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BK MAGAZINE NO. 609 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015. www.bkmagazine.com
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cover story
Sex Cells
Hip
Hood
4
upfront
12
avenue
Dhamma
Bus
Vinyl Heaven
16
blends
18
bites
Something
Brewing
On the Road
28
BK Now
32
Film
Market
Month
Short Time
Who's in charge?
Managing Director Andrew Hiransomboon
Editor in Chief / Product Director
Grégoire Glachant
Managing Editor Oliver Irvine
Deputy Editor Carl Dixon
Features Associate Monruedee Jansuttipan
Senior Staff Writers Vasachol Quadri, Lily
Kittisrikangwan
Staff Writers Pinnyada Tanitnon
Junior Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat
Junior Writers Natcha Sanguankiattichai, Bonnie
Sananvatananont
Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo
Art Director Dechart Sangsawang
Senior Graphic Designer Panita Thiraphapong
Graphic Designers Chantich Kongchanmitkul,
Peeraya Sirathanisa
Junior Graphic Designers Wariya Whangwaewklang,
Parida Ritthiron
Where to find us!
The Asia City Media Group
Advertising Director Wanida Akeapichai
Sales Manager Tipkritta Chiraporncharas,
Orajira Sukkasem
Senior Sales Associates Tassanee Mahamad,
Onwara Sittirug, Waranuch Thaneerat, Nattaya
Bovornsettanon, Orakarn Laohakanjanasiri, Amarit
Jinaya
Regional Marketing Manager Pavida Chitprasertsuk
Marketing Service Associate Chochat Masrat
Administrator Yaovaluck Srisermsri
Accountant Manita Bangmoung
Contributors Rob Brezsny, Kathy MacLeod
Interns Kantita Leangcharoenpong, Theerada
Moonsiri, Walaipan Anotaiyuenyong, Jirashaya
Chairayus, Nutrada Sottivoranan, Sunputt Puangpet,
Thaparit Lomsucka
IT Manager Takrit Jitjaroen
Cover Dechart Sangsawang
Distribution Manager Suda Angsuputiphant
Group Directors
Finance Manager Supaporn Bangmoung
Assistant Finance Manager Anchalee Limkhamduang
Senior Accountant Maneeya Kanthongdang
Chief Executive Officer
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One year after receiving our marching orders from this city’s
largest landowner, we’ve finally moved out of the crappiest
looking building on the crappiest corner of Silom. As much as
we’ll miss having to step over passed out yaba addicts to get
to work, the epic journey from BTS Sala Daeng to BTS Chong
Nonsi has been a rewarding one.
Obviously our arrival hasn’t gone down well with everyone. On hearing the news, U.N.C.L.E temporarily moved to
Vesper and Signature at Ku De Ta promptly closed. Which is a
shame because that’s the one part of Ku De Ta that we really
liked. But anyway, we’ve been using our time scouting out
the area to make some real-world observations. Here goes:
1. There is a French community under 45 in Bangkok
We honestly thought the terrace at Indigo was as sexy
as it got for this city’s Gallic scene. Turns out we just weren’t
getting the right invites. At night, Le Cafe des Stagiaires on
Sathorn Soi 12 looks like something from the Canal St. Martin, only with shorts and flip-flops. We walked by; everyone
was better-looking than us. (We didn’t get our wallets stolen,
though, so this is definitely not Paris.)
2. We’re tight with our money
When Revolucion Cocktail first opened with drinks that all
cost B400, we choked on our B80 whiskey soda, snickered,
and gave them a couple of months. Looks like we need to get
with the program and open our wallets. It’s thriving. Unlike
the publishing industry. Meaning you’re still more likely to
catch us complaining about Facebook over that highball at
Hanakaruta.
3. We’re tight in the daytime, too
Dean & Deluca and Rocket make for really, really great
lunchtime photo ops. But when you’ve grown up on a diet of
dirt-cheap sushi sets designed to buy time before Soi Thaniya’s salarymen come out to play, pickled herring on black
bread just doesn’t cut it. Also, we’ll take Pizza Pala’s thick
Roman-style chunks of bread over New York-style slices any
day.
4. It’s actually pretty nice around here
The streets are wide, the people less gremlin-y, the houses places where you’d actually want to live. Turns out we
were right during those times we bigged it up. Which brings
us to our next point...
5. We might as well sleep at the office
Chong Nonsi station at 6:30pm? Forget it. Now we just
need to start saving for a little townhouse on Sathorn Soi 12—
oh and finally make that career change to public relations. Is
Ku De Ta hiring?
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upfront
HOT OR NOT
Hot: Ashley Sutton
Not: Maggie Choo’s
After a messy breakup with Maggie Choo’s, and many a slow night at A.R.
Sutton Engineers, Mr. Sutton has been having a bit of a comeback lately,
releasing his new gin, Iron Balls, and now unveiling his latest design, Sing
Sing, a lavish club next to Quince. But as Sutton rolls out a new Chinoiserie
drinking den, you’ve got to wonder how pissed off his ex-employers over in
Lower Silom feel.
Hot: Censorship
Not: Reality checks
So Thailand wants to build its own Great Firewall of the Internets, the government’s propaganda unit has announced. Will it slow down movie downloads? Will we still be able to browse porn? Will it block political sites that
we’re already reading via VPNs? Lastly, does Dear Leader realize his bourgeois
fan base will totally flip their shit if he breaks their social apps? On that topic,
see page 6.
Hot: Fox cafes
Not: Animal rights
Last week we encouraged you all to go buy stuffed animals to redecorate
your living room and visit a Shiba Inu dogs cafe in Hua Hin. This week,
we’d like to take it up a notch with a new cafe in Muang Thong Thani (ow.
ly/SCaTV) that has a red fox, meerkats and fennec foxes. Next week, we’ll
probably have tips on how to slice fins off sharks or make your own foie gras.
INTERVIEW
Forty-two-year-old bus conductor Paitoon Samran has hit headlines for his habit
of reciting dhamma poetry and stories while on the Phutthamonthon Sai 2 to
Ratchaprasong bus route. Here, he discusses how he developed the habit, and the
change it has made on his life.
What did you do before working
as a bus conductor?
I left the countryside [Rayong] to
come and seek a job here in Bangkok. I have always wanted to serve
ordinary people like me; blue-collar
workers who don’t have the privileges of rich people. I first worked
at Pata Pinklao as a security guard.
I got B8,000 per month, which was
pretty high pay for 27 years ago.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work out and
I quit 5-6 years later.
How did you become a bus conductor?
I was lucky after leaving my job at
Pata that BMTA was hiring more
workers. I passed the general knowledge test and got a job there, where
I was sorted into route 79 from that
day. The salary just started at just
B3,370, which was much lower than
the job at Pata.
When did you begin reciting
poetry and telling stories on the
bus?
Hot: SUVs
Not: Flooding
When 232 people died in Thailand’s 2010 floods, we blamed Abhisit. When
815 people died in Thailand’s 2011 floods, we blamed Yingluck. This year,
the flooding is not killing anyone, which is proof that military dictatorship
just works. Just in case democracy does return some day, you might want
to get yourself a proper vehicle, though. See our roundup of SUVs, page 14.
On the first week I started working
there was very bad traffic, so that’s
when I sung a poem for the first
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time. After that, most bus drivers
thought I was crazy. They did not
want to work with me. Even my girlfriend dumped me because she was
so upset and ashamed of me. But
life has to move forward. Eventually,
some passengers started to like it.
What kind of stories do you normally tell?
It’s almost always about dhamma,
ranging from poems and songs to
folklore. For example, during the
Asian financial crisis in 1997, I sang
a song written by one of my passengers encouraging people not to
give up on life.
Are there any passengers that
don’t like you?
Of course! Haters gonna hate. They
just shut their ears and fall asleep.
In the past I have been shouted
at wildly. But it’s fine. I don’t care
because what I do doesn’t hurt anybody and is not illegal.
by the poem i had just read. She
didn’t leave the bus, even when it
finally reached the bus depot. Then,
she asked me to take her anywhere
that could make her felt better. So I
took her to Pak Khlong Talat [Bangkok Flower Market]. She told me
that she had just fought with her
husband, who had taken their child.
She had nothing left and wanted to
die. If she had not heard me sing
that poem that day, she says she
would have jumped off a bridge into
the river.
How has your life changed since
word spread about your bus recitals?
Oh, it has changed a lot. I have
been offered many opportunities to
appear on TV shows. I would never
change my job. I will keep practising and telling stories. I’m proud of
what I do to adjust people’s attitudes towards Bangkok’s buses.
Interview by Theerada Moonsiri
Do you have any memorable
experiences with passengers?
Yes. One woman was crying on
the bus, so I asked her why. She
answered that she was so touched
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Phone Sex
By BK Editorial
W
e got 165 responses to our little sex apps survey. Only one of them identified as a gay woman and
three as bisexuals, hence the sad decision we made to leave them out of our graphs entirely. (One had
a great story, though, read it below.) Also, note that 70 percent of the respondents were gay men, and
the breakdown for the straight respondents is 60 percent male to 40 percent female.
BANGKOK’S TOP DATING APPS
Tinder
Badoo
Skout
OkCupid
Other
WHAT USERS ARE LOOKING FOR
Relationship
Casual Sex
Both
Relationship
Casual Sex
Both
18%
STRAIGHT
50%
44%
8%
GAY MEN
92%
STRAIGHT: Tinder
92% of dating app users’ app of choice
48%
Pim G., 25, consultant
“I’ve played around with Tinder, OKCupid and Skout, only to delete everything
but Tinder. The other apps are honestly kind of creepy—I feel a lot safer and
less exposed with Tinder because I can only talk to people I match with and
can weed out the ones that aren’t my type. I get a lot less creepy messages.”
32%
GAY MEN: Grindr
Matt F., 35, IT personnel
Mai, 22, hospitality staff
“Of course I would like to have a relationship, but
it’s a gamble, even when you match with someone
else who’s seeking a relationship. You might realize
that she isn’t the one for you after a few dates, or
you may click with her, but she may ditch you for
someone else she swiped right to. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to be open about what you want
when you go on Tinder.”
“I first downloaded Grindr and Jack’d because my
friend found his boyfriend through there. It would
be nice to have a boyfriend, but a random hook-up
wouldn’t hurt either.”
Justine, 36, entrepreneur
“I hardly go on my dating apps anymore, but when I
had just become newly single, I would go on it very
often for some rebound sex.”
Ploy R., 25, student
“I don’t like the idea of randomly hooking up with
someone, so that’s not what I’m looking for on Tinder. I would like to find a boyfriend but it’s just hard
to meet new people outside your group of friends or
place of work, so I downloaded Tinder and OkCupid
to look for potential serious relationships.”
Kevin D., 31, lawyer
“I don’t think you can download a dating app with
the goal of being in a relationship. If you do, you’re
going to have to brace yourself for heartbreak. Personally, if a guy on Grindr hits me up, chances are
he wants to just hook up, but I’ll take the risk and
go anyway. If we get along very well and end up
dating, great! But if not, at least the hook-up was
great… hopefully.”
8%
14%
69%
Grindr
Tinder
Jack'd
Hornet
Scruff
Other
69% of dating app users’ app of choice
Phol, 24, sales associate
Ben R., 31, accountant
“I mostly go on the app for some NSA [no strings
attached] fun. A lot of the best looking guys are in
open relationships, so why not?”
“I have both Tinder and Grindr, but prefer Grindr because I get more hook-ups
out of it. It’s probably because I can freely send a message to anyone who
catches my eye. With Tinder, I’ll have to wait for them to like me back, and
sometimes they don’t show up until three days later. I also feel Tinder's a little
more judgmental towards looks. It isn’t practical if you want a one-and-done.”
HORROR STORIES
FAMILY AFFAIR
BITCH PLEASE
Victor, 21-30, male interested in males
Pie, 26, female interested in females
"I was chatting with a guy for days. When we finally met
at his place, he was drunk off his face, and post-coital proceeded to show me pictures of his wife and two-year-old
daughter. The cringe was high that night, my friends."
“I matched with this super hot girl—tall, long hair, etc. Lipstick lezzie, for sure. We texted a little and found out we
were going to the same party. I told her to tap my shoulder
when she sees me, forgetting that the Tinder account was
my friend's. It was too far into the conversation to tell her
so I ended up dragging the friend to the party too, hoping
I could reintroduce myself. We looked for her everywhere
but we thought she might have left cause she didn’t even
answer my text. So I was like, 'Fine! Let's hit the loo then
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leave.' While I was queuing, there was a really drunk ladyboy puking near the line. She looked quite similar to the girl
I was supposed to meet, so I stared at her. She looked at me
and swore, 'Never seen someone puke, bitch?' I was soooo
shocked! When I finally walked out, the ladyboy was all over
my friend, talking and leaning in very closely. I laughed so
hard but kept my distance. But my friend was all like, 'Bitch
help!'"
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WHO’S HOOKED UP WITH THE
SAME PERSON AGAIN?
HAVE YOU ACTUALLY GOTTEN LAID?
13%
23%
No
A few times
All the time
Just the once
No
A few times
All the time
Just the once
5%
35%
9%
STRAIGHT
40%
STRAIGHT
GAY MEN
27%
16%
52%
55%
No
Yes, but it hasn't
gone anywhere
Yes, but it still just
for sex
Yes, I've developed
a relationship
22%
James T., 24, translator
Richard S., 48, business owner
Kaew, 21, student
“I’m always down to hook up, but some of my matches
just like to play games. They lead me on and then
they always ‘have to go home,’ when I start to invite
them over.”
“I only go on Grindr to hook up, so if anyone hits me up,
I’m game.”
“I’ve been seeing this guy I met on Tinder for almost two months now.
We’d hang out and hook up. I really like him, but he hasn’t asked me
to be his girlfriend yet. I hate to admit it but I actually do go on Tinder
to see when he was last active… Yup, he’s still swiping, so I don’t know
how serious it is. I really hope this is going somewhere and I’m not wasting my time.”
Alice C., 24, underwriter
“I’m on it for fun. I’ve only met up with two people
and I hooked up with both of them. But if I don’t find
them attractive or cool in real life, I’d probably run for
my life.”
Allen C., 33
“If I’m not physically attracted to someone I go on a date
with, then I’ll politely excuse myself before they mention sex.”
Zach, 35, business owner
“I hook up twice a week with this girl I met on Tinder. Pretty sure she
likes me, but I don’t know how I feel about her yet.”
Beer S., 31, consultant
“I’ve gone on multiple dates, but I haven’t hooked up
with anyone! The girl I recently went out with lives with
her dad and has a curfew, too!”
14%
21%
GAY MEN
STDS CONTRACTED FROM SOMEONE
THROUGH A DATING APP
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Yes, unspecified
None
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Yes, unspecified
None
HIV
Pubic lice
Syphillis
Trich
STRAIGHT
No
Yes, but it hasn't
gone anywhere
Yes, but it still just
for sex
Yes, I've developed
a relationship
52%
Eric, 32, designer
9%
“Of course, I want a boyfriend, but I haven’t found the right guy yet. And
when I’ve hooked up with someone I met on Grindr and want to hook
up again after a night out, I end up hitting them up again to hook up.
When I've hooked up with someone multiple times without going on a
proper date with them, the sex has been good, but I've never wanted
to call them a boyfriend.”
GAY MEN
76%
95%
13%
Tien, 25, student
“I saw this hot guy on Jack’d but he was surrounded by his good-looking
friends, so I was too scared to go up to him. Luckily for me, he hit me
up on Grindr at 3am and we hooked up at my place. While he’s only hit
me up when he wants to hook up after that incident, I’m actually surprised because he’s so good looking I thought it was a one and done
from the start.”
HORROR STORIES
PYRAMID SCARE
40-YEAR-OLD FREAK
Ronald, 31, male interested in females
Elle, 21-30, female interested in males
“The first date was great, a casual dinner. We had long conversations and realized we had so much in common. We
didn’t hook up, but we hung out till very late. She told me
she sold Amway part time—cool, whatever, at least she’s
hardworking. On the next date, she brought her Amway
products and asked if I was interested in anything. I said no,
and we continued as if everything was normal. We went to
the movies, dinner, lunch, even to concerts, and she would
keep bringing up Amway. Every time I tried to make a move,
she would leave saying she lives far away. Finally, she texted me and asked if she could come to my apartment to
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hang out. I got all dressed up and went to pick her up in
my condo’s lobby, only to see her with a bunch of files…
Amway files. We hugged and she asked if I wanted extra
income. I said no, but she went on and on about selling
Amway. I finally asked if she wanted to come upstairs, but
she insisted on staying in the lobby. Frustrated, I asked if
we could stop talking about Amway. She said no, left, and
I never saw her again.”
“The first time I treated my match as a hook-up, I agreed to
meet this guy at his place because he looked really cute in
the pictures. As soon as I showed up, I noticed he was: a)
shorter than me. I’m 5-foot-1 and don’t usually complain
about height; b) looked like the 40-year-old version of his
pics; c) had a messy room and a huge stuffed teddy bear
on his single bed. As soon as he said he needed to use the
bathroom, I quietly snuck out, ran three blocks, caught a
cab, went home and just used my vibrator.”
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ESCAPE ROUTES
By Pinnyada Tanitnon
HUA HIN
Join the Club
Hyatt Regency Hua Hin just recently unveiled its sister venue, The Wave Beach Club
(91 Hua Hin-Khao Takiap Rd., 032-521-232, www.thewavebeachclub.com), Hua
Hin’s first serious beach club located just steps away from the ocean. The club lets
you enjoy a cocktail while lying on one of the crisp white sunbeds while listening to
house beats during the day. When the sun sets on the weekends, the venue also
functions as a restaurant serving tapas-style dishes ranging from crab rolls to sliders
and burgers. To celebrate the launch, the beach club is running a deal, where the
first 25 adult guests per day get a private sunbed and complimentary locker, as well
as B500 credit for food and beverages for, for the entry price of B700. Speaking of
Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, the hotel is currently offering a pay-two-stay-three-nights
deal, through Dec 19, starting at B4,934 per night for a deluxe king room. Visit
www.huahin.regency.hyatt.com.
CHIANG MAI
On Set
Tucked between a newly-renovated coffee shop and a shop-house
serving noodles, Chalnatt Hotel
(28/4 Nimmanhaemin Soi 11, 094759-9169, www.fb.com/chalnatthotel) is yet another hip hotel
opening up North. With its bare
bricks, hanging lights and pipelined ceilings, it might look your standard lofty interior, but you can’t beat its location and prices, from B1,250 inclusive of a daily American breakfast.
FLIGHTS
Check it Out
We know, planning your holidays
way in advance is a pain, but it can
be worth it for deals as sweet as
low-cost airline NokScoot’s (www.
nokscoot.com) latest. Move quickly
and you could snap up single-leg
tickets to Taipei for an amazing
B155 economy or B2,155 business
class on one-way flights leaving through Mar 26, 2016. Until the same date, they’re
also offering flights to Singapore for B325, Osaka for B4,700 (business from B8,500)
and Nanjing for B2,250, all leaving from Don Muang Airport. We’ve checked and actually found some of these deals on both outgoing and return legs. But note that
these prices don’t include “airline fees”. By the time we’d finished booking return
flights to Singapore at B325, our bill was B2,811 without luggage.
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1. SUAN PLU
2. OLD TOWN
3. CHAENGWATTANA
Although centrally located, the alleys of Suan Plu can be
tricky to access via public transportation. Just off Sathorn
Road, this inner-city hideaway has a lot to offer, especially
for drinking and dining. Serious drinkers will want to try the
quality craft cocktails at Junker and Bar, run by mixologist
Bard Passapong, which has recently expanded into the
second shop-house next door. Just a few steps down the
main drag is Smalls, a moodily lit, late-night cocktail lounge
that specializes in absinthe and live jazz. If street food staples
are what you’re after, Suan Plu Soi 8 turns into an affordable
street food haven from around 5pm onwards, with stalls
offering dishes from somtam with king crab and pork satay to
pizza. New food truck Cactus BKK serves up yummy Tex-Mex
right on the same soi.
The oldest part of the city is way off the BTS and MRT radar, but
that’s what has kept the true charm of this area alive. And it’s not
just about late-night partying on Khao San Road, either. There’s
plenty to see and do during the day, from art tours (RCAC, The
National Gallery, Art Centre Silpakorn) to interactive exhibitions
(Piphit Bang Lumphu, Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall and
Museum Siam) and iconic monuments (Democracy Monument,
Golden Mount and the Giant Swing). Phra Athit, meanwhile,
is home to some of the city’s coolest bars and eateries like
Escapade Burger & Shakes, Adhere the 13th, Mother Trucker
and Sheepshank plus local gems like Roti Mataba and Guay
Jub Khun Daeng. Getting to this buzzing neighborhood by
GrabCar means you won't have to worry about the notorious
traffic thanks to fixed pricing per km.
This year Bangkok has been blessed with huge concerts by bigname international artists, from Katy Perry to Imagine Dragons
and Maroon 5. But there’s more to Muang Thong Thani and
Chaengwattana than Impact Arena. Book one of GrabCar's
personal chauffeurs to go and explore the hipster cafes like
Waft Me, Addicted Cafe & Carwash, Seven Days Cafe & Bake
House and Two Spoons Tale. Muang Thong Thani is also home
to notable established restaurants like Kha Moo Muang Thong,
Hong Kong Fisherman and Shabu Shabu Nang Nai. Most
recently, though, it’s been in the headlines for the Japanesestyle cafe Little Zoo, where you can play with baby foxes as you
indulge in a plate piled with waffles.
Why GrabCar?
Onion Store
Trasher
4. ARI SAMPHAN
5. RCA
There’s a lot more to Ari than what’s lined up by the BTS. The
back-end of Soi Ari Samphan is a warren of slow-life cool,
whether it’s cute coffee shops like the pioneering Pla Dib and
the new Toast. Aree or restaurants like Jim’s Burger & Beer and
Kimchi Hour. The highlight, though, has to be the second branch
of multi-label fashion store Onion Store: Aree, which has just
branched out into womenswear and also does the best coffee in
the neighborhood. Come sundown, you can get quality beer at
HOBs Aree at Aree Garden community mall (which also hosts
a regular weekend Green Market) or venture to the new Moire
Bar for some live music.
Getting a cab late at night to this out-of-the-way strip can
be a nightmare. Not with GrabCar, which lets you prebook your car two hours in advance. Still pulling in a big
party crowd, the street is even better now thanks to the
revamp of Live RCA—now the go-to venue for Bangkok
party organizers like Trasher and Kolour, and the new
Ztudio Live Hall, which is bringing in amazing EDM shows
headlined by world-class DJs like Vinai, Vicetone and
Yellow Claw. Of course, you can also enjoy live gigs and
cheap drinks at places like Mongkol RCA or Vesbar, have
a late-night indie cinema break at House RCA or hit the
go-kart track at Easykart.
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NEW SHOP
Dig In
Vinyl fans have a fresh spot to seek out used and new records.
Vinyl Die Hards is run by the daughter of the guy behind Bangkok’s now-closed vinyl institution RS Audio, which ran for 40 years.
The new store sits in a bigger space comprising black and red
shelves piled with records priced from as low as B100 for used
titles into the thousands for new and reissued LPs. Classic names
include Ornette Coleman, Nat King Cole, The Beatles, David Bowie
and The Carpenters, while you can also find newer records from
the likes of She & Him, Tame Impala, Muse and The Vaccines. If
you don’t have the time for crate-digging, their website (vinyldiehards.com) offers delivery, too. Opposite Paradise Park, Srinakarin Soi 44, 02-346-4547. Open daily 9am-8pm. www.fb.com/
vinyldiehards
FASHION
Smart and Sexy
Even though Elle Fashion Week ended
back in September, there are still a
number of fashion brands rolling out
their fall/winter collections. Designer
Anisha Attaskulchai’s ready-to-wear
label Lovebird has just unveiled The
Lovelace collection aimed at working women who want to keep things
sexy. The collection’s patterns and
cuts overlap with Anisha’s summer
designs, as in the high-waisted flared
pants and boyish jacket, but the twist
is in the use of materials like lace and
sweet colors like rose pink. The key
looks are the Lovingly dress, a white
V-neck short dress with lace, for the
daytime, and the Loverose brown
halter with high-waisted flared pants
for evening. 2/F, Central Chidlom,
Phloen Chit Rd., 094-480-1789. BTS
Chit Lom. www.lovebirdbrand.com
BEAUTY
Down to Earth
British theater-influenced cosmetics brand Illamasqua has
released its latest collection, Earth, which is a significant move
away from the label’s usual, bright and extravagant tones. The
collection consists of the Nomadic (B1,900) eyeshadow palette
in four shades: Loam (deep green), Terra (brick orange), Solitude
(soft brown) and Gravity (metallic gray). Our pick is the metallic
gray, which also features in the cream eyeliner Slick Stick (B950)
and nail polish (B750). Another highlight is the limited edition
deep red lipstick Kin (B990), with its satin-like texture. Available
at Groove at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-251-6883. BTS
Siam/Chit Lom. www.fb.com/illamasqua.th
SPORT
Water Wheels
Aquabike offers indoor-cycling classes with a difference—your
lower body is completely submerged in water. The owners claim
that while the sensation of intensity is decreased compared to
outdoor cycling, the classes are no less challenging while being
easier on the joints to prevent injury. Class types range from Aquabike RPM, which focuses on heart-rate to aid weight loss, to Aquabiking Sculpt, which integrates the use of dumbbells to tone your
body. Suited to athletes, including those in rehab, through to the
elderly. Rates start at B950 per class, and although no membership is needed, there are six, 12 and 20 class packages available
for lower rates. 199/9 Sukhumvit Soi 16, 088-053-2644. www.
aquabiking-bangkok.com
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Seventh Heaven
The best new seven-seat SUVs in Bangkok. By Kantita Leangcharoenpong
BMW 2 Series 218i Gran Tourer
MOTORBIKES New Rides
The buzz: The second vehicle from BMW’s first ever line
of front-wheel-drive cars. Like last year’s Active tourer,
it’s a tall MPV, only this time with two extra seats that
fold into the trunk floor.
Specs: 1.5L engine; 136 horsepower; fuel consumption
18.5km/L; front-wheel drive.
Tech: Up to 645 liters of luggage space; automatic LED
front light control and fog sensor; automatic windshield
wiper blades; iDrive system for complete control of vehicle settings and media devices.
What it says about you: I have four kids but i’ve still
got style.
Starting price: B2,699,000. www.bmw.co.th.
Vespa Monochrome Limited
Series
Toyota Fortuner 2015-2016
The buzz: The biggest overhaul of Thailand’s SUV of choice in
almost a decade sees the seven-seater get a tougher, more
aggressive face matched with a cabin that draws something from Range Rover’s futuristic styling (only without the
high-quality materials).
Tech: Automatic trunk lid; push-start engine; automatically
adjusting Bi-Beam LED front lights.
The Buzz: Vespa has introduced two new limited-edition scooters: the Sprint 150 3Vie Monochrome and GTS 150 3Vie Monochrome. The
difference between the regular models is all in
the styling, with both bikes painted matte black
with white lines, leather seats and steel logo
plates.
Specs: 150cc 3-valve, 4-stroke engine with electronic fuel injection
What it says about you: My neighborhood always gets
flooded.
Price: B126,900-147,900 with only 266-364 units.
www.vespa.co.th
Specs: 2.8L direct-injection turbo-diesel engine; 175 horsepower; expected fuel consumption below 8L/100km; fourwheel drive.
Starting price: B1,199,000-1,599,000. www.toyota.co.th
Ford Everest
The buzz: This closed-trunk, seven-seat alternative to the
Ranger pick-up truck adds urban privacy and practicality to
a 4x4 with some credible off-road chops: Ford R&D put the
vehicle through heavy testing at over 4,000 meters above
sea level in China—hence the name Everest.
Specs: 3.2L TDCi diesel engine; 245 horsepower; fuel consumption 8.5L/100km; four-wheel drive.
Tech: The i4WD Terrain Management System is made for
handling heavy loads off road, as is the locking rear differential; 800mm wading depth below water; hill descent
control; Panoramic Moon roof that opens up 50 percent
of the cabin.
What it says about you: Don’t mess with me.
Starting price: B1,269,000-1,599,000. Coming end of this
year. www.ford.co.th/en/suvs/all-new-everest
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Ducati Scrambler
The buzz: Developed from the Land Rover Discovery, this
more compact model offers a practical alternative to the
luxurious, coupe-like Range Rover Evoque. The difference
here is that you get a full five seats plus two extra that stow
in the trunk.
The buzz: One of the most affordable luxury
motorbikes, inspired by the current post-heritage trend. Designed to handle rough surfaces
as an all-purpose bike and powered by the same
L-twin engine as the 796 Monster.
Specs: 75 horsepower, air-cooled L-twin engine;
56.9-inch wheelbase
Specs: 2.2L SD4 PS engine; 190 horsepower; fuel consumption between 6.3-10.6L/100km; four-wheel drive.
Tech: Terrain Response Electronic Stability Control for genuine off-road capabilities; rear parking sensor; ABS (Anti-Lock
Braking System).
Price: B369,900-479,900. www.ducatithailand.
com
What it says about you: I like the idea of the great outdoors
more than being there.
Starting price: B5,990,000. www.landroverthailand.com
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COOKING CLASSES
Master Class
New to CentralWorld, Japan’s ABC Cooking Studio boasts more than 30 years in the game, with
134 branches around its home country and another
10 studios around Asia. Here, they offer five main
courses: cooking (Japanese cuisine), bread making,
cake making, wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) and kids (5-10 years old) classes. There are
fixed schedules for each lesson with prices starting
at B19,800 for 12 cooking classes, B9,800 for eight
bread classes, B8,400 for six cake classes, B11,700 for
six wagashi classes and B12,000 for six kids classes,
on top of a B2,500 one-time membership fee. You
can also take a one-time trial lesson at B1,000. 3/F,
Central World, 4 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-613-1329. BTS
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EVENTS
SPECIAL MENU
NEWS
Birthday Beers
True Spirit
C’est La Vie
Turning three this October, craft beer importer Beervana is celebrating by bringing in new bottles from the States. Based in San
Diego, California, Stone Brewery is one of America’s top 10 largest craft beer brewers that focuses on IPAs. Bangkokians can get
a taste at the usual suspects like Hair of the Dog, the two Crafts,
Roadhouse Barbecue, White Beer’d and Mikkeller. A series of
events will be hosted to support the beer launch this weekend.
Following a six-course beer-pairing dinner (B3,400) at Bo.lan (24
Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-260-2961-2) on Friday, Oct 2, other events
include the Go To Stone release party at Craft (16 Sukhumvit Soi
23, 02-661-3220) with free entry, free beer flights for the first 333
heads, seven taps and rare bottles on Saturday, Oct 3, from 5pm.
Lad Phrao’s White Beer’d (Crystal Design Center, Praditmanutham)
will host Stone for Thai People on Sunday, Oct 4, from 3pm, with
four taps. And free beer flights for the first 60 fans.
Mekhong has teamed up with upscale Thai restaurant Vivarium to roll out a special set menu under the theme “The Art of
Thai Spirits Pairing.” As part of the spirit brand’s Elite Table series
of dining events, the six-course menu comes paired with Mekhong-based cocktails specially made to blend with spicy Thai
dishes, such as the Mekhong Cha Thai, which resembles Thai Tea.
Priced at B2,500, the menu kicks off with an amuse bouche of
grilled scallop with tom kha espuma, an appetizer of hamachi
spicy salad and taraba tom tum soup. The two mains are Southern spicy sour soup and steamed snow fish with Japanese udon.
The meal finishes with taro cake. The set menu is available until
the end of the year. Currently you can also find Elite Table special
menus and cocktails at Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant
and Osha. Vivarium, 3675 Rama 4 Rd., 02-261-9508 The high-end Balinese nightlife brand Ku De Ta will be leaving
Bangkok, with the complex of restaurants, bars and clubs on the
top floors of Sathorn Square having confirmed it will soon undergo
a rebrand. The move follows a similar name change of the Singapore Ku De Ta at Marina Bay Sands, which last June started operating as Ce La Vi. For now, the club is still open as usual under the Ku
De Ta brand, however all of the venue’s restaurants have stopped
service in anticipation of a major upcoming change in concept. Ku
De Ta Bangkok launched nearly two years ago in October 2013
to much hype thanks to its one-million-baht membership package and the promise of three restaurants, seven themed bars and
two clubs spread over two stories. Its rebranding will leave just
one official Ku De Ta branch worldwide: the original beach club in
Seminyak, Bali. 39/F, Sathorn Square, Sathorn Rd.
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Selling only limited batches daily, this
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Bangkok, packed with flavors and aroma,
yet not too oily.
786 Charoenkrung Soi 43. 02-266-4903.
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Where to get bang for your baht on Bangrak’s street food classics. By Natcha Sanguangkiattichai
Prachak
Of all the Chinese roasted duck and pork places
in the area, Prachak is the longest standing. Currently in its 106th year, the fourth generation
owner says he roasts the delectable duck just the
way his great-grandfather did. Order the kao chepo
(B70) and you’ll get roasted duck, pork, pork belly
and stuffed pig tail, all in one dish. For a slightly
younger pit-stop, head down Charoen Wiang Road
for Saenyod’s roasted pork on rice (B55).
1415 Charoenkrung Rd., 02-234-3755. Open daily
7:30am-8:30pm. BTS Saphan Taksin
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Joke Prince
This famous spot located on the ground floor of the
now-defunct Prince Cinema is known for its congee
with signature burnt notes. A big bowl of plain congee with pork balls is priced at B40 while an additional egg costs you B5.
1391 Charoenkrung Rd., across from Robinson Bangrak, 089-795-2629. Open daily 6-10am and 5-11pm.
BTS Saphan Taksin
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Jao Long/ 4 Jae Lee
When it comes to street food, no rivalry is fiercer
than between Jao Long and the stall standing opposite, Jae Lee, who both do fish ball noodles. If it
came down to the fish balls, we’d be on team Jao
Long, but Jae Lee’s soup wins hands down.
7am-9pm. BTS Saphan Taksin
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330 Charoenkrung Soi 43, 02-233-0816,
Open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 9am-4pm
TAOHOO TORD PRAISANEE KLANG
Charoenkrung Chowdown
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HONG HUAD
This family-run shop has been selling
its house-made ice cream for almost
50 years. Made from fresh produce, the
coconut milk ice cream is some of the
most flavorful around. Other options
include vanilla, strawberry and coffee.
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Kanom Krok Pa Aew
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Jae Yai Guay Teaw Lord
Located on the footpath right near Robinson Bangrak, this kanom krok (small box/large box, B25/30)
vendor’s limited selling hours (7-10pm) make it a
bit of a cult favorite. The crispy flour shell retains
gooey coconut milk that’s slightly salty and not
overly sweet, making this the definition of the perfect kanom krok. But if you’re looking for something similar at breakfast time, seek out the cart
on the connecting alley between Charoenkrung Soi
40 and 38.
Operating for more than 40 years, this noodle stall is
located right on the corner of Charoen Wiang Road.
The specialty guay teaw lord (noodles in brown soup
with tofu, mushroom and Chinese sausage, B40) is
one of the best around; light and refreshing without
being too sweet.
In front of Bata shop. Open daily 7-10pm. BTS Saphan
Taksin
Translated directly as “volcano fried oyster,” the
shop’s specialty is deep-fried and crispy batter
topped with a choice of plump oysters or mussels
(B80). Delicious.
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Sor Boonprakob Panich
This dessert shop has been operating for more than
80 years now, selling various kinds of Thai treats
from yolk-based thong yord (B40) and foi thong
(B50) to kanom chan (B25), kaotom pad (sweet
sticky rice filled with banana, B20) and rare finds
like kanom kai nokkrasa (steamed sago filled with
mung beans, B20). The real highlight is the oh-sogood khao neaw moon (sweet sticky rice, B150
for 1kg), which can be eaten with mango and egg
custard (B35).
5am-6pm. BTS Saphan Taksin
Corner of Charoen Wiang Rd., 089-493-3361. Open daily
11am-8:30pm. BTS Saphan Taksin
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Thip Hoy Tod Pukao Fai
Located not for from the soi’s corner, this
stall’s offerings are simple deep-fried
vegetarian nuggets that are crispy on
the outside while soft and well-seasoned
inside. Options include daikon, corn and
taro nuggets, fried tofu and spring rolls.
Corner of Charoenkrung Soi 43. Open TueSat 7am-3pm
KHAO KA MOO NAI GUANG
This braised pork knuckle shop does its
dishes in a more Chinese way, meaning
The focus is on salty rather than sweet
flavors. Do not miss the shop’s housemade pickled cabbage.
Charoenkrung Soi 43, 02-235-4342. Open
daily 6am-2pm
3 Charoenkrung Soi 50, 02-233-1116. Open Mon-Sat
9:30am-7:30pm. BTS Saphan Taksin
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Kanom Kai Pa Sri
The lady sitting in front of this compact stall with a
cake iron sends a sweet smell around the area. But
her little sponge cakes are not all that soft, boasting
a uniquely rough exterior made brown and crispy
through the use of a charcoal-heated iron. This, the
owner says, gives her cakes a more interesting
aroma than gas-baked ones.
In front of Mengmen pawnshop on Charoenkrung Rd.,
081-458-5283. Open daily 12-7pm
LIM YU HONG
This one-unit shop-house actually accommodates three shops. During the day,
you’ll find braised duck noodles, while
come evening it’s all about khao tom ped
(rice soup with various side dishes). Both
are equally good. Also residing in the
same area is an old-school coffee shop.
Charoenkrung Soi 43. Open Mon-Sat
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Theo Mio
British celeb chef Theo Randall lends his name to the Intercon's flagship restaurant.
The buzz: Bangkok’s Intercontinental Hotel has swapped one celebrity chef franchise for another. Taking over the former spot of Grossi
Trattoria & Wine Bar, Theo Mio is the first outpost outside of the UK
for British chef Theo Randall, who runs his eponymous restaurant
at Intercontinental London Park Lane and also stars in BBC Two’s
culinary competition The Chef’s Protege.
The decor: Occupying a double-height, all-glass corner of the Intercon's ground floor, Theo Mio is a sun-drenched spot that ticks all the
boxes—checkered floors, proper bar and five-star hotel staff—for a
sophisticated power lunch. Thanks to an open kitchen and takeaway
coffee counter, the vibe remains casual and efficient though, meaning you won't feel out of place ordering a simple pizza.
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The food and drinks: The kitchen is led by British chef Chris Beverley, who worked alongside Randall at his London restaurant. The
one-page clipboard menu includes Italian classics from antipasti and
pizza to meat dishes. Appetizers include snacks like arancini di tartufo (deep-fried rice and truffle balls, B150) and a familiar burrata
cheese dish dubbed burrata e pepperoni piemontese, served with
slow-cooked red peppers stuffed with tomatoes and basil capers
and salted anchovies (B450). For mains, the char-grilled beef sirloin
with wild rocket, parmesan cheese, fresh red chili, balsamic vinegar
and parsley (B1,400) is a real highlight. The sourdough pizza is made
with a thin crust and priced from B390-475, while all the pasta is
also house-made. Don’t miss Randall’s award-winning cappelletti di
vitello (cappelletti pasta stuffed with slow-cooked veal and topped
with porcini mushroom, butter and parsley sauce, B420). The wines
span reds, whites and sparklings from Europe, Australasia and South
Africa, starting at B170 by the glass. Cocktails such as the Candy
Crush (candy, peach and pears vodka, lychee juice and organic raspberry puree) start at B300.
Why you should care: Randall’s London restaurant has some genuine kudos. It has been the highest-ranked Italian restaurant on
the Sunday Times Food List, and also won Best Dish at the Tatler
Food awards last year for its cappelletti di vitello (see left). While
the place still looks a lot like Grossi, Randall's international debut
promises to be much more than just another hotel restaurant. Natcha Sanguankiattichai
G/F, InterContinental Bangkok, 973 Ploenchit Rd., 02-656-0444. BTS
Chit Lom
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Giant Squid
Ampersand
NEW AND NOTED
Squid Attack
Hot on the heels of Hot Star's phenomenally popular fried
chicken the size of your face, there's a new Taiwanese junk
food craze proving size does matter. And this time it's giant,
crispy deep-fried squid. First launched in Taipei in 2012, Giant
Squid (www.fb.com/GiantSquidTH) specializes in fried squid on
a stick, in four flavors: original, spicy, paprika and seaweed. The
trademark XXL Bombing Squid sets you back B169, while the XL
size is priced at B129. For those who don't want to carry a big
mollusk around, you can request to have it pre-cut for you or
get only the squid arms for B79. Currently, Giant Squid is only a
temporary kiosk at Siam Paragon.
Cool Street
Charoenkrung gets cooler by the day. Newcomer Dazzle (559 Soi
Si Wiang, Charoenkrung Rd.) is serious about its ice cream, which
is not only made in-house, but also gets creative with flavors.
On top of base flavors like triple chocolate (dark chocolate and
dark chocolate brownie), Japanese melon, tiramisu, Hokkaido
milk and yakult jelly, there are rotating specials like cheddar
cheese and flavors from seasonal fruits like mangosteen and
dragon fruit (all at B49/scoop). Another real highlight is the ice
cream smoked with wood chips, which comes in a set dubbed
The Mist of Dazzle. Don’t miss the Hokkaido milk ice cream with
apple wood smoke.
Double Scoop
You don’t have to worry about losing your way on Sukhumvit Soi
39 anymore since ice cream boutique Ampersand (6/F, Central
World, 999/9 Rama 1 Rd.) has branched out to a mall. The new
counter at CentralWorld hides its ice cream under lids just like
in Italy, and serves regular cones (B99-129) and cups (starting
at B89), as well as gelato cakes like the mango and sticky rice
(B145) and squid ink (B85). Expect the same internationally-inspired flavors like Canadian maple syrup with candied bacon and
favorites like dark chocolate. Natcha Sanguankiattichai
Tajima
8/F Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 020-036-271. BTS
Phrom Phong
This minimalist new Japanese buffet restaurant at Emquartier
has it all—from Australian striploin, lobster and mussels to
sushi and maki. It offers buffet promotions from time to time
like the yakiniku buffet which runs seven days straight from
Oct 3 (B490-2,390). If you prefer a la carte, recommended
dishes include the grilled salmon topped with salmon roll and
the set of mixed meats for yakiniku grilling at your table. As
for drinks, expect local and Japanese beers such as Asahi
and Sapporo, alongside plenty of non-alcoholic beverages.
Exclusive privileges for Citibank credit cardmembers.
Get free Ebilco Kanikama Salad when spend 1,500 baht or
more/sales slip
Today - 31 Dec 15
To redeem your favorite dining vouchers, please visit www.citirewards.com.
Simply click “Thailand” and then “Gift voucher”
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Events
Deals
Buy One Get One Free
From 7:30-11pm daily, Le Macaron
offers buy-one-get-one-free on pastry and cake.
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, 189 Sukhumvit Rd.
Craft
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Stone Launch Events
On Oct 3, Craft on Sukhumvit 23
hosts Go To Stone party—free entry
with free beer flights for the first 333
heads. On the heels of this, Ladprao’s
White Beer’d will host Stone for Thai
People on Oct 4 from 3pm, with four
taps, rare bottles and free beer flights
for the first 60 fans.
Craft, 16 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-661-3220
White Beer’d, CDC Phase 2, 1420/1 Pradit
Manutham Rd, 086-882-9009
Wine Depot
Ladies Night
Ladies get a glass of red/white or prosecco wine at B100 every Mon-Wed,
from 6-9pm at Wine Depot.
28 Sukhumvit Soi 22, 02-000-4238
Moroccan Cuisine Festival
All You Can Eat
From Oct 3-11, Patummat celebrates
30 years of Thai-Moroccan diplomatic
relations by adding Moroccan specialties cooked by the ambassador’s
personal chef to its lunch, dinner and
Sunday brunch buffets.
Nishiki presents an a la carte buffet
lunch and dinner with more than forty
dishes at B799/person.
The Sukosol, 477 Si Ayuthaya Rd., 02-2470123
So Amazing Chefs
The annual international chefs gathering at Sofitel So takes place on Oct
6-11. Expect dinners, brunches and
workshops.
2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumpini
Chef Jean-Michel Lorain returns to his
Bangkok restaurant, J’aime, on Oct
13-17 with an eight-course menu
created using seasonal mushrooms
(B6,999).
Margarita Monday
Credit card/Debit card payment accepted
Enjoy any two main dishes and
get one pitcher of Frozen Hacienda
Margarita for free every Mon from
5pm-midnight at Senor Pico.
The Rembrandt, 19 Sukhumvit Soi 18
02-261-7100
New Venues
Toby’s
Toby’s
A photogenic cafe on Sukhumvit Soi
38 that specializes in Australian breakfast dishes and coffee.
68/1 Sukhumvit Soi 38, 02-712-1774
U Sathorn, 105, 105/1 Soi Ngam Duphli,
02-119-4899
The Art of Dining 2015
La Scala welcomes Andrew Fairlie, the chef-owner of the eponymous two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Scotland, for a series of special
lunches and dinners from Oct 13-17.
Prices range from B3,200 for lunch on
Oct 14-17, B5,500 for dinner on Oct
13-16 and B7,000 for wine dinner on
Oct 13-17.
The Sukhothai, 13/3 Sathorn Rd., 02-3448888
Mikkeller Madness
On Oct 14, Mikkeller clears its chalkboard and replaces its 30 taps with
new, exciting barrels. The list includes
Beer Geek Breakfast, Nuclear Hop
Assault and Spontandoubleblackcurrant.
Email [email protected]
or
call 026249601
L/F, Golden Tulip Sovereign, 92 Soi Saengcham , Rama 9 Rd., 02-641-4777
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Never Ending Summer
HHHH
Thai. 41/5 Charoen Nakorn Rd., 02-861-0953.
Open daily 11am-11pm. Corkage B500. BB-BBB.
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Starchitect Duangrit Bunnag took over an
old warehouse across the river and, with
only minimal changes to the original
structure, turned it into something special.
Of course, if you’ve lived in Bangkok over
the past two years, you probably already
knew this. Still, it’s worth admiring the
rustic and cozy, yet airy and sophisticated,
dining room with its soaring ceiling,
flecked paint, iron accents and eyecatching open kitchen. The sticking point
has always been the food, in which
Duangrit and his partner, Naree Boonyakiat,
attempt to recreate the kind of recipes they
enjoyed while growing up in their upperclass Bangkokian households. We can only
assume the pair were raised on a diet rich
in sweets, because most dishes here seem
doused in sugar. Two blatant examples are
the khai palo (braise pork belly with boiled
duck eggs, B250) and nam prik long ruea
Lady Brett
HHHH
Barbecue/Western. 149 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-6350405. Open daily 5pm-midnight. H BBB-BBBB
There’s a lot to like about Lady Brett, the
late-night neighbor of Sathorn’s favorite
brunch spot, Rocket. With most new
Bangkok restaurants looking pretty much
interchangeable, this European tavernreferencing bistro now seems even more
charming than when it first opened back
in early 2014. The rich black leather
bonquettes, the excessively wide
lacquered darkwood bar and the tasteful
herringbone floor tiles make for a place
with genuine ambience. The food, too, has
really developed over time, replacing the
ungainly slow-roasted meats and pastas
with a concise menu that puts the spotlight
on barbecue. They go into quite some
detail about the “binchotan hardwood
charcoal from Laos” and young bamboo
“seasoning,” but don’t expect meat that
tastes like it’s spent hours over a backyard
smoker. The charred, woody notes are just
about there, but this is no Smokin’ Pug. The
Ratings
Price guide
PPPP Forget it
PPPP Only if you’re in the neighborhood
PPPP A pleasant dining experience
PPPP Not to be missed
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(shrimp paste sweet relish served with
sweet pork, salted egg yolk and fluffy
catfish flakes, B320), which are both
incredibly hard to finish, even though the
latter looks impressive with its fresh array
of seasonal vegetables. Similarly deficient
in character are the pla haeng tangmo
(cold watermelon served with dried fish
flakes, B250) and gaeng rawaeng
(turmeric curry with chicken, B340), which
both taste like they’re stuck in neutral. We
do enjoy the stir-fried lotus stems with
shrimp paste and minced pork (B250),
which are nice and crunchy, if a little low
on shrimp paste, but nothing can prepare
us for the disappointment that is the khao
klook platu (Meklong mackerel fried rice,
B250). The tiny toy-like mackerel are
completely devoid of aroma, while the rice
is tasteless, saved only by the side of
shrimp paste, which is surprisingly sour
given everything else the kitchen serves
up. Food and design pretensions aside,
Never Ending Summer packs plenty of
charm. It was one of Bangkok’s first plantfilled warehouse restaurants. And unlike
the rest of them, it’s actually in a
warehouse. It’s right by the river. The
cocktail list is handy, too, featuring yadong
dressed up with vodka, rum and gin, along
with Thai herbs (from B300). But
positioned as a restaurant focused on old
recipes, Never Ending Summer offers a
sweet but not particularly satisfying trip
down memory lane.
barbecued chicken thigh (B190), for
example, features moist, perfectly cooked
and deboned meat that hints at charcoal
smoke rather than hitting you with it. The
800-gram tomahawk steak (B1,500) is the
same, with a well-charred exterior giving
way to a red center that’s delicious thanks
to the rare flavor of the meat alone. Not
long ago we tried the Aussie rib-eye here
(B850), and by comparison this hunk of
local beef sings. We could do without the
pool of flavorless creamed spinach, but at
less than B200 per 100 grams, we bet you
won’t find a better priced tomahawk in
town. The truffle-black garlic sauce (B75)
also gets right what so many get wrong.
It’s not all good, though; stray away from
the barbecue menu and cracks begin to
appear. The pulled pork burger (B290) with
its sweet, sticky meat and even sweeter
brioche bun just doesn’t do it for us. It’s
much the same story with the snapper and
pomegranate ceviche (B360), which
seems more like a limply dressed raw-fish
salad. Give it some sharpness! These things
aside, booking in at Lady Brett (and you
will have to book) makes for a good
evening. The guys behind the bar know
what they’re doing and have no problems
going off-menu, and the place has a
decent buzz even in the middle of the
week. When news of Lady Brett’s menu
shift came late last year we thought finally
this team might have put a foot wrong. If
that was the case, then clearly they’ve
stepped it firmly back in place.
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
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For his Spirit of Sanam Luang (Oct 2-Nov 15) solo art exhibition, award-winning photographer Cherwood Sakolaya has captured the daily lives of people
around the famous park in a series of dramatic black and white photos. The
collection portrays the simplicity of Thailand’s identity from a bygone era that
still survives in the streets of the Old Town today. On show from at Soy Sauce
Factory (11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24, MRT Hua Lamphong), with an opening
ceremony on Oct 2 at 7pm.
SUN In the House
Happening Magazine's annual festival showcases a new
generation of artists and entertainmenters at House RCA
(3/F, RCA Plaza, 31/8 Petchaburi Rd.) this Oct 4 from
1-10pm. Happening@house*6 New Indie will be a
day and night celebration all things indie, with live music
by Stoondio, Abstraction XL, Moving and Cut, Monomania and Young Man and The Sea, as well as a screening
of works by Thailand’s up and coming animators by Indy
Tla' Frame. Young designer brands like Troopers, Fluffy
and Aberable will also have booths, as well as indie music labels and book publishers A Book, Salmon and Fullstopbook. Tickets are sold at the door for B80.
SAT Fresh Air
Hosted by local house and techno doyen Coran, along
with the Kolour crew, Free Open Air returns for its second instalment of day-time partying this Oct 3, from
4pm. Expect quality food trucks, techno tunes, craft
beer and plenty of fresh air amid a laidback party atmosphere. The location is to be announced—visit on.fb.
me/1FgQDnJ to stay updated.
SAT Retro Contemporary
This month, MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art,
Bejajinda Building, Wiphawadi-Rangsit Rd.) welcomes
the latest artworks from LA-based street artist Alec Monopoly. Promising to be edgier than MOCA's usual exhibitions, Alec Monopoly's Retrospective will showcase
more than 30 pieces of the artist’s work from Oct 3-31,
including a live installation of a triptych mural. Alec is
known for his twisted pop culture characters, as well
as collaborations with Ultra Music Festival, Avicii and
Madonna. His work will be available for sale at the exhibition.
GIGS
FOLKLORE BLUES NIGHT
Live folk and blues music by artists
Jeff Baker, John Will Sail, Beer Soranut and Noxro. Oct 2, 8pm. Jam,
41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451833. Free. BTS Surasak.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Folklore Blues Night
A live music performance showcasing Thailand's indie musicians
in association with Signwave
group. The lineup includes: Lokee
Redlight, Local Machine, No Diction, Every Body Hz, W Map and
DJ Telepulp Jib Pechnarai. Tickets
at the door. Oct 9, 8pm. Jam, 41
Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833.
B100. BTS Surasak.
HYH X GREYHOUND PRESENT THE
GARDEN
Have You Heard? and Greyhound
present experimental Californian
punk band The Garden. Support
from Bobkat (Chiang Mai) and Vimutti (Nakhon Ratchasima). Tickets available at Greyhound Siam
Paragon or on.fb.me/1LNrX2I. Oct
10, 8pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi
8, 087-061-1117. B600. BTS Sala
Daeng.
INDIEINSPIRATION
Bangkok indie bands Gym and
Swim, Jelly Rocket, Wave And
So, Fwends, Phum Viphurit and
The Whitest Crow and Masterbass
perform songs inspired by some
of the biggest names in indie pop
music like Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, Disclosure, Gorillaz, Keane,
Kodaline, The Kooks and Two Door
Cinema Club. Pre-sale tickets are
B300, available at www.indieinspiration.com. Oct 10, 6pm. Rattanaphram House, On Nut Soi 17.
B450.
TIGER BEER PRESENTS SMALL LIKE
ROOM SPIRIT PARTY
The party of the year for the pop
music label, featuring performances by Polycat, Slur and Somkiat
plus DJ sets till late at Live House
Studio. Tickets available at www.
fb.com/smallroommusic. Oct 29,
7pm. JJ Green, 110/46 Lad Phrao
Soi 18, 086-331-5657-8. B499. BTS
Mo Chit.
16 YEARS PANDA RECORDS
One of the biggest indie record
labels presents its annual concert,
in celebration of its 16th anniversary, featuring Monomania, Stylish Nonsense, Hariguem Zaboy,
Chladni Chandi, Abstraction XL
and Freetype Writer at the historic
cinema. 400 tickets available
at on.fb.me/1FfoZY4. Thonburi
Rama Cinema, Charan Saritwong
Rd. Oct 31, 4pm. B600.
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Booka Shade
BOOKA SHADE
The German house duo make yet another trip to Bangkok supported by Dan
Buri. Tickets are now available at bit.ly/1KwGoHz. Oct 3, 9pm. Live RCA
Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 086-860-0808. B550-650.
TANQUERAY PRESENTS P. GRANT
Having performed at Madonna's American Life Private Party in Paris and the
Calvin Klein Club in Milan, French DJ P. Grant brings his eclectic mix of electro,
house, nu jazz, soul and lounge to Bangkok. Oct 2, 9pm. Vogue Lounge,
6/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Silom, Narathiwat Ratchan karin Rd., 02-001-0697.
Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.
TUNGEVAAG & RABAAN LIVE AT LEVELS
Epic Entertainment presents Scandinavian EDM duo Tungevaag & Rabaan, who
are also scheduled to perform at the Warp Music Festival in Pattaya on Oct
24. Tickets at the door. Oct 22, 9pm. Levels, 6/F, Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit
Soi 11, 082-308-3246. B350 (one free drink). BTS Nana.
CONCERTS
SYMPHONY CONCERT
THE PRAGUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Samara State Symphony Orchestra perform a two-part
show, comprising compositions by Tchaikovsky and
Beethoven. Conducted by Golden Mask Award winner
Alexander Anisimov. Oct 5, 7:30pm. Thailand Cultural
Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B800-3,000
from Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
The Czech orchestra performs alongside Vadim Repin,
one of the most-renowned violinists in the world, in a
two-part program that features compositions by Bellini,
Bruch and Dvorak. Oct 14, 7:30pm. Thailand Cultural
Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B1,000-3,500
from Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
ALL ABOUT THAT BRASS
26TH TOYOTA CLASSICS CHARITY CONCERT
BrassArts Bangkok, in residence at the College of Music
at Mahidol University, perform a program of brass-quintet music spanning four centuries, from music of the Elizabethan Court to Broadway classics like West Side Story.
Tickets available in front of the Auditorium. Oct 14, 7pm.
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1
Rd., 02-214-6630-8. B200. BTS National Stadium.
The annual charity concert by Toyota Motors Thailand
in celebration of HRH Maha Chakri's 60th birthday, featuring the Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre from
Hungary. Expect hits from West Side Story, Phantom of
the Opera, classical pieces composed by Strauss, as well
as Thai classics by special guest Radklao Amaradit. Oct
25, 7pm. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek
Rd., 02-262-3456. B300-2,500 from Thaiticketmajor. MRT
Thailand Cultural Centre.
STAGE PERFORMANCES
Tango Legends
Hugo Under City Lights
CARABAO LIVE IN CONCERT
The classic Thai rock band perform live at the German Brewery on Rama 3 Road.
Members get free entry. Contact 02-678-1114-6 for more information. Oct 6,
7pm. Tawandang Brewhouse, 462/61 Rama 3 Rd., 02-678-1114-6. B0-100.
PIROMLAND PRESENTS DON MOEN LIVE IN BANGKOK 2015
The American singer-songwriter and producer of Christian worship music presents
his second show in Bangkok, with support from Lenny LeBlanc, going through
songs like "Give Thanks," "God Will Make a Way," "God is Good" and "Power of
Your Love." Oct 6, 8pm. Thunder Dome, 99 Popular Rd., 02-504-5050. B9002,100 from Thaiticketmajor.
CONCERT PLENG PRAPAS 2
A concert dedicated to the famed songwriter Prapas Cholsaranont, the mastermind behind some of the greatest Thai ballads. Performing artists include: Pod
Moderndog, Stamp, Be Crescendo and many more. Oct 9, 7:30pm; Oct 10, 2pm;
Oct 11, 2pm, 7:30pm. Siam Pikanet Theater, 7/F, Siam Square One, Rama 1 Rd.
B1,500-3,800 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Siam.
RETURN TO GRACE: ELVIS PRESLEY
Steve Michaels performs as the legendary King of Rock 'n' Roll in this recreation of
one of the most pivotal points in the history of music. The concert includes performances of Elvis's top hits, ranging from "Heartbreak Hotel" to "Love Me Tender."
Oct 8-9, 7:30pm. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456.
B800-3,000 from Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
90S CONCERT FIRST ALBUM
A concert for the '90s generation, presenting nostalgic tunes by the likes of
Moderndog, Pang Nakarin, P.O.P., Friday, Ford and Friends, Koh Mr. Saxman, Tea
for Three and many more. Oct 10, 6pm. Thunder Dome, 99 Popular Rd., 02-5045050. B1,300-1,600 from Thaiticketmajor.
HUGO UNDER CITY LIGHTS
The indie singer finally returns to the scene with a full-scale concert, taking fans
through hits like "99 Problems" and "Bread & Butter." Special guests include Jay
Montonn Jira, Pae Arak and Palmmy. Oct 10-11, 8pm. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B1,000-2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. MRT
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The Prague Symphony Orchestra
Eng-Change
dance
musicals
TANGO LEGENDS
ENG-CHANGE THE MUSICAL: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIVES OF THE
LEGENDARY CONJOINED TWINS WHO
CHANGED THEIR OWN
DESTINIES
Mariela Maldonado and Pablo Sosa
bring the fiery dance from Buenos
Aires to Bangkok as part of the International Festival of Dance and Music.
Featuring award-winning dancers
and leading musicians from Argentina, including 2014 tango world
champions Manuela Rossi and Juan
Malizia. Oct 6, 7:30pm. Thailand
Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek
Rd., 02-262-3456. B800-3,000 from
Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
CINDERELLA
The famed Malandain Ballet Biarritz from France performs this ballet
classic scored by Prokofiev and choreographed by Thierry Malandain,
who was named Best Choreographer at the Taglioni European Ballet Awards 2014 in Berlin. Oct 13,
7:30pm. Thailand Cultural Centre,
Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456.
B800-3,000 from Thaiticketmajor.
MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
ALICE BY GAUTHIER DANCE
The Gauthier Dance team perform
an interpretation of Lewis Caroll's
Alice in Wonderland as part of Bangkok's 17th International Festival of
Dance and Music. Oct 16, 7:30pm.
Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B8003,000 from Thaiticketmajor. MRT
The story of the struggles and love
lives of the famed Siamese twins,
who exceeded all expectations
and led successful lives beyond the
confines of Siam. Directed by Bhanbhassa Dhubthien and starring pop
singers Parn Thanaporn, Tachaya
Prathumwan from The Voice Thailand, Ah-Eye from The Voice Kids
and members of pop-opera band
Fivera. Free Salaya Link shuttle bus
from BTS Bang Wa for all performances. Oct 16-18, 24-25, 1pm;
Oct 16-17, 23, 24, 7pm. Prince
Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. B500-3,000
from Thaiticketmajor.
opera
TOSCA
A melodramatic three-act opera
by the Samara Opera Theatre,
based on Victorien Sardou's 1887
French-language play set in 1800
Rome when Naples was threatened by Napoleon's invasion of Italy. Under the baton of Golden Mask
winner Alexander Anisimov. Oct 4,
7:30pm. Thailand Cultural Centre,
Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456.
B1,500-4,500 from Thaiticketmajor.
MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.
The Lisbon Traviata
theater
THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
An adaptation of Roger Corman and
Charles B. Griffith's famous 1960s
horror-musical about the life of a
man-eating plant in a flower shop.
For tickets call 095-924-4555, or
visit on.fb.me/1Op8Gux. Oct 15Nov 2, 8pm. Thong Lor Art Space,
58/14-15 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B350-550.
THE LISBON TRAVIATA
Originally produced by The Manhattan Theater Club in New York City, the
drama-comedy play centers around
two homosexual male friends, one of
whom is about to lose his male lover
to a younger man. Starring Bangkok's
fabulous drag queen entertainer Pangina Heals and Bangkok Community
Theatre's Steven Fry. Shows run on
Thu, Sat-Sun. No shows on Halloween weekend. Tickets available at
bit.ly/1LglP7r. Oct 6-Nov 15, 7pm.
Culture Collective Studio, 3/F, Chatrium Residence Riverside Bangkok,
26/276 Charoenkrung Soi 70, 099447-4670. B800.
MANOLAND
A dance theater production by Teerawat Mulvilai that explores what the
world would be like if imagination
took precedence over knowledge.
Tickets avaialble at bit.ly/1NGlbQE.
Oct 16-26, 8pm. Pridi Banomyong
Institute, B-Floor Room, Sukhumvit
Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-3813860-1, 086787-7155. B450-600.
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Opening Exhibitions
OCTOBER MARKETS
ZAAP ON SALE #5 “SPACE OF YOUR DESIGN”
What: The mega indoor fashion market makes a return
to Royal Paragon Hall with over 400 stalls to celebrate
the end-of-year sale, bringing together online brands
and boutique stores. You’ll definitely want to wear comfy shoes because there won’t be that much seating.
Don’t expect a cheap stroll, either.
HORIZONS
NATURAL FRAGMENTS
When: Oct 24-25
An exhibition of landscape oil paintings by Sangeeta Mogha at the Rotunda & Garden Gallery of the historic
library.
Dates: Oct 6-Nov 1
The contemporary design studio
exhibits the private collage work of
Seiko Kato, who's also collaborated
with the brand on furniture pieces.
By appointment only at [email protected] or 081-483-2434.
Dates: Oct 3-Dec 3.
5/F Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam
Neilson Hays Library, 195 Surawong Rd., 02233-1731.
56th Studio Private Gallery, Green Connect,
Sukhumvit Soi 31.
Zaap on Sale #5
ART BOX THE COLORS CHAPTER 5
What: If you’re a market fan, you’ll probably have been
to one “chapter” of this gigantic outdoor market already—
and have Instragrammed at least one funky-looking
dessert. They’ve just recently revamped the venue for a
new series of colorful stalls this month, so there’s a new
excuse to check it out. Expect the usual live music and
over 300 stalls of food, drinks and fashion.
When: Oct 2-4, 9-11
E-Zy Parking Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. MRT Queen
Sirikit National Convention Center
POSTCARD OF LOVE
MEGA DOT
Kraisak Chirachaisakul, known for his
expertise in mezzotint, exhibits over
50 prints and watercolor paintings,
inspired by HM The King.
Dates: Opens on Oct 3 at 6pm.
Through Oct 31.
Graduate in packaging design Siwan
Sandlakorn touches on the idea of
how the smallest things make up the
big picture in art and in life.
Dates: Opens Oct 2 at 8pm. Through
Nov 2
Numthong Gallery, 72/3 Ari Soi 5, 02-6172794.
Chomp, Samsen Soi 1, 084-098-8633.
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IRVINE MARKET BKK
What: A gathering of Bangkok’s more high-end boutique fashion brands, including Varinthorn, Black Heart,
Pomelo, Playhound, Isara, Shoe Story and 200 other
selected stores. There will also be some food trucks
around, but you may want to opt for the Helix Quarter
instead.
When: Oct 17-18
PLAY IT ART
What: Here’s one for the art lovers. The weekend sees
this new pop-up market take over the grounds of Hua
Lamphong Station (think Made By Legacy last year).
Expect lots of vintage items, handmade crafts, a small
art exhibition as well as art workshops. There’s already
a pretty huge food lineup too, plus some live indie music
across the two days by singers from The Voice Thailand,
Folkwhite, Fwends, Youth Brush and Pijika, to name a
few.
When: Oct 31-Nov 1
State Railway of Thailand (Hua Lamphong Station), Rama 4 Rd. MRT
Hua Lamphong
YOUTH CULTURE EXHIBITION MARKET
What: The bare industrial space on the sixth floor of
Embassy turns into a creative market featuring appearances by fashion stores by art and design students, a
mixed-media art installation by 56th Studio, a music
zone, and a food and drink zone. Live DJs and bands
like DCNXTR, Fwends, and Yellow Fang, to name a few.
When: Oct 31-Nov 1
6/F Central Embassy, BTS Phloen Chit
Quartier Hall, The EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong.
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Design Object Movement: Singapore, Malaysia
and Brunei
Running until Oct 31, the TCDC’s new Design Object Movement exhibition aims
to spark inspiration in young creative minds by showcasing the work of teenagers
from fellow Southeast Asian countries. The five selected innovations include custom-made laptop cases that ensure a perfect-fit for all models (Singapore), a graphic
design service for summarizing business content into infographics (Malaysia) and a
bubble tea delivery business (Brunei).
TCDC, 5/F, The Emporium, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-664-8448. BTS Phrom Phong. Free admission. Open daily
(except Mondays) 10:30am–9pm.
OCTOBER RUNS
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COLOR RUN
EMPIRE WE RUN
Dates: Oct 31, Nov 1, 8am (the area is
open from 6.30am onwards)
Venue: Vachirabenjatas Park (Rot Fai Park),
Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd.
Distance: 5km
Registration: Registration is open now at
colorunbangkok.eventdesq.com/reg/types
or call 098-512-0392 for more information
Fee: B900 (includes running number, event
T-shirt, temporary tattoo, headband and
colored powder)
Things you should know: Don’t forget,
there’s a party after you complete your
5km, which includes live music and massive color throws—so don’t head home
just yet.
Date: Oct 11, 9am
Venue: Empire Tower, Sathorn Rd. BTS
Chong Nonsi
Distances: 4.1/10.5/21km
Registration: Registration is open now at
www.empiretowerwerun.com
Fee: B500 for half marathon, B400 for fun
run and mini marathon
Things you should know: The grand prize
for the winning runner is B8,000, the runner-up prize is B7,000 and the third prize
is B5,000.
AMARI WATERGATE MIDNIGHT RUN
RUN FOR SMILES 2015
Date: Oct 18, midnight
Venue: Amari Watergate Bangkok. Petchburi Rd.
Distances: 6/12km
Registration: Closed
Fee: B500 with an option of B1,000 for
extra charity donation
Things you should know: All proceeds
for this run will be donated to the Chalerm
Prakiat HRH Princess Sirindhorn School and
Baan Gerda, so don’t forget you’re running
for a great cause.
Date: Oct 25, 6am
Venue: Suan Luang, Rama 9 Park. Starting
line is at Door No. 4
Distances: 5/10km
Registration: Registration is now open at
www.tfaforms.com/388509
Fee: B500
Things you should know: This run is organized by Operation Smile in order to raise
money for cleft lip operations for young
children around Thailand.
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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY by Rob Brezsny
FILM Opening
LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): The 20th century’s most influential artist may have been Pablo
Picasso. He created thousands of paintings, and was still churning them out when
he was 91 years old. A journalist asked him which one was his favorite. “The next
one,” he said. I suggest you adopt a similar attitude, Libra. What you did in the past
is irrelevant. You should neither depend on nor be weighed down by anything that
has come before. All that matters are the accomplishments that lie ahead of you.
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (USA)
THE MARTIAN (USA)
Animation. In fear of his half-human
grandson’s lack of vampire qualities,
Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler) sets
up a training program to unleash the
boy’s inner monster. Oct 1
Adventure/Sci-fi. Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is forced on a lone
journey of survival on an unknown planet after he is separated from his crew
during a deadly storm. Oct 1
SINISTER 2 (USA)
MAY WHO (THAI)
Horror. A single mother (Shannyn Sossamon) must protect her twin boys who
get nightly visits from evil children spirits attempting to recruit them to kill their
loved ones. Oct 1
Comedy. Pong (Bank Mahayoraruk), a
high school senior, and May (Pan-Pan
Suttita), a freshman, become unlikely
friends after they discover that they both
shy away from the typical high school
cliques. Oct 1
Upcoming
PAN (USA)
SICARIO (USA)
Adventure/Fantasy. In this retelling of
the Peter Pan story, an orphaned boy
(Levi Miller) travels to the magical land
of Neverland where his adventures begin when he meets Hook, Mermaid, Tiger Lily and Blackbeard. Oct 8
Crime. FBI Agent Kate Macer (Emily
Blunt) is assigned to investigate the war
against drugs at the USA/Mexico border
in search of a big cartel boss (Julio Cesar
Cedillo). Oct 8
WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS (USA)
Action/Comedy. Based on a true story.
Bored with his life as a nighttime security guard, David (Zach Galifianakis) decides to undertake the country’s biggest
bank robbery. Oct 8
Drama/Romance. Cole Carter (Zac Efron)
is an aspiring DJ in Hollywood whose
path to fame and success is complicated
when he starts falling in love with his
mentor’s girlfriend. Oct 8
MASTERMINDS (USA)
SPECIAL SCREENING
SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): A windbreak is a line
of stout trees or thick bushes that provides shelter
from the wind. I think you need a metaphorical
version: someone or something to shield you from
a relentless force that has been putting pressure
on you; a buffer zone where you can take refuge
from a stressful barrage that has been hampering
your ability to act with grace. Here’s your battle
cry: “I need sanctuary! I deserve sanctuary!”
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Your fellow Sagittarian Walt Disney accomplished a lot. He was a
pioneer in the art of animation and made movies that won numerous Academy Awards. He built
theme parks, created an entertainment empire,
and amassed fantastic wealth. Why was he so
successful? In part because he had high standards,
worked hard and harbored an obsessive devotion to his quirky vision. If you aspire to cultivate
any of those qualities, now is a favorable time to
raise your mastery to the next level. Disney had
one other trait you might consider working on:
He liked to play the game of life by his own rules.
For example, his favorite breakfast was doughnuts dipped in Scotch whisky. What would be your
equivalent?
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): October is Fix the
Fundamentals Month. It will be a favorable time
to substitute good habits for bad habits. You will
attract lucky breaks and practical blessings as you
work to transform overwrought compulsions into
rigorous passions. You will thrive as you seek to
discover the holy yearning that’s hidden at the
root of devitalizing addictions. To get started, instigate free-wheeling experiments that will propel
you out of your sticky rut and in the direction of a
percolating groove.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Have you made your
travel plans yet? I hope you will hightail it to a
festive playground where some of your inhibitions
will shrink, or journey to a holy spot where your
spiritual yearnings will ripen. What would be even
better is if you made a pilgrimage to a place that
satisfied both of those agendas—filled up your
senses with novel enticements and fed your hunger for transcendent insights. Off you go, Aquarius!
Why aren’t you already on your way? If you can’t
manage a real getaway in the near future, please
at least stage a jailbreak for your imagination.
PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Pablo Neruda’s Book of
Questions consists entirely of 316 questions. It’s
one of those rare texts that makes no assertions
and draws no conclusions. In this spirit, and in
honor of the sphinx-like phase you’re now passing through, I offer you six pertinent riddles: 1.
What is the most important thing you have never
done? 2. How could you play a joke on your fears?
3. Identify the people in your life who have made
you real to yourself. 4. Name a good old thing you
would have to give up in order to get a great new
thing. 5. What’s the one feeling you want to feel
more than any other in the next three years?. 6.
What inspires you to love?
Schnit International Short Film Festival
Gen A
Returning for its 13th year, this festival takes place simultaneously in multiple cities
over five continents, showcasing some 60 short films vying to win the grand prize of
US$100,000. This year, Thailand is represented by two film professionals on the local
jury, along with eight Thai short films including Napat Tangsanga’s Gen A, Aroonakorn
Pick’s We Used To Love Each Other and Nitaz Sinwattanakul’s Deleted. The films will be
screened alongside their international competitors on Oct 7-11, when audiences will
also get a chance to vote for their favorite. Thai and English subtitles. For the complete
schedule and ticket information, visit www.shnit.org.
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): The next seven weeks
will NOT be a favorable time to fool around with
psychic vampires. I recommend you avoid the following mistakes: failing to protect the wounded
areas of your psyche; demanding perfection from
those you care about; and trying to fulfill questionable desires that have led you astray in the
past. Now I’ll name some positive actions you’d
be wise to consider: hunting for skillful healers
who can relieve your angst and aches; favoring
the companionship of people who are empathetic
and emotionally intelligent; and getting educated
about how to build the kind of intimacy you can
thrive on.
TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You may have seen
websites that offer practical tips on how to improve
your mastery of life’s little details. I recently come
across a humorous site that provides the opposite: bad life tips. For instance, it suggests that you
make job interviews less stressful by only applying for jobs you don’t want. Put your laptop in
cold water to prevent overheating. To save time,
brush your teeth while you eat. In the two sets of
examples I’ve just given, it’s easy to tell the difference between which tips are trustworthy and
which aren’t. But you might find it more challenging to distinguish between the good advice
and bad advice you’ll receive. Be very discerning.
GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): On a windy afternoon
last spring I was walking through a quiet neighborhood in Berkeley. In one yard there was a garden
plot filled with the young green stems of as-yet
unidentifiable plants. Anchored in their midst was
a small handwritten sign. Its message seemed to
be directed not at passers-by but at the sprouts
themselves. “Grow faster, you little bastards!” the
sign said—as if the blooming things might be bullied into ripening. I hope you’re smart enough not
to make similar demands on yourself and those
you care about, Gemini. I suspect that everything
in your life will just naturally grow with vigor in
the coming weeks.
CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): “I am rooted, but I flow,”
wrote Virginia Woolf in her novel The Waves. That
paradoxical image reminds me of you right now.
You are as grounded as a tree and as fluid as a
river. Your foundation is deep and strong, even as
you are resilient in your ability to adapt to changing circumstances. This is your birthright as a Cancerian! Enjoy and use the blessings it confers.
LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Should I offer my congratulations? You have corralled a gorgeous mess of
problems that are more interesting than everyone
else’s. It’s unclear how long this odd good fortune
will last, however. So I suggest you act decisively
to take maximum advantage of the opportunities
that your dilemmas have cracked open. If anyone
can turn the heartache of misplaced energy into
practical wisdom, you can. Is it possible to be both
cunning and conscientious, both strategic and ethical? For you right now, I think it is.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let’s say you have
walked along the same path or driven down the
same road a thousand times. Then, one day, as
you repeat your familiar route, a certain object
snags your attention for the first time. Maybe it’s a
small fountain or a statue of the Buddhist goddess
Guanyin. It has always been there. You’ve been
subconsciously aware of it. But at this moment,
for unknown reasons, it finally arrives in your conscious mind. I believe this is an apt metaphor for
your life in the next week. More than once, you
will suddenly tune in to facts or influences that
had previously been invisible to you. That’s a good
thing! But it might initially bring a jolt.
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