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Atomic talent
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 01/05/2015
» Chanakan “Atom” Rattana-udom (fb.com/atomoatom official, IG: @atomoatom) started writing lyrics when he was in Grade 5. This passion-driven songsmith kept improving his craft until he was signed to GMM Grammy during his freshman year at Thammasat University’s Law School. He has penned lyrics for Burin Boonvisut, Pop Pongkool and Da Endorphine. The 23-year-old recently made his debut as a singer-songwriter with his soul-pop single “Please”, currently topping the charts.
Woulfe in the house
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 10/04/2015
» Brian Woulfe is a tastemaker in more ways than one. At a young age, he was a classically trained pianist and later set up classical music label Landor Records. As an A-list interior designer with his studio, Designed by Woulfe, he makes dream homes for high-profile clients. He also runs a digitally led creative agency, Social with Woulfe. To provide a platform for LGBT professionals, he founded The Village Speakeasy. Now based in Phuket, the Irish-born decorator adds his flair to high-style private quarters, high-end properties and, most recently, the new Judith Leiber showroom at EmQuartier.
Triumphant Thara
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 20/03/2015
» Tawanna Thara has no recipe for success. After graduating from Chulalongkorn University, the creative director of Thea by Thara (www.theabythara.com, fb.com/Theabythara, IG: @theabythara) flew to the Big Apple to attend the prestigious Parsons The New School for Design and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Taking advantage of the experience she gained in the fashion industry, Tawanna, then age 26, started her eponymous clothing line, Thara, collections of which were sold in over 30 boutique stores in the US, the UK and Dubai. After returning to Bangkok in 2012, she debuted Thea by Thara, a sister brand showcasing a fusion of New York minimal coolness and feminine delicacy. Currently, Thea by Thara has five outlets in the city and expansions in Singapore, Indonesia and China.
The man who cooked victory
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 27/02/2015
» Sunya Thadathanawong takes travel photos, as well as photos of luxury hotels and statement portraits, for a living. The 34-year-old photographer has a keen eye — and it only serves to help his stomach. Inheriting a love for cooking from his grandmother, Sunya was selected as a contestant of the reality game show The Amazing Food Challenge: Fun In The Philippines 2 (www.asianfoodchannel.com/afcfoodchallenge2). After a series of physically demanding adventure- and culinary-based challenges spread throughout 13 episodes, Sunya emerged victorious over nine other hopefuls from the Asia-Pacific region, taking home a cash prize of US$30,000 (about B980,000).
Pastry pro
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 28/11/2014
» Pajaree Thawornlamlert, 29, holds a degree in mechanical engineering, yet she now busies herself in the kitchen baking cakes. She left her engineering job at SCG to pursue her passion for the art of pastry making after honing her skills at Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School. The full-time patissier is now responsible for the production of all pastries at the three branches of Sweet Escape (fb.com/sweetescapist) in Chon Buri and Rayong as well as the newly opened Guilty Pleasure by Sweet Escape (Na Jomtien Soi 40, Chon Buri, 083-226-6500, fb.com/GPESC). The fourth offshoot of Sweet Escape will open at the Interpark Mansion near Thammasat University Rangsit Campus on Nov 29.
A bird of passage
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 07/11/2014
» Property heiress Sasathorn Hongsananda may have been born into wealth — Gaysorn is her family’s real estate business, after all. It is, however, wanderlust that has been her main asset to absorb all things beautiful as she travels the world. Having been to over 40 countries and speaking five languages, the UK-educated 25-year-old translates her true passion for travelling and photography into a travel and lifestyle blog. This month, the wanderer is launching www.6birdsflying.com, where she curates her travel memoirs, spontaneous snaps and all-around interests. Leading a health-conscious and active life, Sasathorn has also been selected as Thailand’s first brand ambassador for customised skincare line, Skin Inc (www.skinincthailand.com, fb.com/skinincthailand).
The aesthetics expert
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 17/10/2014
» Fondly called Dr Tom by his patients, Thumrong Siripoon, MD, is the chief medical officer of Dermaster — Personalized Wellness and Aesthetic Institute (342 Sukhumvit Soi 63, 02-714-4471, www.dermaster-thailand.com, www.fb.com/dermasterthailand). The prominent plastic surgeon specialises in making people pretty thanks to his expertise in various areas of aesthetic medicine. During off-clinic hours, this optimistic aesthetic doctor loves to play guitar and find fresh air out of town.
Style illustrator
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 26/09/2014
» Worama “Mamo” Umpairat is not your average fashion blogger who just plainly snaps street style and posts it online. Combining her love for fashion and talent for drawing, this petite full-time marketer mimics everyday looks through kawaii illustrations on www.mamomomomo.com (fb.com/mamomomomo, Twitter and Instagram @mamolism). Picked by Digital Lifestyle magazine as one of the top 10 Thai fashion/beauty bloggers of last year, Mamo has been selected as a Samsung Social Caster to capture the fun moments and fashion buzz of the ongoing 2014 Incheon Asian Games in Korea through www.samsung.com/th/asiangames and hashtag #samsungasiangames.
Balancing act
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 05/09/2014
» Born into a family-owned water-centric business, Onchuma Durongdej knows more about the magical liquid than the fact that one must drink eight glasses of it a day. The socialite is currently at the helm of H2O Hydro Co, Ltd, the importer of Iceland Spring (fb.com/IcelandSpringsThailand) — a premium, natural spring water from Iceland known for its high pH balance. Juggling three companies, working out one hour a day and being seen at social events around town, this health-conscious heiress does everything to keep her life in balance.
Phat Man
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 04/07/2014
» Jeremy Guessoum is a marketing expert by day and drum ‘n’ bass party promoter by night. The Nice native first came to Thailand as a student for a six-month MBA exchange programme in 2002 before moving back to Bangkok again three years later. Currently running marketing agency Grey Alchemy (www.greyalchemy.com), he dedicates the after-work hours to his abiding passion for drum ‘n’ bass. Alias DJ Azek, Jeremy and his fellow selectors (DJs Instinct, DeLorean and Orawan) founded PhatFunk (fb.com/PhatFunkBKK), a regular club night packed with serious drum ‘n’ bass heads. Its monthly gig at Glow (96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23) has welcomed the likes of Goldie, The Ragga Twins, dBridge & SP:MC, Alix Perez, Makoto, Lenzman, Enei, Sabre, Digital, Dave Owen, Calculon, and Doc Daneeka. Before a shindig with Rockwell of Shogun Audio and BBC Radio 1 in Aug, PhatFunk will throw its fourth b-day bash on Jul 4 (see Parties, p13).