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The party CEO
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 06/06/2014
» Excluding those who have inherited daddy’s empire, Teppawan Kaninworapan may be one of the youngest CEOs around. Freshly graduated in drama from Thammasat University, the 23-year-old is the head honcho of the epic ZAAP Party (fb.com/ZAAPPA, IG: @zaap_party) brand. From its official start in Sep 2012, the new-wave party organiser has thrown altogether 43 wild nights (38 of them sold out) flocked to by good-looking university students. Its biggest shindig, Single Festival, boasted over 10,600 party-goers..
Sartorial sinner
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 23/05/2014
» Born into means, Pattamon “Jan” Taechanarong may already have it good in the money department, but it’s her consuming passion that drives this 27-year-old designer to pursue her dream. Holding a degree in fashion design from Accademia Italiana, the founder, designer and everything (as she stresses) of new clothing line Commit A Sin recently unveiled her debut 29-piece collection. Inspired by the seven deadly sins, her sartorial creations are now in store at Commit A Sin showroom (75 Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 17, 02-936-1600) and online at www.commitasin.com.
Beat-maker
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 09/05/2014
» Kritsada Vadeesirisak lives and breathes music. He is a man with many hats but all that he wears are about making sounds. Kritsada, also known as DJ Kingkong (fb.com/KingkongZooStudio), makes commercial scores, runs electronic imprint Zoo Studio, oversees online magazine www.tempobkk.com, organises the DJ line-up for Grease Mon-Sat and produces tracks for his drum ‘n’ bass band Animal Machine. He also works on projects for Funky Gangster, Yonna and Sweed & Bunnyman. Beyond his busy schedule, the versatile beat enthusiast finds time to work in the studio and recently released EP Get The Funk on Beatport.
The Paper Artiste
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 21/02/2014
» Wirin Chaowana, 23, calls herself a “paper craft designer”. She took a whole semester to cut, fold, bend, shape and glue sheets of paper into 3D sculptures of Thai traditional floral works. Conventional garlands, floral pendants and other traditional flower decorations have been turned into visually engaging sharp geometric forms and have won a number of accolades for this new visual communication design grad from Silpakorn University. Aptly named Pub Piab Riab Roy (fb.com/PubPiabRiabRoy), Wirin’s ingenious paper creations have been included in the exhibition POP BY TCDCCONNECT: “LOVE YOUR LOCAL”, on at Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) until Feb 27 (see Art, p15).
Fond-hearted foodie
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 07/02/2014
» A young exec overseeing the diverse portfolio of her family business, Tipchaya Phongsathorn, assistant to CEO of the Premier Group of Companies, matches social entrepreneurship with her passion for philanthropy by running Food 4 Good (fb.com/food4goodth). The charitable dining programme donates B10 from every Food 4 Good-special menu served at seven participating restaurants to help end malnutrition in underprivileged children through the Sahathai Foundation, the Foundation for Children with Disability and the Baan Nokkamin Foundation.
Rock ‘n’ writer
Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 24/01/2014
» Chirasak “Maew” Panphum is not just another rock star. He’s one who reads Tolstoy, Kant and other great minds. The seasoned singer and songwriter has zealously taken to his new literary stage with the recently released Listen, Practise, Play: To Become a Musician. A juxtaposition of life and melody, the paperbook entertainingly weaves together Chirasak’s real-life experiences from his music-filled childhood to his two-decade career spun with vital elements for aspiring musicians. Now passionate about writing, the artist is enthusiastically set to release two new titles.
The personal photog
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 10/01/2014
» Fond of the art of photography from a young age, Benya Hegenbarth started working as a photo assistant in Paris and New York before returning home to shoot professionally. He uses a Canon EOS 5D, a Hasselblad Digital Back and his sharp eyes to capture emotion and beauty in portrait-style fashion photography for top glossy magazines. Benya also devotes his off-time for personal projects. Along with his photographer friends, Benya will exhibit his artistic exposition in a photozine to be unveiled later this year.
Fashionista Foodie
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 13/12/2013
» Bhubawit Kritpholnara, more commonly known as Roj of Issue, is the brains behind the ethnic-inspired sartorial creations under the banner of Issue. He has translated the eye-catching assets and piquant spirit of the fashion house into culinary creations at Issue Cafe (Another Alternative, 1/F, Siam Center, 095-520-6925. Open 10am-10pm). Offering Thai fusion fare and exotic cocktails, the 70-seat fashion cafe at Siam Center has become a new favourite of the style-conscious crowd.
Sound cloud
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 08/11/2013
» Audiophile Nymph Hutakom is enthusiastic about sounds and music. Having studied sound audio engineering, Nymph is the fi rst Thai artist to release an album on Hitman Jazz. Her fi rst studio eff ort, 4Tet, is the fruit of all her own labour — she did everything herself, from compositing to writing and producing. With her uncommon avant-garde singing style, the eight tracks on the album echo her intimate and highly imaginative interpretations of jazz.
Have your cake and eat it
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 27/09/2013
» THE SET-UP: The one-year-old patisserie and salon de the (that's "tea room" in French for the unsophisticated folks out there) has been acclaimed for its exquisite renditions of French pastries. The classy Parisian-inspired tearoom is also a cosy gathering place for regulars and discerning sweet cravers alike.