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BK MAGAZINE NO. 632 FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016. www.bkmagazine.com

BAD BAD COMPANY COMPANY Meet Bangkok’s most annoying co-workers.

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Company Profile

04 upfront

14 Fashion

Moving

Easy On

Tales 18 bites

22 bites

One to Go

Good Stuff

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27 BK Now

What’s Next?

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Who's in charge?

Managing Director Andrew Hiransomboon Editor in Chief / Product Director Grégoire Glachant Managing Editor Oliver Irvine Deputy Editor Carl Dixon Features Associate Monruedee Jansuttipan Senior Staff Writers Vasachol Quadri, Lily Kittisrikangwan Staff Writers Natcha Sanguankiattichai, Bonnie Sananvatananont Branded Content Associate Sureepak Janyapat Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat Junior Writer Kankanid Mitrpakdee Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Senior Graphic Designer Panita Thiraphapong Graphic Designers Chantich Kongchanmitkul, Peeraya Sirathanisa Junior Graphic Designers Wariya Whangwaewklang, Parida Ritthiron Production Assustant Saranya Chawanrattanasakul

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Open Letter to my Ex

Dear P, When we started to see each other, I’d been in a committed relationship with another woman since 2011 (yeah, I’m sexually fluid that way), but was growing increasingly exasperated with her overbearing brother. Y was hot, fun, laid back. But she wasn’t the smartest gal, and her life was a mess. Her brother had been kicked out of the country and she was trying to get some paperwork done to get him back in. Meanwhile, they had some dodgy rice scam going on. I tried to block it all out, but her every living moment became consumed by these two things: the brother, the rice scheme. Maybe she had other dreams at some point.

But they were long gone. And so was our love.

At that point, what I needed in my life was a real man. I briefly dated some old dude from Surat, but he was just as nutty (and dodgy) as she was. I’d had enough with the scheming, the lies, the endless squabbles. I didn’t want a lost decade. I wanted a guy who gets stuff done, who knows what he wants.

The first time I saw you, P, you were wearing your uniform.

“That’s it! A soldier! That’s what I need,” I thought. Sure, you were older—a far-cry from Y—but I needed that, the emotional stability, the authority. And at first, you were charming, witty, like everyone’s favorite uncle.

It took me a while to get to know the real you. I’d ask something, and you’d always answer with a question, as if to say my own questions were dumb. You’d get angry easily. You’d have views on women that sounded like the 1960s. You didn’t care much for the environment.

I only meant this to be a rebound relationship, something for me to pick myself up off the floor. I didn’t mean to be in this forever. This is 2016 and as far as I’m concerned, serial monogamy is the way to go. But somehow, you moved in and I sleepwalked into the whole thing. We’re married, you say. Really? I don’t even remember saying, “I do.”

Now, when I mention divorce, you get so angry, it’s impossible to have a rational conversation. You keep saying I need to adjust my attitude. You say you’ll talk to your lawyers, who will draft something, and that it should be done by December 2017, so that I can review it, but that none of this would really be in effect for another five years. You say it’s for my own good, that you saw me get hurt by Y, that you’re not going to let me throw myself into a new relationship without keeping an eye on me.

I’m not a child, P. We had some good times, but you need to pack up your stuff. I’d hate to see that pretty uniform on the sidewalk along with your collection of Suraphol Sombatcharoen records. Not only do I need those divorce papers, but after it’s all said and done, you need to promise you won’t hang out in front of my house.

Love? P.T.

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Hot: UberMOTO

Not: GrabBike

Just as one motorbike taxi app launches, another gets shut down. While Uber is promising to revolutionize the hassle-free mode of transport with the hassle of booking a driver in advance, the Department of Land Transportation is calling time on GrabTaxi’s own call-a-bike service. Private motorcycles, it says, should not be used to carry passengers. With precisely no people having used GrabTaxi ever, the news was met by a citywide shrug of the shoulders.

INTERVIEW

Hot: Bike booths

Not: Phone booths

TOT’s effort to turn one Bangkok telephone booth into a “Bike Repair Station” is the most awesome thing we’ve seen since Dear Leader rode that motorcycle in an orange cap. For the half dozen people who actually use their bikes to commute and not just park up outside cafes, we’re sure it’ll also be super useful next time they get a flat in that one very specific spot on Chaengwattana Road.

Hot: LV models

Not: Balenciaga bags

Thailand has really been making its presence felt in the world of high fashion.

First there was the temple boy turned Louis Vuitton model in Kanchanaburi (see goo.gl/1YlwoL), then the impact our stripy plastic bags had on the runways of Balenciaga, which provided Nation TV with its customary quota of one story that’s total bullshit per week. The channel reported straight-faced about how Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia got the idea from a childhood spent flogging tat on the Myanmar border. Tune in next week to find out all about how Mae Sot has been named the new culture capital of the world.

Hot: Unhealthy health Not: Health food food We’re right on board with healthy food when it’s done like at Broccoli Revolution, where the only revolution going down is transforming broccoli from a superfood into something that’ll stop your heart beating. It gets fried, covered in sweet sauces and slapped between complex carbohydrates for a range of dishes which are all thoroughly delicious and the kind of thing we’d like to see more of from this city’s health cafes. For those into self-punishment, however, we’ve rounded up a more credible list of health-food purveyors on page 20.

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

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Dr. Narumol Sriyanond, 62, recently won five awards including Best Director and Best Story at the Hollywood International Independent Documentary Awards (Hiida) for her new film Elephants in Motion: Tales of Life Transformation. Telling the story of Thailand’s mahouts and the deep bond they have with their elephants, the documentary is Dr. Narumol’s first film since her 2011 debut Building for Life: Moving AIDS to the Positive Life was selected for the Canne Film Festival.

Why did you choose captive Thai elephants as your subject?

A good documentary should look for a story or angle which no one has looked at before. I live between New York and Thailand, and see how Thailand is always judged from a Western angle, even by Thais, who see that we torture these animals to work for humans. I wanted to tell another side of the story, about the deep bond between Thai people and elephants and how we exist together. It’s part of our history. The elephant is our true national treasure.

Whereabouts did you shoot?

My dad used to be one of the heads of Forest Industry Organization (FIO) 40 years ago, which is how I got to know the bond between elephants and mahouts, so I started from there.

I also went to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center under Royal Patronage in Lampang to show how we treat wounded and old elephants, as well as to Surin and other provinces in the South where elephants are used for tourism and logging and live with Muslim people harmoniously.

Your film gives a very positive look on the relationship between elephants and their handlers. Surely get in the loop

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there are many incidents of mistreatment, too?

There are good and bad people in every profession, and that goes for mahouts, too. The elephant is a very intelligent animal. There was one case of a ferocious elephant named Arisman who killed at least two mahouts that had treated him badly. If this case happened in the West, they would kill the elephant for sure. But here, we treat elephant with love. We even have the world’s first elephant hospital where conservationists tried to heal Arisman’s mind. Now he lives happily with another mahout who loves and respects him. They now work together in the South. I want to show the world that we have learned to live compassionately with elephants for so long.

Which cases touched you the most while filming?

In the five years it took me to finish this film I encountered a lot of extraordinary stories. There was one case of an old man named Lung Sui living with a blind and crippled elephant named Boonpradap. They had been together since Uncle Sui was just eight years old. They were never apart. One time, Uncle Sui got so drunk he passed

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out on a dirt road near where they worked on a logging site. Instead of wandering off, Boonpradap stood over him and used tree leaves to fan insects away for hours until he woke up. Sadly, Boonpradap died last year after drinking polluted water.

Is there a chance that your documentary will be shown on Thai television?

I created it to air on digital TV as a one-hour documentary, but I really hope executives at Thai TV channels do show interest in this film and buy it to air as they do with Korean and American series.

How do you feel about women’s position in the Thai filmmaking industry?

It is really dominated by men. Yes, there are many more women working in the industry than in the past, but still we are underrepresented. I want to encourage women to do more, to look for movie projects and documentary topics which interest them; to find the right angle and speak out.

Interview by Monruedee Jansuttipan

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PEOPLE OF THE OFFICE Meet the characters who everyone working in a Bangkok office will know.

By Bonnie Sananvatananont. Illustrations by Panita Thiraphapong

THE ONE WHO EATS REALLY, REALLY SMELLY FOOD

THE PANTIP ADDICT There’s a reason she chose that desk up against the wall so no one can see her computer—and it’s not for peace and quiet while prepping spreadsheets. The hunched shoulders and face inches from the screen are tell-tale signs of an employee lost in the deepest recesses of a Pantip beauty thread.

You know it’s lunchtime when she unclips that tupperware box and releases “the smell.” Don’t expect it to ever be a salad or simple fried rice in there. Nope.

It’s som tum pla ra, day-old kao mun gai , laab ped and kanom jeen nam ya or nothing. Pray you don’t have to sit next to her in the next meeting.

THE LUNCH INDULGER Lunch break to this girl doesn’t just mean a quick trip to the khao gaeng shop downstairs. It’s a two-hour event involving an Uber to the other side of town, a Greyhound Cafe, and an old friend she worked with at her last job.

Not cool.

THE FARANG He first stepped foot in Thailand for a yolo gap-year and fell in love with beaches, Khao San Road and Leo beer. But things are different now. He dresses well, he has responsibility, he’s happily married to a Thai woman. For the third time. Brownie points among co-workers for every luk-krung baby he brings to the office.

THE ONE WITH ALL THE CONNECTIONS You’d hate him… if you didn’t need to ask him for so many favors. He got you into Wonderfruit, he can get you tix for Kolour in the Park, heck, he even has a drawer stuffed full of free Au Bon Pain vouchers. The office needs people like him (though it’s best not to let him know it that often).

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THE WOMAN WHO DRESSES LIKE A NINE YEAR OLD She wears the same clothes as Minnie Mouse, communicates exclusively in Line stickers and sits at a work station which looks like someone from Sylvanian Families puked on it. No one has any clue what she does, but having her round’s too adorable to care.

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ADVERTORIAL

ALL PROs. NO Cons

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The iconic PRO-Keds have landed in Bangkok for sporty, retro good looks.

Along with his teammates on the Minneapolis Lakers, George Mikan, one of the original “big men” of basketball, wears the PROKeds’ high-top Royal on his way to the NBA Finals.

Launched in 1949, PRO-Keds was quickly embraced by basketballers in the '50s, and then the New York hip hop underground in the late '70s.

Before, you had to order your PRO-Keds online if you wanted a pair in Bangkok.

But this March, Ikon Shop is launching a much coveted PROKeds spring collection.

Originally, PRO-Keds was aimed squarely at demanding athletes. Today, they’re a favorite from the stadiums to city streets for their simple, sturdy yet stylish look. With a long history and tasteful updates, PRO-Keds are classic kicks with a twist.

PRO-Keds will be ready for the streets of Bangkok this March 15th, available exclusively at IKON shops.

1970s PRO-Keds becomes the shoe of choice for ballers in New York, and quickly becomes a style icon of the hip hop community.

PRO-Keds launches.

The high- and low-top basketball canvas shoes already feature the distinctive red and blue “powerstripe” on the toe.

1980-1990s While the brand is still popular on basketball courts–and even gets endorsed by the legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard–its rich heritage makes it a must-have with the fashion crowd in Japan.

2000s-Today With limited editions and edgy collaborations, PRO-Keds' cult status just keeps growing. And you can finally get PRO-Keds in Bangkok, at the IKON shop!

IKON Siam Square One, 2/F, Rama 1 Rd., 090-908-3337 facebook.com/Ikonshops, Instagram: @Ikonshops

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cover story THE HIPSTER

THE REALLY FIT ONE

His clothes are a perfectly color-coordinated vision of perfect monochrome perfection: trousers cut just above the ankle, pens poised in pocket of Oxford shirt, and B200 thick-rimmed Chatuchak Ray-Ban’s disguising the guilty little secret that he does in fact have perfect vision.

While you can hardly muster the energy to wake up in the morning , he manages an intense Crossfit session before work, eats quinoa at her desk, and even says no when someone comes back from lunch with moo-ping. MOOPING! (Seriously, how do these people live?)

THE PARALLEL YOU FROM ANOTHER DEPARTMENT For all your working lives have to do with each other you might as well work in a different universe, let alone the same office. And yet she’s always... there: changing trains at Siam, walking to the coffee station, enduring pregnant silences from hell in the elevator. You hope that one day you’ll know her name, but this thing’s gone on way too long for you to ever ask.

THE ONE WHO ALWAYS HAS A HANGOVER Her screen is adjusted to the lowest brightness, she’s got a liter bottle of water next to her, she moves slowly and is annoyed at everything.

She was at Dark Bar last night. And Parking Toys the night before that. And Dark Bar again the night before that. And Parking Toys the… you get the picture.

THE ONE WHO NEVER HAS A HANGOVER They party just as much as the one who always has a hangover. You know they do! Why? Because you’re the one who always has a hangover. So why can they hold a presentation together and you can’t? This, unfortunately, is the shit-show called life.

THE PERSON WHO IS NEVER AT THEIR DESK. EVER. Quick trips to 7-Eleven and smoke breaks are the only reason she comes to the office at all. You’ve heard rumors that she got in at some point today, but it’s 2pm and her desk still looks as empty as Yodpimarn River Walk.

THE BOY WHO WAS BORN TO WORK IN MARKETING He wears glasses that look like barcode scanners, talks in words which only an ISB kid turned Maryland business grad would understand, and has a Rolex which definitely wasn’t bought on any salary your company pays. After work, find him in Vesper using that same business speak to not get laid.

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escapes ESCAPE ROUTES

By Monruedee Jansuttipan and Lily Kittisrikangwan

PHUKET

Cape Plenty Finally, you just might be able to afford a night at Sri Panwa. The luxury resort has just opened 30 pool suites at B17,600/night versus B28,000 for the original villas. In keeping with the resort’s tropical contemporary style, The Habita consists of 30 pool suites and penthouses, each equipped with its own private infinity swimming pool. This part of the resort faces west, so you can expect private views of the sunset against the pristine Andaman Sea. On top of that, Habita also features two casual dining spots. Inspired by the island’s strong Sino-Portuguese heritage, Baba Chino serves up creative Chinese dishes that range from dim sum to Guangdong-style food, (open 11am-2pm and 6pm-10pm). Guests can also enjoy seafood and meaty grilled items on the sunbeds by the new waterfall forest pool, straight from the kitchen of Baba Hot Box (12pm-6pm). At the moment, low season rates (Apr 17-Oct 31) for Thai residents start from B13,400/night for the pool suite, while high season rates (Jan 11-Apr 16 and Nov 1-Dec 19) start at B17,600/night.

HUA HIN

Beach and Town Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa (032-904666, goo.gl/9Mtkx6) is that rare thing: a “Hua Hin” resort that’s actually in Hua Hin. Set right on the beachfront in town, the resort’s 322 rooms blend contemporary design with Thai touches referencing HM Rama VI’s nearby summer palace. If you’re looking for romance, the huge lagoon-shaped swimming pool even features an adults-only zone. Meanwhile, restaurants roll out fresh-baked pastries (Siam Bakery), Thai classics (Amber Kitchen) and seafood (Big Fish). There’s also a beachside bar offering sweeping ocean views.

Opening rates range from B4,499 for superior rooms to B19,999 for the presidential suite, which comes with a private whirlpool. Packages that include a 60-minute massage at the onsite spa start at B5,299.

Agro Architecture

S Pace Studio

KHON KAEN

We’ve found a shop in Khon Kaen selling tasty local produce—juices, strawberries, and addictive laab-flavor cricket crackers—most of it cute enough to make great souvenirs. And design geeks will be all over its stunning architecture, courtesy of of local architect firm S Pace Studio. Agro Outlet (097-214-1209, www.fb.com/ agrooutletkku) is not your average OTOP or farmers’ outlet. Located right in Khon Kaen University, the store takes its design cues from the university’s logo featuring Phra That Phanom, Isaan’s most revered pagoda.

The shop is part of the university’s Faculty of Agriculture and offers lots of local food including low-cholesterol eggs, Gai Si Mok (a mixed breed of black and local chicken) and the university’s famous three-color organic rice. You can also find more products from farmers around Khon Kaen and other Isaan provinces such as herbal soaps.

VIETNAM

In the Pod Don Mueang is not the only airport with its own batch of new “sleeping boxes.” Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport has also just unveiled some pretty fancy SleepPods. They may look like vending machines from the outside but these bright wooden rooms are surprisingly roomy and come with comfy bunk beds and space for luggage. Rates are charged in 1-5 hour slots, starting at VND130,000 (B206) per hour for a single room and VND150,000 (B238) for twin room. For 24-hour stays, it costs VND 650,000 (B1,032) and VND750,000 (B1,191), plus taxes. Book in advance for cheaper prices at goo.gl/KfVFU1. These sleep pods will be offered for free to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled. Try it out now with a free onehour stay between 12:30-1:30pm daily, through Dec 31.

Have some cool rooms? Email your news and promotions to travel@asia-city.co.th

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Bite the Bullet The Royal Enfield Bullet is the world’s oldest motorcycle in continuous production since 1932, even if that production shifted from England to India in the ‘60s. And with the opening of a new showroom on Thonglor, it’s finally been made available in Bangkok. At B179,800, it’s not only a rather cheap 500cc bike, it’s also one of the most authentically retro. For an extra B20,000, we’d pick the Classic Chrome model, a debauchery of shiny metal that harks back to motorcycles’ golden age; but cafe racer hipsters will swoon over the Royal Enfield Continental GT (535cc, B219,800)—just don’t expect to outrun any Japanese 500cc bikes. 842 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-381-8810

WORK

HOME

THEME PARK

Come Together

House in a Box

Jurassic Park

The city’s latest serviced office space has landed right in the middle of Sukhumvit Soi 26. Soho offers private offices to rent for groups of 3-12 people across 500 sq meters of minimally designed white space. Don’t go looking to just drop in for the day and plug into a hot desk, since here space is rented on a monthly or yearly basis, with each office getting access to two meeting rooms and a shared green space for leisure time. The location is also pretty perfect, with BTS Phrom Phong and K Village close at hand. Prices start from B25,500/month for a 3-people room to B85,000/month for 12-people. 100/68 Warehouse 26, Sukhumvit Soi 26, 083-885-8883. www.sohobkk.com

There’s no stopping the prefab housing resurgence sweeping over America, thanks to the revival of modernism and soaring labor costs. Does prefab make sense in Thailand, though?

Goodspace Prefab seem to the think so. They’ve rolled out a line of compact glass and steel pavilions that just beg to be plopped onto your dream plot of land in Kanchanaburi.

At B550,000, the 27-sq-meter option is beautifully designed and comes with a 10-year warranty—but all the furniture and appliances drives the price up to B890,000 (or B720,000/ B1,190,000 for 38.5 sq meters). Fixie bicycle not included. www.fb.com/GoodspacePrefab, 098-983-0490

Have you spotted any T-Rexes on the back of pickups lately?

They were headed to Dinosaur Planet, a theme park taking over the same space where we saw Artbox Market late last year with a whole host of prehistoric-lizard-based family fun. When it opens on Mar 25, the B500-million attraction will offer eight different sections ranging from kids’ dino rides to edutainment to live shows and theme park rides like the Dino Eye (B200). Admission is B600 per adult and B400 for kids. Unless they’re under 90cm, in which case it’s free.

544/1 Sukhumvit Rd., 02 833 2209. Open 10am-10pm. BTS Phrom Phong

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Tharabypeau

Makeamove

Barbiebiki

Thanita

FASHION

Let Slip Ten amazing slip-ons you need in your life. (And can afford.)

By Vasachol Quadri

Si Shoes

Jiratta

Handmade leather shoes with minimal design. The girly Alina collection comes with leather woven details available in pale colors, while the boyish Serena is a Birkenstock-style shoe with double straps.

Just a few months old, this brand wins us over with its simple black and white sandals with bling bling jewelry details—just what you need to glam up a pair of jeans.

Prices: B1,950-B2,350

All By Or Made for Her

Price: B590 IG: jiratta_official

www.sishoes.com

Thanita Specializes in slip-ons, sandals and platform sandals with a glam rock mood and tone. We like the simple black slip-on with big chain detail (available in black, white, gold and silver) for those tee-and-jeans days.

Prices: B1,790-2,890 www.fb.com/Thanita.shoes

Makeamove

Barbiebiki This new Instagram shop plays out its obsession with sandals in basic black, white and cream gladiator styles.

They do genuine leather basic slippers that look good for beach trips, too.

Price: B250-790 IG: barbiebiki

Sandals and ballet play the biggest role at this shoes brand. Not only you can get girls gladiator-style sandals with crystal details but there’s an option for sandal heels, too.

Price: B1,590-2,190

Price: B1,190-1,290

www.fb.com/makeamove.sandals

www.fb.com/silveriebrand

All By Or Made for Her

School Reunion

Price: B490-B1,380 www.fb.com/Allbyormadeforher

Tharabypeau Browse this brand’s Instagram and you’ll have bought two pairs of shoes before you know it. They get us with the black and white slip-ons, platforms and sandals with shiny pearl and metallic materials. Big bonus: they have black and white marble print too.

This brand is all about material. The slip-ons and sandals are the main focus, but there’s a twist with different materials like fur and transparent plastic. If you’re into fancy Gucci fur loafers, try the Mr. Cruella, made with sheep fur and chain details on top of vegetable tanned leather.

Silverie

Price: B1,590-1,990 IG: schoolreunion_brand

Balteri This new online store keep its sandals simple with single leather straps with bow details in three colors—black, beige, grey.

Price: B1,290-1,890

Price: B1,350

IG: tharabypeau

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Jiratta

Silverie

Handmade genuine leather sandals with a very Japanese, minimal touch. The brand specializes in sandals that go perfectly with a linen dress or pair of wide-leg pants.

This shop is all about the basics like plain tees and shirts as well as single-design ballet shoes in so many colors and materials. The sandals are another highlight—available with single, double or cross strapped choices.

School Reunion

Balteri

Si Shoes

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THE ART OF HEALTHY DINING Chef Leung Shing Hoi’s passion for creative and nourishing cuisine is evident in every mouthwatering morsel of his special healthy menu. Try crab meat and pumpkin soup with quinoa, sword fish with organic vegetables and roasted garlic & pepper sauce, his culinary creativity will certainly astound you.

Available daily, from THB 280++ March & April Fei Ya, 3rd Floor For reservations, call 0 2125 5030

518/8 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok t. 0 2125 5000 renaissancebangkok.com renaissancebangkok

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UNIQLO X LIBERTY LONDON The perfect combination between British heritage and Japanese innovation.

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LIBERTY PRINT COLLECTION liberates the beauty of nature as its theme. Floral prints are applied beautifully with vibrant colors and curvy lines in the nature. Each design tells a different story. This uniqueness leads the store to an exclusive collaboration with many renowned brands around the world. And unsurprisingly all collections gain tremendous feedbacks from fans.

and the Japanese innovation for the first time ever.

This year Uniqlo announces collaboration with Liberty London for its spring/summer 2016 collection which unites British heritage

Get ready for the latest collection of Uniqlo and Liberty London on 24 March at all branches of Uniqlo.

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Grab and Go The fourth branch of the chic Scandinavian brunch and coffee spot Rocket comes in the form of a quick “grab and go” pit-stop at Thonglor’s 72 Courtyard community mall. Alongside the always-quality takeaway coffee, the food menu at Rocket X has been condensed to suit the express style, including salads, sandwiches and various breakfast pastries. On top of the newly-launched bagels, you can choose from sourdough rye bread, baguette, croissant or tortilla wrap to go with fillings like B.L.T (house-cured bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, maple and black pepper creme, B140), salmon x eggs (house-cured gravlax, scrambled eggs, spring onion and sour cream, B175) or PB&J (banana-peanut butter spread and mixed berry jam, B145).

There’s an emphasis on healthy bites, too—try the chocolate chia pudding (B135) and berry granola (B135). Coffee starts at B80, while there are plenty more drink options including cold-pressed juices (B125) and water (B35), which comes in the brand’s own stylishly designed tetra-paks. Some inside and open-air seating is also available. G/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-635-0404

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Going Strait

Upper Crust

Savoy Fare

This Apr 1-2, chefs Duangporn Songvisava and Dylan Jones of fine Thai restaurant Bo.lan collaborate with Singapore’s Malcolm Lee, the young chef behind Singapore’s Candlenut, the island’s highly-touted Peranakan (straits-Chinese) restaurant. The Exclusive Four Hands Dinner highlights food which blends Chinese and Malay heritage, like pong tauhu soup (semi-clear bisque with a river prawn and crab meat ball), charcoal-grilled seabass with spicy petai beans and wok-fried king tiger prawn with garlic and buah keluak (Indonesian black nut) sambal. At B3,500, you’ll be covered with two sets of Bo.lan’s and Candlenut’s amuse bouche, five mains with rice, and the yummy buah keluak ice cream with chocolate and caramel. Reservations required. 24 Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-260-2961-2. BTS Thong Lo. www.bolan.co.th

Chef Chalee Kader (of Surface, The Beer Bridge and Knock) takes his snacks seriously at this fun-looking pie place. The name Holy Moly (M/F, The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 089-000-6659. www.fb.com/holymolybangkok) reflects the eureka moment when you bite into these gourmet pastry parcels and discover fillings as intriguing as Iberico pork char siu (B135), portobello mushroom with parmesan and truffle (B155), beef stew and egg (B155) and even a chunk of camembert with salted caramel (B155). The super-thin and crispy puff pastry is made using the best French flour and butter Chalee can get his hands on, and gets baked on-site all day long.

Two of Bangkok’s best cocktail bars, Vesper and Il Fumo, have invited one of the head honchos in the world of drink-pouring to take over their bars this Mar 22-23. Slovakian-born Erik Lorincz, winner Diageo’s World Class Global comp back in 2010, heads behind the bar at Vesper on Mar 22 (7pm-late) for the Silom cocktail hot-spot’s second birthday celebrations. He’ll then be at sister bar-and-restaurant Il Fumo the next night, also starting at 7pm. Lorincz’s day job is head bartender at the Savoy London’s American Bar, which placed 5th in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2015. His drinks at Vesper and Il Fumo will focus on five American bar classics and be priced at B380-450. Vesper, 10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777. BTS Sala Daeng; Il Fumo, 1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 02-286-8833. MRT Klong Toey

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Health Land

Farmfactory

Seven new spots putting the focus on veggies, superfoods and clean bites. By Natcha Sanguankiattichai Absolute Fit Food Cafe

Farmfactory Silom Complex’s new salad-only joint hails from Phuket. The organic veggies are sourced both locally and from overseas, and matched with the brand’s own range of dressings.

Menu highlights include Avocobb (B159/ B239), which features a full bowl of crispy greens, carrot, sun-dried tomatoes, corn, pecan, avocado, quinoa, garlic bread and avocado dressing. You can, of course, also customize your own salad from B119. Freshly made cold-pressed juices are priced at B125.

2/F, Silom Complex, Silom Rd., 063-215-1015. BTS Sala Daeng. www.fb.com/farmfactorythailand

Dressed Following openings in Chidlom, Siam and Sathorn, the fourth branch of the vibrant American salad joint has arrived in the bustling business mecca of Asoke. Dressed at Exchange Tower provides the chain’s specialty salads, wraps, paninis, pastas and smoothies. There are also a few new items on the menu including the vegetarian panini (feta cheese, roasted red peppers, mixed oak, grilled asparagus and honey dijon aioli, B169), breakfast burrito (B149) and superfood smoothies (B99-129).

2/F, Exchange Tower, Sukhumvit Soi 21, 02-2582280. BTS Asok. www.dressedthailand.com

Brekkie Despite the name, Brekkie goes well beyond breakfast to serve healthier options of hearty dishes all day long. Ingredients like quinoa, avocado, spirulina, flaxseed, acai berry and chia seed dominate the menu in dishes like tom yum fried rice with quinoa (B285), avocado toast (B240) and acai smoothie bowl (B260) topped with

house-made granola and chia seed. It’s not a “clean food” joint, though. The menu also includes fries (B150), though these are made from home-cut organic sweet potatoes, and a Reuben sandwich (B340), featuring house-made sauce, sour-caramelized cabbages and rye bread. Don’t miss the whole-wheat pancake (B200), topped with ricotta cheese and coconut butterscotch.

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Patisserie Potager Seems there’s a new way to get your vitamins and nutrients. This Japanese dessert cafe specializes in cutesy treats made from fruit and veggies, plus all-natural, premium ingredients—resulting in half the calories you’d usually expect. Top picks include the black sesame rocket mousse (B145), yardlong bean cake (B165) and cauliflower tiramisu (B175). Don’t miss the genius red capsicum cheesecake (B165). They also blend no-added-sugar smoothies in combos like zucchini-mint-coconut (B135) and avocado-ginger-kiwifruit (B155).

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Organika Thai spa brand Organika has taken over the top two stories above D’Ark in Sukhumvit Soi 49’s Piman 49 complex and transformed the space into a white-washed, botanical haven. One floor is dedicated to a spa, while the top-floor cafe features health-focused food created by Chalee Kader (of Surface, The Beer Bridge and Knock), including the hearty chicken garden salad (chicken breast, avocado, poached egg, tomato, beetroot and subtle Indian curry powder, B400). The

brand also plays around with scents in its own tea blends (B295/pot).

Patisserie Potager

6/F, Piman 49, Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-665-1899. www.organikahouse.com

Absolute Fit Food Cafe One of the pioneers of Bangkok’s clean eating scene is the food arm of the Absolute wellness empire (also known for their yoga and Pilates studios). The low-calorie recipes include the superfood-heavy spicy zucchini quinoa salad and green curry quinoa risotto (both B280) as well as leafy options like Thousand Island salad with salmon (B220).

There are also guilt-free desserts like blueberry chocolate tart (B180), made using spelt flour instead of wheat, with cocoa powder, blueberry, almond and coconut oil.

On top of freshly squeezed juices (B150), tea from TE is available at B150/pot.

2/F, The Portico, Lang Suan Rd., 081-371-3721. www.fb.com/AbsoluteFitFood

Veganerie Concept

Organika

After debuting as a vegan dessert cafe a little more than a year ago, Veganerie now runs this diner, serving savory dishes that go beyond salads. Offerings include zucchini pasta (B250) with tomato sauce and vegan sausage, pulled pork burger (B290) made with mushrooms, and chicken massaman curry (B230) served with air-fried roti. Veganerie’s signature desserts are all here, too, like the cashew nut paste-based cheese pies (B140) and waffles (B165) as well as smoothies (B140-165).

35/1 Soi Methi Niwes (behind Benjasiri Park), 02-258-8489. BTS Phrom Phong. www.fb.com/ VeganBakeryBangkok Brekkie

BK ASKS Matthew Kenney American celebrity chef Matthew Kenney, 51, specializes in plant-based cuisine. In addition to his four restaurants in the USA, he also owns Matthew Kenney Culinary Academy, which has just branched out to Hua Hin at the Evason resort.

There seems to be a real trend for vegetarian food right now. Why do you think that is?

The public has started to realize that health all over the world has been deteriorating. It’s more than a trend now. I believe that vegetables will define cooking in a few years. Many restaurants are focusing on veggies as their main offerings with meat and fish as

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the supplement. For now, if a restaurant has 10 main dishes then 4-5 may be fish, 4-5 meat and maybe just one vegetarian. Ten years from now, I foresee there being eight vegetarian choices. Many restaurants now offer vegetarian tasting menus. And mainstream chefs are also aware of this. Alain Ducasse stopped serving meat in his restaurant in Paris. That’s a big change.

How do you convince people to eat plant-based food?

For me, as a chef, I just try to feed them. I feel like if the food is beautiful and well-prepared, it’s going to speak for itself. My goal is to show people how good

vegetarian food can be and to let them make up their own minds.

Why do you love plant-based food so much?

As a chef, I care a lot about the flavor and beauty of food. To me, plant-based food has more flavors as well as beauty—colors and textures. It’s also so much healthier and has less impact on the environment.

Meat farming has a lot of impact on the environment, so the plant-based approach is more sustainable.

9 Moo 5 Paknampran Beach, Pranburi, Prachuap Khirikhan, 032632-111. www.matthewkenneycuisine.com/mkc-thailand

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Rise of Thonglor

A-day-to-night guide on why you should revisit this happening neighborhood right now.

1. Lunch at the new foodie-focused community malls

7th Street

Roof Hideaway

One of the most-awaited community malls this year is The Commons (335 Thong Lor Soi 17, 089-1522677), a loft-like open-plan community mall from the siblings behind Roast cafe. The ambitious project works kind of like a food court, only a really, really good one, where you can choose to dine at hot foodie names like Peppina, Soul Food 555, Meat & Bones and Bao & Buns spin-off Xiao Chi to name just a few.

All the food is served up in a shared outdoor space that’s more like a park or public library, under the cooling breeze of huge fans. Just across the street is 72 Courtyard (72 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-392-7999), a slick, open-plan mall that features all the coolest names from Sathorn Soi 12—Rocket, Lady Brett, UNCLE— as well as some soon-to-open new bars and clubs. Like The Commons, you’ll find acres of concrete, plants and steel, with as much space devoted to communal courtyards as to the venues themselves. Also joining them further up the street on Thonglor Soi 4 is The Maze. So far just a few dessert cafes have opened here, like Mocking Tales, a new dessert cafe specializing in icecream-based desserts inspired by fairy tales.

2. New independent spots for coffee, brunch and dessert

It’s not all about what’s in the new community malls.

The cozy Warm Wood Cafe (137/1 Thonglor Soi 10, 02-714-9974) brings out all the cafe staples from desserts to coffees, while Dandelion (919, Sukhumvit Rd., between soi 49 and 51, 085-145-3181) specializes in hearty dessert and breakfast dishes plus monthly baking workshops. Around the corner, Toby’s (68/1 Sukhumvit Soi 38, 02-712-1774) is a photogenic spot for all-day Australian breakfast staples, specialty coffee and cold-pressed juice. Once Social Bar & Cafe (308 Thonglor Soi 10, 084-777-7322) also serves allday brunch and dessert, plus some outrageous “freakshakes.”

3. Pre-game at these cool hidden bars TO-B by Muse Thonglor

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ously good drink. We recommend you kick off your night at Rabbit Hole (125 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 081-8223392), hidden behind an unmarked bar next to Ainu Bar, where you’ll find craft cocktails amid a hip, Thonglor vibe. Try the The Extra Mellow (B320), which uses Chivas Regal Extra, Frangelico, homemade kaffir lime lime syrup, fresh dill, citrus and egg white.

Whisky lovers should head down the other side of the road for Black Amber Thonglor Social Club (Thong Lor Soi 6, 092-276-2772), a super-stylish gentleman’s bar with a focus on single malt whisky and rum tasting flights. We recommend the Chivas Regal flight, consisting of Chivas Regal 12 years, Chivas Regal Extra and Chivas Regal 18 years (B540). Or go for The Glenlivet 12 on the rocks (B290).

4. Boozy dinner at restaurants that take food and drink equally seriously

For a restaurant where you can have dinner while still keeping the party going, head over to Thonglor Soi 10 and check out the recently opened 7th Street Bar & Bistro (Thong Lor Soi 10, 02-714-8052), which has a cozy but sizable garden and serves a range of Thai and International “drink-friendly” dishes. As well as a strong list of imported draft beers, 7th Street also offers an equally solid list of cocktail to go with your dinner.

Another must-visit spot for dinner carries on the tucked-away speakeasy vibe, this time in a rooftop garden on top of TO-B by Muse Thonglor (see no. 5).

The charismatic, open-air Roof Hideaway (159/8 Thonglor Soi 10, 087 888 5599) specializes in dishes where East meets West, all served alongside equally excellent drinks.

5. Party at the reconceptualized TO-B by Muse Thonglor

End the night by checking out long-time Thonglor nightlife institution Muse’s latest addition, TO-B by Muse Thonglor. The massive bar offers live bands performing Thai and international covers daily, but we’d say the highlight has got to be the DJs, who get the night hopping with bass-heavy Billboard hits.

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Ma Maison Comforting Thai dishes in a heritage setting that's hard to top.

The buzz: Ma Maison is the new Thai restaurant at Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, a grand old estate in Nai Lert Park which opened to the public this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

The decor: Despite the heritage setting, Ma Maison goes down a very modern route. It’s not actually in the house itself, but sits in a glass pavilion in the middle of the lawn. Inside, herringbone parquet floors meet with smooth mid-century-style dining chairs and artfully chosen bric-a-brac like stuffed birds and butterfly display cases. It’s all quite on-trend (if you block out the intense purple and leopard print wingbacks over at the bar) while not detracting from the heritage building nearby.

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The food and drinks: The simple dishes come from the aristocratic Bodiratnangkura family’s favorite home cooking. Comforting Thai staples like deep-fried fish cakes (B180), massaman curry (B280), river prawns in red curry sauce (B1,200) and pad Thai (B350) are the kind of thing everyone wants to see on a menu, while you’ll also find a few more esoteric dishes. Their version of hor-mok (steamed fish curry pudding wrapped in banana leaf, B160) comes served in two wraps—one featuring the fish pudding and another with curry-paste steamed rice— while the mee nam Park Nai Lert (B240) sees crispy vermicelli soup with shredded pork and shrimp. A short list of Western dishes is also available, including stewed ox tongue with spa-

ghetti (B680), roasted chicken with butter rice (B450) and lamb shank stew (B850). Do ask for the young coconut sorbet (B120) to cleanse your palate. Cocktails are priced at B350 while wine starts at B300 by the glass.

Why you should care: Finding a location for lunch as charming as Nai Lert Park is really hard in this city. At Ma Maison you have a kind of modern Thai, ladies-who-lunch atmosphere as well as tasty, comforting food. Natcha Sanguankiattichai Soi Somkid, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-655-4775. Open daily 11am-2:30pm; 6-10pm. BTS Chit Lom

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Doppel Dates Twin chefs Thomas and Mathias Suhring (previously of Mezzaluna at LeBua) have gone back to their German roots at this eponymous restaurant. Like Mezzaluna, meals are spread over a cacophony of courses, but the prices here are a whole lot more down to earth. The menu will set you back just B1,800/person for 9 plates or B2,500 for the full 12 courses—pretty tasty for fine dining on this level. They’re still in their early days and the menu is evolving, but we can say that the superb small plates include dishes which draw well beyond your typical German staples. Set in a beautiful modernist house on Yen Akart Road, it goes without saying this is one of the hottest new openings in town. Yen Akart Soi 3, 02-287-1799. www.fb.com/SuhringsHome

Safe Bet The menu at new food player Alphabet (198 Narathiwas Soi 3, 083-074-7403. BTS Chong Nonsi) reads like an A-Z of all Bangkok's favorite cafe dishes. Serving customers from 8am right through till

TABLE TALK 2am, it dishes out Western and Thai food as well as some booze offerings. Expect things like spaghetti aglio e olio with bacon and shrimp roe (B170), salmon steak (B280), ribeye steak with jaew sauce (B280) and pad krapao moo (stir fry of basil and minced pork, B160). Stay tuned, as the owner is adding a morning cafe menu and evening grill bar soon.

South of Ari Sanam Pao’s decrepit shop-houses seem like unlikely candidates for gentrification, but Older (212/5 Phahonyothin Rd., 087-5114466) is now serving Negronis and fusion food just beneath the BTS station. In warm decor that combines gentlemen’s club accents and the place’s crumbling concrete backbone, Salt’s original chef is back in town (Site, in Bangna, is closed) doing sun-dried kurobuta pork (B180), Thai-style salmon pate (B280) and pasta with cod roe (B280). Given the nightly live band, the place looks more suited to whiskey (B2,200 for JW Black) and soda than classic cocktails, but they can definitely mix a Vieux Carre or a Boulevardier (B280).

Plearnwan Panich Thonglor Soi 13, 084-541-4565. Open daily 8am-9pm. www.fb.com/plearnwanpanich The popular Hua Hin shopping center Plearwan arrived here in Bangkok under the name Plearnwan Panich, where it serves up old-school Thai snacks and breakfast bites. The decor adds to the vintage feel through lots of galvanized steel and reclaimed wood. Highlights from the menu include khai luak (half-boiled egg, B40), steamed bread with sangkaya (egg custard, B60) and sunny side up in pan (B80).

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GRAND WINE TASTING WITH JANCIS ROBINSON

SUPERSTITION MEADERY TAP-TAKEOVER

This Mar 21 from 5:30pm, Mandarin Oriental welcomes British wine critic Jancis Robinson and hosts a master class of 11 top wine labels and cheese tasting. B5,900 per person. Reservations can be made at Restaurants@mohg.com or 02-6599000 ext 7390.

On Mar 18, Mikkeller introduces Superstition Meadery with a flight of four 50ml beers at B400. The list includes Marion Mead, Maple Stinger, Tahitian Honeymoon and more.

26 Ekkamai Soi 10 Yaek 2, 02-381-9891

BRAIN FREEZE Things get cold at Hair of the Dog on Mar 19 when beer meets ice cream.

Expect beer floats like cream ale with Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream and stout with dark chocolate mocha.

2/F, Mahatun Plaza, 888/26 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-650-7589. BTS Phloen Chit

VAN VOLXEM WINE DINNER EVENT Sra Bua presents a special five-course dinner, paired with organic wine from German vineyard Van Volxem on Mar 22 from 6pm onwards. Owner and winemaker Roman Niewodniczanski will chair the night. B2,900 Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, 991/9 Rama 1 Rd., 02-162-9000. BTS Siam

MACARON DAY Le Macaron celebrates Macaron Day this Mar 20 with opening ceremony and pass-around macarons from 3-4pm and buy-one-get-one-free on macarons from 7-11pm.

Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, 189 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-126-9999

48 Oriental Ave., Charoenkrung Rd., 02-6590000

HOPSESSION’S 2016 CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Hopsession gathers more than 15 craft breweries from across the world at W District on Mar 26. Expect 18 taps, 1,000 free beers and food.

W District 1599 Sukhumvit Soi 69, 02-3812277. BTS Phra Khanong

MICHELIN-STARRED DINNER From Mar 23-26, chef Menno Post of the two-Michelin-starred DeBokkedoorns in Amsterdam returns to Park Society to present his three-, four-, and six-course dinner (B2,900-4,999) and a cooking class (Mar 26 from 10am-noon, B3,600).

Sofitel So, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumphini

SPECIAL GUEST MIXOLOGIST Park Society Terrace welcomes bartender Charlie Ainsbury from Australia’s This Must Be The Place to mix up his killer drinks on Mar 24 from 8pm.

Sofitel So, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumphini

Easter Sunday Deals (Mar 27) EGG-CITING EASTER FEASTING Easter brunch from noon-3:30pm with egg hunts and painting for kids at The Rain Tree Cafe. B3,400 per person and B1,100 for 8-12-year-olds.

Plaza Athenee, 61 Wireless Rd., 02-650-8800.

BTS Phloen Chit

EGGS-ELLENT EASTER Lunch buffet from noon-3pm at B2,400 net and a B600 extra for free-flow wine at Cafe@2.

Conrad, 87 Wireless Rd., 02-690-9999

TWENTY-SEVEN REASONS FOR FAMILIES TO CELEBRATE EASTER Twenty-Seven Bites Brasserie adds a kids corner with games, live music and face and egg painting to its Sunday brunch as well as Easter chocolates. B1,890 per person; B2,290 with free-flow beverages.

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Boiling Over Five-must try bowls of tonkotsu ramen in Bangkok and where to get them.

Bankara Ramen

Ippudo

Chabuton

Jangara Ramen

Menya Kouji

Jangara

Menya

Bankar

Black ramen at Kyushu Jangara Ramen (B180360)

Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen at Ippudo (B220-260)

Looks so wrong; tastes so right. The intimidating, heavy appearance disguises a flavor that’s actually quite refined, with unusual tastes of aniseed and chamomile poking through the salty broth. Order the “zenburi” bowl (B360), which comes loaded with great big chunks of braised pork, a boiled egg and a dollop of salty, marinated cod roe.

It comes in three variations—the traditional and delicate shiromaru motoaji (B220), the intense miso-and-garlicflavored akamaru shinaji (B220) and the spicy karaka-men (B260)—which allow you to choose the level of doneness of your noodles. Both the shiromaru (ultrathin straight noodles, pork loin and tamago) and karaka-men (curly noodles and tender pork cubes simmered in Ippudo’s special soy sauce) are less greasy than the offerings at Bankara and Kio, but still contain enough fat to deter anyone dieting.

2/F, J Avenue, Thonglor Soi 15, 02-712-9678

Kakuni ramen at Bankara Ramen (B250) This one comes with a massive chunk of three-day-braised pork belly that literally melts on your palate. The restaurant is known for its fatty tonkotsu broth, served with perfectly al dente noodles and various forms of intense slow-cooked chashu. Delicious.

Try The Manor, 32/1 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-6625162/3

Tonkotsu ramen at Chabuton (B245) The 2002 TV Champion -winning Chef Yasuji Morizumi’s tonkotsu chashu men has a slightly greasy broth that is packed with flavor, and the slender in-house noodles have that perfectly springy quality, served alongside three slithers of tender rolled-up chashu.

Try 3/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-1605672. BTS Phloen Chit

Special ramen at Menya Kouji (B230) Hailing from Sanuki prefecture in Ibaraki, Menya Kouji’s tonkotsu ramen is creamy and very earthy. The house-favorite Special Ramen features molten pork fat, slow-cooked pork-belly chashu and a boiled egg with a perfectly fudgy yolk.

This guilty, cholesterol-fueled (but surprisingly palatable) pleasure is just too good to miss out on.

G/F, 39 Boulevard Bldg., Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-160-0112

Try Siam Square, next to Lido Theatre, Rama 1 Rd., 02-635-7930. BTS Siam

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now SAT Well Covered Maybe one day Bangkok will be lucky enough to welcome indie bands like The Kooks, Two Door Cinema Club, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys and MGMT. But until then, Indieinspiration is as close as we’re going to get. After the success of last year’s event, this seven-hour cover concert returns on Mar 19, with Somkiat, Yellow Fang, Jelly Rocket, Gym and Swim, Secret Tea Party, Gramaphone Children and Cyndi Seui, who’ll all be taking over Live House BKK (3 Kamphaeng Phet Rd., 081-9203633) with an entire evening packed with our favorite indie singalongs.

Tickets are B495-700 from www. indieinspiration.com

FRI Ital Thai Choreographer Jitti Chompee, the man behind some of the most experimental contemporary theater performances the city has recently seen, presents his latest work dubbed Monos this Mar 18-19. The multidisciplinary performance fuses Thai traditional dance movements with the rhythm of Italian Piazzolla’s tango. Taking place at the BACC (939 Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium, 02-2146630-8), tickets are B400-800 at the door.

FRI Hop to It This Mar 18, the return of Creative District Gallery Hopping gives you an excuse to head over to Charoenkrung and check out all that street art Bukruk left behind. From late afternoon through till 11pm, nine galleries will also be throwing shindigs of their own, including Cho Why, Kathmandu Photo Gallery, The Jam Factory and more. Be warned: some are threatening panel discussions with the artists.

For more details on what's happening, visit www.fb.com/galleryhoppingbkk.

FRI Out of the Box After taking a quick break, Bangkok’s biggest container market returns to the EmDistrict (near Benjasiri Park, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Phrom Phong, Exit 6) this Mar 18 under the name The Glass

by Artbox. Food trucks, shopping stalls, hand-made items and live music will provide plenty of Instagram opportunities—and this time it’s sticking around right through till Jun 19.

THU Electro Gold This Mar 24 sees the British electronic duo known for their genre-transcending sound, Bondax, take the stage at Live RCA Bangkok (RCA, Rama 9 Rd. 086-8600808). Following performances at some of Europe’s biggest festivals including Bestival, Creamfields and Beacons, they’ll be here to spin hits including “Gold” and “All I See.” Tickets are B350-450 from bit.ly/1YEr44Y.

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LIVE MUSIC

2PM

Woo Bar Goes on Tour

classical

concerts

DANCES AND ANIMALS

2PM

Polish conductor Dariusz Mikulski and special guest Russian cello soloist Alexey Stadler lead the Thai Philharmonic Orchestra in their performance of works by Dvorak, SaintSaens, and Tchaikovsky. Mar 18-19, 4pm. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. B100-400.

The hit Korean pop group perform live in Bangkok as the last leg of their world tour. Set under a "house party" theme, expect hits like "Hands Up," "My House" and "Go Crazy!" Mar 19, 6pm. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455.

B1,800-6,000 from Thaiticketmajor.

BSO CLASSICAL CONCERT NO 2.

Lapalux

Sunju Hargun

AZIMUTE

HUGO MENDEZ

BONDAX

A night of house and techno from the special guest DJ duo, with support from Sunju Hargun. Mar 18, 9pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-261-3007, 02-261-4446. B350 includes one drink. MRT Sukhumvit.

A night of tropical rhythms including vintage African, Caribbean and Latin fused with contemporary club sounds from the British DJ, with support from Maft Sai. Mar 19, 9pm.

Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02261-6661. B300. BTS Thong Lo.

The UK electronic duo bring their genre-transcending sound and tracks like "Gold" and "All I See" to the stage. Mar 24, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 086860-0808. B350-450.

LIVE FSTVL

Three floors of live music from international DJs Aeroplane, Tapesh, Sidney Charles and Jan Blomqvsit with support from local names Dan Buri, Harrington, Zidov Akuma, Wasabi Bytes, Georges LG and Ikono. Mar 18, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 086-860-0808. B450.

SWEED & BUNNYMAN

Electro, soul and deep house tracks from the local DJ duo, plus several surprise supporting acts. Mar 18, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B200. BTS Thong Lo. DJ YASS

The DJ and producer from Paris spins quality house, disco and funk tracks with support from DJs Abel Rogers, Karl Andy and Maarthen Gotheer.

Mar 18, 10:30pm. Vogue Lounge, 6/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Silom, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd., 02001-0697. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

LAPALUX

The UK producer and DJ behind two critically-acclaimed albums and hit songs like "Without You" takes over the club with a night of futuristic R&B. Mar 19, 8pm. Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B500-700.

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KONTRABAND

This edition of the bass music party features live sets from DJs Delorean, Azek and Will who'll be spinning hip-hop, dubstep, garage, drum 'n' bass and more. Mar 19, 9pm. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 02-381-9896, 090-528-4646.

B200 includes one shot.

ROMEO BLANCO

The Belgian DJ who's played alongside Hardwell, Tiesto and Martin Garrix returns to Bangkok. Mar 19, 9pm. Onyx, Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Rd. B400 includes one drink.

STEFANO RITTERI

The London-based DJ and producer spins house and techno with support from DJs Saranyu and Ellie. Mar 19, 9pm. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 02-381-9896, 090-528-4646. Free.

DOPE AS FUNK X TECH12

The party focusing on old-school beats returns with music from DJs Luck-E, Karl Andy and Tommy Nori.

Expect funk, '90s hip-hop, '80s rock and house classics. Wine Bibber Sangria, Ekkamai Soi 2, 02-7140709. Mar 19, 10pm. B300 includes one drink. BTS Ekkamai.

The Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Wim Steinmann and featuring special guest horn player Supreeti Ansvananda, performs pieces by Mozart, Prokofiev and Haydn as part of their second annual concert. Mar 27, 8pm. Thailand Cultural Center, 14 Thiam Ruam Mit Rd., 02-247-0028. B300-800 from Thaiticketmajor.

gigs LITTLE SWING

The experimental indie duo Stylish Nonsense perform live with support from guest Japanese guitarist Yoshitake Expe. Mar 20, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. Free.

BTS Thong Lo. ROMBUSTION: PHILOSOPHER BROTHERS

The local duo known for their lowfi, deeply emotional sound perform live. Mar 25, 9:30pm. WTF Gallery & CafĂŠ, 7 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-6626246. Free. BTS Thong Lo.

STAGE PERFORMANCES

WOO BAR GOES ON TOUR: VICTORY DAY BOAT PARTY

W Bangkok is back for their second boat party, this time teaming up with party collectives Go Grrrls and Dudesweet for a night of electro, indie, rock and hip-hop tunes while cruising along the Chao Phraya River. Under the theme Victory Day, the dress code is Flower People, Beatnik, Nurse, Military and People of the Revolution. Tickets at bit.ly/1pjCK0R. Mar 26, 5pm. B600-900.

SUNJU HARGUN

The techno DJs takes over Thonglor's latest night club alongside DJs Krit Morton and BassYouth. Mar 26, 10pm. Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). Free.

Magners International Comedy Festival

My Mermaid Dream

comedy MAGNERS INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL

Bangkok's first international comedy festival and Asia's biggest comedy event features nine top international comedians including Martin Mor, Erica Sigurdson, Earl Oakin and Luke Ashlocke over three nights across three venues.

Tickets at comedyclubbangkok.com. Through Mar 19, 8pm. The Comedy Club Bangkok, The Royal Oak Pub, 595/10 Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, 02-662-1650.

B500-1,000. BTS Phrom Phong.

theater MONOS

Jitti Chompee from the 18 Monkeys Dance Theater presents an intercultural fusion dance in which three Thai traditional dancers illustrate an epic story to the rhythm of Piazzolla's tango in an exploration of nature and the human body. Mar 18-19, 7:30pm. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8. B400-800. BTS National Stadium.

MY MERMAID DREAM

A solo musical performance by Puttawee Tepgraiwan provides a modern, adult take on the mermaid world. Through Mar 20, 7:30pm. Crescent Moon Space, 65/1 Thonglor Rd., 02-3813860. B360-450. BTS Thong Lo.

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ART

BROOKLYN 11211

NAREE - A PERSPECTIVE ON WOMEN

American/Swedish photographer Jesper Haynes shares images taken at nighttime overlooking 404 Wythe Avenue while he lived in a four-story walkup in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York. Mar 26-Apr 12. Soy Sauce Factory, 11/1 Charoen Krung Soi 24, 061-835-6824.

Bangkok-based Indian artists present their photography, mixed-media works and paintings on the subject of empowering women. Mar 18-24. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8.

THE ORANGE PEEL PROJECT

PURIFY

Larissa Anne Chanrasmi's experiment with orange peels uses photo-editing to turn them into psychedelic artworks. Mar 18. I Hate Pigeons, 34/2 Sathorn Soi 1 (Sribumphen), 097-234-8067.

Sudaporn Teja exhibits her latest abstract paintings using layers of color drips and pours. Mar 18-Apr 30. Serindia Gallery, Room 3101, 3201, OP Garden, 4-6 Charoenkrung Soi 36, 02-238-6410.

SPOTLIGHT

Wittamon Niwattichai, artist

My favorite Thai artists are… some of the long-term veterand in the Thai art scene, such as Hem Vejakorn, Joompol Karnjonnintu, Kumnuan Chanunto and Jumrut Kiertkong.

My favorite art gallery in Bangkok right now is… Bangkok City City Gallery. It’s the most innovative one that I’ve seen so far. But actually, I usually prefer to see art displayed outside a gallery.

One thing I love about the Thai art scene is… the recent rise of the market-meets-art combination that is everywhere right now. It shows that things are on the way up and art is reaching more people.

One thing I don’t like about the Thai art scene is… it’s still very limited in terms of style. There’s not much experimentation going on.

In the future, I want to see Thai artists… be able to afford their own studio spaces, or for there to be more galleries and venues that want to support budding artists. This would help to foster more of an experimental art scene if artists have more support.

Wittamon Niwattichai’s latest exhibition, We Have Just One World But We Live in Different Ones, is a collection of prints, drawings and embroidery exploring the moments people share in their daily lives that confirm similarities among strangers. It runs at Rikyu by Boy Tokyo (45 Soi Sukhumvit 24, 02-115-5778) from Mar 24-Apr 29.

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NEW GALLERIES

Buffalo Bridge Gallery

Phetchaburi is gearing up to host Phetburi Dee Jang, the coastal city’s biggest creative gathering, on Mar 18-20, which will coincide with the release of Pun Du, its first ever bicycle map. The three-day Phetburi Dee Jang event will comprise a forum on Mar 18 which will see PEEK @PETCH: Architecture Through Silpakorn’s Eyes, an exhibition about Petchaburi currently showing at BACC, partly relocated to Wat Yai Suwannaram.

Events on Mar 19-20 will include art workshops and exhibitions centering around the scenic Phetchaburi Market, plus a walking tour. Stay up to date at www. fb.com/phetburideejung. Note that all events are conducted in Thai.

Released at the same time as the creative gathering, Pun Du (or “Let’s Ride”) gives a brief history of the town, its highlight attractions and best eats. It provides three bicycle routes, focused on temples, dining and the seaside. It also includes handy phone numbers (such as bike repair shops) and discount coupons for use along the routes. The guide is a colloboration between youth movement Dek Petch Arn Muang and Arsom Silp Institute of the Arts.

After the event, the guide will be placed in hotels, shops, cafes and restaurants around town. See www. fb.com/dekpetcharnmuang for more.

RUN 2GETHER

BATMAN V SUPERMAN DAWN OF JUSTICE MIDNIGHT RUN 10K Thailand Championship

A 5.5km nighttime fun run to celebrate the long-awaited movie that's coming out in theaters. Special Superman and Batman running T-shirts for all runners. Register at batmansupermanrun.com. Apr 1. CentralWorld, 4, 4/1-4/2, 4/4, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-6351111. B1,080. BTS Chit Lom. 10K THAILAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Colour Miles for Smiles

A 10km race to determine the fastest long-distance runners in the country. Stay updated at on.fb.me/1XkNAz0.

Apr 3. National Stadium

MoST

GALLERY VER

Sathorn’s latest contemporary art gallery comes in the form of a large, open space with airy high ceilings perfect for exhibiting large-scale artworks. Also attached to the building is Tentacles, an art space-slash-cafe set to frequently hosts art workshops, exhibitions and activities while serving up coffee and snacks. The opening exhibition, dubbed Wett, sees Chiang-Mai based artist Mit Jai Inn cover the walls, floor and ceiling of the space with his abstract paintings. It runs through Apr 2.

Gallery Ver, Narathiwas Soi 15 (Sathu Pradit), 089-988-5890. Open Tue-Sun noon-6pm.

BUFFALO BRIDGE GALLERY

UPCOMING RUNS A special run partnering disabled runners and non-disabled ("guide runners") to exercise together. Participants can sign up individually and get partnered up on the day.

Offering distances 2.5, 5 and 10km. Register at 086-0695652. Mar 20, 5am. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd. B200.

Gallery Ver

(Suphachalasai Stadium), 154 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-0120.

BTS National Stadium.

SONGKRAN RUN 2016

Kick-start Songkran with some healthy exercise at this run offering 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10km distances. Three fun stations will take place along the track: water, powder play and Thai folk dancing. Register at on.fb. me/1LVYLNg. Apr 3, 5pm.

Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd. B350.

This new gallery extension adds to the minimal, artsy vibe of Inn-office co-working space. Buffalo Bridge keeps things raw with its gray concrete walls and dim lighting, with the art adding a pop of color to the room. The debut exhibition, A Personal History of Visual Symbiosis, showcases conceptual photography from a group of Thai and Japanese artists. It runs through Mar 31.

490/5 Phahonyothin Rd., 02-616-6669. Open daily 8am-8pm.

MOST

The creative agency which represents many big name photographers from around the region and works with the likes of Gucci, Vogue , GQ , Monocle and Dior, now has a space on Charoenkrung Road dedicated to photography, graphic and illustrative works.

For the opening exhibtion on Mar 18 called The Lantern Show, five illustrators, designers and artists (Jackkrit Anantakul, Kathy MacLeod, Luke Satoru, Jeanie Sriphiromrak and Marc Stuart) have added their creative flourishes to Chinese lanterns, hand-crafted by a veteran Charoenkrung artisan.

672-36 Charoenkrung Soi 26, 02-639-6582. Open daily 10am-5pm.

COLOUR MILES FOR SMILES

The international schools of Bangkok team up for the third year to organize this charity fundraiser for Operation Smile, providing surgery for children with cleft lips around the country. Every kilometer completed at this run will surprise runners with a different colored powder. Registration details TBA, stay updated at on.fb.me/1Ukd6oc. Apr 9, 5pm. Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd. B800.

WHY NOT Go Swing Dancing

BE GOOD Pedaling Funds This Mar 19, The Don Kuson Community Bike Shop is throwing a night of live music, good food and drinks to help raise funds for their non-profit bicycle co-op. Hoping to open on Charoenkrung Soi 57 by the beginning of April, the shop aims to educate people on the health benefits of cycling, as well as the simplicity of bike maintenance. Visitors will be able to build bikes from scratch through the help of volunteers as well as watch expert mechanics at work. The night, dubbed Will Work for Bikes, features food from Fatty’s Lil’ Fatso food truck and nightlong live music from avant-garde indie band Galaga, folk and blues performer Beer Soranut Masayavanich and folk rocker John Will Sail.

8pm, Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. BTS Sala Daeng.

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Bangkok Swing launches new Lindy Hop classes this Mar 19. The courses range from beginner to intermediate, each lasting six weeks and costing B2,400. Beginner classes run both Thursday and Saturday, with a beginner’s jazz step (improvisation) class on Thursdays. There’s also booze on offer for anyone who’d like to put a little more jazz in their step. For those who’d prefer a trial session, there’s a t0-minute open beginners class each Saturday at 8pm followed by a social dance until 11pm. Entry is B200 and includes a beer or soda.

The Hop, 252/8 Silom Rd Bang Rak., 02-235-2653. BTS Chong Nonsi. www.fb.com/bangkokswingdance.

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SALES AND FAIRS

Upcoming Pop-up Markets By Lily Kittisrikangwan

Stripped Art Street

Gateway Market Ep. 2

Jam Head in Wonderland

STRIPPED ART STREET

NIGHT BIKE MARKET

For the second year in a row, the creative Chula kids are hosting an arty street fair that spans across the university’s Architecture, Fine Arts and Arts faculties, featuring exhibitions, live art, independent food stalls and handmade crafts as well as live music performances by Bangkok indie acts. Don’t be put off by the fact that it’s hosted by students—it’s open to the public, and the turnout last year was impressive.

Our favorite riverside community mall plays host to the third edition of the Night Bike Market, which features organized nighttime cycling trips around the Old Town (Phra Nakhon Wonder Trip on Mar 26 and Zog Zag trip No. 2 on Mar 27), on top of a small selection of vendors. Even if you’re not a cycling enthusiast, you can still use this opportunity to return to this awesome part of town, which has been blessed with some interesting openings lately.

Mar 17-18 (4-10pm). Chulalongkorn University, CU ART Street, Phayathai Rd. www.fb.com/ artstripped

THE GREAT OUTDOOR POP UP EXPERIMENT

The team that turned Bangkok Docklands into hipster haven is experimenting in a new location. In line with the crew’s love for abandoned spaces, the next market is set to take place at Tha Din Daeng East Pier, featuring a river bar and terrace and an outdoor theater screening experimental films. The six-meter-tall “Rustic Warehouse” made of bamboo and iron steel will see food courtesy of The Kitchen Mess, Guss Damn Good, Blue Dye Cafe and more. They’re also promising live music performances on the “Experimental” stage, featuring Gym & Swim (Mar 26), Inspirative Band (Mar 27), X0809 (Apr 2) and Marathon (Apr 3). They’re introducing a “Neon Club” with live DJs when the clock strikes midnight—but we’ll probably just bring a few friends to chill under the stars.

Mar 26-27, Apr 2-3. Tha Din Daeng East Pier www.fb.com/thegreatoutdoormarket

JAM HEAD IN WONDERLAND

After hosting the Dream Castle Fest at the end of last year, the vast area that used to be Wonderland Fun Park will be taken over by another cutesy outdoor gathering that takes advantage of the iconic castle.

Expect live performances by mainstream acts Lipta, Lula, Jetset'er, Atom and many more. Food, DIY arty products, a HOBS’ pop-up bar, and plenty of parking space are also plusses.

Mar 25-27 and Apr 1-3 (4pm-midnight). Former Wonderland Fun Park, MRT Phahon Yothin. www. fb.com/jamheadmarket

Mar 26-27. Tha Maharaj 11/1, Maharaj Rd.

INTERN WITH US!

GATEWAY MARKET EP. 2 SUMMER ALOHA

If you’ve been to Gateway Ekkamai, you will have noticed the outdoor fashion markets on the space that connects this Japanese community mall to BTS Ekkamai. Here’s one by Chic Market Event, promising a free space for workshops, plus some decent fashion finds that are surprisingly not that expensive.

Mar 28-29. Gateway Ekkamai, Sukhumvit Rd. BTS Ekkamai.

ZAAP ON SALE #6: ALOHA SUMMER

A shopping trip at Zaap on Sale is never that cheap (especially at the stalls in the VIP zone in the outer hall), but the organizers always manage to bring in pretty much all the online fashion shops that we know and love (which add up to around 400 in total), as well as a very fashionable crowd (they even have a lookbook of their customers). You’re not gonna go there for the food (but you don’t really need to). The fact that the space is massive means that it will be a much more comfortable shopping sesh, especially now that the summer heat has arrived.

Apr 2-3. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam.

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Open to Thai and foreign nationals (for Marketing, Thai national only).

Internships are full-time, unpaid and last 3 months.

Candidates should be fluent in both Thai and English. Send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@asia-city.co.th 1/4S.indd 1

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JANE GOT A GUN (USA)

Action/Comedy. Detective James Payton (Ice Cube) reluctantly takes his soon-to-be brother-in-law Ben (Kevin Hart) on a mission to prove that a respected businessman is actually Florida’s most wanted drug lord. Mar 17

Action/Drama. When her husband returns home with bullet wounds, Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman) teams up with her ex-lover (Joel Edgerton) to seek revenge on the gang of thugs that’s stirring up trouble. Mar 17

TRIPLE 9 (USA)

THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY (UK)

Crime/Thriller. A gang of corrupt cops and criminals come together to pull off the biggest heist in town but must contend with a new incorruptible police partner. Mar 17

Action/Comedy. After searching for his long-lost brother for 28 years, dimwitted Nobby (Sacha Baron Cohen) discovers that his sibling is an MI6 agent. Mar 17 FRIEND REQUEST (GERMANY)

Horror. When a popular high-school student accepts a friend request from a stranger online, she sets off a terrible curse that brutally kills all those around her. Mar 17

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BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (USA)

RISEN (USA)

Action. Batman (Ben Affleck) travels from Gotham City to Metropolis in order to challenge the credentials of the city’s rival superhero (Henry Cavill), putting the whole world at threat. Mar 24

Action. Two Roman military tribunes, Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) and Lucius (Tom Felton), must solve the mystery of what happened to Jesus after the crucifixion in order to prevent the uprising of Jerusalem. Mar 24

SPECIAL SCREENINGS As part of this month’s Visual Project, TCDC will screen movies every Tue-Sun that are deemed classics in the history of the Thai movie industry.

Tears of the Black Tiger

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Paradise Island (1969), directed by Prince Anusornmongkolgan Paduempun is a playboy working at his family’s coconut orchard who falls in love with a woman he doesn’t realize is the daughter of a rival man.

Money Money Money (1965), directed by Anusorn Mongkolkarn Akkaraphol joins a local temple boy-band and opens a nightclub on his uncle’s land for them to perform. His uncle banishes him from the house and demands a huge sum of money to redeem the area.

Tears of the Black Tiger (2000), directed by Wisit Sasanatieng In this stunning technicolor “Thai Western,” two lovers from different social classes, Rumpoey and Dum, agree to elope before Dum’s father is suddenly killed and he is forced to leave town and seek revenge on the murderer.

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