7
Piman 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49, 092-626-0011, www.fb.com/KATI.
ThaiDelicious). Decorated in light tones with industrial touches
MOODZ Restaurant & Wine Bar
in the form of bricks, wood and ceramics, the restaurant serves
food cooked from both high quality and organic ingredients with
strictly no MSG. Recommended dishes include gor-lae chicken
(Southern Thai-style grilled chicken, B180), pad Thai with shrimp
(B280) and aromatic coconut granita with palm seed and caramelized banana (B80), as well as drinks like Thai tea (B85).
Boat Load
Guay Teaw Ruer Nai Ngork (G/F, W District, Sukhumvit Rd.,
BTS Phra Khanong), the renowned boat noodle shop with
branches in faraway Ramkhamhaeng and Chaeng Wattana, has
arrived on Sukhumvit. All the favorites are here; their signature
is of course the hot and spicy guay teaw ruer (soup noodles,
B20/40). Also, don’t miss their crispy fried chicken wings (B60).
Cool down with roselle and chrysanthemum juice (both B15).
Designed by Bensley Design Studio’s Brian Kent Sherman,
Moodz is a new dinner and drinks spot situated on the corner of Thonglor Soi 10. The decor is a mix of wood, turquoise and colorful Jazz Age-evoking paintings. Claiming
to sit somewhere between fine and casual dining, it serves
European dishes with global touches; highlights include the
tuna tartar with crispy shallots and horseradish dressing
(B300), and the spicy seafood, tomato and saffron soup
topped with bottarga croutons (B350). For dessert, try the
caramelized apple tart served with vanilla ice cream and
chantilly (B250) and panna cotta with fresh berries (B250).
Exclusive privileges for Citibank credit cardmembers.
Get 30% discount (Mon-Thu) and 20% discount (Fri-Sat)
on a la carte menu food only (Today – 28 Feb 2016).
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To redeem your favorite dining vouchers, please visit www.citirewards.com.
Simply click “Thailand” and then “Gift voucher”
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bites & blends market +
Events
Happy Hours
Panorama’s Spanish Week
Crowne Plaza’s panoramic city-view
restaurant presents Spanish Week on
May 25-31, when a range of Spanish
favorites will be added to their buffet line. B1,200 on Sun-Thu; B1,800
(Fri-Sat).
23/F, Crowne Plaza, 952 Rama 4 Rd.,
02-632-9000
Bar@494
Bar@494
Two-for-one red, white and sparkling
wines, beers, whiskey and selected
spirits every day from 5-7pm. From
7-9pm, enjoy free-flow selected red,
white and sparkling wines for B599.
Groove
Grand Hyatt Erawan, 494 Ratchadamri Rd.,
02-254-6250. BTS Ratchadamri
Groove Farmers’ Market
Meet the newest foodie market in
town on May 30-31.
Men’s Night Out
Maya offers three hours of free-flow
draught beer at B499 every Thursday.
Groove CentralWorld 999/99 Rama 1 Rd.,
02-264-5555
29/F, Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit, 1
Sukhumvit Soi 22., 02-683-4888. BTS Asok
Deals
Advertise
your business
with us
starting from
B5,000
Email [email protected]
or
call 026249601
Mixo
Flava
Argentina Temptations
Throughout June, Flava offers Argentinean specialties like milanesa de
pollo and empanadas de carne for
lunch and dinner. Dishes start from
just B150.
Wine Down Friday
Every Fri from 7-9pm, Mixo offers
free-flow wine and tapas for B600.
Sofitel So Bangkok, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-6240000. MRT Lumphini
2/F, Dream Hotel, 10 Sukhumvit Soi 15,
02-254-8500
Decanter
Barsu
Build Your Own Burger
Barsu lets you personalize your 200g
wagyu beef or chicken burger starting
from B440 with a free drink.
250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8358. BTS Asok
Wine Buffet
Every day from 7-10pm, Decanter
serves free-flow selected wines for
B1,200 including appetizer sampling
plate for two on Wed-Sun and cold
cuts and cheese buffet on Thu-Sat.
St. Regis, 159 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-2077777. BTS Ratchadamri
Missed the
guide?
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New Venues
Casa Azul
A new Mexican restaurant in Ari.
2/23 Phahonyothin Soi 7 (Ari), 02-6195107
Hashme
A new rooftop restaurant and bar
in Thonglor.
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon
9:53 Community Mall, Thonglor Soi 9,
02-662-4238
Dessert, Cheese and Wine
At L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, choose
a dessert or cheese with a glass of
wine at B1,000 from 8:30pm daily.
5/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Narathiwas Rd.,
BTS Chong Nonsi
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BBQ Delight
HHHH
Pakistani. Mahaset Rd., 02-631-7526. No alcohol. B
The sois of Upper Silom are filled with
Indian and Pakistani restaurants of varying
repute. BBQ Delight is one of the more
interesting establishments. Situated across
the road from a Vietnamese restaurant
named Delight Kitchen, this otherwise
nondescript shop-house beckons you in
with its heavily-manned, open-air grill out
front. Inside has seen better days, especially
the well-pawed menus, but there’s plenty
of charm—if you can avert your gaze from
the TV which, on our last visit, flitted
between Bollywood-inspired mobile phone
ads and Imran Khan speeches. This halal
restaurant, also known as Haider Bhai, has
been around in some form or another since
the early 2000s and specializes in Pakistani
barbecue and curry dishes. The gregarious
owner is forthcoming with his
recommendations from the menu, which
is handy since we’ve found they often run
Nostro
HHHH
International. 5/F, Siam Square One, 02-115-1430.
BTS Siam. Corkage charge B300. B-BB
Nostro is the brainchild of celebrity chef
Naan Hongsewiwat of Sangdad Publishing,
making it one of the few restaurants in
Siam Square One that’s driven by a chef
and not a chain. But instead of standing out
next to its boring neighbors, this graycolored space falls into all the usual mall
restaurant cliches by serving mediocre
fusion food from a vast menu designed to
please the area’s student clientele. Despite
the tagline “Italian Rebel Bistro,” there’s
not much that’s either Italian or rebellious
about Nostro’s list of European-inspired
dishes adapted for the Thai palate. For
example, the pla goong fusion (spicy grilled
prawn salad with rocket, shallots,
lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and ebiko
Ratings
Price guide
PPPP Forget it
PPPP Only if you’re in the neighborhood
PPPP A pleasant dining experience
PPPP Not to be missed
B
BB BBB BBBB BK pays for its meal and does not call ahead or
sit with the chef.
out of certain dishes (last time there was
no beef seekh kebab, B220, or desserts).
Minor quibbles aside, this is some darn
good grilled meat. If you can get beyond
the mutant coloring, the green tikka boti
(B160) is juicy and beautifully charred, no
doubt the work of barbecue experts. The
mughlai mutton chops (B200), too, are well
marinated, packing a surprising creamy
flavor. The curries and sides tend to be less
exciting (veggie options like the dal chana,
B60, can be quite oily, the off-color side
salad not particularly appetizing). The
mutton masala (B150) is a big exception,
though. While the meat’s a bit ropey, the
tomato-based sauce is full of spicy depth
and has us all but licking the bowl.
Elsewhere there are textures unfamiliar to
casual Indian diners, as in the beef nihari
(B100), which comes in a viscous, gravylike sauce that’s rather too buttery, though
the slow-cooked beef is remarkably tender.
The curries do go pretty light on the protein,
but at these prices we’re not really
complaining. Special mention must go to
the naan, prepared in a hole-in-the-wall
tandoor out front, which is pillow-soft and
really some of the best we’ve tried in town.
Our pick is the garlic butter option (B80).
The sweet lassi (B40) and masala tea (B20)
also hit the spot—and, again, those prices!
If you’re after no-fuss meat grilled over an
open flame, BBQ Delight is the spot. To
snag a table, get there before 9pm, when
the place really starts to fill out with South
Asian families.
roe in a Thai pla-style salad, B180) features
a prawn that has clearly been boiled not
grilled, though the sauce is tangy and the
vegetables fresh. Also avoid the over-salty
yanagi mushrooms and shrimp roe
spaghetti (B190) in favor of the much-safer
spicy bacon spaghetti (B190), which is well
seasoned and has a strong aromatic flavor
from plenty of fresh basil. Nor does the
chef’s classical French Le Cordon Bleu
training really shine through in the duck
confit in orange sauce (B350). The skin isn’t
particularly crispy, and while the meat
inside is tender, flavorsome and falls from
the bone, the pale, syrupy sauce spoils
everything. The chicken liver pate (B135)
is equally uninspiring: both the buttered
baguette and the pate taste massproduced. It’s not the only processed food
on Nostro’s menu. The deep-fried crab
sticks and prawn meat patties with
“special” sauce (B180) are an
amalgamation of reconstituted proteins in
a tomato-based sauce. Desserts like
raspberry panna cotta (B110) and chocolate
fondant (B180) are the sort of compulsory
menu items that can be found at half the
cafes in town, so instead we opted for the
popcorn-and-candied-almond-topped
salted caramel ice cream (B140)—very
saccharine. If you like this kind of fusion
stuff, just stick to Greyhound.
Under B500
B500-900
B900-1,500 B1,500 and up
Price per person, including one drink, appetizer,
main course, dessert, charges and tax.
Symbols
H Reservations recommended
F Parking available
E Dress requirements
G Live music
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FRI Thai Hero
WED Curtain Falls
Running for three days only at Thailand Cultural Center this
May 29-31, Dragon’s Heart is a must-see musical that
depicts the inspirational real-life story of Dr. Puey Ungpakorn,
from his childhood as part of a Chinese immigrant family,
through his days in the Free Thai Movement during World War
II in 1941, to his role as the Governor of the Central Bank and
his post as the dean and rector of Thammasat University. His
reputation for social responsibility and moral incorruptibility
has made him a much-revered figure in Thai history. Appropriate timing as we're in the selection process of the Bank
of Thailand's next Governor. B1,000-3,000 tickets, available
through Thaiticketmajor.
We’re sad to hear that this year
will be the last of La Fete, the annual French Thai Cultural Festival.
Set to take place on Jun 3-20, the
final edition promises more Franco-Thai collaborations than any of
the previous years, spread across
art exhibitions, dance performances, parties and other celebrations.
For a full list of what to expect,
see page 30.
FRI What The Festival?
SAT Cat Call
WED Dog Whisperer
This weekend, fans of local indie bands will want to head to
Cat T-Shirt, the annual two-day T-shirt fest organized by Cat
Radio. It’s taking over Makkasan Airport Link Station this May
30-31, with some of Bangkok’s favorite acts like Superbaker,
Slur, Yellow Fang, Greasy Cafe, Polycat, Paradox and 25 Hours
playing from midday till late. You’ve also got over 200 stores
selling thousands of funky patterned T-shirts to go with the
theme. B300 tickets for a two-day pass, available through
Thaiticketmajor.
The Thonglor art-bar pioneer WTF Bar & Gallery celebrates its five-year anniversary with a two-day party
this week, from May 29-30. And they’ve got plenty in
store, from artsy things like Wonderful Thai Friendship
by Bangkok’s well-known non-craftsmen (including
BK’s own editor), free-flow booze and awesome preppy music by Trasher on the first night, to the screening
of short films to go with a block party on WTF Alley on
the second night. There’ll also be awesome delectables
provided by big names like Soul Food Mahanakorn,
Rocket Coffeebar, Nahm and Appia.
One for the dog lovers. This Jun 3 the international
dog-behavior expert Cesar Millan shares his techniques
with the Bangkok audience at Royal Paragon Hall as part
of his Love Your Dogs Tour 2015. The Mexican-American
self-taught dog trainer will also hold live demonstrations
during his educational and entertaining live show. Tickets
are B2,000, still available on Thaiticketmajor.
DIAGEO REVEALS THAILAND’S FOUR WINNERS OF WORLD CLASS 2015
On Apr 27, Bangkok Marriott’s Ball Room was
transformed into a battleground for 16 top
mixologists competing to become Thailand’s best
cocktail maker. In order to make it to the final round
of World Class 2015, they beat off competition
from over 100 bartenders from across the country
during four months of stiff competition. The
judging panel consisted of four top cocktail
specialists drawn from around the world: Chanond
Purananda, owner of the renowned bar at Smith;
Ueno Hidetsugu, owner of High Five Bar in Japan;
Colin Chia, Commercial Manager of Diageo
Reserve; and Lam Chi Mun, Diageo Bar Academy
Director of Asia Pacific.
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After a spectacular day of competition, four winners
were chosen whose gifts for cocktail-making outshone
the rest: Sarawut Pinpech from Mandarin Oriental
Bangkok, Pailin Sajanit from Vesper Cocktail Bar &
Restaurant, Natakorn Changrew from Perfume and
Pongpak Sudthipongse from Why97.
Now that they have been crowned Thailand’s Best
Bartenders, the four will once again compete in the
World Class 2015 Southeast Asia Final, doing battle
with contestants from seven other countries around
the region. This year, the Southeast Asia Final is set
to take place on Jul 1-2 at the EmQuartier, Bangkok,
before the winner joins the Diageo World Finals, to
be held in Cape Town, South Africa, later this year.
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HIGHLIGHT
Phatfunk Drum & Bass
La Fete 2015
The D'n'B party returns to its original
venue this month with the usual lineup of resident DJs Azek, DeLorean, Instinct and Orawan. Jun 5, 9pm. Glow,
96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-261-3007,
02-261-4446. B350 one free drink. MRT
Sukhumvit.
For the 11th year, La Fete will roll out a whole month dedicated to cultural events.
Held from Jun 3-20, this year’s festival will sadly be the final one, though the
organizers are promising to return in some guise. Here’s a preview of what to
look forward to.
liberty, equality and fraternity, as symbolized by the French flag.
Jun 19, 8pm. Sodsai Pantoomkomal Centre
of Dramatic Arts, 6/F, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Building, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University. B250-B150 (under 25) at www.thaiticketmajor.com
CONCERT
ROYAL FESTIVITIES AT THE FRENCH COURT
To celebrate the 500th anniversary
of King Francis I’s coronation, Doulce
Memoire will take us back to those joyful Renaissance days through music.
Expect acrobatics, singing, dancing and
flamboyant dresses—this is how the
French court throws a party.
Jun 3, 7pm. Doors closing at 6:30pm. Main
Auditorium of Chulalongkorn University. BTS
Siam, MRT Samyan. www.thaiticketmajor.com
HIP-HOP BATTLE
Jay Hardway @ Levels
Jay Hardway
DJS
Dark Quay!
Dancers from all around the country
and overseas compete to win the first
prize of B18,000. The semi-finals will
be around 8pm along with a dance
party, “Go Grrrls’ Riot Grrrl House” by
DJ Dookie and DJ Maehappyair, from
8:30pm till late.
Performances by DJs Wen, Tul, Pichy and
special guest Preawa from Yellow Fang
in a party organized by Pistonhead and
the Quay Records crew. One free Pistonhead Lager for the first 200 guests. May
29, 10pm. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall,
Ekkamai Soi 10, 02-381-9896, 090 528
4646. B100.
Jun 20 from 2pm onward. Live House Studio
Bangkok, JJ Green Market. BTS Mo Chit exit
1 or MRT Kamphaeng Phet. More on www.
lafete-bangkok.com
Dancing Time with Soundway:
DJ Miles Cleret
Expect upbeat tropical dance music from
Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean,
plus reggae and modern Afrobeat re-
mixes from the guy behind the London's
much-heralded Soundway Records. Support by Zudrangma's DJ Maft Sai. May
29, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi
51, 02-261-6661. B400 one free drink.
BTS Thong Lo.
Nakadia @ Grease
The Samui-born DJ stops by Case 49 for
a night of house and techno. She previously opened for Sven Vath at Kolour in
the Park earlier this year. May 29, 10pm.
Grease, Opposite Villa Supermarket,
46/12-13 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-6626120-1. Free.
A party by Epic Entertainment, featuring
the DJ who collaborated with Martin Garrix on "Wizard." Tickets are available now
at www.EpicBangkok.com. Doors open
at 9pm. Jun 11, 9pm. Levels, 6/F, Aloft
Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-3083246. B500 one free drink. BTS Nana.
Wankelmut [Get Physical]
As part of the This is House series,
this Elektro Delikatessen party features
2012's Groove Electronic Music Magazine
"Newcomer of the Year," with support
by DJs Richie, Ikono, Eddy Frampton and
Alex Imix. The DJ remixed the Youtube
hit "Reckoning Song/One Day." Buy-oneget-one-free deal on standard drinks till
11pm. Jun 11, 9pm. Ku Bar (Ku De
Ta), 39/F, Sathorn Square, 98 Sathorn,
02-108-2000. B500 one free drink. BTS
Chong Nonsi.
Our Last Night Live in Bangkok
The American post-hardcore band makes
a stop in Bangkok after finishing its tour
in Europe. Only 300 tickets for the show,
available at Indy Pop Concerts (085-0604120), HOF The Mall Bangkapi (02-7341810) and Gram Siam Paragon (02-6107995). May 31, 8pm. The Rock Pub,
Hollywood Street, 93/26-28 Phaya Thai
Rd., 02-251-9980, 086-977-0621. B900.
BTS Ratchathewi.
PHOTOGRAPHY/DESIGN
ART
DANS LA JUNGLE DES ANGES
ENTR’ECOLES - REGARDS CROISES
T h ro u g h a n exc h a n g e p ro g ra m
between Silpakorn University and Paris’
Beaux Arts, Kanjana Chonsiri and Alexandre Poisson, two selected students
from each institution, collaborate to
create contemporary artworks that
reflect their three-month residencies
in each country, their experiences of
living overseas and their perspectives
on others’ ways of living.
Jun 5-21. Bridge Cafe and Art Space,
Charoenkrung Rd. BTS Saphan Thaksin. Free
admission
In an attempt to touch on the doubts
of those living in urban spaces,
mixed-media artist Rush Pleansuk and
photographer Phillipe Moisan collaborate to produce a visual narrative filled
with “joyful melancholy.”
Jun 18-Jul 19. Alliance Francaise Bangkok.
MRT Lumphini
PHOTOGRAPHY
DETOUR OF THE EGO
Lek Kiatsirikajorn conveys his experience of living in Paris in a dorm surrounded by artistic types from all over
the world for three months through an
abstract photography installation. The
opening is on Jun 12, 7pm, with an artist talk on Jun 27, 3pm.
Runs through Jul 4. Bangkok University Gallery (4F). BTS Ekkamai. B250, B150 (under
25 years) at www.thaiticketmajor.com
Our Last Night
CONCERTS & FESTIVALS
Supersub, Pla Nin Tem Baan,
Moving and Cut, Dwell
A Black Sugar concert at the Ekkamai
bar, featuring performances by four indie
groups. May 29, 8pm. Moose Bangkok,
24 Ekkamai Soi 21, 02-108-9550. B250
(one free beer).
Keep Your Eyes On x Pistonhead
Present Keep Your Light On
The event features performances by DJs
Anat, Vaan&Nvty, Bassyouth and Breaker Bish, plus an exhibition of lighting and
mapping installations for the underground
beat scene. May 30, 7pm. Jam, 41
Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B100
(one Pistonhead) beer. BTS Surasak.
TVXQ! Special Live Tour - T1St0ry
One of the biggest K-pop groups of the
early 2000s, dubbed the Rising Gods
of the East, returns to Bangkok after
DANCE
LES PECHEURS DE PERLES
Famous for choosing uncanny places
to set his shows, the daring choreographer Jitti Chompee this time takes the
extra step of transforming the entire
Rose Hotel into his installation. The
dance show is based on his interpretation of Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers (Les Pecheurs de Perles). Featuring his own self-produced minimalist
piano music.
Jun 15 and 16, 8pm. Rose Hotel Bangkok. BTS
Sala Daeng or MRT Samyan. B250 or B150
(under 25) at www.thaiticketmajor.com
STANDARDS
French choreographer Pierre Rigal presents a production that sees eight hiphop dancers question the meaning of
100 Years Kru Kaew Concert
A tribute concert for the Thai legendary
stage producer, script-writer and composer, featuring 24 of the most iconic songs
that he produced performed by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. May 30-31,
4pm. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol
University (Salaya Campus), 25/25
Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. B1,000-3,000
from Thaiticketmajor.
100 Plus presents Bodyslam 13
After canceling the last concert, the Thai
pop-rock band is back with a concert that
takes the audience through 13 years of
hits. Doors open at 3pm. May 31, 6pm.
Lakeside Muang Thong Thani, Muang
Thong Thani, Popular Rd. B1,200-2,000
Fungjai presents Hedsod 2
Back by popular demand, the second
concert organized by online streaming
website Fungjai features performances by
some of the hottest bands in the local indie music scene like Part Time Musicians,
Yellow Fang, Summer Dress, DCNXTR, Srirajah Rockers and Goose. Early bird tickets
are B500, available through May 31. Jun
6, 6pm. Voice Space, BBD Building, 197
Viphavadi Rangsit, 02-261-3883. B1,000
Road to Ultra 2015
This year's pre-Ultra Music Festival for
Bangkok EDM heads features DJs Alesso,
Knife Party, Adventure Club, Galantis, Laidback Luke and Quintino. Tickets are still
available at www.amiando.com/ultra2015.
Jun 12, 5pm. BITEC, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd.,
02-749-3939. B2,800. BTS Bang Na.
CLASSICAL
PERFORMANCE
NOTTE
Compagnie 14:20 presents a new
kind of magic show under the theme
“A journey where time retires within
itself.” The show will combine dance,
juggling, music and video effects.
Sodsai Pantoomkomal Centre of Dramatic
Arts, 6/F, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Building,
Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University.
B250, B150 (under 25) at www.thaiticketmajor.com
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U-Know and Max. May 30, 5pm. Impact
Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular
Rd., 02-833-4455. B1,800-6,000 from
Thaiticketmajor.
FIVE PIANO 20 HAND CONCERTS
60TH YEAR, HER ROYAL HIGHNESS
AMERICAN MUSIC NIGHT
A series of free concerts by 10 young
pianists, who'll be performing five piano selections on five grand pianos at
the same time. Expect to hear pieces by
HM The King, Mendelssohn, Chopin and
Brahms. Jun4-6 concerts to be performed
at Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok.
The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra holds
a classical concert in celebration of HRH
Princess Maha Chakri's birthday, featuring orchestra-arranged versions of songs
composed by the Princess, plus other
Thai-classical hits.
The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and
pianist Gerald Robbins take the audience
through the diverse sounds of the American musical landscape in a program of
Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, John
Adams and Julia Lake Bozone. The show
will be conducted by Russell Guyver.
Pre-concert talk 45 minutes before the
show starts. B100 for students.
Jun 3, 5, 7pm; Jun 4, 7:30pm; Jun 6, 1pm.
Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek
Rd., 02-262-3456. Free. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
Jun 4, 8pm. Thailand Cultural Centre,
Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B300500 from Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand
Cultural Centre.
Jun 5, 7pm; Jun 6, 4pm. Prince Mahidol
Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus),
25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. B300500 from Thaiticketmajor.
5/25/15 6:59 PM
TAKE NOTE
BE GOOD Have Fun with a Social Twist
ROCK DJ
To continue the ’90s revival in Bangkok, British singer and twice member of the pop
boy band Take That Robbie Williams is confirmed to entertain the Bangkok fans
this Sep 30 at Impact Arena as part of his Let Me Entertain You Tour 2015. With so
many hit singles across the decades like "Angels," "Freedom," "She’s the One," "Better Man," "Somethin’ Stupid," and, more recently, 2012’s "Candy," there are plenty
of reasons for you to log onto Thaiticketmajor and secure your spot when tickets go
on sale this May 30.
Impact Arena, Popular Rd.
BACK IN THE CIRCUIT
Still getting the post-GCircuit blues? This Aug 7-8 sees the launch of a two-day-twonight Circuit/EDM music festival at GMM Live House, especially for the LGBTQ party
animals. While it’s not quite GCircuit, Glow in The Dark BKK will feature regular gay
party DJ Preeda Tony, and headliner Mexican DJ Oscar Velaquez, lesbian DJ Twisted
Dee and more, plus special live shows and lots of sexy male bods on stage flown in
from around Asia. Phase 1 early Bird VIP combo tickets for two nights (with fast track
entry, VIP bar, rest zone and toilets) are B3,600, while early-bird regular combo tickets
are B3,040, available from now through May 31 at glowinthedarkth.bentoweb.com.
Whether it’s lounging on the beaches of Samui and Phuket or taking a zen yoga session, if you haven’t got
your next holiday planned, here's an alternative way to have fun with a social twist. Thai social enterprise
Social Giver officially launched its website earlier this month. Previously invite-only, www.SocialGiver.com
works as a platform to turn the money you spend on hotels, dining and spas into donations for charity. And
they do this by utilizing the spare capacity of leisure businesses—that’s empty hotel rooms and un-booked
restaurant tables—to offer you the best rates, while also ensuring profits go to those who need it. Every baht
you spend gets converted into "Socialcoins," all of which can be put towards the projects that you care about
most. Current staff picks include: solving mysteries at The Escape Hunt Experience (bangkok.escapehunt.com),
a two-night stay at The Naka Island A Luxury Collection Phuket, a muay Thai session at RSM Muay Thai Academy, and a day pass to Yunomori Onsen, the first authentic Japanese onsen in Thailand. Make your next travel
experience even more meaningful.
ART
Opening
CentralWorld, Ratchaprasong Rd. BTS Chit Lom
GO GREEN
K-Village and BKK Farmers’ Market aren’t the only players in the game anymore. This
week sees the launch of another Farmers’ Market. Groove CentralWorld Farmer’s
Market kicks off this May 30-31 at 11am-8pm, promising around 80 shops from the
regulars like Pain Maison, Vivin, Black Pig and Passion Delivery, which makes a nice
alternative to the expensive restaurants and commercial stores around Siam Square.
But if that’s not your thing, you can check out what else is coming up for the rest of
the month, page 34.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Fans of last year’s Kolour in the Park with Sven Vath will be happy to know that the
Kolour crew are launching a new party concept this Jun 20. So far, we hear that Sunn
- A Futuristic Paradise is meant to capture the idea of a perfect night out in a brand
new event space (yet to be confirmed), and we’re expecting solid performances by
the resident DJs. Stay up to date with the latest news through on.fb.me/1LkbSDs.
ELEPHANT AND HORSES
SONG WITHOUT WORD
T-XHIBITION
Thai artist Somboon Hormtientong's new series of paintings featuring minimalist elephant figurines,
inspired by his solo motorbike trips
through Northern Thailand. Known
as one of the country's abstract pioneers, Somboon's work combines
Western-style free-form brush
strokes with unique Asian calligraphy touches.
Dates: Opens Jun 3, 6pm. Through
Jul 26
A series of abstract artworks by artists from Chulalongkorn University's
Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Jirapat Pitpreecha, Kritsana Chaikitwattana and Adivit Ansathammarat.
Dates: Opens Jun 4, 6pm. Through
Jun 30
The Charoenkrung art space opens
a new group exhibition which celebrates the use of T-shirts as an
art canvas for self-expression. Artists include: Lee Anantawat, Saran
Yen Panya, Veronica Guarino, Nuttapong Daovicitr and many more.
The perfect opportunity to explore
what's new around the area, like 23
Bar and Gallery and Saddle and Bun.
Dates: Opens May 29, 6:30pm
Artery Post-Modern Gallery, Room B09,
B1/F, Silom Galleria Building, 919/1
Silom Soi 19.
Cho Why, 17 Soi Nana, Charoen Krung Rd.
G1 Contemporary, 999 Phloen Chit Rd.
WHY NOT
The recent road bike accidents in Bangkok and the subsequent
heated debates on the reintroduction of bicycle licenses shouldn’t
discourage you from having a pedal. But cyclists don’t have to
restrict themselves to the likes of Suan Rod Fai, Suvarnnabhumi Airport or the new Peppermint Bike Park (see page 12). You also have
the option of exploring other provinces with cycling trip organizer
Octo-Cycling. These guys have been holding monthly cycling trips
around Thailand for the past four years, from small-town Chantaburi
to Krabi Island, taking under 20 participants per trip to ensure the
safety of cyclists. Their next one to Lampang/Sukhothai is scheduled for the Asanha Bucha/Khao Pansa weekend on July 30, and
they’ll also start introducing even more exciting trips around Asia
over the course of the year. See their page for more details.
596/5 Ladkrabang Soi 28, 02-181-2088. www.fb.com/octocycling
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Snake
MARKETS & FAIRS
A play inspired by the Chinese folk tale from
Hangzhou, "The Legend of the White Snake,"
to be performed by Sun Tawalwongsri and
Wannasak Sirilar. Shows run from Thu-Mon.
B300 tickets for students. Reservations information at 08-018-5966. Jun 11-28, 8pm.
Sun Dance Theatre, 5/F, Silom Society,
12/3 Silom Rd., 088-018-5966. B500. BTS
Sala Daeng.
Girl X
Somart Social Market
The Magic of the Musicals
This Week
SOMART SOCIAL MARKET: THE CHILL
DENY PARK
Dates: Through May 29
Venue: CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd.
BTS Chit Lom
What: A solid fashion market full of
online stores, repackaged under a chill
park concept.
DAYDREAM GARDEN
Dates: May 30-31
Venue: CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd.,
BTS Chit Lom
What: A shopping session in an artifi-
STAGE PERFORMANCES
cial garden atmosphere with live jazz in
the background, and around 200 fashion stalls.
BIKE PARTY SALE 8TH EDITION
Date: May 30-Jun 1
Venue: 3/F, Paradise Park, 61 Srinakarin Rd.
What: A three-day cyclists’ market,
with over 80 booths selling bicycle kits,
accessories and clothing, both new and
secondhand. Free and secure parking
spaces for bikes on the G/F.
The New Broadway Company returns to
the stage for its monthly musical evenings.
Tickets include tapas and unlimited white,
red and sparkling wines plus selected cocktails. The final show this season is Phantom
of the Opera. Make reservations at 02-2077777 or email [email protected].
May 29, 8pm. The St. Regis Bangkok,
159 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-207-7777. B1,850.
BTS Ratchadamri.
The Death of Miss America
A comedy about a fictional Miss Tomorrow Pageant that addresses stereotypes of
Asian women and the importance of the
ASEAN community. Play is in English. Shows
run every Thu-Sun. Tickets available at bit.
ly/1HMhpCD. Pre-show cocktails at 7pm.
Through Jun 7, 8pm. Culture Collective
Studio, 3/F, Chatrium Residence Riverside
Bangkok, 26/276 Charoen Krung Soi 70,
099-447-4670. B800.
Girl X, Japan-Thailand Co-production Version
A reconstructed contemporary dance performance by Japanese director Suguru Yamamoto and Thai director Thanapol Virulhakul.
Inspired by and develoepd from the original
show that premiered back in 2013 that featured live performance, images and text that
reflect the atmosphere of Japanese society
after the Great Earthquake of Eastern Japan
in 2011. To be performed by Teerawat Mulvilai and Peerapol Kijreunpiromsuk. B250
tickets available through May 31 (bank transfer), B300 thereafter. More information on
bank transfer at 081-441-5718. Jun 9-20,
8pm. Democrazy Theater Studio, Rama
4 Rd., 089-126-7112. MRT Lumphini. B350.
Our Land
Previously adapted into film and drama, this
musical stars Sarunyu "Tua" Wongkrachang
and Mai Charoenpura with a 10-round performance telling the dramatic lives of three
sisters of the Jirawes family. Jun 12-29,
7:30pm. Muang Thai Rachadalai Theatre, 4/F, The Esplanade, 99 Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B1,000-3,500 from
Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
Fly with me, Free breakfast!
Director Damkerng Thitapiyasak adapts into
Thai the French comedy Boeing Boeing,
telling the story of Bodin, an international
trader who manages his romantic relationships with three flight attendants working for
different national airlines. Tickets available
at showbooking.com/flywithme. Play runs
from Thu-Tue. Through Jun 18, 7:30pm.
Thong Lor Art Space, 58/14-15 Sukhumvit
Soi 55 (Thonglor). B590.
LAST CHANCE Visual Project @ TCDC
This May 31 is your last chance to catch the screening
of documentary film In 30 Films by Eames Demetrios
at the Creative Space (2-9pm) and Living Wallpaper
(10:30am-9pm) in front of TCDC Resource Center. Produced by their grandson, the documentary explores
Charles and Ray Eames' vision and working process behind their hugely successful design products. The main
exhibition, Essential Eames: Icons of 20th Century Design, will remain on display through Jun 28.
Made by Legacy
Coming Up
Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), 6/F, The Emporium,
662 Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02-664-8448. Free. BTS Phrom Phong
Brace yourself: we’ll see the return of some of the biggest markets and fairs in
the coming months.
ZAAP ON SALE #4: SPACE OF YOUR
DESIGN
Date: Jun 6-7
Venue: Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon. BTS Siam
What: A chance to shop indoors at
over 400 stalls from Bangkok’s hottest fashion brands and local social
media businesses. Food and beverages also available.
ARTBOX BKK: FIRST IMPRESSION
Date: Jun 12-15 (Ep. 1), Jun 19-21
(Ep. 2)
Venue: Airport Link Makkasan Station
What: Unlike the so-called Container Market at the Bloc, here all the
booths are actually organized inside
real shipping containers. It also aims
to attract hipsters with a “vintage
style” theme with 300 stalls in the
fashion zone and over 100 stalls in
the food and cafe zone.
MADE BY LEGACY VI
Date: July 11-12
Venue: 6/F, Central Embassy, 1031
Phloen Chit Rd. BTS Phloen Chit
What: The hit Brooklyn-style vintage
flea market returns, this time taking place in a luxury mall. Still expect
the same rustic vibe, though in a
4,000-square-meter space that's yet
to be glammed up. B120 for entry.
RACES Run BKK
Sign up early for these marathons before places get filled up.
FAIR: VISIT JAPAN FIT TRAVEL FAIR #7
SUMMER 2015
Date: Jun 25-28
Venue: Central Rama 9, MRT Rama 9
What: The fair attracted a massive
crowd at the end of last year at Siam
Paragon, with travel information, deals
for flights, hotels and rail passes, plus
travel consultation for those that want
to explore Japan on their own. Organized by Japan National Tourism Organization.
NIGHT BIKE MARKET
FAIR: 35TH THAI TEAW THAI FAIR
Date: Jun 12-14
Venue: Tha Maharaj, Maharaj Rd.,
098-247-9444.
What: Booths selling bicycle parts
and accessories in an outdoor, riverside atmosphere plus a special
“Night Ride Trip” around Rattanakosin Island. Expect a similar vibe to
the arts and crafts market held earlier this year.
Date: Jul 2-5
Venue: BITEC, 88 Bangna-Trat Rd. BTS
Bangna
What: The popular domestic tourism
fair is back with travel deals, spa packages and experience activities from all
over the country. We suggest you check
out the exhibitors’ list in advance at
www.thaiteawthaiplaza.com to snag
the best rates for your rainy season/
winter holiday plans.
Run For a Reason
Sign Up Now
STANDARD CHARTERED BANGKOK MARATHON: RUN FOR A
REASON
Date: Nov 15, 2am
Venue: Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd.
Distance: Micro Marathon (1.5-4.5km, B250), Mini Marathon (10km, B400), Half Marathon (21km, B500), Marathon (42.195km, B800).
Registration: Open now at www.bkkmarathon.com. Payment transfer is required before signing up for your chosen distance. Expats can pay the local rate with evidence
of a work permit on the day. More information at admin@
bkkmarathon.com.
Save The Date
EMPIRE WE RUN 2015
Dates: Oct 11
Venue: Empire Tower, Sathorn Rd. BTS Chong Nonsi.
Distance: TBA. Registration: Coming soon. For the latest
updates, go to www.fb.com/werunthefuture.
Start Training
SUPER SPORTS 10 MILES INTERNATIONAL RUN 2015
Dates: Jun 14, 5am
Venue: CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., BTS Chit Lom
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Empire We Run
Distance: 10 miles (B350, 5,000 runners), 5 miles (B300,
3,000 runners) and 2 miles (B250, 2,000 runners).
Registration: Online at supersports.co.th/10MilesRun2015.
html or at Super Sports Stores & New Balance Shop.
BANGKOK LIFE ASSURANCE HALF MARATHON
Dates: Jun 14, 5:15am
Venue: Suan Luang Rama VIII Public Park, Arun Amarin Rd.
Distance: Half marathon 21.1km (1,000 runners), mini
marathon 10.5km (2,000 runners) and fun-run 5km (1,000
runners). Five runners with the best fancy dress under the
theme "Happier Life" also get B2,000 prize money.
Registration: www.tfaforms.com/373755. B300-600.
THE RAINBOW RUN. BE DIFFERENT. BE KIND
Dates: Jun 14, 6pm
Venue: Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd. MRT Silom
Distance: 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km and 10km. Organized by
The Rainbow Room Foundation and Punky Runners in
order to spread positive awareness for those with special
needs in Thailand.
Registration: J Avenue Thonglor, The Rainbow Room Foundation, Masterpiece by Siam Wood CentralWorld/Central
Bangna, Gymboree Rama 3, Aussino Gallery or at the registration desk on the day. B300.
5/25/15 6:59 PM
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FILM Opening
FREEWILL ASTROLOGY
GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): You have successfully made the transition from brooding
caterpillar to social butterfly. Soon you will be in your full, fluttery glory, never
lingering too long with one thought, one friend, or one identity. Some heavyduty, level-headed stalwarts might wish you would be more earthy and anchored,
but I don’t share their concern. At least for now, having a long attention span is
overrated. You have entered the fidgety, inquisitive part of your cycle, when flitting
and flirting make perfect sense.
Kruato (Thai)
Yes or No 2.5 (Thai)
Drama/Biography. The story of Phra Buddhacharn Toh Phomarangsi, one of the most
famous Buddhist monks during Thailand’s
Rattanakosin period. May 28
Romance. When Pee (Nun Sunnata) tries to
match her best friend Wine (Tina Supanart)
with a girl who is friends with Wine’s ex-girlfriend, a four-way love triangle ensues. May 28
San Andreas (USA)
Somewhere Only We Know (China)
Adventure. When a massive earthquake strikes
California, a Los Angeles Fire Department
rescue-helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) goes
on a journey to rescue his estranged daughter
(Alexandra Daddario) with his ex-wife. May 28
Drama/Romance. After her mother dies and
her fiancee runs away, Jin (Wu Yifan) travels
to Prague where she discovers a secret family
history. May 28
The Voices (USA)
Comedy. After being stood up for a date,
bathtub factory worker Jerry (Ryan Reynolds)
gets talked into committing murder by his evil
pet cat. Also stars Gemma Arterton and Anna
Kendrick. May 28
Now Showing
Miss Happy (Thai) HHHHH
A Little Chaos (UK) HHHHH
Comedy. The life of a happy young woman
(Pancake Khemanit) is turned upside down
when she is diagnosed with a rare heart
disease that requires her to dance every day
to stay alive. Also stars Ben Chalatit.
Romance. In this 17th-century period piece,
two landscape gardeners, Sabine (Kate Winslet)
and Andre (Matthias Schoenaerts), fall in love
while building a grand garden at King Louis
XIV’s court at Versailles.
Tomorrowland (USA) HHHHH
Lost River (USA) HHHHH
Adventure. This highly anticipated Disney
adventure from Brad Bird (The Incredibles)
tells the story of a rebellious teenage girl
(Britt Robertson) who discovers an outrageous new world and embarks on a mission
with a former boy-genius (George Clooney)
to save Tomorrowland.
Drama. Ryan Gosling’s directorial debut
follows one mother’s (Christina Hendricks)
struggle to protect her kids after they discover
an underwater town. Also stars Saoirse Ronan
and Eva Mendes.
Unfriended (USA) HHHHH
Horror. A supernatural force takes over
social media to attack a group of teenagers
in a chat room in revenge for a video clip
which caused a girl to kill herself.
Mad Max: Fury Road (USA) HHHHH
Action. In a post-apocalyptic world run by a savage warlord, Max (Tom Hardy) teams up with
the mysterious Furiousa (Charlize Theron) and
her band of travelers in an effort to survive.
Pitch Perfect 2 (USA) HHHHH
Comedy/Musical. The Barden Bellas are back,
this time to enter an international a cappella
competition which no American team has ever
won. Stars Anna Kendrick and Elizabeth Banks.
Free Screenings
Jam
Japan Foundation
Every Wednesday night is Cult Movie Night.
Screenings start from 8pm, visit www.fb.com/
JAMCAFEBKK for schedule. 41 Charoen Rat Soi
1, 089-889-8059. BTS Surasak. Open Tue-Sun
6pm-midnight.
Movies are subtitled in Thai and screened at
6:30pm. Theme for June is Tora-san. June 6.
Tora-san Forbidden Love (1984): A3 comedy
set in the age of Japan’s rising economy 1980
about the hard-working itinerant Tora-san who
is looking for a man to replace the missing
section chief while having an affair with his
boss’s wife. 10/F, Sermmit Tower, 159 Soi
Asoke, 02-260-8560. www.jfbkk.or.th
The Friese-Greene Club
The schedule follows a daily theme. Films
start from 8pm, visit www.fgc.in.th for the
full lineup and to reserve your seat. 259/6
Sukhumvit Soi 22, 087-000-0795. Open WedSun 6pm-late.
CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): Only one fear is worthy
of you. Only one fear is real enough and important enough to awaken the numb part of your
intelligence. So for now, I suggest that you retire
all lesser fears. Stuff them in a garbage bag and
hide them in a closet. Then put on your brave
champion face, gather the allies and resources
you need, and go forth into glorious battle. Wrestle with your one fear. Reason with it. If necessary, use guile and trickery to gain an advantage.
And this is crucial: Use your fear to awaken and
activate the numb part of your intelligence.
LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): In the coming nights, try
to see your shadow as it’s cast on the ground by
the moon. Not by the sun, mind you. Look for the
shadow that’s made by the light of the moon. It
might sound farfetched, but I suspect this experience will have a potent impact on your subconscious mind. It may jostle loose secrets that you
have been hiding from yourself. I bet it will give
you access to emotions and intuitions you have
been repressing. It could also help you realize
that some of the deep, dark stuff you wrestle
with is not bad and scary, but rather fertile and
fascinating.
VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): The ancient Greek
statesman Demosthenes was regarded as a
supremely skilled orator. His speeches were so
powerful that he was compared to a “blazing
thunderbolt.” And yet as a youngster he spoke
awkwardly. His voice was weak and his enunciation weird. To transform himself, he took drastic
measures. He put pebbles in his mouth to force
himself to formulate his words with great care.
He recited poems as he ran up and down hills. At
the beach, he learned to outshout the pounding
surf. Take inspiration from him, Virgo. Now would
be an excellent time for you to plan and launch
strenuous efforts that will enable you to eventually accomplish one of your long-range goals.
LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): Long-distance flirtations
may soon be just around the corner. Remote possibilities are taking short cuts as they head your
way. Is it all a mirage? Some of it may be, but
at least a part of it is very real. If you want to
be ready to seize the surprising opportunities
that show up in your vicinity, I suggest you make
yourself as innocent and expansive as possible.
Drop any jaded attitudes you may be harboring.
Be prepared to receive a flood of beauty, truth,
and help.
SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): I suspect that marriages of convenience will begin to wither away
unless they evolve into bonds of affection. Connections that have been fed primarily on fun and
games must acquire more ballast. In fact, I recommend that you re-evaluate all your contracts
and agreements. How are they working for you?
Do they still serve the purpose you want them
to? As you take inventory, be both tough-minded
and compassionate.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Petrarch was
an influential 14th-century Italian poet whose
main work was Song Book. It’s a collection of
366 poems, most of which are dedicated to Laura,
the woman he loved. For 40 years he churned
out testaments of longing and appreciation for
her, despite the fact that he and she never spent
time together. She was married to another man,
and was wrapped up in raising her eleven children. Should we judge Petrarch harshly for choosing a muse who was so unavailable? I don’t.
Muse-choosing transcends logic. It’s either time
for you to choose a new muse (or two?) or else
adjust your bonds with your current muses.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): “The soul moves in
circles,” said the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus. Modern psychologist James Hillmans agreed,
and added this thought: “Hence our lives are not
moving straight ahead; instead, hovering, wavering, returning, renewing, repeating.” You’re now
in an extra-intense phase of winding and rambling. This is a good thing! You are spiraling back
to get another look at interesting teachings you
didn’t master the first time around. You are building on past efforts that weren’t strong enough.
Your words of power are crooked, gyrate, curvy,
labyrinthine, and corkscrew.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): It’s no coincidence
that your libido and your mojo are booming at the
same time. Your libido is in the midst of a deep,
hearty awakening, which is generating a surplus
of potent, super-fine mojo. And your surplus of
potent, super-fine mojo is in turn inciting your
libido’s even deeper, heartier awakening. There
may be times in the coming week when you feel
like you are living with a wild animal. As long as
you keep the creature well-fed and well-stroked,
it should provide you with lots of vigorous, even
boisterous fun.
PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): “I always arrive late at
the office, but I make up for it by leaving early,”
quipped 19th-century English author Charles
Lamb. I invite you to adopt that breezy, lazy attitude in the coming weeks. It’s high time for you
to slip into a very comfortable, laidback mood... to
give yourself a lot of slack, explore the mysteries
of dreamy indolence, and quiet down the chirpy
voices in your head. Even if you can’t literally call
in sick to your job and spend a few days wandering free, do everything you can to claim as much
low-pressure, unhurried spaciousness as possible.
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Keith Moon played drums
for the rock band the Who. He was once voted
the second-greatest drummer in history. But his
erratic behavior, often provoked by drugs or alcohol, sometimes interfered with his abilities. In
1973, the Who was doing a live concert near San
Francisco when the horse tranquilizer that Moon
had taken earlier caused him to pass out. The
band appealed to the audience for help. “Can anybody play the drums?” asked guitarist Pete Townshend. A 19-year-old amateur drummer named
Scot Halpin volunteered. He played well enough
to finish the show. I suspect that sometime soon,
Aries, you may also get an unexpected opportunity to play the role of a substitute. Be ready!
TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): The weta is a very
large insect whose habitat is New Zealand. It
looks like a robotic grasshopper, with giant black
eyes on a long red face, enlarged hind legs bearing spikes, and floppy, oversized antennae. The
native Maori people call it “the god of the ugly
things.” Please note that this is a term of respect.
The weta’s title is not “the most monstrous of
the ugly things,” or “the worst” or “the scariest.” Rather, the Maori say it’s the god—the highest, the most glorious. I suspect that in the coming days, Taurus, you will have a close encounter
with your own version of a “god of ugly things.”
Doesn’t it deserve your love and welcome?
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Pongsak
Payakvichien
The co-founder of political newspaper Matichon and now
senior executive director of the international news agency
Thai Tribune, Pongsak Payakvichien, 72, has been covering Thai politics for five decades. Since founding Matichon in 1978, he’s been credited with creating a platform
for quality Thai journalism in a landscape of sensationalist dailies. Today, his newspaper is still one of the most
respected in the country for its reporting on politics and
controversial issues, including the current Rohingya crisis. Here, he discusses his view on the role of journalists.
I was precocious. I’ve always been
a confident child. It was because of a
quote that I read in my grandfather’s
obituary book written by my uncle
when I was five years old: “We’re born
and we die. When we die we can’t
take anything with us.” That made me
this way. It seeped into my DNA and I
resisted the rules imposed by society.
As a child, when I was visiting my
aunt’s hotel, it flooded. The adults
started a rumor about a crocodile
escaping from a farm to prevent
children playing anywhere near the
water. I went down to the first floor
anyway, to get some ice. The current
was so strong it dragged me outside.
I thought I was going to drown but I
grabbed hold of a nearby reed.
I spent hours deciding whether I
should cry out for help, fearing that
my parents would punish me for not
obeying their rules.
When they finally found me, my
grandmother was crying and I was
crying, fearing I would soon be punished. Believe me, there is no comfortable way to learn how to weigh
up your options.
My life has been a series of cautionary tales, from almost losing my life
due to my misplaced fears, to being
an impulsive journalist forced to shut
his publication down.
A huge fire destroyed Phitsanulok in 1957. When I started collecting supplies to help victims, the people around me grew suspicious that I
would keep them for myself. I donated
everything to a newspaper and asked
them to deliver it to those affected.
The next morning, I was on the
front page: a photo of me as a young
boy holding the box of supplies.
That’s when I understood the power
of newspapers and journalism as a
means of defending one’s self against
the public.
Everyone knows that a coin
has two sides, but we
overlook the edge. I
believe journalists
are the edge that
separates heads
and tails.
for a newspaper I was running at the
time. This was before Matichon. As a
result of my reporting, the paper was
shut down and I was banned
from writing about politics.
When one
problem
is solved,
another
emerges.
Journalists are
not supposed
to interfere
with the
i ss u e s t h ey
cover. It’s about speaking the truth. As soon as
you interfere, you’re messing
with the outcome.
On October 14, 1973, I supported the
Thai students uprising while simultaneously reporting from ground zero
There is no such thing as a problem until we put two human beings
together. It’s like a mechanical system. When one problem is solved,
another emerges. The cogs are always
turning. Interview by Sam Nathapong
Jamboreer
SCG Magazine / October-December 2014
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they don’t know about the origin of a
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While driving
my cream-colore Fiat
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bought for
me by my
m o t h e r, I
would think
about ways to
get back into journalism. So I decided
to tackle another subject: the economy. My writing, under a pseudonym, turned out
to be more provocative than when I
was writing about politics.
Did you enjoy that?
Every brand has a story.
Smart-alecky people create hatred
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