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Why Bangkok is emerging as ASEAN’s hub for startup businesses

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14 shopping

Run the World

Gifts for Mom 16 bites

18 blends

Bao Down

Locally Brewed

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28 BK Now

Latin in Sathorn

Capturing Fear

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 Writer Lily Kittisrikangwan Staff Writers Natcha Sanguankiattichai, Bonnie Sananvatananont Branded Content Associate Sureepak Janyapat Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat Junior Writers Theerada Moonsiri, Earn Saenmuk, Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj Art Director Dith Chang Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Deputy Art Director Panita Thiraphapong Senior Graphic Designer Chantich Kongchanmitkul Graphic Designers Peeraya Sirathanisa Junior Graphic Designers Wariya Whangwaewklang, Parida Ritthiron Content Designer Saranya Laowtrakul

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A checklist of BK Magazine’s most important discoveries this week.

Beam wants to turn you into a music producer for free The Thonglor nightclub is going out of its way to help you become a music producer. In league with the Collect/Save music collective, they’ve been hosting these cool free workshops where they invite music producers to come and give lectures. We went to the second edition last Saturday with Italian producer Stefano Ritteri. It was awesome, and Bangkok’s DJ community seem to think so too—the thing filled up fast! Follow www.fb.com/collectsave if you don’t want to miss out on the next one.

Daniel Thaiger is taking over Opposite’s original home Our favorite wedge of space on Sukhumvit Soi 51 will again be the site of much merriment when the folks behind our favorite burger truck open Crying Thaiger in mid-September.

According to founder Mark Falcioni, “American steakhouse burgers,” steaks, cocktails, craft beers and rooftop parties await.

Thailand Tobacco Monopoly park is actually happening Looks like the 10-year plan to turn the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly into a park is in order. Now that its operation has moved to Rojana Industrial Park in Ayutthaya, the prime plot in downtown Bangkok is finally getting its long-awaited green treatment. OK, so from what we can see most of the efforts have so far gone into revamping the parking lot, but some old cement buildings and an ugly metal fence have also made way for a grassy area and shady trees.

Beard Papa is back!

The choux-cream-bun-making fisherman from Japan is setting sail to Bangkok once again. But this time don’t expect to see his bearded, Sou’wester-wearing face at Paragon. As of Aug 13 he’ll instead be tucked away somewhere called The Mall Bangkapi. If you know where that is.

Little Bao’s salted caramel ice-cream bao is divine On our first night at the much anticipated Bangkok branch of Hong Kong’s Little Bao (72 Courtyard, Soi Thonglor), the power went out for 20 minutes—not that we got a free drink or anything—and half the dishes were too salty. But dessert made it all worth it. Sandwiched between two deep-fried buns is a puck of vanilla ice cream by Guss Damn Good, the lot drizzled in salted caramel. As for the green tea version?

No thank you.

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HOT OR NOT

Hot: Hazing

Not: Studying

As August rears its sticky wet head once more, so does the outcry from civilized society about the ways students are willing to abuse their new peers. This term’s degradation techniques come courtesy of Ramkamhaeng university, where freshmen have had to brush their teeth with chili paste and have their nipples rubbed with what looks like a cheese grater—treatment some of these kids will be paying good money for when they’re older.

Hot: Jamie Oliver

Not: Concept restaurants

There’s still space in this town for restaurants that aren’t Latin-Korean/aged-negroni/craft churro specialists. It’s now official that Jamie Oliver is set to arrive here with a plain-old, honest-to-goodness Italian restaurant. Pizza, antipasti, carne, you get the picture. We have no idea how long you’ll have to wait till it opens, but until then you can delight in the lukewarmth of online reviews for every other Jamie’s Italian in the world.

Hot: Working for yourself

Not: Working for other people

The guy from Vogue Lounge, Hideyuki Saito, has let slip he’ll be leaving those swanky, plum leather confines and shuffling on over to Thonglor to open his own spot. Similar news comes from behind the bar at U.N.C.L.E., which Sebastian De La Cruz has announced he’ll be leaving to go do his own thing too. For advice on how to ditch your own employer, flip to page 6.

Hot: Shopping online Not: Shopping in person Bangkok moved one step closer to the rest of the world last month when Uniqlo announced the unthinkable: online shopping, with a returns policy that for once lets you actually return stuff. Then there’s all the guys in this week’s cover story, who are thinking up new and easy ways for you to over-extend your credit limit electronically (see page 6).

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INTERVIEW Marathons and fun runs are all the rage in Bangkok, and 2016 marks the first year ever that Thailand will send marathon runners to the Olympics. Earlier this year, Jane Vongvorachoti, 32, and Natthaya “Fon” Thanaronnawat, 37, booked their places at the Rio 2016 Olympics starting Aug 5. Before they jetted off, BK caught up with them to discuss life on the track.

What inspired you to start running?

Jane: I was a footballer when studying in the US and decided to take training seriously in order to run faster on the pitch. I fell in love with running soon after as it helps me relax. After running many marathons, I contacted the Athletic Association of Thailand to join the national team last year.

Fon: While playing basketball at junior high in Lamphun, I would be punished for indiscretions by being made to run laps around the basketball court! It was then I started to weigh up the pros and cons of solo versus team sports. When you play as a team, anything you do will impact your teammates. But with running, you alone must take responsibility. I joined the national team in 1995 but dropped out in 2011. I didn’t feel like I could make it, plus I needed to take care of my daughter.

What made you come back?

Fon: I must thank our coach, ex-Kenyan runner Peter Titi Matu, who asked me to join the team again in 2014. I was surprised. I’m old. Why did they need me? He convinced me age is no obstacle for long-distance running. That lit my fire. I finally won my first, and Thailand’s first, SEA

Games gold medal for marathon running last year.

How did you qualify for the Olympics?

Jane: The qualifying window was open from January 2015 to July 2016.

I chose to run at the Houston Marathon in January this year, and Fon joined me, too. I ran a 2:42:19, while Fon ran a 2:44:45, which was enough to qualify [the women’s entry mark was 2:45:00].

What’s your most epic running experience?

Jane: It must be my personal best run at the Chicago Marathon in 2014, where I finished with a 2:40:40. I was so happy to run a time that was good enough to qualify for the Olympics, even if it wasn’t in the qualifying window.

Jane: Marathon runners don’t get much support from sponsors here.

They don’t get why we need to ask for four pairs of running shoes. We run at least 2-3 hours a day which causes a lot of wear and tear on shoes.

What’s your training routine?

Jane: We’re normally based in Chiang Mai. We start training at 5am. The highlight here is we get to choose from beautiful routes like Huay Tueng Thao reservoir and Doi Suthep. The different terrains and trails help prevent injuries compared to running on stiff surfaces like concrete. Chiang Mai’s high altitude also helps build lung capacity.

Fon: Mine was the Houston Marathon. I never thought I’d make it to the Olympics, but I did!

What else has marathon running taught you?

Fon: Running has shaped my life from a young age. I ran to get a better chance at education and employment, and it’s certainly helped.

What are the struggles of being an athlete here?

Fon: The main obstacle is you need to find a way to make a living on your own, even if you’re a national athlete. Now I work at a municipal office in Lamphun as a clerk.

Jane: The critical point of running a marathon is around the 35-37km mark. Your body will feel as heavy as a rock. But it’s a lesson for life: pass it and you will only be stronger. Running has taught me to set goals and achieve them at all costs.

Interview by Monruedee Jansuttipan

by Kathy MacLeod kathymacleod.blogspot.com

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Just Getting Started Why now is the time to get involved in Bangkok's startup scene.

by Bonnie Sananvatananont

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ack at the end of April, a crowd of 10,000 people filled the grounds of Queen Sirikit Convention Center for four straight days for what has so far been one of the biggest and most energetic conferences of the year: Startup Thailand. Packed in the exhibition halls were teams from over 180 budding Thai startup companies hungrily sharing their business models to investors, fellow entrepreneurs and even potential comptetitors. Organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the four-day exhibition was a microcosm of the entrepreneurial ecosystem that has taken over Bangkok in the past five years, a city whose number of startups funded by a venture capital firm or angel investor has grown from three in 2012 to 72 in 2016.

With the success of Startup Thailand and many other startup-related events (Thailand Startup Week, TechSauce Summit, Echelon Thailand), the number of co-working spaces popping up daily and the rise of venture capital firms in the country, Thailand is becoming a regional startup hub with rising potential for investment.

Booming Investment Among the country’s most prolific startup investors is a Thai branch of the Californiabased venture fund group 500Startup, dubbed 500Tuktuks (www.500.co), whose B520 million fund size hopes to groom up to 60 local startups within the next two years.

“We believe that within the next 5-10 years, Thailand can produce a ‘unicorn’ [a startup valued at over $1 billion], which means that we need to find that contender right now,” says venture partner Krating Poonpol, whose team has already funded 20 startups so far, making it the most active VC in Thailand.

“One of the main things missing in Thailand’s startup scene previously was funding, but things are looking up now.

Because we are merged with the Silicon Valley branch, we believe we can provide a solid runway for Thai startups to go global. Plus, the fact that local competition is so low means that there’s potential for all sectors to grow, whether that’s tech, food or ecommerce.”

On top of VCs and angel investors, even the government is getting on the bandwagon, w i t h I C T m i n i ste r U tt a m a S ava n aya n a announcing back in April that he would launch a $570 million (almost B20 billion) venture fund to boost the number of startups, which

WE BELIEVE THAT WITHIN HE NEXT YEARS, THAILAND CAN PRODUCE A'UNICORN', A STARTUP VALUED AT OVER $1 BILLION, WHICH MEANS WE NEED TO FIND THAT CONTENDER RIGHT NOW Krating Poonpol, 500Tuktuks

currently sits at approximately 1,000-2,500, up to 10,000 by 2018. In July, the government also announced plans to make Thailand the startup gateway of Indochina, an initiative headed by the Information and Communication Technology Ministry with two events taking place in Chiang Mai this month (Aug 5-7 and 26-28) that aim to connect startup businesses in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.

Further support comes from communities such as Asiola (www.asiola.co.th). A startup company itself, Asiola focuses on crowdfunding creative local projects by individuals and groups. “We aim to help people at all levels— whether that’s starting level, equity level or beyond,” says CEO Jon Lor, whose business has crowdfunded projects ranging from large-scale graffiti works to a rap bootcamp with Thaitanium.

“I also started this journey on the other side of the fence,” he explains. “I had a lot of ideas but I didn’t know where to start. Here, we want to try and encourage that smartly.

Crowdfunding can validate ideas in a low-risk way. If you have a good idea, great! Let’s put it to the test and see if people are willing to spend money on it.”

Cool New Startups You Should be Using BentoWeb Helps set up your own online store with payments from social media and mobile devices. www.bentoweb.com Drivebot A Fitbit for your car that monitors for mechnical and electrical faults.

Available for free download on the App Store and Google Play.

GetLinks A marketplace for finding jobs at top startup firms in Asia. www.getlinks.co Glazziq An online shopping destination for trendy glasses and sunglasses. www.glazziq.com QueQ An online queueing service for restaurants including BonChon and Oishi Grand.

Available for free download from App Store or Google Play.

Santabox A trial box service that lets you taste/try the latest products from top food brands to help them with market research. www.getsantabox.com Fastwork An online marketplace for freelance jobs in Thailand. www.fastwork.co

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cover story starting out So with all the factors lining up, what should entrepreneurs be doing right this second to make a move in the startup scene? Amarit Charoenphan, CEO of Bangkok’s first ever co-working space, Hubba Thailand, refers to the concept of an “entrepreneur’s journey.”

“You begin by being inspired by an idea,” says Amarit, “then you learn as much as possible about the idea and all its problems, which leads to forming a team, forming a business model, scaling up to meet maximum success, and then reaching the top as the lead organization in that field,” he says.

From an investor’s perspective, Krating Poonpol of 500Tuktuks suggests that the team members are the most crucial ingredient. “The first thing I do is feel the energy of the team and ask myself; would I want to join this team?

Then comes their knowledge and skill to implement the startup idea. I ask myself; could I compete with these guys? Can anyone compete with them? Is there anyone better than them? If the answer is no, then it’s a startup worth investing in.”

It seems, however, that the crucial first steps are often where most startup teams trip up.

“Many people tend to skip the learning phase and create the product way too soon. Without enough of a foundation in the idea, how it works, what it needs, what its problems are, it’s very easy for the startup to fail,” says Amarit.

Another obstacle is having to teach the market about your product, says Asiola CEO Jon Lor. By attempting to introduce new concepts to the market, whether it is crowdfunding or ordering food through a bot, a lot of it is about pitching why Thailand needs and is ready for that product.

“Trust can be a problem at the beginning when it comes to startups,” he says. “Be transparent with all the success stories, communicate your growth and encourage people that they can be a part of it. As the company starts to grow and evolve, you constantly have to reinforce your idea and your story to people so that they can understand it and, more importantly, use it.”

Despite the problems all startups are guaranteed to face, Krating reiterates that businesses should never call it quits. “Startups are all about pivoting, adapting and growing— constantly shifting your business model to better suit the market,” he says, referring to Instagram as an example of a product that started as one thing before getting acquired by Facebook and turning their business model around. “If you’re not willing to adapt your product along with the market, if you’re ready to call it quits, the startup scene might not be for you.”

Amarit Charoenphan, CEO of Hubba Thailand

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Co-Working Spaces

Asiola

Co-working has taken off in a big way in Bangkok, representing a new, communally -minded way of doing business. "In the past, people were afraid that sharing business ideas would lead to other people stealing it," says Amarit Charoenphan, CEO of Hubba Thailand, the city's first co-working space. "For entrepreneurs, going to co-working spaces is like footballers going to football fields: you're in a community of like-minded people who can share ideas and support one another".

Here are some of our favorite spots in the city:

Colab on Convent Starting at B300/day.

2/F, Liberty Square, Soi Convent, 093-420-6661.

Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, 093-420-6661.

BTS Sala Daeng

Jon Lor, CEO of Asiola

Hubba Thailand

Growth Cafe & Co Starting at B190 per 3 hours. Siam Square Soi 2, 086 778 8163. Open daily 9am-12am. BTS Siam. www.fb.com/ GrowthCafeAndCo

The Hive Bangkok Starting at B350/day.

Nick Morgenstern, CEO of Ginja

Ginja team

46/9 Sukhumvit Soi 49 (opposite Grease), 02-662-6062. Open MonFri 8am-8pm. www.fb. com/TheHiveBangkok

Hubba Starting at B299/ month. 19 Ekkamai Soi 4,

Golden Year 2016 is looking like the golden year for Thailand’s startups, with things bound to go up from here.

But is there anything still missing? There seems to be one consensual answer among Thailand’s startup community: the need for Thais to start using, working for, and relying on local startup products.

“In the West, startups have a cool, excitable air about them, while Thai graduates seem to be a lot more conservative,” says Nick Morgenstern, CEO of Ginja Thailand (www.ginja.co.th), whose food delivery service boasts the first commerce application of Facebook Messenger bot technology in Southeast Asia. “Many people still want to go and work for big established companies, as it seems more secure.”

This problem extends onto the consumers themselves, many of whom still feel doubtful when choosing to use products from a startup company. “We always go for the established Japanese or Western brand, we don’t support our own entrepreneurs or ideas,” says Amarit of Hubba. “What we’re left with is a digital economy that uses other people’s products, which means it’s that much more difficult for homegrown talents to find their way onto the global map.”

But differing consumer behavior between the West and Thailand is exactly where startups can find fertile ground for business potential.

“People transact money in a very different way here compared to the UK or Australia,” says Morgenstern, whose food delivery service Ginja is adapting an international model to the local market. “Here, people use Line to do customer service, to do e-commerce, to complete deals.

Conversion rates are so much higher than websites—not to mention storefronts.

“In Thailand, people go straight onto Instagram to find a product and then use Line to negotiate and transact the deal. With a 147-percent mobile penetration rate and 38 million 3G users, it seems that technology and social media are the tools that Thais use to satisfy their demand for convenience, leading to demand for tech-based startups to be higher than ever before.”

With Bangkok’s startup scene still in the early stages, the city still provides fertile ground for anyone seeking startup business opportunities.

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BE TRANSPARENT WITH ALL THE SUCCESS STORIES, COMMUNICATE YOUR GROWTH AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE THAT THEY CAN BE A PART OF IT. Jon Lor, CEO of Asiola

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02-714-3388. Open daily 9am-10pm. hubbathailand.com

Launchpad Co-Working Space Starting at B260/day.

1/F, Sethiwan Tower Silom, Pan Rd., 02-2666222. Open Mon-Fri 9:308pm and Sat 10:30-6pm.

BTS Surasak. www.fb. com/launchpadhq

Kliquedesk Starting at B300/day.

93 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-105-6767. Open MonSat 9am-7pm. BTS Asoke. www.kliquedesk.com

Ma:D Free hot desks with B3,500/month for private working desk.

42/3 Ekkamai Soi 4, 094661-6046. Open 9am-7pm. www.fb.com/madeehub

Pencave Coworking Space Starting at B320/day.

Pencave Co -working Space, Naiipa Art Complex, Sukhumvit Soi 46, 062-553-5345. Open daily 9am-10pm

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escapes ESCAPE ROUTES

By BK staff

SAMUI

Pay Less, Party More Make reservations now if you want to save some cash on your next visit to Samui party institution Nikki Beach Koh Samui (077-914-500, goo.gl/YOhzwZ). They’re offering a threenights-for-the-price-of-two deal on all stays from Sep 1-25, with bookings open as we write.

Our advice: check in on Friday, Sep 16, for the Full Moon Party, then pack your bags on the Sunday having feasted on their extravagant Sep 18 Sunday brunch—reputed to be the best on the island. An Ocean View Suite with 80 sq meters of beachside luxury will set you back B18,000/night, but rates for the Garden View Villas start at a more modest B13,050/night.

Tee Time Santiburi Samui Beach Resort and Spa (077-425-031, www.santiburisamui.com) has that swanky, exclusive country club kind of feel, made even better by a recent renovation. It’s hideously expensive, but your money gets you no shortage of space or style, with suites and villas turned out like tasteful apartments that abound with luxurious Oriental loveliness—and it has its own golf country club tucked up in the Samui hills. With the new four-day-three-night Santiburi Five Star Golf package, you get to stay in one of their Deluxe Garden villas along with unlimited transfers between the resort and the golf club, as well as daily sessions with someone called the “Swing Doctor,” who promises to put everything right with your pitches and putts. Wind down with a complimentary 90-minute treatment for two at the resort's spa—also a new addition. The whole lot will cost you B52,500 for two, valid till Dec 20.

PATTAYA

Butcher’s Block The newly launched steakhouse at the Movenpick Siam Pattaya (033-078-888, goo.gl/5m6OID), T55, has gone full Meatpacking District with its wall-to-wall subway tiles, chalkboards of butcher’s cuts and exposed chiller cabinets of on-the-bone beef. Make sure you order the succulent 1.1kg tomahawk of Charolais beef, cut from a cow which spent the last 365 days of its life fattening up on grain and served in great slices each big enough to count for a steak in itself. Get some mac ‘n’ cheese (B500), charred bone marrow (B500) and a house salad (B350) to go with, then remind yourself you're still on Thailand’s Eastern seaboard with the killer views over Na Jomtien Beach—best enjoyed from the after-dinner deck with one of their Negroni 1919s (B350).

SINGAPORE

Heritage Revamp The hew Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong (goo.gl/60BLUp) takes over a lush old building dating back to 1938 on the Katong district’s East Coast Road. What was once a police station is now a bohemian den of 131 considerately modernized rooms chock-full of ornate tiles and sexy statement fabrics. Dining comes courtesy of the night-and-day Baba Chews Bar and Eatery, which dishes out Straits of Malacca fare like ayam buah kelak (chicken braised in a thick, spicy tamarind gravy), while your morning espresso comes from Singapore coffee snobs Common Man Roasters. Rooms start from SG$195 (B5,030) with breakfast.

Advertise in our free guide to the best new openings in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Samui and more. Coming this September 2016. sales@asia-city.co.th Have some cool rooms? Email your news and promotions to travel@asia-city.co.th

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avenue Tastes Good!

Six new healthy dishes you need to try in Bangkok.

Veganerie Concept

Brekkie

Toby’s

The acai bowl (B260) at Brekkie

The Miang Kana at (B150) Baan Phadthai

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, whether it’s in their selection of Superbowl foods, their extensive breakfast menu, or their sandwiches. We recommend the acai bowl, a healthy serving of acai berry, banana, mixed berries, blended with cold-pressed apple juice and topped with homemade granola and chia seeds (B260).

Charoenkrung’s new pad Thai restaurant places a big focus on delicious phad thai, but a healthier choice on the menu is the miang kana (B150), in which they switch from the usual betel leaves to Chinese kale leaves, served with other ingredients like shallot, ginger, chili, lime and peanuts in a basket. Topped with the homemade sauce, this is a much healthier alternative to the traditional Thai snack.

Brekkie. 6/9 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 083-656-6141. Open daily 9am6pm. www.fb.com/brekkiebangkok

The Asian quinoa slaw (starting B120) at Tonic This sit-down salad bar is perfect for health-conscious eaters thanks to its specialty pre-mixed salads featuring vegetables and grains with no granulated sugar or oils other than coconut and olive oil. Among their constantly rotating mixtures, try the Asian quinoa slaw, which puts a healthy, vegetarian-friendly twist on the coleslaw by using quinoa seeds and local vegetables. Prices start at B120 for two kinds of salad. Add a third for B20 and protein for B50.

Tonic, Baan Phrompong, Sukhumvit Soi 39, 084-424-9454. Open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm. www.fb.com/tonicbkk

The tomato and fig salad (B270) at Toby’s This all-day Australian breakfast joint serves breakfast staples and specialty coffee, and just recently launched a dinner menu that focuses on small plates perfect for sharing. We recommend the tomato and fig salad served with feta, goat cheese, herbs, olives and walnuts with honey balsamic dressing (B270). Pair it with any of their small meat plates—whether it’s the grilled chicken with honey mustard sauce or the baked eggplant, tomato salsa and crab meat dish—for a healthy marriage of everything you need in a balanced diet.

Toby’s, 68/1 Sukhumvit Soi 38, 02-712-1774. Open Tue-Sun 9am10:30pm. www.fb.com/tobys

Baan Phadthai, 21-23 Charoen Krung Soi 44, 02 060 5553. BTS Saphan Taksin. Open daily 11am-10pm. www.fb.com/baanphadthai Baan Phadthai

The vegan “Zoodles” (B250) at Veganerie Concept The second branch of the well-known dessert shop is a vegan’s heaven, to say the least, thanks to their focus on delicious savory dishes free from meat or dairy. For those craving a bit of guilt-free Italian, try the vegan “Zoodles”, which use zucchini, fresh tomatoes, soy sausage, pasta tomato sauce and vegan nut parmesan.

Veganerie Concept, 35/1 Soi Methi Niwet, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-2588489. Open Mon-Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 8am-10pm. www.fb.com/ VeganBakeryBangkok Tonic

The green curry quinoa risotto (B280) at Absolute Fit Food What started out as a delivery service for the Absolute wellness empire (known for their yoga and pilates studios) has now transformed into a health-focused cafe serving up caloriefriendly dishes. While the menu is constantly rotating, one of the regular signature dishes is the superfood-heavy green curry quinoa risotto, a recipe high in antioxidants, omega-3 and protein that turns the much-loved green curry dish into a guilt-free meal.

Absolute Fit Food, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 091-872-0885.

Open Mon-Thu 9am-9pm; Fri-Sun 9am-10pm. ww.absolutefitfood.com

Absolute Fit Food

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Hot Plates How about some cute limited-edition ceramics for your home?

Stories Ceramics is Bangkok’s newest brand to focus on functional pieces that balance traditional blue and white porcelain colors with fun, contemporary designs. The semi-porcelain plates (B1,950) of its first line are designed by Thai artist Pomme Chan, a local designer and illustrator who’s worked with many big names including Sony, Adidas, Topshop and Volkswagen. Made in Lampang, each plate is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Order yours on Instagram at storiesceramics or Facebook at www.fb.com/storiesceramics. Free shipping in Bangkok. For more details about Stories Ceramics, visit www.storiesceramics.com.

FITNESS

FASHION

SHOPPING

Out of the Lab

Just Swimmingly

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Good news for Silom exercise freaks. The LAB fitness center just opened a new location on Silom Soi 1, bringing with it trainers who know how to kick you into shape. This isn’t your usual drop-in gym, rather training under the guidance of a coach for strength and conditioning. Group classes cost B400 per visit or B5,500 for unlimited monthly membership. Or you can get personal training from B1,700 per session or private group training for B2,400 (2-4 people). The Silom venue follows on from The LAB’s already well-established temple of kettlebell-based punishment at Phrom Phong. Check out the class schedules at www. thelabbangkok.com/class-schedule-silom. 2/F, NST One Building, Silom Soi 1, 02-662-1618. Open Mon-Thu 6:45am-9pm; Fri 6:45am-7pm; Sat 9am-6pm. BTS Sala Daeng/MRT Silom. www. thelabbangkok.com

You’ll find nothing but Thai design at new multi-label store Swimmy, a minimal store on Ekkamai that pulls together brands from Facebook, Instagram and Chatuchak Market, as well as fashion finds from Chiang Mai. Products are simple, sophisticated and wonderfully priced. The elegant linen tops of local brand Makers Gonna Make, for example, are just B690—every bit the vision of crisp, natural-fabric gorgeousness. And if trekking over to Ekkamai is too much of a slog, they also have a fully functioning online shop at www.swimmy-thai.com. Watch out for craft workshops coming to the store’s second floor shortly. 32 Ekkamai Soi 12, 099-183-4183. Open daily 10am-7pm

More online shopping good news. Uniqlo is finally peddling its fabulously affordable fast fashion in Thailand’s web world, with a full 30-day return policy and free delivery for orders over B1,500—beat that, every other Bangkok online shop. Make a beeline for the beautiful natural fabrics of British visual artist Hana Tajima’s latest collaboration for F/W 2016, on top of special pieces available online only (think KAWS collection). On top of that, they also offer both extra-large and extra-small clothing sizes you won’t find in the store. Update your wardrobe now at www.uniqlo.com/th.

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Mom’s the Word Whatever your mom’s taste, find the perfect gift for her in Bangkok this Mother’s Day. By BK Staff

Young Mom

Classic Mom

She may not be young in years but is definitely young at heart. She loves to shop for local brands and is willing to explore new labels without prejudice.

Never too flashy and always perfectly poised, she loves pieces of lasting quality. Choose items that are as functional as they are fashionable.

L’Eau d’Issey, Issey Miyake, 75ml, B4,050

Neverfull MM, Louis Vuitton, B42,600

Daisy Eau So Fresh, Marc Jacobs, 75ml, B3,300

Cobble Hill Adrien, Kate Spade, B21,900

Cupidon Pendant, Swarovski, B5,100

Flamingo Necklace, Good After Nine, B2,610

Activity Tracking Jewelry, Swarovski, B7,800

Classic Sheffield 36mm, Daniel Wellington, B7,150

Fun Mom

Sophisticated Mom

She lives her life to the fullest and isn’t afraid to go crazy sometimes. Bright colors and bold patterns are her go-to style.

Forget the trends and instead aim for timeless style. She uses the best products and doesn’t mind spending—nor you spending on her—big bucks for long-lasting fashion.

Fleming Medium Bag, Tory Burch, B25,700

Karen bag, Kloset Etcetera, B2,550

Parrot Bangle, Kate Spade, B4,650 Jasmin Rouge, Tom Ford, 50ml, B8,000

Darci Rose Gold Dial Pave Bezel Ladies Watch, Michael Kors, B13,950

Pearl Necklace, Pearl Bijou, from B6,450

Fitbit Charge HR, Fitbit, B6,250

Bamboo Eau de Parfum, Gucci, 50ml, B3,800

Essentials Louis Vuitton, Tom Ford and Tory Burch.

M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm Kate Spade. 1/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd., 02-646-1260. Open daily 10am-10pm

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Kloset Etcetera. 3/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm

Fitbit available at Power Buy, 4/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10:30am-10pm

Daniel Wellington available at www.danielwellington.com

Issey Miyake. G/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm

Swarovski. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4396. Open daily 10am-10pm

Good After Nine available at www.goodafterninebkk.com

Marc Jacobs and Pearl Bijou. 1/F, Central Chidlom, Phloen Chit Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm

Michael Kors and Gucci. 1/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd. Open daily 10am-9:30pm

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REALLY THAI

5 amazing ways Thailand can help you stay beautiful Check out these energizing ways to stay fit, beautiful and rejuvenated in Bangkok and around Thailand.

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3. Hitting the surf Perfect that bikini body while having fun at the same time. The gentle Andaman coast waves are perfect for any budding surfer— it’s also one super-fun way to stay in shape.

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Around Thailand: Phuket's Kata Beach is long-established as the home of Thailand’s surf scene. Re Ka Ta Surf School’s (076-330421, rekataphuket.com/surf.html) B1,000 private lesson includes one-on-one tuition and board rental. Staying the whole week? Sign up for the B8,000 intensive package for two hours of instruction, five days per week.

In Bangkok: Flow House Bangkok (02-108-5210, flowhousebangkok. com) is an urban surfer’s playground. Its FlowRider is a wave machine that lets you test your skills at standup surfing and bodyboarding.

Entry is completely free, while use of the wave machine is charged by the hour including equipment and instruction.

4. Meditation centers Re Ka Ta Surf School

Achieve a state of calm and relax your mind at one of the incredible meditation centers stationed all around the country.

Around Thailand: Apsara Beachfront Resort & Villa (076-584444, www.apsarakhaolak.com) in Khao Lak, Phang Nga province, right now offers the “1 Mindful Meditation” package, which consists of a five-night stay all about meditation, on top of accommodation in one of their elegant rooms from Aug 2-7, inclusive of one dinner, daily breakfast, four lunch-meals and roundtrip airport transfers from Phuket International Airport.

Kamalaya

Fairtex Sport Club

In Bangkok: There are various meditation centers in the city, both at temples and through independent organizations. We recommend the meditation group at Omroom (02-655-6282, www.facebook. com/omroombangkok), who offer weekly meditation classes on Wednesday evening for a B200 donation.

See other awesome deals from TAT’s Woman's Journey program here.

1. Muay Thai training

2. Wellness retreats

Nothing helps release stress like punching and kicking your way to a leaner body. Learning muay Thai is becoming more and more popular with women looking for an energetic, functional workout. You’ll also find plenty of welcoming muay Thai schools across the country.

Check into one of the country’s top spa resorts and wellness centers to discover the ultimate in relaxation therapy.

Around Thailand: Pattaya is like the country’s muay Thai capital.

Fairtex Sport Club and Hotel (038-253-867, www.fairtexpattaya. com) offers the Refreshing Package at B6,900, for which two people will get a three-day-two-night stay that includes muay Thai training along with healthy food and cleansing juices (valid throughout Aug 2016).

In Bangkok: RSM Academy (02-185-2384, rsm-academy.com) offers a "Beautiful Boxer" package (B2,000 throughout Aug) specifically designed for women, which includes not just training but also tickets to see a championship muay Thai fight at Rajadamnern Stadium from the comfort of the Lady's Lounge.

Around Thailand: Panviman Spa at Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort (053-879-540-5, www.panviman.com/chiangmai) offers a huge list of spa programs. The 350-minute Absolute Heaven treatment is an entire day of herbal steam infusions, body exfoliation, aroma floral baths, and body and facial massage.

In Bangkok: Dii Divana Spa (02-160-5850-1, www.dii-divana. com) offers the simply wonderful Empress of the Sea (B22,500) treatment—300 minutes of foot therapy, anti-aging treatment, detoxify aromatic steam, collagen repair, skin therapy, and even a Champagne anti-aging soak.

5. Intense workout packages Get serious about that fitness regime with these amazing weightloss programs, whether at a beautiful luxury resort or high-tech urban gym in the city.

Around Thailand: Samui is a picture-perfect island destination for holistic weight-loss programs. At Kamalaya (077-429-800, www. kamalaya.com), the Ideal Weight program is structured to help achieve your optimal goals and long-term weight management.

There are various programs and therapies along with personal training involved. Choose between the seven-, nine- or 14-night packages, starting from B115,153.

Get In Bangkok: Try Energy Bootcamp's (086-333-9533, www. energybkk.com) Body Transformation program, which promises to help transform your body and eating habits in five weeks. The program starts at B5,000/person but if you can find three people for one group, it’ll cost B12,500.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has designated August 2016 as the "month for women travelers," as a way of marking Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday. To do so, TAT has come up with a range of wonderful promotions geared towards female travelers. Visit womensjourney.tourismthailand.org and discover all these incredible promotions.

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Little Hong Kong The 20-seater Little Bao in Hong Kong is always packed out. The good news is it’s branched out for the first time with a considerably bigger American-style diner in Bangkok. Drawing on her American upbringing, chef May Chow offers a playful, fast food-inspired take on traditional Chinese fare.

Beyond appetizers like lamb tartare with tofu skin chips (B360) and salted-yolk orange chicken (B220), the bao burgers are the real star here, stuffed with fillings like pork belly, crispy Sichuan chicken, fish tempura and shiitake tempeh (B240 each). Also don’t miss the ice-cream bao (B120), which feature Guss Damn Good’s creamy flavors nestled between golden fried buns. G/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-6922

NEWS

EVENT

EVENT

Rib Tickling

Gourmand Week

Factory Approved

After serving up burgers to gamers for almost two years, Daniel Thaiger has moved out of Game Over Lounge. As of last month, you can no longer get those sinful, buttery burgers at the Thonglor gaming bar, owing to Daniel Thaiger’s announcement that it will soon set up its own brick and mortar restaurant (more on that to follow). To compensate, Game Over has now announced a new partnership with The Commons’ ribs specialist Meat & Bones instead, meaning you can expect the likes of eight-hour-roasted beef ribs and six-hour-roasted pork ribs, both cooked in a smokehouse with their own recipe of rubs and barbecue sauce. Nice!

Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-170-7684

World Gourmet Festival returns for its 17th year at Anantara Siam this Sep 19-25. Nine chefs from around the world will stop by for 17 dinners, a sake master class and a Sunday brunch. The lineup boasts some real star power, including two-Michelin-star chefs Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur in France, Anthony Genovese of Il Pagliacco in Italy, and Shinji Kanesaka of Sushi Kanesaka in Tokyo and Shinji by Kanesaka in Macau and Singapore. If you’ve had your fill of French, Italian and Japanese cuisines, you can be more adventurous by trying a meal by Ana Ros of Hisa Franko in Slovenia (also featured in David Gelb’s Chef’s Table Season 2) or Dharshan Munidasa of Ministry of Crab in Sri Lanka. Dinners are priced from B5,000. 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri. www.worldgourmetfestivalasia.com

Now through Aug 14, The Great Kabab Factory is spotlighting Dilli (Delhi) cuisine on its daily-rotating menu as part of the Chalo Dilli Festival. Each day, chef Mahesh Thapa rolls out a different all-you-can-eat tasting menu, priced at B850 for vegetarian and B950 for non-vegetarian. Expect exotic fare like jholdar tandoori chooza (boned chicken kebab with black pepper), jholdar sarson paneer tikka (mustard-flavored cubes of cottage cheese), Dilli ki murg mirchi biryani (traditional Dilli biryani with chicken) and Dilli ka nihari gosht (slow-cooked lamb leg with bone marrow). L/F, Majestic Grande Hotel, 12 Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-262-2999. BTS Nana

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Sugar Sugar Ladprao’s latest craft beer bar, Sugar House Cafe, goes for day-to-night vibes.

By Vasachol Quadri The buzz: This earthy cafe-cum-bar in Ladprao attempts a bit of everything, thanks to six owners with backgrounds as diverse as patisserie chef, architect and beer brewer. Tuck into sweets and smoothies in the daytime, and chill dinner dishes with Thai craft beers after dark.

The decor: The wood and brick venue has a quaint farmhouse feel.

The tables, chairs and even pendant lamps feature reclaimed wooden planks, while indoor plants and decorative rice sacks add rustic appeal. The curved glass windows let in lots of natural light during the day and a glass plant-house outside grows vegetables that are actually used in the kitchen.

The food: Lots of spicy, Thai twists on pasta and steaks, like the jumbo-size spaghetti pad khee mao (stir-fried spaghetti with basil, B499) which can serve up to four (there’s a single portion, too, at B145). Other signature dishes include black spaghetti with spicy sausage topped with mentaiko (marinated cod roe, B145) and pork

or chicken steak with mushroom or black pepper sauce (B115). For sweets, there’s a menu of waffles and toast available all day.

The drinks: Local craft beers are the real highlight. One of the partners is behind Jo+ Beer, a Chiang Khan-based brew which you’ll find on four out of the six taps: Wheat 90 hitz (B160), Chocolate Stout (B160), Smells like IPA (B180) and Amber Ale (B160). Currently, the other options are Outlaw’s Blondie pale ale (B160) and Happy New Beer’s Hardcore IPA (B180), but you can expect these to rotate regularly. There’s also Asahi on tap, along with imported bottles like Hoegaarden, Hitachino, Corona and Kirin (from B80). Nonalcoholic drinks include smoothies and “mujito” (the teetotal version of the classic mojito, B85)—pick your favorite fruit, from strawberry, passionfruit, lychee or blueberry, and choose whether to mix it with yogurt or mint leaves.

298/2 Ladprao Soi 101, 095-789-6593. Open daily noon-midnight

LOCAL BEER The brewers behind Thailand’s best IPA are growing hops in Thailand for the very first time Thailand is undergoing a native craft beer boom, and now the scene has taken one giant leap forward with the arrival of the country’s very first hops farm.

Deva Farm & Cafe (www.fb.com/DevaFarmCafe) sits just outside Bangkok in Nonthaburi’s Pak Kret area, where brothers Nattachai “Ob” and Teerapat “Art” Ungsriwong grow as many as 26 different varietals of hop flower—a key ingredient in brewing beer which adds bitter or citric flavors.

Ob and Art are themselves the brewers behind Devamon brewery, whose beer was recently crowned Thailand’s Best IPA (India Pale Ale) at June 24’s Beer Camp: Fight Club event (bit.ly/29lTOLZ).

“It has been impossible to make beer from fresh hops in Thailand as we need to use imported dry hops from abroad in tablets,” says Ob. “Now brewers are keen to make fresh-hop or wet-hop beer, which is brewed using fresh hop flowers. This farm allows us to make it right here. It will add a fresh taste in the beer.”

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Their hops are mostly imported from the US’s Northwest Coast, a region heavily associated with America’s craft beer movement and home to the state of Oregon. However, owing to the difference in climate, don’t expect the same characteristics you’ll find from Oregon hops in beers brewed here, they say.

“For example, Mt. Hood hops have a flowery profile in the US, but when grown here in hot, humid conditions they become more citrusy,” explains Nattachai.

Devanom also has plans to sell its hops in the future, but the brothers say they still need time to expand the farm and wait at least three years for the best time to harvest. In the meantime, their second batch will blossom in this August, when Devanom plans to do a farm tour and beer tasting in collaboration with the enthusiasts behind Facebook page Beercyclopedia (www.fb.com/ Beercyclopedia). Monruedee Jansuttipan

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Clandestino Cantina Sathorn's Revolucion Cocktail opens its upstairs as a proper Latin restaurant.

The buzz: A year in the making, the restaurant above Revolucion Cocktail has finally opened its doors to welcome guests for nights of Latin soul food.

The decor: Colorful Latin character covers the walls in the form of bright murals of sugar skulls, parrots and Spanish wording. It’s easygoing and casual, with a raw construction edge and open kitchen to one side, around which diners can interact thanks to some counter seats.

The food: Clandestino’s Latin cuisine doesn’t only include Central and South American fare, but extends to influences from all Latin language countries like Italy, France and Spain. Mexican chef Gabriela Espinosa’s menu is compact and goes for fun interpre-

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tations of the cuisine. Her deconstructed Spanish tortilla (potato omelet) comes in the form of potato mousse, served in a little jar with deep-fried egg yolk and caramelized onion (B190). The salmon and sea bass tartare (tartara de pescado, B360) features flavors of ginger, kaffir lime and lemongrass marinade, topped with a coconut foam. A perilla (South American-style charcoal grill) is used to cook churrasco en chimichurri (beef striploin with chimichurri sauce, B590) as well as grilled snow fish (with chorizo, eggplant ratatouille and bell pepper sauce, B690). In addition to staple desserts like churros with chocolate (B200), we really like the pina colada (B270) served as a deconstructed tart with rum-infused pineapple, pina colada mousse and coconut ice cream.

The drinks: The restaurant shares its drinks menu with the bar downstairs. Try the signature sangria-evoking aged negroni (B330), served in a stemmed glass with passion fruit, blueberry, strawberry and soda.

Why you should care: It ticks the boxes for a Sathorn after-work hangout spot—good vibes, nice decor, spot-on food and plenty of booze. Natcha Sanguankiattichai 2/F, 50 Sathorn Soi 10, 02-235-4823

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Make Me Mango

Shinsen Fish Market

Tsushima

Beer Belly

NEW AND NOTED

Catch of the Day

All Yellow

With more than a passing resemblance to Taipei’s uber-cool Addiction Aquatic Development fish market, this massive warehouse is Bangkok’s newest supermarket specializing in sea delicacies. Front and center at Shinsen Fish Market (163/6 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-260-6511) are seawater tanks where you can see imported taraba crab, lobster, scallops and sea urchin—all still alive. Inside showcases fresh seafood and meat which you can have prepared on the spot at the sashimi or grill bars. Other supermarket finds include cold cuts, cheese, frozen food, fruits, vegetables, snacks and beverages, while there are also a cafe and shabu shabu place on the second floor.

Cute, yellow-themed cafe Make Me Mango (67 Maharaj Rd., 02-622-0899) is all about—you guessed it—mango. Step inside the two-story, single-unit shop-house and you won’t believe how they make use of the space, zoning it as if there were four stories.

Enjoy treats like Make Me Mango (B185) which takes mango sticky rice to new heights with mango ice cream, Thai custard and mango pudding. They also serve mango and durian sundae (B165/B185), bingsu (from B175) and savory fare like pad Thai (B135) and grilled pork with sticky rice and somtam (B135).

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Real Eels Tsushima (2/F, No. 88 Mall, Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-061-1110) highlights golden conger eels flown all the way from its namesake island, located between Korea and Japan. You can order the eels fresh—thinly sliced as sashimi (B680), grilled (B680), simmered (B680), batter fried (B580) and as sushi (B380/2 pieces). On top of that, there are also Japanese staples like sushi, sashimi and grilled dishes made with fish from the island. Nat-

Beer Belly stands out from the themed and concept bars over at 72 Courtyard thanks to a vibe that says "take it easy." The large ground-floor beer bar features 20 taps with photogenic bar seating out front. Head inside to play games like Jenga, chess and even beer pong—all equipment available on the house. You'll also find a pool table, ping-pong table and a dartboard. Beer ranges from Leo (B180/pint) and Asahi (B260/pint) to La Chouffe (B420/pint) and L’Olmaia LA5 (B480/pint). Bottled Thai craft beer like Chalawan (B180) and Phuket Beer (B180) are also available alongside snacks like pork wontons (B140) and barbecue ribs (B320).

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FOOD REVIEWS

Osito

Anantara Siam

Backstage

GIN WORLD CUP

17TH WORLD GOURMET FESTIVAL

JIGGER & PONY TAKEOVER

Through September, Osito hosts its own world cup of gin, featuring 16 top-shelf gin brands (including Martin Miller’s, Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray and many other far more esoteric bottles). All you have to do is purchase a tasting set (B890 each) comprising two brands of gin served blind and mixed in three different styles— straight up, martini and gin tonic— with a score card to let you tally your vote. The winner will be announced at a closing party on Oct 7.

Anantara Siam gathers nine international chefs for the 17th World Gourmet Festival this Sep 19-25. Line-up includes Shinji Kanesaka of Shinji by Kanesaka in Singapore, Hideaki Sato of Ta Vie in Hong Kong, Ana Ros of Hiša Franko in Slovenia and Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur in France. Prices TBA.

Singapore’s Jigger & Pony (#8 in Asia’s Best Bars 2016) takes over the bar at Backstage this Aug 9.

155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri

Oriental Residence

888/23-24 Mahatun Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-651-4399. BTS Phloen Chit

CHEF GERARD SALLE VISIT So Sofitel

SO AMAZING CHEFS

Baa Ga Din

SPECIAL CULINARY NIGHT From Aug 5-12, Baa Ga Din features special dishes created using USDA products by US celebrity chef Richard Blais and resident chefs Thitid Tassanakajohn and Chandler Schultz.

26 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-662-3813

205/22-23 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-519-5891

The annual event returns with 16 chefs this Nov 11-18 at So Sofitel.

New faces include Paul Liebrandt, formerly of the two-Michelin-starred Corton in New York; Thierry Drapeau of Thierry Drapeau Logis de Chabotterie restaurant in France; and Jean-Baptiste Natali of Natali in France.

This Aug 10, award-winning French chef Gerard Salle (currently of L’Orangerie, at Place de l’Opera in Paris) serves a five-course set menu at Oriental Residence. B2,499 per person.

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

INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY Get all local bottles and draft beers at B100 from 5-7pm at Sway on Aug 5.

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

Toby’s

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Western. 68/1 Sukhumvit Soi 38, 02-7121774. Tue-Sun 9am-10:30pm. BTS Thong Lo. BB

This mid-2015 opening is one of Bangkok’s very best brunch spots, there is little doubt. Crowds pack out the light and airy, sun-drenched spot for flat whites (B100), coldpressed juices (B180) and eggcentric fare (try the Egg Mikado, sourdough topped with two poached eggs, cured salmon and yellow hollandaise sauce, B320), all prepped with good produce and enough eye for detail that you could conceivably be in Sydney. On the dinner menu, available from 6pm onwards, you’ll find a very different selection of salads, pastas, meaty sharing plates and the odd fusion dish that, while not quite as convincing, still largely satisfies.

The seasoned zucchini and avocado salad (B220) is a popular starter for good reason; the light sprinkling of parmesan and dash of vinaigrette

Siwilai Rocket

FUN WITH RUM Learn to make three classic rum-based cocktails with Ben-David Sorum at Siwilai Rocket this Aug 26 and Sep 30 from 7pm. B1,500 per person including canapes. Limited space.

5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5836. BTS Phloen Chit

Hiyaku HHHH Japanese. Groove @ CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama 1 Rd., 02-646-1484. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Open daily 11am-2am. Corkage B300. BB

Japanese restaurants abound at Pathum Wan’s malls. In Groove alone, Wabi Sabi has become a fixture for its menu covering pretty much everything Japanese, from sushi and rolls to grilled fish and udon. Hiyaku follows a similar path, with less-than-impressive results.

From the decor alone, you can tell Hiyaku isn’t aiming as high as its neighbor. The wood-dominated space has little else to distinguish it other than the board out front listing all the many deals on offer.

Take a closer look at the menu and you’ll see several attempts at some kind of fusion, like the tom yum kung sushi roll (imitation crab, shrimps, tom yum sauce, B250),

alongside the staple offerings.

While the staff are service-minded a n d g o o d at p o i n t i n g o u t t h e massive savings to be had (like 20 -percent off lunch sets and 50-percent off selected dishes), it’s not enough to make the food in any way pleasurable. The sushi set (B280) ticks the boxes of things to avoid—sad, weird-colored raw fish with not-so-healthy fatty marbling, and rice that’s all too dry. The “Hiyaku don” rice bowl (diced assorted fish on sushi rice, B220) combines decently-seasoned but mushy rice with a creamy mayo that all but smothers the real taste of the fish. The grilled snow fish (B380) comes as one flattened fillet sitting in a pool of excess oil, though it does taste slightly better than it looks. We tried to love their tofu salad (B250), which at least packs nice, crisp veggies and fresh tofu, but the bruised avocado put an end to that. All in all, there are plenty of good explanations for the thin weekend crowds and overreliance on massive promos here.

It’s not like Bangkok shoppers are limited for choice when it comes to mall Japanese, and Hiyaku simply doesn’t measure up.

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dressing proof that sometimes less is more. In comparison, the baked eggplant, crabmeat and salmon roe (B250) reads like a recipe for maximalist fusion disaster, but succeeds due to its well-seasoned eggplant and a zesty tomato salsa.

Not everything is quite so good.

Despite a tasty marinade, the beer miso pork ribs (B180) lack the te n d e r n e ss to b e p a r t i cu l a r l y memorable, though the housepickled ginger and cucumbers are delicious. As far as Bangkok bistro pasta goes, the spaghetti arrabbiata (B380) is more than serviceable, a little heavy on the chili perhaps, but piled with fresh and plump manila clams. But breakfast is where Toby’s truly shines. So it’s probably no surprise that the crispy French toast (B280) reappears as a dessert on the dinner menu. French toast doesn’t get much better than this: super-soft brioche soaked in beaten eggs and crispy cornflakes topped with vanilla ice cream, nuts and fresh berries. Crunchy yet cakelike, a close comparison might be After You’s famed honey toast, only even bigger (this portion could feed a family). What Toby’s lacks in surprises, it makes up in consistency and pretty plating, the result being a real brunch contender and a safe choice later in the day.

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now TUE Prom Night Prepare for a funky evening when Ed Banger Records’ long-haired, disco maverick Breakbot takes over the stage at GMM Live House (CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.) this Aug 9 for his third trip to Bangkok.

The French DJ and producer will perform hit tracks including “My Toy” and “Baby I’m Yours” at the prom-themed party with support from local acts Polycat and Wav Collective DJs. Tickets at B2,500 from Ticketmelon.

SAT Soul Food What happens when leading musicians like Scrubb and Greasy Cafe leap off the stage and show their chops in the kitchen instead? Find out this Aug 6 at It’s Me Cat Foodival (Airport Link Makkasan, Petchaburi Rd.), Cat Radio’s latest festival combining food and good music. Expect an outdoor fair atmosphere with food from over 60 food stalls, prepared by the musicians themselves, plus live music from Stamp, Paradox, Ten to Twelve, Jelly Rocket and Superbaker. Tickets at B200-300 from all 7-Elevens.

FRI Let’s Get it On Pop heartthrob Charlie Puth has come a long way since his breakthrough YouTube clips a few years back. After collecting a swag of awards, the American singersongwriter is headed for his Bangkok debut this Aug 12 at Muang Thai GMM Live House (CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.) where you can expect to hear hits like “Marvin Gaye” and “See You Again”—if he’s not drowned out by his legion of screaming fangirls, that is. Support from Ozmo and Room 39. Tickets at B2,000 from Thaiticketmajor.

FRI Fully Booked Read all about it: the self-proclaimed world’s biggest book sale, Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, arrives from Malaysia to turn Impact Arena (99 Popular Rd.) into a massive bookworm heaven this Aug 12-21. The sale promises over 2 million English-language titles, but you might want to wait till the final three days, when the fair opens for 60 hours straight with 60-80 percent off all books.

FRI Runs in the Family Celebrate Mother’s Day (Aug 12) early this year with an active day out at Run 4 Mom (Rama 9 National Park, Charlerm Prakiat Rd.) on Aug 7, a mini-marathon commemorating HM the Queen’s birthday that challenges runners of all ages for a 10km run. If running isn’t your thing, just show up with your mom and jog (or walk) to the finish line to guarantee some gift voucher prizes.

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SINGHA GAMES NIGHT

Subconscious Tonight's resident DJs FunkPheno and Gimmie play techno and deep melodic Berlin House with special guest to be announced. Aug 5, 9pm.

Dickinson's Culture Cafe, 64 Pra Arthit Rd., 089497-8422. Free.

Thonglor's home of video and board games hosts a night of drinking games with free-flow Singha beer and '90s hip-hop. Aug 20, 5pm. Game Over, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-170-7684. B500-650.

I'M A '90S B*TCH

Koish, Jaydubb and George Patsan drop some heavy disco beats. Expect plenty of tequila. Aug 6, 10pm.

Revolucion Cocktail, 50 Sathorn Soi 10. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

Go Grrrls DJs Cleo P, Dookie and Maehappyair play fierce '90s pop, r&b, rap, hip-hop, and alternative rock.

Aug 5, 9:30pm. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 092-446-6298. B200 + Go Grrrls sticker.

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MLCH, the Hong Kong-based French DJ behind Fufu production, visits Bangkok with Hoi An-based British DJ Seelie to play with Bangkok's Tristan Kino. Aug 5, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B150.

BTS Sala Daeng.

The Killing Game

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FASHION & FLIRT

Maarten Goetheer and DJ Karl Andy provide flirtatious beats while UNDA from Dope as Funk MCs for the night. Aug 11, 10pm. Vogue Lounge, 6/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd., 02-0010697. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

AMWET "OLYMPIC" POOL PARTY

DJs Groove, Alex Fischer, Pepe, Markus Alan and K.Kob, and percussionist B2B throw a rooftop pool party. Aug 6, 2pm. AmBar Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 15, 02309-3288. B300 includes one free drink.

Chulalongkorn's dramatic arts students present a modern adaptation of J.B. Priestley's classic play. A family receive an unexpected visited from an inspector one evening, who interrogates them about the suicide of a young woman in their town. Aug 6, 7:30pm. Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-215-0871/-3. Free.

THE KILLING GAME

Eight local celebrities take over the stage in an interactive performance about a reality game show in which contestants must fight for their survival, with only one winner guaranteed to be left alive at the end of the game. Aug 6-7, 13-14, 1pm. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8.

B300-500 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS National Stadium.

THE MOO MOO FIELD

Democrazy Theatre Studio presents a performance following five drama students at a theater workshop who are told to imagine themselves in a green field with a friendly cow, leading them on an adventure that blurs the line between imagination and reality. Through Aug 15, 7:30pm. Democrazy Theatre Studio, 1034/29-30 Soi Saphankhu, Rama 4 Rd., 089-126-7112, 081-441-5718. B400550. MRT Lumphini.

THE ADVENTURES OF TIK-TOK, MAN OF OZ

The story of the first robot in literature, Tik-Tok Man, and his adventure with Dorothy in the world of Oz. Daily except Tuesday and Wednesday. Through Aug 21, 7:30pm. Thong Lor Art Space, 58/14-15 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B300-550.

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classical THE SOUNDS OF RUSSIAN TALES

Japanese artists Tetsu Mashiko and Masaki Nishihara perform music that expresses the sound of Russian folktales. Aug 7, 4pm. Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lad Phrao Soi 41, 02-5418662. B700.

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Jenny & the Scallywags

French music producer Breakbot performs live with support from Polycat and Wav Collective DJs for a prom night-themed party. Aug 9, 7pm.

Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B2,500. BTS Chit Lom. CROSSFAITH LIVE IN BANGKOK

The "Electronicore" band from Osaka, Japan, bring their blend of metalcore, post-hardcore and EDM to Bangkok with support from Thai heavy metal band Retrospect. Aug 11, 5pm.

Ztudio Live Hall, RCA, Chalerm Phrakiat Rama 9, 093-939-9893. B1,200-2,000.

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The American singer and songwriter, who made a name for himself through his viral Youtube videos "Marvin Gaye" and the Critic's Choiceaward-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.

gigs BACK TO THE '80S AGAIN

Snow White, Neverland, Brownstone and Sugar Rocket play '80s heavy metal covers from bands like Guns n' Roses, Skid Row, Motley Crue, Warrant, Loudness, Cinderella and Bon Jovi. Aug 5, 8pm. The Rock Pub, Hollywood Street, 93/26-28 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-251-9980, 086-977-0621. B250-300 includes one free drink. BTS Ratchathewi.

RYAN HOLWEGER

Thank Folk it's Friday brings the American singer/songwriter Ryan Holweger to play some folk/Americana at the Kiwi bar on Sathorn. Aug 12, 7:30pm. Kai, 142/22-23 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-635-3800. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

TRASHER

Trasher Bangkok hosts a night of fun, upbeat luk thung country dance music. Aug 13, 8pm.

Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B500 includes one drink. BTS Chit Lom.

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JENNY & THE SCALLYWAGS

TEMPOLOGY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016

Sukhumvit Soi 11's roof top bar hosts a sultry night of live music with Jenny & The Scallywags followed by DJ Rory Breaker-Morant spinning soul, funk and '90s hip-hop. Aug 5, 9pm.

Above Eleven, 33/F, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit, 38/8 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 083-542-1111. Free.

BTS Nana.

Kidnappers, DJ Dragon ft. MC. Sinnamon, Sunju Hargun, Cut the Crab, Krit Morton, and plenty more of Bangkok electronic artists play at this undergrond electronic music festival. Aug 13, 3:30pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B400-700 from Ticketmelon.

IT'S ME CAT FOODIVAL

Cat Radio presents a music and food festival featuring dishes cooked and sold by musicians such as Sqweez Animal, Yellow Fang, Greasy Cafe and Scrubb. Live music from Better Weather, Ten to Twelve and Jellyrocket. Aug 7, 11am.

Makkasan Airport Link Station, B300.

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ART HIGHLIGHT Chat Room Manit Sriwanichpoom, 55, is one of Thailand's leading contemporary photographers, best known for his "Pink Man" series critiquing Thailand's consumer culture. His latest exhibition, "Fear," runs through Sep 10 at Kathmandu Photo Gallery, H Gallery and Tang Gallery and captures the terrors of Thailand's political scene over the past five years through photographs and video clips. Here, we speak to him about the underlying climate of fear in Thailand and what art can do to help break the silence.

How did this project come about?

The three pillars of Thailand, as depicted on the national flag—“Nation – Religion – Monarchy”—have been passing through a tunnel of transition in an unprecedented manner. It's a tunnel that has further dimmed and lengthened after the National Council for Peace and Order [NCPO] staged a coup d’etat against elected businessmen-cum-politicians in 2014. As my artwork always deals with social, religious and political issues, I believe it is my obligation to reflect the political circumstance to the public on the question of "where are we now?"

What is the reasoning behind the exhibition’s title, “Fear”?

It’s how I believe Thai people feel towards the country’s current political situation, myself included. Fear is always present in Thailand when it comes to politics, not only now but back 12 years ago when there was the war on drugs. The only difference is that today’s fear is something that can’t be discussed.

In a country where so many people fear to talk about politics, what can art do to help?

I use art as a way to reflect my feelings and thoughts of fear. By presenting it, I hope that other people can explore and face the feeling with me. My art may not offer any concrete solutions to problems, but I hope it encourages us to find solutions together in a peaceful manner, rather than through violence. Either way, something must be done—we must start speaking up. We can’t just let the "powers that be" terrify us forever.

What impact do you hope this exhibition will have?

This exhibition doesn’t aim to target or attack anyone. It aims to show how the fear came to be, in order to allow us to confront the situation together with awareness and understanding. I hope that people can be open-minded enough to see the good intentions of my work, as I share these images out of care and love for my homeland.

As an artist, I use art to communicate my love and concern—I’m not scared to talk about the situation as much as I’m scared of the truth of the situation.

Chat Room is the new project of Grisana Eimeamkamol, the Khon Kaen-born contemporary designer and owner of CEO Books, which invites the public to submit their thoughts, stories, criticism and suggestions about Thailand's design scene. The text submissions will then be published as A0-size posters and displayed at Bangkok CityCity Gallery between Aug 17-Sep 11 in an anonymous showcase that aims to ignite discussion about the past, present and future of design in Thailand.

Submissions for Chat Room are now open at chat-room.in.th and will be accepted through Sep 10.

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Three New Zealand artists—Harry Culy, Robyn Daly and Max Scott-Murray—explore the world's diverse social landscapes through photography. Aug 5-4.

GOJA Gallery Cafe, 5/2 Sukhumvit 71 Soi Pridi Banomyong 3, 085-848-7576.

A series of colorful, abstract paintings from the Knock BKK team that explore the issue of flooding around the world.

Aug 13-30. Midnice Gallery, Chok Chai Soi 8, 086-282-0282.

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This exhibition will also run in Singapore. How do you think the reception overseas will differ from at home?

I hope this can help overseas audiences to understand our crisis better. From reading and watching news reports, they may have gotten a cooked version about the story of Thailand’s political situation. Hopefully my art can give them a different perspective, one from an ordinary Thai who has no vested interest in politics. Interview

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"Fear" runs through Sep 10 at the following galleries: Kathmandu Photo Gallery, 87 Pan Rd., 02-234-6700. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm Tang Contemporary Art Gallery, The Silom Galleria, 919/3 Soi 19 Silom Rd., 02-630-1114. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm H Gallery, 201 Sathorn Soi 12, 085-021-5508. Open Wed-Sun 10am-6pm; Mon 10am-6pm

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Wonderfruit, the four-day festival of art, music, food and wellness, has just announced the first wave line-up for its 2016 edition. Among the 29 names that have been released are some exciting international artists like English drum 'n' bass group Rudimental; American house and funk DJ duo Wolf + Lamb; Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood's JUNUN project featuring Shye Ben Tzur & The Rajasthan Express; Mercury Prize-winning hip-hop group Young Fathers; and Kate Simko & the London Electronic Orchestra. Local names on the lineup include rock band Srirajah Rockers and emerging molam singer Rasmee Isan Soul. Away from the music, there promises to be talks and workshops from muay Thai kickboxer Buakaw and sustainable community project Trash Hero; art from Taste of Wonder, puppeteer Nang Sakon Talung Dharma and Wonder Salon. For food, expect booths from Rocketfruit and Straight Outta Thonglor. Back for its third year, this edition of Wonderfruit is set to take place Dec 15-18 at The Fields at Siam Country Club, Pattaya. Phase 1 tickets are on sale now with adult tickets priced from B3,500-B4,800, or a party pass for six adults at B25,500. Head over to wonderfruitfestival.com. Accommodation is also provided in the form of boutique tents (ranging from B20,000-B40,000 for four days), general camping and RV space, as well as a variety of hotel packages with Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya, The Zign Hotel, Adelphi Pattaya and more.

The gallery presents a collection the late politician Surat Osathanugrah's never-before-seen photographs capturing people and stories around him in a light-hearted and intimate way.

Aug 6-27. Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), 2-4/F, BU International College Building (Bld.7), 119 Rama 4 Rd., 02-350-3626.

An exhibition featuring photos captured by 12 year-old students who live in a small Karen village in the jungle in Kanchanaburi province who were each given small point-and-shoot cameras.

Aug 6-30. Chomp, 63-65 Samsen Soi 1, 02-629-2026.

SPORTS HIGHLIGHT This Nov 5, Music Run returns to the grounds of Rama 9 National Park, this time in the form of a night run.

Runners will take on a 5km route with a soundtrack that changes each kilometer to cover rock, pop, old-school, hip-hop and dance. With proper concert speakers situated along the route, you can expect quality beats to get you pumped.

A full-on music festival awaits you at the finish line, too. Have a say on what songs go on the playlist by submitting a vote of 5 songs from each genre on the Music Run website.

The five songs from each genre with the most votes will make it onto the official event playlist.

Tickets are available for B500-800. Visit www.themusicrun.com/country/thailand for updates.

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Action/Fantasy. A secret government agency recruits a group of dangerous supervillains (Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto) to carry out a mission to save the world.

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Documentary. A famous North Korean director and actress are kidnapped by dictator Kim Jong-il and forced on a bizarre filmmaking project to satisfy his movie obsession. Aug 11

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Comedy/Romance. When a gay Chinese -American fashion stylist (Jake Choi) is assigned to work with a Chinese actor, an unexpected romance forms that forces both to consider their heritage and sexual identity. Aug 11

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