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Celebrating the South
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 25/04/2014
» Never would have I imagined that some of the best southern Thai cuisine, which is celebrated for its straight-from-the-ocean quality and lavish lending of indigenous heat-inducing herbs and flavourful spices, was to be found at a world-class dining outlet in an international five-star resort.
Progressive Indian restaurant continues to impress
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 25/04/2014
» After three years of operating, the progressive Indian restaurant Gaggan, set in a lovely white wooden house along a small soi in Bangkok, is steadily gaining the reputation it so readily deserves.
A charismatic collection
Life, Published on 25/04/2014
» Leading Swiss watchmaker Omega introduces in Bangkok the newest members of the Omega Fine Jewellery family — the charismatic Ladymatic line. The new feminine jewellery line elegantly reinterpreted the Ladymatic watch case through the four waves patterns, creating a strong link with their namesake watches.
Summer luxe look
Life, Pamela Tan, Published on 25/04/2014
» Summer is the best season for you to freshen up your look. It’s the fun time to play around with new wardrobes — try on new colours and styles you don’t already own by mixing and matching to achieve that luxe look or to start simple before going fully vibrant.
Dainty delights
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/04/2014
» People whose stomachs have a separate compartment for dessert can skip their main course and go straight for the various sweet options on offer at Delish. Opened in February, the venue offers an airy feel and array of bakery items to satisfy your sweet tooth. The large windows and skylight brighten up the venue with natural light. The adorable atmosphere seemingly implies you won’t be judged if you sip your tea with your pinky sticking out. There’s a big kitchen island where baking classes take place. The dainty decor draws in Japanese and Korean housewives and schoolgirls during weekdays while the weekends see Thai families.
Personality of the people
Guru, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 25/04/2014
» Since landing the role as a TV presenter for Chic Channel eight years ago, Ananya Apisithyakul has become a household name as “CJ Patty”. With her high-spirited personality and cheerfully unique tones, she hosts In Trend on Channel 5, deejays at Get 102.5 and emcees stylish events around town. When she isn’t juggling her hectic commitments in the entertainment industry, Patty runs a tech-savvy laundry service called WashBox24 (www.washbox24.com). With its convenient concept for urbanites, the launderer aims to “change the way Bangkok does laundry”.
Horoscope
Guru, Published on 25/04/2014
» Dear Capricorn, brace for endless problems. A client may file a lawsuit against you. Someone tries to take a cut of some money that is supposed to be all yours. Singles, a run-in with the law leads to you finding a new love interest.
Urban Isan barn
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 25/04/2014
» After an extended golden era of European dining in Bangkok, it seems that the city is ready to get back to doing what it should and does do best — be Thai. And a wave of new eateries are bringing authentic Thai cuisine back to Bangkok, in a modern setting and without the inflated Euro-centric price points. Opened in November, Z Cafe is a slick conversion of a shophouse into the obligatory industrial-chic interior complete with exposed brick wall sections, filament light bulbs and some handy use of plumbing in shelves. Downstairs houses enough room for around 30 diners that can look out onto the sub soi, which can get pretty colourful at night with the neighbouring entertainment venues of the area. Upstairs is a cosy space for another 30-35 diners — perfect for a private group(s), as was happening the night we visited. And the kitchen is on the third floor (sorry wait staff). The measured ambience is no fluke, however, as the place is associated with the Anna’s in Phuket and the Anna’s Cafe chain. The crowd is mainly Thai at this stage, with the area’s office workers embracing the Thai menu and the comfortable air-con interior. The cheesy pop soundtrack could do with a little refining, but with the mood set right, the rest is up to the kitchen.
Smells like summer spirits
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2014
» Summer is often associated with fresh, just-out-of-the-shower fragrances. In this kind of weather, a whiff of cool mint, sweet powdery scent and sea breeze fragrances can cool down the heat and keep sweat-induced odour at bay.
Fight back against the flab
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 25/04/2014
» Muay Thai might not seem like the most feminine of sports. The pervading image that people have of muay Thai is that of what they see on TV — grimacing, muscular men knocking seven bells out of their opponent. Not a pretty sight.