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  Society magnified

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 19/07/2019

  » Contending with the hustle and bustle of today's post-modern society on a daily basis can often feel like a never-ending sickness. Christopher Wise, a Bangkok based travel photographer and co-founder of art space and bar WTF in Sukhumvit 51, has set out to capture this innate wide-spread feeling of being overwhelmed in today's world by using everyday objects to create life-sized models of microscopic organisms.

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  Green world rising

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 12/07/2019

  » The Mall Group has begun charging B1 for each plastic bag to coincide with the International Plastic Bag Free Day on Jul 3. Shoppers at The Mall, Emporium, EmQuartier and Siam Paragon are being encouraged to bring their own bags for all their shopping needs. It's a small but significant step towards the city's progress in reducing the use of plastic like many other places in Thailand. Even Central Group has stopped handing out plastic bags to shoppers. Additionally, they will not provide plastic bags on the 1st, 4th and 16th of every month reminding shoppers to bring in their reusable bags.

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  Working better together

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 06/07/2018

  » Working in a traditional office setting is a thing of the past. Co-working spaces are on the rise and it has begun to change the way people work. Gone are working in isolated spaces in favour of open areas that are flexible, encourage like-minded individuals to collaborate and offer a sense of community. Whether you are a freelancer, a start-up or a small or medium organisation, we visited four stylish and new co-working spaces in Bangkok that will help the way you want to work.

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  The co-working movement

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 10/08/2018

  » Shared workplaces or co-working spaces, have changed the way people work and collaborate with each other, offering flexibility, opportunities, networking and even relaxation in ways a traditional office cannot. There is no doubt that there has been an abundant amount of such communal spaces in Thailand (look no further than our cover story on co-working spaces a few issues ago), which means that various start-ups and businesses have begun to change the way they operate. JustCo, headquartered in Singapore, is a leading provider of co-working spaces and opened their first co-working centre in Thailand in May. Their first space, which is two-storeyed and is within the AIA Sathorn Tower office building, has attracted potential clients with their vibrant setting, casual and cosy ambience and creative lighting designs. We chat with Kong Wan Sing, founder and CEO of JustCo, on why such spaces are in demand and expansion plans.

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  The art of interpretation

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 02/11/2018

  » The first Bangkok Art Biennale has finally hit the city, covering 20 locations and venues by more than 70 local and international artists from 33 countries around the world. There is a lot of art to be seen and admired by just what these talented creators have produced, giving those who are interested an incentive to explore the Big Mango. The event, which took off on Oct 19, will end on Feb 3, 2019.

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  Gold and glam

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 16/11/2018

  » Last weekend, eager Bangkokians finally got a chance to wander through the massively enchanting Iconsiam retail and entertainment centre. Co-developed between Siam Piwat, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation and Charoen Pokphand Group, Iconsiam is the biggest retail complex in Thailand, featuring majestic architecture and global stores with luxury brands to provide a shopping experience unlike any other (minus the heavy traffic that comes with it).

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  All You Need Is Paco

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 12/07/2019

  » I may not be an art enthusiast/fanatic but I do appreciate any work of art when I see one. The amount of visual creativity and artistic effort one has put into something is quite admirable and rewarding for them. So when I stepped into Paco Bangkok, a small but cosy smoothie bowl cafe whose owners inject a bit of art into their desserts, you can colour me impressed with what I saw. But would I also be impressed with what I tasted? Read on to find out.

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  Up For Seconds

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 21/06/2019

  » Second Edition French-Inspired Open daily 11am-10pm / Siamese Exclusive, Sukhumvit 31 / 02-163-4648 / bit.ly/2RmqX1c

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  Tradition meets modern

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 07/12/2018

  » Situated at the top of the strikingly-designed Siam@Siam Design Hotel, Taan (its name taken from the Thai word "to eat") focuses on "hyper-local" ingredients taken from the various provinces of Thailand. "Hyper-local" referring to the fact that the restaurant works with local farmers who help cultivate ingredients, which are transported on the same day as harvest, ensuring the food is fresh.

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  Life Is Full Of Chocolates

  Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 28/12/2018

  » Who says chocolate can't be art? With more than 13 years experience, master chocolatier Sarath Nimlamai has established the eponymous Sarath N. Chocolatier where he specialises in crafting and serving all things chocolate, with a primary focus on the sweet, small and chocolatey-filled bonbons. What's unique about his craft is his ability to fuse unique ingredients into said bonbons such as Thai liqueur and fruits such as raspberry and mango. Having opened in October, he opened up this small and minimalist chocolate shop in the hopes of showcasing what Thailand can offer with chocolate, with the cacao home-grown in a farm outside the city.

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