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Singing in the Rain

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Temple Defector

Waterproof Summer 16 bites

17 bites

Light of Day

Indian Delights 24 BK Now

Comet Countdown

Art Openings

Who's in charge?

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 Writers Theerada Moonsiri Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Art Director Dith Chang Deputy Art Director Panita Thiraphapong Senior Graphic Designer Chantich Kongchanmitkul Graphic Designers Peeraya Sirathanisa Junior Graphic Designers Wariya Whangwaewklang, Parida Ritthiron

Where to find us!

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Production Assistant Saranya Chawanrattanasakul Content Designer Saranya Laowtrakul

Administrator Yaovaluck Srisermsri Accountant Manita Bangmoung

Advertising Director Wanida Akeapichai Sales Managers Tipkritta Chiraporncharas, Orajira Sukkasem Senior Sales Associates Tassanee Mahamad, Onwara Sittirug, Waranuch Thaneerat, Nattaya Bovornsettanon, Orakarn Laohakanjanasiri, Amarit Jinaya Marketing Executive Plaifon Chienvichai IT Manager Takrit Jitjaroen

Contributor Kathy MacLeod

Account Manager Suda Angsuputiphant Finance Manager Supaporn Bangmoung Assistant Finance Manager Anchalee Limkhamduang Senior Accountant Maneeya Kanthongdang

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A fifth of Bangkok’s best restaurants are in a single hotel Tourists seem to have a real fetish for any restaurant in the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. You don’t even need to break out of Tripadvisor’s top 15 in Bangkok before you’ve encountered three of their dining venues—so that’s one-fifth of the city’s best restaurants, all in one hotel. Wow. Just wow.

7-Eleven’s new Hershey’s soy milk is not a health food The convenience store’s latest Instragram-baiting item is none other than Soyfresh Hershey’s flavored soy milk. But a closer look at the fine-print reveals this drink is definitely not for people who are lactose intolerant or on a diet. There’s a tiny warning on the package that the drink contains milk solids—a dairy-derived food additive—while the sugar content is between 18.5-23g, which makes for a whopping 140-160kcal total energy per carton. Darn.

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Managing Director Andrew Hiransomboon

What We’ve Learned

Interns Joseph Lam, ThaksapornThiengthamcharoen, Nicha Patradhilok, Wannakarn Opassatien, Nitchakan Chaoratanapisate, Chalida Dansuanyai, Wongsatorn Prasertthavorn, Noppanut Kraithong, Jirakun Nimmakulvirut, Lattaphol Rungsittikul, Suwalee Wangsaengthong Cover by Panita Thiraphapong, Parida Ritthiron, Saranya Laowtrakul

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72 Courtyard is meant to be viewed from Touche Hombre Have you been wondering why it took Amanda Levete, the architect of the V&A’s extension in London, to design the two big gray boxes called 72 Courtyard? The opening of Touche Hombre may have finally shed some light on this urgent aesthetic issue. You’re meant to look at her handiwork from the Mexican restaurant’s leather banquettes, when suddenly a magical play on perspective defies your perception of space.

Not interested? Go anyway, and order Tommy’s Margarita, which costs only B275 and is “the only margarita recipe you’ll ever need,” according to GQ. Triple Pearl and Devanom are officially Bangkok’s best beers Yaksa Brewery (founded by Praset “Geng” Sritaborvornpaiboon of Niche BeerVille) gathered Bangkok’s beer bloggers and brewers last weekend to host the fourth edition of Beer Camp: Fightclub, and to crown Bangkok’s best beers. Over 70 labels joined the competition, with familiar name Triple Pearl taking the wheat title and new-wave brewer Devanom (the guy who started Thailand’s first hops farm) winning the IPA category. So now you know what labels to look for next time you’re at one of these bars: goo.gl/lBTrVx.

Monocle’s Tyler Brule designed a mall in Bangkok That’s what Sansiri is saying about Habito, the retail space amid its behemoth T77 complex. Don’t go just yet, because the shops aren’t open. But if it’s anything like his mag, we can expect a dealership for bulletproof stretch limos and things made by very old Japanese people who live in mountains.

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Hot: Coffee negronis

Not: Coffee martinis

Can we take back what we said about Bangkok being at peak negroni? The one infused with coffee at Q&A is awesome, and so much less embarrassing than ordering a coffee martini. And they’re not the only cool coffee cocktails that’ll knock you sideways: see “Dusk Till Dawn” at Backstage, “Great Grey” at Owl Society and “Jet Lagged” at Evil Man Blues.

INTERVIEW

Hot: Multiple cards

Not: Mangmoom cards

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, or Otutupup, is going back on its promise of a one-card transport system by August. They tried, they failed, and now they won’t tell us if it’ll ever be ready. But hey, at least you can still use your Rabbit Card at McDonald’s.

Hot: MX4D

Not: 4D

Since 4D was lame, chances are MX4D—which is the same but with seats that bump up and down—will be super, super lame. But since the only thing in the cinema right now is Independance Day: Resurgence, at least it might make that experience in some way sufferable.

Hot: Maiiam Art Museum

Not: Artistic censorship

One of Thailand’s most ambitious ever contemporary art museums just opened in Chiang Mai with a retrospective of local artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s work (see page 10). However don’t expect to see his latest, critically acclaimed film, Cemetery of Splendour—that one he’s not even bothering to submit to our local censors.

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Mano Laohavanich, 60, once called Phra Mettanando, is a defector from the beleaguered Dhammakaya temple, where the head abbot, Dhammajayo, is wanted for questioning by the DSI in relation to the Klongchan Credit Union scandal. Mano has not only been a vocal critic of Dhammakaya since breaking his connections with the temple in 1995, but has also known Dhammajayo personally since the 1970s.

How do you think Dhammajayo’s case will resolve itself?

I don’t think that he will survive this time, he will be caught and jailed.

There’s no way to escape anymore.

His days are numbered.

We have to first and foremost address the issue of money management in temples. It has to be transparent. We can create a system that manages money in transparent way.

There are so many conflicts within Thai Buddhism right now. What do you see as the cause?

Monks are too wealthy. We don’t have a supreme patriarch and Somdech Chuang doesn’t deserve the position. He was my preceptor, I know him.

When did your conflict with Dhammakaya begin?

In my first year as a monk I had trouble because Dhammajayo told the people that this young monk will replace him. So immediately I became the target of jealousy. I had to move out from Dhammakaya to live at Wat Ratchaorotsaram Temple in Bangkok. I later learned that Dhammajayo was founding a company with his own money, investing in land development. I was not comfortable with this at all. So I wrote him a letter stating that I disagreed with this; that it was wrong for a monk to get into business.

One week later he wrote back telling me not to interfere with his personal affairs, just to concentrate on my studies [at Harvard University in England and Hamburg University in Germany].

If Dhammajayo is removed, how do you see the future of the Dhammakaya temple?

The temple has to be reorganized.

Then the ministry of Buddhism has to make a declaration and the case of Dhammakaya has to be well publicized as a bad interpretation of Buddhism. Many disciples will be charged with many illegal activities, and many monks will be defrocked.

I still believe in the ministry of justice as there have been many cases of high profile and powerful people being jailed.

Do you feel that the public’s faith in the institution of Buddhism in Thailand has been irreparably eroded?

1991 assassination of the abbot of Wat Pho, a Dhammakaya temple in California, at the hands of a Thai man. I had to travel back and forth between Thailand and the USA a lot and, during my time in Thailand, I found many families crippled from having to donate to the building of the huge Dhammakaya pagoda.

I confronted the abbot again to tell him that his donations were breaking down families. Instead of answering my concerns, he just looked into my eyes intensely and asked me slowly, “Do you know who I am?”

Have you received any threats?

Yes, I’ve had many threats. I was followed by a blacked-out van very closely. I received emails that were not friendly and some that threatened my life if I didn’t stop what I was doing.

If the Dhammakaya case eases up, will you go back to the monkhood?

No. I will continue my religious work secularly. Interview by BK Staff

So, what made you drop out of Dhammakaya?

My last straw came in 1995, while I was managing the case of the

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By Joseph Lam and Monruedee Jansuttipan

Khao Lam Dam, Sangkhlaburi

Sangkhlaburi Why now: While many tend to stop at Kanchanaburi’s Sai Yok, those seeking a more adventurous hideaway should head to Sangkhlaburi. The sleepy border town near Myanmar is best visited in the rainy season, when a full Khao Lam Dam means lots of fun water-based activities.

Why now: For one, the low season offers massive discounts on rooms. That means you can take a romantic getaway for less and, when it rains, stay in and enjoy the misty mountain views from your room.

185, goo.gl/dx09y7) and the industrial-chic Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank (096-9810682, goo.gl/xD35D8) near the entrance of Khao Yai National Park, where the waterfalls are in full flow.

Head here: Sip wine and listen to the rain fall at Granmonte Asoke Valley (www.granmonte. com), the multi-award-winning vineyard led by Nikki Lohitnavy, Thailand's first female winemaker and a recent appearance in Forbes's inaugural Asia 30 under 30 list. They offer wine tasting programs and farm tours from B300, but we recommend going for a wine and dine package which starts at B950 at lunch or dinner.

This season’s must-tries are 2015 Verdelho, which just won a silver medal from the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards 2016, and the NV Cremant Extra Brut, which won a consolation prize from the same event. To absorb some culture, visit Khao Yai Art Museum, which exhibits the vast contemporary arts collection of businessman Pongchai Chindasook. Architecture hunters will also want to stop by the quaint cottages and cafe of Birder’s Lodge (044-300-

Stay here: Granmonte Guesthouse (084-9041944, 081-622-6662, www.granmonteguest house.com) is offering 40-percent discounts on weekdays (B3,120 from B5,000), but we also like the look of the weekend Wine & Dine package (B8,680 per couple), which gets you one night in a deluxe room, two bottles of wine plus Thai or Western lunch, dinner and breakfast, from now until Sep 30. Nature lovers may want to book a room at the newly-opened Nhapha Khao Yai Resort (093-636-9999. www.nhaphakhaoyai.com), whose rooms are carved out of a disused quarry. Room rates are B8,000 for a villa and B12,000 for a grand villa. They offer 20-percent discount weekdays.

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How to get there: It's an easy drive from Bangkok to Khao Yai which is about 200 kilometers from Bangkok.

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Wiwekaram Temple

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Nhapha Khao Yai Resort

How to get there: Take a bus (B120) or a train (B110/B57/B25 at Thonburi Station) from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi then connect with a VIP bus or a van to Sangkhlaburi at B175.

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Granmonte Asoke Valley

Yellow Submarine Coffee Tank

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Birder’s Lodge

Head here: For some white-water rafting, choose from either the Songkalia or Ranti rivers which both flow into Khao Laem Dam. The former offers both tubing and inflatable boat rafts with the rapids reaching difficulty levels of 3-4. The latter offers milder bamboo rafting on level 2-3 rapids. Try Samprasob Adventure (034-595-050, www.samprasob. com). Other highlights include visiting submerged temples and walking on Uttama Nusorn Bridge, the longest wooden bridge in Thailand to Mon village. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Wiwekaram Temple, home to the gorgeous golden Buddha Gaya pagoda.

Stay here: Go Beyond Asia (02-630-9371, goo.gl/F5KrBO) offers a five-day tour staying at its lake house for B14,500 per person, which leaves from Bangkok. The two-level floating accommodation is the perfect spot to laze on a tube or kayak through caves and submerged temples. On board there’s a small restaurant and a bar with daily happy hours. Over the five days, the house moves to different parts of the lake offering amazing sunset views plus rafting and trekking tours to nearby villages. For a more budget option, there’s Ponnatee Resort (034-595-134, www.ponnateeresort.com), which offers shorter packages like a three-daytwo-night stay at B4,000 per person including food, room and rafting tour.

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The ubiquitous German sports brand has been killing it this season with its colorful sporty outfits. People love the brand not only for its timeless style but also for its great athletic performance. Also don’t miss the new Superstar Slip-On Shoes.

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The Nile boasts an iconic design that packs serious practical perks. The bag’s waterproof fabric, concealed hood and hidden laptop pocket are ideal for this rainy season.

Get it at: Upperground

The new concept store by Carnival provides exclusive sneakers and streetwear products. As well as top-tier sneakers from leading brands like Nike, Adidas, Vans and Converse, you’ll also find high-end street fashion from Japanese brands including Denim by Vanquish & Fragment and many more.

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Thailand’s first multi-brand running specialist is for dedicated runners who want the best gear to improve their times and protect their body. Apart from stocking leading brands like Adidas and Nike, the store also features many lesser-known names like Brooks, Saucony and Hoka One One. Its unique Ari Running Lab also offers Gait Analysis technology to provide you with the best shoe to match your foot type.

Nike The Must-Have: Nike Pro Hypercool Limitless Women’s tank top

Nike’s seamless top is great for exerciseobsessed women thanks to a fabric which absorbs sweat and helps you stay cool.

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Footwear, apparel and equipment are all accounted for, with expert staff on hand to help you look for the right products for your needs.

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Stay here: Aava Resort & Spa (075-300-310, www.aavaresort.com) offers rooms starting from B4,200 for a deluxe bungalow up to B11,000 for a poolside villa. Go budget at Alongkot Beach Resort Khanom (075529119, www.alongkotresort.com) where rooms start at B1,400.

Wangtum Waterfall Credit TAT Phitsanulok

Phutubberk Credit TAT Phitsanulok

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Head here: Newly-founded national park Hat Khanom–Mu Ko Thale Tai is home to stunning coral reefs and pink dolphins. Jun-Aug is the best time to catch this rare species due to low rainfall and clear waters. Take a day tour, which starts in the early morning when the dolphins approach fishermen's boats to feed on the small, unwanted fish. Stop by nearby Koh Nui, unique for its natural fresh-water well.

Afterwards, check out Khao Puppa, whose curious limestone formations similar to those in Punakaiki, New Zealand, have earned it the nickname Pancake Rocks. Other marine attractions include diving spots at Koh Tan, Koh Rab and Koh Matsum. Try Nakhon Si Grand Tour (080-233-3322, goo.gl/0ZyFSv),

which charges B750 for a dolphin day tour and B1,950 for a diving tour. Now is also good time to visit the area's waterfalls, the best of which are Krungching, Ai Khiao and Promlok. This Jul 16 also sees the return of the annual Khanom Festival 2016 featuring superstars like 25 Hours and Getsunova under the theme “Tropi-color.”

Phutubberk

Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaew

How to get there: There are direct flights from Bangkok to Nakhon Si Thammarat daily. Thai Lion Air offers the best rates from B1,400 while AirAsia is B1,580 and Nok Air is B2,780.

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Why now: Monsoon season isn’t kind to the Andaman Sea, but the Gulf of Thailand is arguably at its finest, and Nakhon Si Thammarat is top of the must-visit list.

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Nakhon Si Thammarat

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Petchabun-Phitsanulok Pink dolphin at Khanom Credit Danupol Vatcharasint

Krungching Waterfall

Pancake Rock

Why now: Located in the westernmost part of the Isaan region, mountainous and relatively cool Petchabun can be visited year-round. It’s just welcomed a new resort that’s like something in the European highlands, while neighboring Phitsanulok province has plenty of rainy season activities to thrill adrenaline junkies.

Head here: Phitsanulok is home to some of the finest white-water rafting in Thailand, along the Khek River from Jul-Oct. Flowing through Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, the river consists of 13-18 rapids at a difficulty level of 3-5. The 10km course takes three hours to complete and most resorts in the area offer rafting day trips. Meanwhile in Petchabun, you can go rappelling at the 30-meter-high Wang Tum Waterfall (Khaokho Explorer, 089894-9211, 081-985-2676). Phutubberk, Petchabun’s renowned winter mountain destination, is actually at its most beautiful at this time of year, when it’s surrounded by even

more mist. You don’t need to be religious to admire the unusual beauty of Wat Phra That Pha Son Kaew, a golden pagoda surrounded by lush mountains.

Stay here: Book a stay at the newly-opened Blue Sky Resort Khao Kho (02-247-7310-11, www.theblueskyresort.com/KhaoKho), an English country-evoking resort whose 30-rai garden features lots of seasonal plants, a giant maze, a vintage coffee shop and an alfresco vintage outdoor area. Rates start from B2,499, (weekday) B2,999 (weekend) for deluxe rooms. In Phitsanulok, try Wanathara Health Resort and Spa (055-293-411-4, www. wanathara.com), which offers rooms right by the Khek River at B1,650 on weekdays and B1,750 on weekend, inclusive of rafting tour.

How to get there: Located around 360km from Bangkok, Phetchabun or Phitsanulok make for an easy drive or bus trip from Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2).

Chiang Rai Why now: Though Chiang Mai still gets most of the attention, this neighboring province draws people in with its slower pace of life and manicured farms, which are at their greenest this time of year.

which will be ploughed in order to grow organic Japanese rice (you can also help with this in September). For something to set the pulse racing, Singha Park (091-576-0374 , www. fb.com/SinghaparkChiangrai) just welcomed a Head here: Your first stop must be Choui Fong new zipline station overlooking the picturesque Tea (053-771-563, www.fb.com/ChouiFongTea), tea and flower plantations, where you can also arguably Thailand’s most stunning tea-house find Barn House Pizzeria. thanks to a modern-tropical design from Stay here: Sawanbondin Farm offers rooms Bangkok-based firm Idin Architects and a at B500-B600 per night while Ryokan Cafe is location that overlooks the plantation. The one- B4,500 per night with futons and tatami mats. year-old Sawanbondin Farm (www.fb.com/ Kick back on the terrace overlooking the rice Sawanbondin.farm) is also winning hearts with fields, reminiscent of rural Japan, or enjoy an its organic concept and clay workshops which alfresco rock bathtub with piping hot Japanese start at B150 per hour. Here, you can also stroll mineral water. around and pick up vegetables to cook up in How to get there: Thai Lion Air (www. your own meal. Cafe-cum-resort Ryokan Cafe lionairthai.com) offers the cheapest rates at the (081-868-3010, www.fb.com/RyokanCafe) is moment at B1,850, while full-service Bangkok another beautiful stop thanks to its traditional Airways (www.bangkokair.com) is B3,280 for Japanese-style rooms. In mid-July, visitors here a round-trip. will witness a vast field of yellow sun hemp,

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By Chalida Dansuanyai and Nicha Patradhilok

CHIANG MAI

To the North After much hype, Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum (www.maiiam.com) finally throws open its doors this Jul 4. Maiiam, which means “brand new,” sits in a converted 3,000-sq-meter warehouse in the historical craft district Sankhampaeng, a 30-minute drive east from Chiang Mai center. It will feature a mix of rotating and permanent exhibitions from the personal collections of Jean Michel Beurdeley and his late wife Patsri Bunnag, together with their son Eric Bunnag Booth (Jim Thomson’s international marketing director). Think emerging local artists and contemporary masters like the late Montien Boonma, Kamin Lertchaiprasert, Chatchai Puipia, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook, Navin Rawanchaikul, Natee Utarit, Vasan Sitthiket, Pinaree Sanpitak and Rirkrit Tiravanija. The opening exhibition is “The Serenity of Madness,” a retrospective of Chiang Mai-hailing, Cannes-winning director Apichatpong Weerasethakul called “The Serenity of Madness.”

Entry is B150 ticket. It opens Wed-Mon 10am-6pm.

Into the Wild ADVERTORIAL

The newly-opened Pongyang Zipline & Jungle Coaster (092-973-8868, pongyangadventure.com) in Chiang Mai’s Mae Rim district has probably the best ride of any of Thailand’s zipline parks. The Jungle Coaster is a two-seater beast powered by gravity that snakes around the canopy on steel rails. Right now you can ride it for the promo rate of B150 (usually B300).

Also check out the Quick Jump, a bungee-jump-like service where visitors fall to the ground from heights of 14 meters (B150 for ticket). For ziplining, they offer two packages at B2,550 and B2,050, but we recommend you go for the round-up promotion at B800 (normally at B1,550), which combines a 12-station zipline tour plus a Jungle coaster ride.

PHUKET

Meet the scrumptious new offerings at The Coffee Club Our new range of burgers feature juicy imported Angus beef, tender chicken and crispy fish, with imported cheddar cheese and Sriracha sauce. Thai ingredients feature in our new fresh salads along with quinoa, watermelon and roasted beetroot. Our dazzling deconstructed desserts are now available in all stores around Thailand.

Craft Life Despite the Sino-Portuguese shop-house setting, Crafts & Co. (096-404-9722, goo. gl/00L690) beer bar in Phuket’s OId Town has a modern feeling—glasshouse entrance, dangling tropical plants, sleek wooden bar, concrete walls. You’ll find more than 80 different craft beers from over 20 brands behind the bar, including local beers like Chalawan Pale Ale from Full Moon Brew Works (B160). Imported beers start from B220. The Western-led food menu features things like tuna quesadilla (B260) and bangers and French fries (B290).

HOTELS

Lux for Less More hotel room rates are dropping thanks to the rainy season. The five-star Grand Mercure Phuket Patong Resort & Villas’ (grandmercurephuketpatong.com) superior rooms are down to B2,999 from B5,100, while other discounts include the Deluxe Pool Access at B4,999 instead of B8,000 and One Bedroom Pool Villa at B10,999 instead of B14,000.

These rates are only available when you call the property directly on 076-231-999 ext.

1913 or email h8109@accor.com. This package also allows two kids to stay for free as well. Runs up until Oct 31.

The Coffee Club’s new chef’s choices are available at all stores.

For more information and reservations, please contact our stores.

STORE LOCATIONS BANGKOK Major Ekamai, Baan Rajprasong, The Hive (Sukhumvit soi 49), Convent Road, Riverside Plaza, The Maze Thonglor PHUKET Turtle Village, Jungceylon, Banana Walk CHIANGMAI Hotel M SAMUI Chaweng Beach, Central Festival Samui HUA HIN Naresdamri Road PATTAYA Royal Garden Plaza, North Pattaya, Motorway Outbound, Tukcom, Harbor Mall AIRPORT Don Mueang Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Phuket Airport

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In beautifully muted style, they’ll snap you and your fiance on digital, roll film and Polaroid as you stroll through Northern tea plantations or dye organic fabrics in Kirawong village. These workshops are all part of the package, with We Wander Wedding organizing trips away to beautiful, rustic locations, along with all the other details to make a perfect photo—hair, makeup, even wardrobe. If you don’t have time to schedule a full trip, they’ll also do half-day workshops and shoots at their Bangkok studio at a cost of B18,000 for a promised 100 photos. Trips out of town start from B38,000. For further details visit www.wewanderwedding.com.

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One of the biggest one-stop cycling stores in Thailand, Bike Club, recently opened a new Bangkok branch at Homepro on Rama 3 Rd. The store features more than 300 different models from many top brands including Louis Garneau, Focus and Pinarello. Folding bikes (starting from B7,900), lifestyle bikes (starting from B14,440), mountain bikes (starting from B6,900), road bikes (starting from B22,800) and touring bikes (starting from B34,900) are all in ready supply, along with a huge variety of accessories for cyclists. They also have cleaning and maintenance services priced from B300-1,500. Homepro, Rama 3 Rd., 02-029-7523. Open daily 9am-10pm. bikeclubthailand.com

After launching its white-washed showroom on Siam Square Soi 7 late last year, Bangkok’s leading street fashion store Carnival has now set up a new concept store at CentralWorld. Upperground by Carnival specializes in high-end street clothing and accessories. The minimal, futuristic space gives Bangkok access to the most exclusive collections from brands like Cote & Ciel, Non Conformist, Asics Tiger, Denim by Vanquish & Fragment, Bedwin & The Heartbreakers and many more. Top-tier sneakers, including limited-edition items from Adidas, Nike, Reebok and Converse, are available here as well. Look out for the upcoming Porter × Be@rbrick Collaboration Series too, in store soon. Upperground by Carnival, 3/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Chit Lom

Brighten up your sweaty gym session with lifestyle and fitness gear from Flexi Lexi, a new Bangkok-based online sportswear label that specializes in colorfully designed bralettes (B1,365) and cute patterned yoga pants (B2,765) perfect for active or loungewear. Along with dance leggings (B2,975) and mermaid swimwear (B1,365) the brand has also recently expanded its collection to include flower crowns (B525). There’s a selection of mini items for children, too.

Yogis can stretch and flex in style by ordering on www.flexilexi-fitness.com or view their collection at @flexilexi_fitness via Instagram.

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Survive the Storm Ten waterproof essentials to ensure your makeup lasts through the rain.

By Nicha Patradhilok

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Face Primer 1

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Primer is an absolute must for making sure your makeup stays on. The POREfessional primer from Benefit has been a cult product for years for its ability to reduce shine and the appearance of pores—ideal for those with oily skin.

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Price: B1,590 If you’re a dry-skinned kind of girl, try this primer, which is perfect for making your skin look well-rested and hydrated—no hangover required.

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Price: B279 This is drugstore makeup that actually works.

The concealer from the British high-street brand can compete with products that go for much higher prices. Despite coming in only three colors, its coverage and long-lasting effect are undeniable.

Srichand Translucent Powder 4

Price: B280 It used to be very difficult to find a good translucent powder at the drugstore but this reborn old-school Thai brand makes for one reliable cheaper alternative with its super mattifying power that can help your makeup stay put all day.

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Price: B990 While your typical eyeshadow needs a good base to hold on to, this cream eyeshadow stick makes a more efficient option. It's not only easy to use, both on its own or under a powder eyeshadow, the cream formula can also survive a good rain storm.

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Tarte Lights Camera Splashes Waterproof Mascara 7

Price: B850 Having smudged eyes after running through the rain is not a cute look. This waterproof mascara from Tarte makes your lashes look gorgeous, even in the sweat and rain. Its volumizing and staying power are truly outstanding.

Super Mom Matte Liquid Lipstick 8

Price: B159 Don’t underestimate this Thai budget-friendly cosmetic. Super Mom has jumped on the liquid lipstick bandwagon with several pigmented colors, from mauve or brown for a Kylie Jenner-inspired look to fuchsia pink or bright orange for something more out-there.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Seal 9

Price: B1,050 If you don’t want to spend too much on waterproof makeup but still need to look presentable at the office this rainy season, try this magical liquid converter that can instantly transform powder formulas and pencils into smudge-proof, long-lasting makeup.

Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray 10

Price: B1,300 This makeup setting spray from Urban Decay is a miracle in a bottle. It not only helps your makeup stay on throughout the day, it also keeps you looking fresh without the cakey appearance of competitors. It’s suitable for all skin types, too.

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Bourjois Bronzing Primer

Price: B609 Despite having no primer qualities whatsoever, this chocolate-scented product from the French drug-store brand works very well as a cream contour. The formula is very creamy and the color is subtle. Apply it after your foundation as a base for your powder bronzer to give a long-lasting natural glow.

Price: B420 Cream blushes are great for creating a natural flush. This one by Passion Ville, a popular and affordable Thai brand known for its super colorful range, has wonderful, long-lasting effects.

Essentials Benefit Cosmetics. Siam Paragon, Rama I Rd., 02-690-1000. BTS Siam Too Faced Cosmetics. Central Chidlom, Ploen Chit Rd. BTS Chit lom Srichand. Available at 7-Eleven nationwide.

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Collection Cosmetics, Revlon, Bourjois . Available at Watson's nationwide, try Watson's Siam Square Laura Mercier. Central World, Rama I Rd., 084424 6489. BTS Siam

Passion Ville. Eveandboy, Siam Square Soi 1, 02-022-4888. BTS Siam

Make Up For Ever. The Emporium, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-269-1000. BTS Phrom Phong

Tarte. Sephora, 1/F Siam Center, Rama I Rd., 02-658-1616. BTS Siam

Urban Decay. Sephora, G/F Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-003-6403. BTS Phrom Phong

Super Mom. Available at goo.gl/6th0rk

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Thinkk Studio

Nasha Laboratoire

Five Thai Women Designers Making Thailand Proud From fashion to furnishings, meet the kingdom’s female design talents breaking through internationally with local materials and timeless designs.

Linda Charoenlab of Lalalove London

Thinkk Studio

Fashion designer and stylist Linda Charoenlab launched Lalalove as a T-shirt brand back in the early 2000s while studying at the London College of Fashion. Her unique designs were quickly picked up by Topshop on Oxford Street, London, which really kicked off her reputation. Since then, her work has developed from T-shirts into a full line of womenswear. Finally in March 2015, Linda opened her first flagship store at Siam Center (which has been followed by retail space in many leading department stores), bringing her international success back to her hometown, Bangkok. Linda’s designs use 100-percent ecofriendly fabrics (sourced both locally and internationally) which she mixes with unique prints in vibrant colors.

You’ll love: Her digitally printed tees, jumper and swimwear.

Get yours at: 3/F, Siam Center, 979 Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam. www. fb.com/lalalovelondon

Nasha Mekraksavanich of Nasha Laboratoire Nasha Mekravanish is another designer who gained her reputation internationally before bringing her brand back to Thailand.

A graduate of Bangkok’s Silpakorn University Interior Design department, she then moved to Milan where she achieved two more degrees in shoe and jewelry design at Ars Sutoria and Istituto Marangoni before establishing her brand in 2013. Her first collection premiered at Paris Fashion Week before being selected as part of Vogue Italia Talents 2013. Now the brand has arrived in Bangkok at Club 21 Thailand and many department stores. The unique, geometric shapes mix architectural construction with metal details, and are crafted from genuine exotic leathers like snakeskin, crocodile and stingray.

You’ll love: Shroom Like a Mushroom, a box leather clutch with agate stones.

Get yours at: 1/F, Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam. www. fb.com/nasha.accessories.official

Vatanika

Vatanika Patamasingha of Vatanika Vatanika’s new-wave Thai brand picked up immediately after first launching in 2011. Today, the brand’s unique and exotic designs are available in everything from evening gowns to workwear.

Representing a strong, workaholic woman who’s also sexy and stylish, the brand joined the annual ELLE Fashion Week for the first time in 2012, and has since collaborated with global brands like L’Oreal and Diageo Moet Hennessey. Now, not only are Vatanika’s clothes available in many department stores in Bangkok, but she recently opened her first showroom in Paris.

You’ll love: The cut-out stretch crepe jumpsuit.

Get yours at: 1/F, Siam Paragon. BTS Siam. www.fb.com/vatanika

Pirada Senivongse Na Ayudhya of Found by Trimode Jewelry designer Pirada Senivonge Na Ayudhya has worked with The Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand, traveling around the country to help contemporize traditional products. The result is DeMark Award-winning pieces like Doipui, a modern redesign of a traditional Hmong embroidered hat, and Nakhon Ratchasima, jewelry made with buffalo, ox and yak horns.

You’ll love: The Doipui hat with its beautiful details Get yours at: ODS, 3/F, Siam Discovery, 989, Rama 1 Rd. www.trimodestudio.com

Ploypan Theerachai of Thinkk Studio Thinkk design studio has exhibited in Milan, Paris and Taiwan, as well as Bangkok’s very own creative center, TCDC. Most recently they launched sister brand Thingg, which focuses on locally sourced materials and Thai craft skills. The Lanna Factory lamps are inspired by cotton thread lamps found at Thai flea markets, and are woven on a machine which Ploypan and her partner, Decha Archjananun, designed themselves.

You’ll love: The Lanna pendant lamp.

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Seed Lite Water Library’s rusticated casual restaurant Seed has just announced new daylight opening hours (11am-midnight on week days and 10am-midnight on weekends), and head chef Pakapat “Jao” Sakyaso is celebrating with a new brunch and lunch menu. We really like the “Popeye and Olive” (spinach and cheese-stuffed French toast with olives, B210) plus standard picks like the breakfast burrito (B270) and Anytime Eggs (B250)­—the restaurant’s take on eggs Benedict, served in a pot with toasted bread. On the sweet side, don’t miss “the Fluffiest Pancake” (B170) served with brown butter whipped cream, or Jao’s granola (B180) with yogurt and fruits. Chef Jao also bakes fresh rotating croissants, financiers and scones to go with a cup of espresso (B80), fruit juice or shake (both from B110). Gluten-free baked items are also available. 104 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 099-283-6363, 094-429-7777

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New Latitude

Lob n’ Rolls

Designer Desserts

Inspired by his hometown, Miami, Florida, chef Kip Oxman (formerly of Hemingway’s and Monsoon) presents what is called “Nuevo Latino” (New Latin) cuisine at Azul. This new interpretation of Latin food borrows flavors from Cuba and other Spanish-speaking countries. Expect the likes of Peruvian scallop ceviche (B240) and Cuban sandwiches (B240), as well as chili con carne (B360) and hamburgers (B380). The chef adds his own twists to certain dishes, including the use of crabmeat instead of red meat in the empanadas (stuffed pastries, B160) and delicious duck ropa vieja (normally stewed beef, B220) served with poached egg on a grilled corn cake. 16 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-662-6117. www. fb.com/azulnuevolatino

Ubiquitious seafood importer Thammachart Seafood zeroes in on lobster at its new kiosk at The Commons. The Lobster Lab serves freshly-caught lobster from either Canada or Maine as lobster rolls (B690) featuring 60g of lobster meat stuffed inside a housemade brioche, topped with a choice of New England-style mayonnaise, tom yum-inspired sauce or Mexican-style sauce and served with a side of fries. Whole steamed lobster costs B1,690 (700-800g) with garlic-butter or spicy seafood sauce. There’s also oak-smoked lobster salad (B690), lobster chowder (B290) and lobster spaghetti (B690). Refresh with a cloudy lemonade (B150). M/F, The Commons, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, 02-712-8197. www.fb.com/thelobsterlab

The photogenic new cafe on Thonglor Soi 14, Thinkin’ Outside the Fox, stands out for its three-story-high window facade and stylish loft-like design (courtesy of Party/Space/Design). Here, amid mid-century furnishings, you can enjoy baked items like flourless dark chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream (B185) made by the baker behind Rain Hill’s defunct Penguin Loves Chocolate, brownies (B185) and waffles (B195) while sipping hot cocoa (B130) served with a cookie on top. You can also shop for designer home, clothing and stationery items, either from the house-brand or from fellow local label Things to Make and Do. 416/3 Thonglor Soi 14, 02-390-2847. www.fb.com/thinkinoutsidethefox

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Spice Routes Bangkok’s Indian community tell us their favorite Indian restaurants in Bangkok. By BK Editorial The Great Kabab Factory

Maya

Essentials Charcoal. S/F, Fraser Suites, Sukhumvit Soi 11.,089-307-1111.

BTS Nana Gaggan. 68/1 Lang Suan Rd., 02-6521700 GURLEEN KHANIJOUN, EDITOR OF MASALA MAGAZINE

MRIGAA SETHI, EDITOR OF SG MAGAZINE

NANDHINI SEHGAL, MANAGEMENT TRAINEE AT NESTLE

“My favorite restaurant is Punjab Grill at Radisson on Sukhumvit Soi 13. It’s a high-end restaurant brand from India. I’ve never tried it over there but the food here is very good. I really like how it’s got traditional flavors mixed with innovative flair.

The kebabs are cooked so well and the ingredients taste so fresh. My favorite are the lamb chops and the tandoori prawn.

I also go to Saras, which does South Indian, for their dosa [rice crepe]—really good and not too pricey. Southern food is so hard to create at home so that’s what I’ll often eat out in Bangkok.”

“I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the solid standards at Indus: the kebabs, the paneer tikkas and their roti selection, especially the super flakey pudina [mint] paratha. Saras has an epic samosa—generously stuffed, carom-seed flecked, with a great tamarind chutney. All that said, Indian food suffers from the same stuck-in-the-mud-ness that most ancient and well-loved cuisines—including Thai—do. No one wants to challenge diners’ expectations by reinventing the wheel, which is why most Indian restaurants and their menus around the world are so templated. For this reason, I’ll gladly have a fist fight with anyone who doesn’t ‘get’ Gaggan.

He’s bringing in more and more global flavors, but I don’t think enough people appreciate how solid and perfect his Indian flavors are, whatever gastro-process they’re being put through.”

“My all-time favorite for authentic North Indian cuisine—where my family is originally from—is Indus. They market themselves as Indian fine dining but it’s the closest you’ll get to authentic flavor outside of India. Whenever I crave Indian ‘street food’ or snacks, I usually go to Saras.

You’re not really paying for a nice atmosphere or anything—it’s purely about the food. Maya does amazing tandoori and I really like their biryani, which is kind of like the Indian version of khao phad. You also can’t go wrong in Phahurat. I never bother remembering the names of the eateries cos they all look pretty much the same, selling vegetables and Indian sweets and spices out front. Sometimes you won’t even realize there’s a restaurant out back selling fussfree Indian food from all parts of the country.”

VIKRAM ARUNAGIRI, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GULPBKK “Indian food in Bangkok, like most countries, falls into three categories: fine dining, casual comfort food and tourist traps.

For fine dining, The Great Kabab Factory is my pick. They are possibly the only place to use such a variety of spices and flavors. Almost none of their dishes taste the same. The sheer variety is amazing. For comfort food it has to be Tamil Nadu. Tucked away in Silom Soi 11, this hole-in-the-wall brings me back to my mom’s cooking. Don’t expect any service or ambiance, just good wholesome comfort food. If you want your mind to be blown and transported to another planet then only one man can do it: Gaggan.”

GAGGAN ANAND, CHEF AND OWNER, GAGGAN “I go to Shri Ganesha in Sukhumvit Soi 13 for South Indian food, as well as Sanjha Chulha opposite Indra Hotel. Honestly, all the rest is quite crappy.”

The Great Kabab Factory. L/F, Majestic Grand Hotel, 12 Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-262-2999 Indus. 71 Sukhumvit Soi26, 02-258-4900 Punjab Grill. Radisson Suites, Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-645-4952 Maya. 29/F, Holiday Inn Sukhumvit, 02-683-4888

ROSHNI CHUGANI, SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE OF THEASIANPARENT.COM “My favorite would have to be Charcoal for its galauti kebab, mutton biryani and dum ki raan [whole leg of spiced mutton]. An all-time classic is Rang Mahal for its chicken malai kebab, butter chicken, dahl makhni and variety of naans. It also has this chocolate ball with ice cream in it that I always get for dessert!

It’s making me hungry thinking of them.”

Rang Mahal. 26/F, Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02-261-7100 Sanjha Chulha.

120/31-32, Ratchaprarop Soi 3, 02-6563114 Saras. 15 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 02-401-8484 Shri Ganesha.

392/23-24 Sukhumvit Soi 20/1, 02-258-1425 Tamil Nadu. 5/1 Silom Soi 11, 02-2356336

BK PICKS Our favorite Indian restaurants for every price range

Charcoal

FANCY: CHARCOAL

MID-RANGE: INDIAN HUT

BUDGET: AKSHAYA

Soho Hospitality Group’s high-end contemporary Indian contender offers a tight menu focusing almost exclusively on tandoor-cooked kebabs. Like all Charcoal’s food, these are wonderfully spiced and flavorful, be it the classic lamb sheekh kebab (B380 for three pieces) or chicken murgh malai kebab (B400 for five pieces). You won’t find any curries beyond the buttery dal Charcoal (urad lentils, tomatoes, ginger and garlic, B220). Wash it all down with cocktails by Joseph Boroski.

Tucked in an old-school setting with white tablecloths, folded cloth napkins and butler-esque service, this longstanding Indian restaurant packs heaps of flavor into its dishes. The food here is more than just curries and kebabs, though both are delicious and well-executed. Stick with the simplest stuff: butter chicken (B295), dahl tadka (B195) and aloo matter (B225).

Rather than the heavy curries of the North which most casual Indian eaters are familiar with, Akshaya does Southern vegetarian food, most notably dosa—giant, crepelike wraps with various curried fillings.

B116 gets you either one full-size masala dosa (filled with potatoes and lentils) or a masala dosa set, which includes a mini masala dosa with one idly (rice cake) and vada (India’s richly spiced, donut-shaped, savory batter snack).

S/F, Fraser Suites, Sukhumvit Soi 11.,089-3071111. BTS Nana

418 Surawong Rd., 02-236-5672-2.

293/11, Soi Kamchai Iamsuri, Surawong Rd., 02-236-3733

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Char Wireless Road gets a rooftop steakhouse and bar.

The buzz: The latest rooftop restaurant and bar in town sits on the top two stories of Hotel Indigo. The name Char comes from the hotel group’s Shanghai property, as does the bar-and-grill concept spread over two stories.

The decor: The duplex venue comprises a rooftop bar on top of a stylish dining room. Char is definitely not a solemn steakhouse lined with wood panels and thick leather chairs, going instead for a more open and modern approach. High ceilings, comfortable table seating, warm touches of brass and an eclectic mix of chairs create a casual, welcoming space. Upstairs is an openair rooftop bar.

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The food: French chef Lionel Vinatier (previously of Maxim and Maverick) presides over a classic steakhouse menu, featuring imported beef like Darling Down wagyu from Australia and Kobe wagyu from Japan, as well as local beef by butcher Arnaud Carre (of Arno’s). Steak starts at B650 for 180g of 100-day grain-fed Black Angus. The chef’s mastery of French cuisine is showcased through dishes like the four-day-simmered French onion soup (B280), lobster bisque (B350) and duck confit (B590). We also like their seafood dishes, particularly the tuna tartar (B200) and flavorful black cod steak (B680). Shanghai’s best-selling banana cheesecake (B310) is also on the menu here, along with new creations, including a deconstructed tiramisu (B280), which sees coffee sponge cake smothered in mascarpone foam, and Thai-

style lemongrass-infused panna cotta (B265), served with mango compote and passion fruit-mango caviar.

The drinks: French bartender Francesco Moretti, who’s also behind the drink list at Revolucion Cocktail, created a list of signature cocktails, all with pretty presentation. Served in a ceramic tea cup, Kanagawa (B300) stands out with its tea hints from sencha-infused Absolut vodka, which blends well with rose syrup, lime, brown sugar and plum. Red and white wines are priced at B160-520 by the glass.

Why you should care: French bistro favorites, an elegant space and some of the best views in the area. Natcha Sanguankiattichai 25-26/F, Hotel Indigo, 81 Wireless Rd., 02-207-4999

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Life and Kuisine

Baker Gonna Bake

Burgers and Bangers

NEW AND NOTED

Race Rest At the bright blue Life and Kuisine (589 Phra Sumen Rd., 092919-4656), a group of motorcycle lovers dish out chili-cheese turkey sandwiches (B250), braised and roasted barbecue ribs (B380) and Thai-style spaghetti pad keemao (spicy stir-fried) with shrimp and crab (B280). Stay tuned for the motorbike showroom, opening next door.

Oven Hot Baker Gonna Bake (G/F, K Village, Sukhumvit Soi 26, 092-6516463) began life as a little online bakery and has transformed into a full-time cafe serving coffee and treats. Inside carries a cutesy Japanese cafe vibe owing to the wooden tables, concrete floors and all-too-adorable dessert menu. The Le Condon Bleu-graduate owner bakes classics like chocolate cookies (B55) and brownies (B80) as well as twists like the Brownoffee (banoffee brownie, B150), mango tart with a sticky rice base (B95) and "Baked Dome" (a rich chococlate sphere with a brownie cookie

TABLE TALK

Cocotte base, B140). Order a blended tea from Chiang Mai's Rustic and Blue at B120 a pot with a plain bagel (just B50). Espresso comes from local coffee roaster Somersault (B70-B95).

Big Bang After years of working in high-end hotels and restaurants, Panida Paethanom (aka Chef Poupee) has opened Burgers and Bangers (Sukhumvit Rd., between soi 18-20, 097-2834598). Up for order are six options: lamb with brie and caramelized onion (B290), cheese-stuffed chicken and mozzarella (B240), bacon-wrapped beef and cheddar (B280), pork belly and blue cheese (B270), vegetarian (B230) and the Signature (beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion rings topped with Bearnaise sauce, B290). Each comes with a free side of either sweet potato fries, potato wedges, beer battered onion rings or potato salad.

Cumberland (black peppered pork sausage) and the Lincolnshire (pork sausage with mixed herbs) bangers are available on a bun (B170) or with mash (B250). Natcha Sanguankiattichai and Joseph Lam

G/F, 39 Boulevard, Sukhumvit Soi 39, 092-664-6777.

Open daily 11am-3pm; Sun-Fri 6-10:30pm; Sat 6-11pm A huge rotisserie oven imported from France dominates this warm, rusticated space, telling you everything you need to know about Cocotte's food: simple, on the bone, portioned for sharing and heavy on the meat. That's not to say their vegetable dishes aren't wonderful too, whether it’s a salad made from up to 15 Royal Projects vegetables or a creamy soup of mushroom and tomato. Don't miss the Crispy Pig—tender-roasted pork belly with honey-beer glaze and caramelized apple—or delicious sharing tomahawk steaks.

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FOOD REVIEWS

Seven Spoons

CANADA DAY SPECIALS Jul 1-2 are the last days of Seven Spoons’ Canada Day specials like hand-cut French fries poutine (B220), fried chicken on waffles with bourbon maple syrup (B320), blueberry crostini (B160) and Caesar cocktail (B290).

22-24 Chakkaphatdiphong Rd., 02-6299214

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Crab and Claw

LOBSTER AND OYSTER OLYMPICS

FIRST ANNIVERSARY

This July, Crab and Claw celebrates its one-year anniversary by rolling out two massive 100-minute all-you-can-eat deals. Every Tue and Fri, you can order any of over 20 lobster dishes on the menu at B2,800/person with a glass of wine or B3,300/person with freeflow wine. While on Wed, B1,500 (with a glass of wine) or B2,000 (with free-flow wine) gives you access to fresh oyster dishes. Available at both Emquartier and Siam Paragon branches.

7/F, Emquartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 096197-5769. BTS Phrom Phong G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 061912-3145. BTS Siam

CANADA DAY Sway ce l e b rate s C a n a d a D ay this Jul 1 with free poutine from 5-6pm, B200 Caesar cocktails from 9pm and lucky-draw giveaways.

Arena 10, Thonglor Soi 10, 02-711-6052

4TH OF JULY AT MIKKELLER BANGKOK This Jul 2, the annual garden party returns to Mikkeller, featuring barbecue, draft beer and cocktails.

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

PASSION ON PLATE #2: TASTE OF CANADA The second edition of the pop-up dinner by 80/20 will be held this Jul 3 to celebrate Canada Day (Jul 1). A nine-course menu highlights Canadian flavors and sets you back B1,500.

Hair of the Dog

Err

THAI THUM THAI DEUM THAI CHAREAN VER. 2 Taste local craft beers and meet the brewers of Pheebok, Golden Coins and Sandport Beer and nibble on Err’s delicious Thai drinking snacks this Jul 2-3 from noon.

B1,250 per person, including freeflow beer and snacks.

Hair of the Dog celebrates its first birthday with buy-one-get-onefree on all taps from 4-6pm and B200/glass afterwards. Bottles are 20-percent off all night.

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

Wishbeer Home Bar

JACK DANIEL’S THE GOLD EXPERIENCE Wishbeer Home Bar takes a little break from beer this Saturday, Jul 2, when it hosts the launch event for the new bottle of Jack Daniel’s No.27 Gold Tennessee (limited edition, doubled-barreled Jack Daniel’s original No.7) featuring three special cocktails—Jack Julep, Ginger Jack and TJack. You can pre-order the cocktails via goo.gl/ldvBkC to get 10-percent discount on the regular price, plus, the first 20 purchased online get another cocktail for free.

Wine Connection The Grill HHHH Steak/Western. G/F, Groove, 999/9 Rama 1 Rd., 02-613-1036. Open daily 11-1am. BTS Siam. F BBB

Wine Connection bistros have now spread so much across Bangkok that we can’t keep up with them. But this latest one, The Grill, is different. The go-to brand for a cheap steak and platter of antipasti has this time attempted to go slightly upscale, buying in on the dry-aged meat, grillspecialist trend. Prices, though, remain firmly down to earth: a bone-in, near1kg rib-eye tomahawk will cost you just B1,890, while wines that start at B599 a bottle remain practically unbeatable.

Visit on a Friday night and you will also find the restaurant heaving. During our last visit, four tables worth of people stood outside, serenaded by an acoustic jazz trio playing bossanova Bob Marley as they awaited entry into the restaurant’s temple of dangling bulbs, orange brickwork and riveted black steel. And we don’t blame them. A ravioli of spinach and mozzarella (B210) sums up this place well:

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Taking over the former spot belonging to Carl’s Jr. in Silom salaryman haven Soi Thaniya, this izakaya chain with over 60 branches worldwide specializes in mountains of golden tebasaki, or Nagoya-style fried chicken wings. The decor remains fairly nondescript, with the addition of sake bottles, some paper screen walls and banners bearing the chain’s mascot, a cheery half-man, half-chicken, failing to add too much character. But there’s plenty of fun to be had, here. Aside from the star attraction, the menu packs all sorts of comfort dishes like yakisoba, sashimi and stir-fries, though arguably the real emphasis is on booze. While the bar is a pretty solitary space, the lowceilinged room at the back gets boisterous with a mix of Japanese expats and Thai office workers pounding back ice-cold draft Asahi (from B119) or making the most of the

all-you-can-drink beer, sake and shochu deal (B499/90 minutes). There are two types of deep-fried wings on offer—the original maboroshino tebasaki (B130/5 pieces) and the kuro tebasaki (B95/3 pieces)—both of which look fried to the point of no return. That’s misleading and the flavors are extremely addictive.

The former are peppery and salty with just a hint of spiciness, while the latter taste like they’ve been doused in Worcestershire sauce. For us, the crispy, crunchy skin is so delicious it outweighs the slightly dry meat. Elsewhere portions are kept small, in keeping with the drinking atmosphere. The zuri kara negi sio ponzu (fried chicken knuckles in ponzu sauce, B130) are another moreish snack, benefiting from a liberal squeeze of lime, while the Yamachan miso kyu-ri (cucumber with miso soup, B105) is a refreshingly simple side of greens. In fact, we found most dishes delicious, whether the omelet-like nira tama itame (egg with garlic chives, B140) or zesty buta pon (stir-fried pork in a sour sauce, B170). Again, portions are quite tiny, but priced accordingly, so you navigate the great big menu without too much fear of a crazy bill— or you just order another pile of wings.

Sekai No Yamachan is no place for a civilized sit-down dinner—there are a ton of those in this neighborhood—but if it’s fast food and beer-fueled cheer you want, it hits the spot. Note: There’s another branch at The Manor on Sukhumvit Soi 39.

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efficient, global bistro food designed to attract bums on seats rather than critical plaudits. The tomato-based sauce tastes sharp and moreish, the pasta well-cooked, the stuffing plentiful enough—a definite step up from the usual Wine Connection offering. It’s a similar story with the special of Spanish mussels (B260). Of course you don’t get the taste-of-the-seaside hit of a mussel scraped from the rock not five hours before, but they’re plump and sweet and swimming in a salty, paprika-rich broth that makes you want to dunk things in it. Dessert, again, is no let-down: the lime pie (B90) might have sweaty pastry, but the taste is nonetheless a sharp, sweet hit of sugar.

We’d be happy to take back any a bad word said about Wine Connection and call The Grill a triumph. Sadly, though, their big-ticket item—the steak—is a disappointment. Sure, we went for the cheap cut—a 280g Australian grain-fed sirloin for B790—but it didn’t need to be shorn of the lovely rind of flavordispensing fat which the word sirloin promises. Without it, there’s not much happening in this one-dimensional hunk of meat. We also don’t taste any benefit from the restaurant’s muchtalked-about in-house dry-aging treatment. The Grill can deliver a great meal—tasty, friendly on the wallet, filling and served to your table by fawning staff with beaming smiles. But you’re after the tangy, well-matured, mineral-rich juicy hit of a good steak, you might be disappointed.

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now FRI Oh Baby This July 7, the craft beer institution I Hate Pigeons (34/2 Sathorn Soi 1) hosts their regular documentary club, this time welcoming Gayby Baby, a documentary following the lives of four Australian kids whose parents are all gay, as society comes to terms with issues of marriage equality. Tickets are B120 at the door and include a free bottle of Ayinger beer.

SAT Radio Waves This year, indie concert promoters Have You Heard? have already brought us special visitors in the form of Ratatat and Last Dinosaurs. Now they’re turning to a familiar name this July 4. Swedish dream-pop band The Radio Dept. were last here in 2013, when they performed tracks like “Heaven’s on Fire” and “Pulling Our Weight” to a jam-packed Sonic Ekamai. This time they’ll be taking over Voice Space (BBD Building, 197 Viphavadi Rangsit) with teaser songs from their forthcoming album, along with support from local acts Hariguem Zaboy and Yena.

FRI Fun Bar Karaoke Photographer Taweewit Kijtanasoonthonr’s latest solo exhibition, Karaoke Twilight, takes a peek inside the neon-lit windows of Bangkok’s late-night karaoke bars. Running at the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre (939 Rama 1 Rd.) from Jul 2-31, the series goes beyond the garish façades of these institutions and delves into the loneliness of the people living within.

FRI Zine Scene If you’re a budding zine maker, creative writer or just an oldfashioned bookworm, head over to Museum Siam (Phra Nang Klao Rd.) this Jul 2 for Make a Zine 2: the Love Zine Edition. Back by popular demand, this event consists of a zine-making workshop, an exhibition of noteworthy independent zines with 18+ content, and a free-for-all zine library for kicking back and reading, a zine swap zone for makers to exchange works, a zine shop for readers to get their hands on freshly printed zines, and, finally, a refreshments area filled with food and drinks.

FRI Molam Mania We were thrilled by the news Paradise Bangkok International Molam Band would be taking their 21st century spin on Isaan funk on tour throughout Europe, including a date at Glastonbury. Good news is the band have lived to tell the tale and now they’ll be performing a special set at their spiritual home, Studio Lam (Sukhumvit Soi 51), this July 6.

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NIGHTLIFE HIGHLIGHT

Hair of the Dog

Phatfunk

DJ Lunatic

HAIR OF THE DOG FIRST ANNIVERSARY

SELECTA VOL. 3

The minimal craft beer specialist celebrates its first birthday with a night of buy-1-get-1-free on all taps, plus bottles going for 20 percent off all night long. Jul 1, 4pm. Hair of the Dog, 2/F, Mahatun Plaza, 888/26 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-650-7589. Free. BTS Phloen Chit.

The underground club hosts a night dedicated to dubstep, trap, glitch hop, drum 'n' bass and moombah from DJs masta Infect, Funtmonsta, Woofa and Zat Kid. Jul 2, 10pm. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 02-381-9896, 090-528-4646. B100.

WHATEVER PARTY - SONGS ON SCREEN

PHATFUNK 6TH ANNIVERSARY

Celebrate Hollywood blockbuster soundtracks with this night dedicated to rock, alternative, indie pop and Brit pop from the movies, as performed by the TempleBoxers and DJs Santisook, Kanu and Plloyh. Jul 1, 9pm.

Moose Bangkok, 24 Ekkamai Soi 21, 02-108-9550, 083-272-2210. Free.

Join a drum and bass lineup of 18 DJs, 3 MCs and 1 VJ at PhatFunk's 6th birthday at Live RCA. Open bar by Absolut from 8-10pm along with drink specials and merchandise giveaways. Jul 2-3, 7pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B200.

TRINITY II

Join the German DJ as he spins quality funk, soul, disco and hip-hop tracks all night long. Jul 8, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. Free. BTS Thong Lo.

DJ LUNATIC

Future house, EDM, trance and trap music spun by more than 20 local DJs. Jul 1, 8pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. Free.

SOUND A HOUSE #1 ELECTRIC SAFARI

Two of Arena 10's most popular nightclubs, Demo and Funky Villa, join forces for a safari-themed party. Expect plenty of high-energy EDM at Demo and contemporary pop and rock at Funky Villa. Jul 1, 9pm. Demo, Thonglor Soi 10, 085-250-2000. Free.

EDM BOAT PARTY SEASON 2

The Chao Phraya boat party is dedicated to the best EDM tracks from DJs Joyyly & Bplaa, Hongyok & Aris, Sandy Twosway, Mad Dog and more. The boat leaves from Asiatique The Riverfront, 2194 Charoenkrung Rd. Jul 2, 2pm. B800.

Join a house party celebrating the best of local electronic music, featuring artists, bands and DJs including Hariguem Zaboy, Hope the Flowers, Summer Dress, Free Typewriter, Zweedz n' roll, Gorn clw. There will also be a pop-up tattoo shop by special guest Tantai Tattooer.

Jul 9, 4pm. 31 Srinakarin Soi 57. B200-250.

Bangkok's coolest underground electro label, Comet Records, celebrates its fourth birthday this July with four gigs spread across four venues.

Launched by Jakchai Panchanon back in 2012, Comet Records' roster reads like a who's who of the city's most forward-thinking electronic acts, from the trip-hop sounds of Naked Astronaught and funkified offerings of Jakchai's solo project Casinotone to the soaring dream-pop of Vivid Dream and hazy r'n'b of UNDA. Good news is you'll be able to catch most of these bands live in action throughout July, when the Comet Records anniversary hits the road:

and Naked Astronaught.

Jul 9 at Jam (41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, BTS Surasak) with Vivid Dream, Casinotone and UNDA. Jul 16 at Moose (24 Ekkamai Soi 21) with Yanin x Casinotone, Astro302 and Orbital XX. Jul 23 at Third World Bar (2/F, Tapas, Silom Soi 4, BTS Sala Daeng) with Nymph Hutakom, Lobofunk and Elevators.

A four-day pass costs B600 (which includes download of a new Comet 4 Years Compilation album) while individual event entry is B200.

Jul 2 at Soy Sauce Bar (11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24) with Minus88, Morg

Q&A

Comet Records founder Jakchai Panchanon Congratulations, Comet Records is turning four! How has Bangkok’s music scene changed in that time?

Bangkok indie has become mainstream. Solo artists have disappeared. Local electronic music artists have declined while lots of international artists are booming.

There are less indie gigs. Synthpop is more popular than postrock. Social media has become more powerful. New artists can publish their works much more easily. The underground electronic music scene still receives minimal support. Catchy pop melodies are as much a part of Thai culture as soap operas.

Name four record labels that inspired you growing up?

Back five years ago I was inspired mainly from a variety of electronic music labels who had a singularly strong direction, like Ed Bangers Records [France], DFA Records [US], Future Classic [Australia] and Warp Records [UK].

Which Comet Records releases are you most proud of?

Comet Comic Compilation Vol.1 and 2.

What new releases are coming up for Comet Records this year?

A lot of new singles from existing artists and new artists: Vivid Dream, Nymph Hutakom, Astro302 and Lobofunk. Some collaboration singles with new social media artists under the project "Underground Scouted.” And some EP and LP releases, such as Morg, Minus88, Casinotone and Vivid Dream. Maybe Comet Comic Compilation Vol. 3.

Where do you see Comet Records in four years’ time?

Somewhere on this planet. Interview by Carl Dixon

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The Radio Dept

classical Selena Gomez

Two Door Cinema Club

gigs

AN EVENING OF ITALIAN FLUTE MUSIC

SCRUBB LIVE AT OLDER

Italian flutist Luisa Sello performs flute music by Italian composers, accompanied by flutists Worapon Kanweerayothin and Hiroshi Matsushima, and pianist Sumida Ansvananda.

Tickets available at goo.gl/YTchkU. Jul 2, 7pm. Siam Ratchada Auditorium, U/F, Fortune Town, New Ratchadapisek Rd., 02-245-7717.

A night of indie-pop tunes from the veteran duo. Jul 2, 10pm. Older, 212/5 Phahon Yothin Rd., 087-5114466. B200-300. BTS Sanam Pao.

SELENA GOMEZ

SUNGHA JUNG L'ATELIER TOUR

The ex-Disney star turned pop singer makes her way to the Bangkok stage for the first time, promising performances of hits from her latest album Revival including "Same Old Love" and "Hands to Myself" plus many more guilty-pleasure songs. Jul 29, 7:30pm. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-8334455. B2,000-5,000.

The Korean solo guitarist who made a name for himself with hit Youtube videos reaching more than 3.9 million subscribers returns to Bangkok to perform songs from his latest album, L'Atelier, which includes the hit "On Cloud Nine." Aug 20, 6pm. M Theater, 2884/2 New Petchaburi Rd., 08-0260-0771/-6. B1,100-2,400.

PENTATONIX

STRINGS & GRAPES

CHARLIE PUTH

The two-time Grammy Award-winning acapella group perform live as part of their world tour. The two-time winners of the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella will perform their original songs such as "Can't Sleep Love" as well as many of their popular covers. Sep 13, 6pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Chit Lom.

The Shounen Thai String Quartet, conducted by Laurent Couson, perform string masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak, all accompanied by a selection of wine from Wine Garage Bangkok. Jul 3, 5:30pm. Neilson Hays Library, 195 Surawong Rd., 02-233-1731. B500-600.

The American singer and songwriter, who made a name for himself through his viral Youtube videos "Marvin Gaye" and the Critic's Choice-award-winning "See You Again" makes his Bangkok debut. He'll be joined by opening acts Ozmo and Room 39. Aug 12, 6pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Chit Lom. TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

The Northern Irish indie-rock band, known for their hits "Something Good Can Work," "Undercover Martyn" and "What You Know" take the stage with support from local opening acts Tabasco and Tattoo Colour. Aug 17, 6pm. Show DC Oasis Outdoor Arena, Rama 9 Rd. B2,000-2,500.

ADAM LAMBERT AND QUEEN

BRITISH MUSIC NIGHT

Two members from the legendary rock band Queen, Roger Taylor and Brian May, join the ex-American Idol contestant for a collaborative world tour featuring some of the British band's greatest hits including "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" as well as Lambert's own hits including "Ghost Town" and "What Do You Want From Me?" Sep 30, 7:30pm. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455. B2,000-8,000 from Thaiticketmajor.

The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Jamie Phillips and featuring trombonist Peter Moore, performs pieces by British composers Benjamin Britten, Nathaniel Shilkret and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Jul 8, 7pm; Jul 9, 4pm. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. B100-500.

THEATER PLAN AHEAD

Live Bone

LIVE BONE

A dance performance by Japanese dancer and choreographer Kaiji Moriyama with costume artist Kodue Hibino and composer Kohske Kawase. The show is organized by the The Japan Foundation as part of Bangkok International Children's Theatre Festival 2016. Tickets available at goo.gl/jorShH. Jul 2-3, 3pm. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-2146630-8. B150-450. BTS National Stadium.

DEATHTRAP

A new production of Ira Levin's long-running mystery thriller on Broadway. Directed by Loni Berry, the play explores how desperation leads to murder. Through Jul 3, 8pm. About Culture Collective Studio, 70 Charoen Krung Rd., 089-876-5400.

THE RADIO DEPT

The Swedish indie-electro pop group consisting of Johan Duncanson and Martin Carlberg, best known for their hits "Heaven's On Fire" and "Pulling our Weight" return to Bangkok to perform live as a teaser for their upcoming new album. Jul 4, 7:30pm. Voice Space, BBD Building, 197 Viphavadi Rangsit, 02-261-3883. B1,300.

THE PARADISE BANGKOK MOLAM INTERNATIONAL BAND

After touring Europe and performing at world-class festivals including Glastonbury, the band known for their modern twist on molam sounds returns to Bangkok with a special live set. Jul 6, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B300. BTS Thong Lo. THE FIN

The Japanese indie pop group perform tracks from their latest album, Through the Deep, with support from local indie bands Fwends and Telex Telexs. Jul 9, 7pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. 1,000.

TEDxBangkok

Shrek The Musical

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE BOY ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON

Splashing Theatre presents THanaphon Accawatanyu's latest play about a person returning to a space after 10 years' absence. Through Jul 3, 8pm. Democrazy Theatre Studio, 1034/29-30 Soi Saphankhu, Rama 4 Rd., 089-126-7112, 081-441-5718. B450. MRT Lumphini.

SHREK THE MUSICAL

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, the musical about the famous green ogre is coming to Thailand as part of its international tour. Tickets available at goo.gl/5uZeH7. Jul 1-5, 7:30pm. Muang Thai Rachadalai Theatre, 4/F, The Esplanade, 99 Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B1,500-4,500 from Thaiticketmajor. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

TEDxBangkok, the non-profit idea-sharing event, is set to return this Aug 20 from 8am-6pm at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theater (7/F Siam Square One, BTS Siam) TEDx is a local, self-organized conference based on the global TED events that organizes non-profit talks under the slogan "ideas worth spreading." There have been a total of 49 past TEDx events across Thailand over the past 7 years, with this one promising to be the biggest and best so far.

Although the guest list is yet to be announced, this year's event will feature 16 speakers and four performances under the theme "Learn, Unlearn, Relearn" and covers fields ranging from arts to science to business. Last year's event, under the theme "Catching the Ripples" saw talks titled "If You're Tired, Try Running Another Step," "How Not to Hate" and "Tricking Your Head to Follow Your Heart."

Those interested in attending are asked to fill out an application form, with registration open through Jul 2 at www.tedxbangkok.net.

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ART EXHIBITIONS

PRECIOUS CARGO (CANADA)

BATTLE

CAPTURING THE INTANGIBLE

Artists Gumsak Atipiboonsin and Taweesak Ujugatanond use the gallery space as a battleground for their own set of abstract paintings, which will all be displayed as if in opposition with one another. Jul 7-Aug 14. The Adler Subhashok Gallery, 160/3 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-662-0299. Free.

Sanitas Pradittasnee presents 10 sculptures and art installations using mirrors to play with light and create tricks on the eyes. Jul 7-Aug 13. The Art Center, 7/F, Center of Academic Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Phaya Thai Rd., 02-2182-965.

Action/Crime/Drama. When a crime boss (Bruce Willis) recruits expert thief Jack (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) to steal cargo for him in exchange for the safety of Jack’s ex-lover (Claire Forlani), the job soon turns out to be not as it seems. Jun 30

SING STREET (IRELAND)

Musical/Comedy. When Cona (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) starts a band just to impress a mysterious girl (Kelly Thornton), he soon discovers a musical passion and begins a journey of self-discovery, mentored by his older brother (Jack Reynor). Jun 30 THE LEGEND OF TARZAN (USA)

Action/Adventure. After leaving the wilderness for London to be with his wife (Margot Robbie), Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgard) returns to Africa to save his jungle and gorilla from evil mastermind Captain Rom (Christoph Waltz). Jun 30

Upcoming

HAPPENING EYES ON JAPAN: THE EXHIBITION

HEART AND NERVE AND SINEW BY KAT JONES

Seven Thai photographers, including Hormones' actor Gunn Junhavat and author of the novel Kagawa Memories Vip Buraphadeja, present their latest images capturing all corners of Japan, ranging from Tokyo to Hashima island. Jul 5-17. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8. BTS National Stadium.

An exhibition of pen and ink drawings that reflect the relationship between clarity and chaos. Jul 2-31. Chomp, 63-65 Samsen Soi 1, 02-629-2026.

THE BFG (USA)

INTERNAL DIALOGUE

KARAOKE TWILIGHT

Aor Sutthiprapha uses principles from Buddhist teachings to inspire her mini solo ceramics and printing exhibition. Jul 9-10. 56th Studio Private Gallery, Green Connect, Sukhumvit Soi 31.

Taweewit Kijtanasoonthorn's latest solo exhibition presents a collection of photographs capturing the life of Bangkok's karaoke bars, and how their exterior of colorful neon lights are usually a façade to the hidden loneliness that lies beneath. Jul 2-31. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-2146630-8. Free. BTS National Sadium.

KIND OF BLUE

THE WAY OF QUALITY LIVING

Torwong Wutthiwong explores his memories and long lost emotions through a series of abstract paintings.

Jul 9-25. Bridge, Charoenkrung Soi 51, 086-986-9421.

BTS Saphan Taksin.

American photographer Christopher Wise, owner of WTF, presents an exhibition documenting Bangkok's architectural fabric, from decaying '70s buildings to air-conditioned skyscrapers reminiscent of Singapore and Dubai's buildings. Jul 9-Aug 14, 6pm. WTF Gallery & Cafe, 7 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-662-6246. BTS Thong Lo

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CELL (USA)

Fantasy/Adventure. Based on the popular children’s book by Roald Dahl, the story follows 10-year-old Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) and her adventures with the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance) as they travel to London. Jul 7

Sci-fi/Horror. After a mysterious cellphone signal turns people into savage zombies, it is up to Clay (John Cusack), Tom (Samuel L. Jackson) and Alice (Isabelle Fuhrman) to come to the rescue. Jul 7

THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR (USA)

THE SHALLOWS (USA)

Sci-Fi/Thriller. After vowing to eliminate the yearly tradition known as The Purge, presidential candidate Charlene Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) and her head of security (Frank Grillo) are faced with a deadly scheme hatched by their opponents. Jul 7

Drama/Thriller. A young professional surfer (Blake Lively) comes face-toface with a great white shark while she surfs on a secluded beach in Australia. Jul 7

SPECIAL SCREENINGS This Jul 4-13 sees the fourth annual Thailand International Film Destination Festival, which is dedicated to celebrating Thailand as a growing destination for shooting films. Though the full schedule is yet to be announced, the festival promises a diverse selection of films which have been shot in Thailand, ranging from Hollywood blockbusters to independent works, along with guest appearances by some of the international film-makers and crews. The event will also announce the winners of the Amazing Thailand Film Challenge, which funded over 60 filmmakers from around the world to make short films in Thailand over the past year.

Tickets are available at www.thailandfilmdestination.com.

The Railway Man Paragon Cineplex, 5/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam

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