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A Kick of Sanzo
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/03/2017
» Gregory Sanzo, 30, isn't the first foreigner to fall madly in love with our national martial arts to the point of moving here and making a career out of it. But he is a rare interesting one with a lot going on when he sets foot outside the famous Petchyindee Muay Thai Academy where he trains. Before becoming a professional fighter, this Houston native was serious about soccer and music, playing bass in a punk hardcore band under the same label as A Day to Remember, Victory Records. We catch up with the active athlete, musician and entrepreneur to learn about his moves in and out of the ring.
You an Elf or a Grinch?
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 23/12/2016
» There are two types of people in this world: those who live for Christmas lights, ugly sweaters and an endless airplay of We Wish You A Merry Christmas; and those who seek to hibernate through the "winter" and wake up only when times are sane again. Here are signs that you're either straight outta Santa's workshop or the spawn of Scrooge.
Pink drinks and sunny dishes
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 16/12/2016
» The settingPalm fronds, good music, and a pink neon sign mark this little open-air oasis in Charoen Krung's industrial Soi 28. Little Market is what happens when the creative minds and laid back personalities of Ce La Vie's former executive chef Chet Adkins, photographer Jason Lang and Speedy Grandma's Thomas Menard join forces. What was once a drab single-room stall has been transformed into a colourful diner with a personality ten times the size of its dimensions. There is so much to describe, from the crazy hand-painted walls and the checkerboard floors to the hot pink bar stools, oversized hanging lightbulbs and a really old school pinball "machine" just sitting there in the back. But even with eyes closed, there's the glorious sounds of Bowie and The Beatles pulling you in.
Gaga accessories
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 07/10/2016
» While summer focuses more on the body and skin, fall's the time in fashion where ornaments get the spotlight. So to kickstart fall fashion trends, we've gathered up a few statement pieces that really cut through the clutter of traditional shoe and bag designs. These accessories will earn you the opportunity to say "what? This old thing?" with the most utmost pretentiousness because they're anything but unintentional.
Pass the popcorn
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 07/10/2016
» Do you ever just wonder what filmmakers or film critics watch to unwind? Or what was the movie that did wonders for them? Are they all going to be so esoteric, or do some of them love the same stupid films we do? We decided to find out by calling up a variety of local influencers in the industry -- some godly, others up-and-coming but interesting -- and inviting them to speak candidly about films. See which of the following film experts and rookies you could hypothetically have a movie date with, based on their answers to 10 questions.
Putting the "in" in indie
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 29/04/2016
» Day in and day out of listening to global hits can lead to getting fed up of "today's music". If you've already resolved to driving in silence or you're desperately revisiting records from three decades ago or more, you may be overlooking gems that are playing right in front of you.
Please label us
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 26/02/2016
» Multi-label retailers have been popular for a long time in progressive urban cultures such as Los Angeles, Melbourne and Tokyo, so where has Bangkok been? Obsessing over high-rise luxury malls housing tonnes and tonnes of single-label shops. But at last, it seems we are evolving, refining our tastes to prefer low-key, even local splendours. We're also becoming lazier. Wouldn't we all rather visit one cool little store that conveniently brings together the best items from the best labels? You know that's the truth, so here are the one-stop shops in Bangkok you need to know about.
Catering to the 1%
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 15/01/2016
» A belated congratulations to the NCPO for achieving 99% satisfaction on a nationwide poll of its performance. Insane, just insane. But we know the types who score 99 never celebrate until they reach the big one-oh-oh. So, for the sake of the state, we’ve put our heads together and come up with a list of six effective strategies to turn the remaining 1% of frowns upside-down.
Seeking change
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 06/11/2015
» When Becky Horace, founder of online publication Seek Magazine, arrived in Bangkok in the beginning of 2013, she noticed her 18-month-old son was severely struggling to adjust, and their decision to seek early medical consultation with the Reed Institute, an autism and learning disabilities school in Bangkok, turned out to be the right one. The experience has tremendously helped him improve — and inspired Becky to found a project to alleviate the struggles of families in similar situations.
Suriya’s emporium of wonders
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 30/10/2015
» Frankly, there isn’t much to see in Pattaya. Once lusted-for beaches are now reputed for their tragic shape. Towns seem frozen in renovation or plain deserted, and the major attractions, now decades old, have long lost their lustre and intrigue. That’s why Suriya Music Art, a six-month-old music and antiques appreciation centre in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district, is a sign of hope for Pattaya tourism’s rebirth.