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BK MAGAZINE NO. 658 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016. www.bkmagazine.com

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Artists to Watch

What We’ve Learned

4 upfront

11 escapes

Magazine Mavericks

MMFK Legacy 14 avenue

16 blends

Modern Retro

Going Solo

17 bites

24 BK Now

Best of the Brunch

Young Families

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.

Froyo is the new churro. Ole! Straight out of Spain, Llaollao is the latest much-hyped frozen yogurt specialist to land in Bangkok. Known for its photogenic froyo made with low-fat skimmed milk, plus its crazy array of healthy toppings, the brand caused waits of up to 30 minutes upon opening in Singapore a couple years back Which makes the decision to open here on the sly at Platinum Mall all the more bewildering.

Some of the biggest names in Asian art are on show in Bangkok What do Ai Wei Wei and Apichatpong Weerasethakul have in common? Apart from being supremely talented and notoriously outspoken, both artists headline the launch exhibition of Tang Contemporary Art’s new gallery on Ratchadamri Road.

Running through Oct 30, it explores Asia’s shift away from regionalism by gathering 14 of its leading artists.

After falling two years behind schedule, Park Hyatt is still behind schedule But at least now we have a tentative end in sight for the hotel at Central Embassy which is apparently going to be a “new icon of luxury” for the city. Whatever that means. Prepare yourself for plenty more venues for fine dining and cocktails as of Q1 2017. (Just don’t tell the ultra-nationalists it was designed by a Brit!)

Phuket will lead us into a brave new digital future Do you hear that static buzz mixed with the shrill whistle of a landline phone? That’s the sound of Phuket gearing up to become Thailand’s answer to Silicon Valley. With sunny beaches and a glistening new airport terminal, it has everything your average digital nomad needs, apparently, and so Dear Leader is banking his hopes on turning the island into a start-up paradise as part of his vision for Thailand 4.0.

Ditch those Bangkok co-working shares now.

Panaeng curry should be made with grilled chicken Nope, it’s not from Penang. And no, you don’t have to have it as cardboard chicken boiled in coconut milk (although that’s a genuine recipe as well). Bo.lan is doing an amazing version of this dish according to an 1890 recipe, the oldest one there is, where the chicken is coated with coconut milk and curry paste while roasting. The result? You’ll never want to have it any other way.

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Hot: Thai directors

Not: Hollywood

Bangkok directors have a ton of films coming up at indie film festivals. As we write, Bangkok Post film critic Kong Rithdee is touting his screenwriting debut with director Pimpaka Towira in Toronto, while renowned literary bigwig Prabda Yoon’s first foray into film, Motel Mist, is also set for release at the end of the year.

Until then, take yourself down to Bangkok Screening Room, which just opened, and save yourself from the rest of the dross that’s in the cinema.

Hot: Courtesy

Not: Action

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has written a letter to Bangkok’s chief of police asking nicely if officers involved in the Red Bull heir case could go see them and answer some questions. They have until Oct 3 to take up the NACC’s offer at a time of their leisure. Meanwhile over at the BMA, architects involved in the riverside Norman Foster rip-off scandal will receive no action and their work’s only being scrapped to shut us lot up. How nice.

Hot: Hong Kong

Not: Brooklyn

The new SNP (see page 17) is a retro hipster restaurant by S&P. It could well herald a new wave of diner chic, replacing the ubiquitous white tiles of Brooklyn with the terrazo favored by Chinese diners from Hong Kong to Siam (remember New Light?). We wonder for how long SNP Headquarter will resist the urge to have “table tents,” those obnoxious promos that S&P has turned into veritable libraries of various cards, menus and flyers that sit on every table. Right now it’s just a wonderfully minimal number.

MINISTRY 2000 Hot: Classicism

Not: Hype

If you were going to launch some new ministry of high-tech stuff, you’d probably go down the obvious path of designing its logo with some ‘80s sci-fi font (think Tron). Not our government! In keeping with other governmental agencies’ unique visual identity, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society’s new emblem is a Buddha-shaped Wi-Fi router, the holy man’s finger acting as an antenna. Internet outrage followed its unveiling, but we love it.

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INTERVIEW While iconic Thai magazines are disappearing from newsstands, best-selling author Sarawut “Aey” Hengsawat, 38, aka Niew Glom (Roundfinger), known for his sharp social commentary, has teamed up with veteran writer, translator and editor Tomorn “Noom” Sookprecha, 47, to release their own publication. Set to launch on Oct 2, Mad About (www.fb.com/madaboutmag) will only last three issues. Here, BK talks to the duo about breathing new life into print media.

What spurred you to do a magazine?

Tomorn: We want to challenge people who say that print magazines are dead. So many things have impacted the magazine industry since the golden era of the ‘90s. It’s all controlled by advertisements.

Nowadays you can also get so much of the same content online.

While newspapers have seen the signs coming for decades, magazines have been slow to adapt. It’s not like people have become bored of paper, so what content do they really want?

Sarawut: I feel there hasn’t been much that is exciting going on in magazines for a long time. I don’t mean magazine people aren’t doing good things, just that there hasn’t been much that is new. So, we want to redefine what it means to be a magazine.

What will the magazine be like?

Sarawut: We think of it like a car prototype: what components must come together to make it a magazine we want to read? There will

be only three magazines, and each will be totally different in its own way. There won’t be the same columns and the design will be different.

Tomorn: We’re not egomaniac or anything. We’re just madly into the idea. Like making a car, we will provide the structure and then let others install the wheels, steering system or color scheme.

What’s the reason for only three issues?

Tomorn: We feel we can achieve all we want with this amount.

The magazine dying after three issues will mock the reality that magazines are dying anyway. The very concept of making an engaging magazine in the digital era is already enough for us.

Do you really believe that magazines are dead?

Tomorn: Yes, but not all of them.

People always say the young generations, millennials, don’t read magazines, but I feel that this should actually drive the media industry

to create new kinds of magazines.

The more young people reject the old styles, the more new styles will come into existence.

What does “reading” mean to you in the digital age?

Tomorn: Lots of people might think online readers are fickle and quick to burst out with emotional comments. But I think there’s also another side to online features.

The Atlantic and The Guardian , for instance, post a lot of analytical, long-form pieces that people actually read much more than the old article format. Reading can also take the form of games, too. Games like Sorcery! encourage kids to read while playing. Reading can be more than words on a page.

Sarawut: I also like that online content is giving readers more moving pictures, including, now, the Facebook Live function, which allows more people to pay attention and listen to each other more. That can only be a good thing. Interview by Monruedee Jansuttipan and Gunchita Pangsalae

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Bangkok’s collectors, gallerists and curators (see page 10) recommend the names to watch in the upcoming generation of Thai artists. By Bonnie Sananvatananont and Monruedee Jansuttipan

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“Jirawut has admirable perseverance and a relentless intention to use his art to deliver messages about freedom in Thailand’s current political climate under military rule. He articulates the idea through his artwork in a way that is indirectly about the military, but rather with a focus on the importance of human rights and freedom. I believe good artists and art have the ability to deliver direct messages in indirect ways, such as this.”

—Somrak Sila

“Kawita is a video artist who was part of ‘Thailand Eye’ [contemporary art by Thai artists exhibited at Saatchi Gallery in London]. Her video works in that exhibition portrayed images of a woman [herself] doing mundane acts of housekeeping in a funny and sarcastic way, like tying herself upside down with her head swinging back and forth like a broom stick, expressing a message about the domestic roles women are forced into.” —Petch Osathanugrah

Kawita Vatanajyankur

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●● “Chulayarnnon is the golden boy of Bangkok’s independent film community. He’s been making films since he was in primary school and received lots of exposure to experimental films when he was young. This made him stand out from his generation of fimmakers and artists in Thailand.

His works often make references to old Thai cinema, soap operas or famous Thai literature, using amateur actors and actresses to retell the stories.” —Gridthiya Gaweewong

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PAMELA DIMITROV AGE 22, HOMETOWN BANGKOK, CURRENTLY RESIDES IN BANGKOK

RAM KANJANAVANIT AGE 28, HOMETOWN BANGKOK, CURRENTLY RESIDES IN NEW YORK

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“Ram caught my attention with his exhibition ‘Burning Love,’ which captures seemingly ordinary images from the daily lives of a young couple’s relationship. He combines this minimal composition with a very technical color running method that allows the hues to drool into each other, an impressive skill that very much enhances the emotions being captured.”

—Manit Sriwanichpoom

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Pamela Dimitrov

“One of the most groundbreaking and interesting young Thai artists of this generation. People call him the ‘post-internet artist,’ or ‘denim painter,’ but I would call him the ‘boundary rider’ because his works touch upon the space in between many disciplines, media and worlds. He has a unique approach and understanding of what art is in the Thai and Western contexts, as well as the multilayers of reality that we face in today’s society.” —Gridthiya Gaweewong

Ram Kanjanavanit

Wantanee Siripattananuntakul

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WANTANEE SIRIPATTANANUNTAKUL AGE 42, HOMETOWN BANGKOK, CURRENTLY RESIDES IN BANGKOK

DHANAINUN DHANARACHWATTANA AGE 28, HOMETOWN BANGKOK, CURRENTLY RESIDES IN BANGKOK ●●

“Harit has dreamed to be a professional photographer since the young age of 16. In his 2011 exhibition titled ‘Black Rites,’ which portrayed the daily lives of homeless children in Cambodia, he captured the beautifully tragic emotions of the scene in a way that was so filled with empathy and love. Similarly, in his 2012 series ‘Red Dream’ he managed to capture the fear and suspense of simply walking home alone at night during the 2010 military crackdown in Thailand. The emotions depicted in the photographs were so tangible, and not unlike reading a detailed written description of the experience.” —Manit Sriwanichpoom

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●● “Historical and cultural context is always very important when creating art. In Wantanee’s work, art is a platform in which she creates social commentary on what’s happening in Thailand’s political scene. The ability, and daringness, to do this with a modern twist is something worth keeping an eye on.”—Eric Booth

“Dhanainun is a photographer who paradoxically captures the essence of Bangkok and Thailand by highlighting the country's lack of distinguishing characteristics. His images imbue very banal scenes of architecture and landscape with a strange sense of enigma.”

—Brian Curtin

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cover story I PIYARAT PIYAPONGWIWAT AGE 39, HOMETOWN BANGKOK, CURRENTLY RESIDES IN BANGKOK www.piyaratpiyapongwiwat.com

●● “Piyarat is a rising star when it comes to conceptual and sociallyoriented art. She is a truly engaging artist and is getting international recognition at a very fast rate with recent exhibitions in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. —Myrtille Tibayrenc

Piyarat Piyapongwiwat

Tada Hengsapkul

“Socially and politically oriented, Piyarat is a young female artist who dares to express herself during a time of crisis in Thailand.

Piyarat’s works consist of text and media which often raise critical questions regarding the current situation in our country.”

—Gridthiya Gaweewong

Tulapop Saenjaroen

Sutthirat Supaparinya

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TULAPOP SAENJAROEN AGE 30, HOMETOWN CHONBURI, CURRENTLY RESIDES IN BANGKOK

SUTTHIRAT SUPAPARINYA AGE 43, HOMETOWN CHIANG MAI, CURRENTLY RESIDES IN CHIANG MAI

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“Tulapop is a brilliant young Thai conceptual artist who works using a wide variety of media.

In some of his works, he uses humor to ambiguously challenge the importance of certain Thai cultural symbols and practices. This humor importantly distinguishes him from his Thai peers, who take themselves too seriously and make heavy-handed work that supports the polarized politics here.” —Brian Curtin

“Sutthirat is a photo and video artist who’s currently having a solo show at Gallery Ver. Although I was not familiar with her work before, this exhibition is very strong. The title of the show is ‘10 Places in Tokyo’—a 10-channel video referencing the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima and the more recent tsunami/Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster” —Petch Osathanugrah

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“Tada has been exhibiting his work for some time now as a photographer, but it seems he is at an important turning point in his career. He is very multidisciplinary and his work is bound to get very surprising in the coming years. He is getting the attention of very established art events like the Kassel Documenta. I would definitely keep a close eye on what he is doing.” —Myrtille Tibayrenc

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THE PANELISTS

BRIAN CURTIN

ERIC BOOTH

GRIDTHIYA GAWEEWONG

MYRTILLE TIBAYRENC

MANIT SRIWANICHPOOM

PETCH OSATHANUGRAH

SOMRAK SILA

Curator of H Gallery and H Project Space

Owner of Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum

Curator of Jim Thompson Art Center

Owner of Toot Yung Gallery and co-founder of Bukruk Urban Arts Festival

Contemporary photographer and owner of Kathmandu Gallery

Owner of Bangkok University Gallery and chairman of Bangkok University

Curator of WTF Bar and Gallery

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By Monruedee Jansuttipan

KHON KAEN

Mamafaka Memorial Three years after his tragic death, pioneering Thai graffiti artist Mamafaka (real name Pharuephon Mukdasanit) has got a gallery in his memory. Run by his family, Mamafaka Gallery (165/12 Pim Maan Chon 2, Roab Bueng Rd., Khon Kaen, 092-559-6514. www. fb.com/MMFKstudio) features a street-inspired space designed by Studio Mahutsachan— think old-school gray floor tiles and a perforated concrete façade that lets in plenty of light. The center of attention, of course, is Mamafaka’s varied works, from skate decks, figurines and screen prints to a Vespa. There’s also a room that depicts the artist’s old workspace. The plan is to show only Mamafaka’s work for six months before allowing other emerging artists to exhibit in the space. The gallery opens Tue-Sun from 11am6pm.

CHIANG MAI

Go with the Flow Luxury resort Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai (053-888-888, www.dharadhevi.com) is warming up for winter with its second annual Grand Wine Tasting event on Oct 22. Aimed at wine education, the tasting will see expert sommeliers showcase bottles from more than 100 vineyards, from France to Argentina. Tickets are B1,500 net per person but we recommend grabbing the B12,999 net package which includes a night in a spacious 105-sq-meter suite.

PHUKET

Go Veg If you’re thinking about visiting Phuket for its massive vegetarian festival this Oct 1-9, you might want to consider this awesome four-night package from Amari Phuket. For just B17,700, guests also get free airport transfers and vegetarian breakfasts to go with the gory spectacle of the parade in Phuket Town. This package is only available during the festival.

MACAO

Paris of the East Next time you’re in Macao, think about staying at The Parisian Macao (www. parisianmacao.com), a grandiose hotel that’s an attraction in itself. Packing a massive 3,000 rooms, the hotel comes complete with a France-via-Vegas shopping arcade with more than 150 shops and even a half-scale Eiffel Tower that offers breathtaking views of the Cotai Strip from the 37th-floor observation deck. Aside from the huge pool, guests can pay extra to access a water theme park. The dining highlight is La Chine, a Chinese restaurant with French elements, while Las Vegas-style can be found at The Parisian Theatre, which is showing Thriller, a Michael Jackson tribute from London’s West End, through Nov 13 (tickets from B785). Rates start at B5,834 per night.

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Cord Free Bang & Olufsen has made its first foray into the wireless earphones market with the B&O Play H5 promising crisp, clear and balanced sound befitting its B13,400 price tag. With an understated design that combines aluminum, fabric and rubber, these earphones also come with a choice of ear tips in different sizes and including sets with a water-resistant membrane. Each ear piece also has a built-in magnet so they stay securely around your neck when not in your ears. Available in two colors (dusty rose and black), they are also splash and dust resistant. Try them out and pre-order at any Bang & Olufsen and B&O PLAY branch. Try Bang & Olufsen Concept Store, 1/F, Gaysorn Plaza, 999 Phloen Chit Rd., 02 656 1017. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phloen Chit

BEAUTY

FITNESS

LIBRARY

Hair Care

Let’s Dance

Grand Designs

New-in-town American haircare product Olaplex claims to take a lot of the risk out of coloring your hair. By acting as a “bond multiplier,” the treatment is said to limit the damage and reduce breakage to hair during or after coloring. A stylist will add Olaplex No.1 (Bond Multiplier) directly to your chosen hair color or bleach, and then use No.2 (Bond Perfector) after rinsing the chemicals off. These products are salon use only (as they require proper training), but you also get No.3 to take home and use once a week afterwards. The results? Well, some people in the industry say it’ll restore your hair to its previous luster and volume. We tried it with a color treatment and our hair didn’t feel brittle and dry as with past experiences. Available at salons like CHI salon (Mercury Ville) and Akru (Q House Lumpini)—call 02-105-4335 to find the one nearest you.

New Sukhumvit studio Story To Tales Theatre offers a workout like no other in Bangkok. Classes range from Pilates, yoga and familiar dance-based workouts (jazz, ballet, hip-hop), all the way through to in-air dance classes where one hangs from the ceiling with a bungee jumping cord, performing the kind of acrobatic moves you’ve only seen in kung fu movies. International guest teachers, like Justin Bieber’s choreographers and dancers, also visit from time to time. Prices start at B1,200 for a buy-1-get-1-free trial promotion. 725 Sukhumvit Rd., 098-7959246. Open Mon 10:30am-9:30pm; Tue-Thu 9am-9:30pm; Fri 10:30am-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-8:30pm. www.storiestotalestheatre.com

Ahead of its big move to Charoenkrung Road, set for early 2017, Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) is quietly spreading its wings elsewhere around town. A collaboration with Ananda Development, the first TCDC Commons popup can be found on the third floor of IDEO Q Chula-Samyan condominium. This 250-sq-meter library is dedicated to communication design and a co-working space which will also host events and exhibitions. Open to all TCDC members, rates start at B1,200/person/year for Thai nationals. This incarnation of TCDC Commons is open daily 10:30am-9pm through Dec 31, with more said to follow in different locations. 3/F, IDEO Q Chula-Samyan, 788 Rama 4 Rd., 02-664-7667-132. MRT Sam Yan. www.tcdc.or.th/tcdccommons

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Absolute Cycle

5 Things to Do in Thonglor Beyond Eating and Drinking Yes, Thonglor is the best place in Bangkok for restaurants and bars.

But everyday life there is sweet, too, thanks to these opportunities.

Become a Master Chef Shopping and eating aren’t the only things you can do at The Commons. The hip, open-air mall’s top floor plays host to very cool workshops at The Commons Kitchen, an modernist, allglass space looking onto a pocket garden. Rub shoulders with hip Thonglorites as you make your own perfume and natural soap, or learn to pair wine and oysters.

335 Thonglor Soi 17, 089-152-2677. www.fb.com/thecommonsbkk

Get your beach body back Haven’t touched your running shoes in months? A shouting drill instructor and thumping techno beats may just be the solution.

Based on the American brand SoulCycle (where Chloe Grace Moretz and Brooklyn Beckham apparently met), Absolute Cycle in Bangkok (also at The Commons) has you cycling to upbeat music from the top-40 list and burning 500-800 calories over a 45-minute session.

2/F, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 02-712-8383. Open daily 7:30am-9pm. BTS Thong Lo. www.fb.com/AbsoluteYogaandPilates

Learn to throw a punch As a collaborative effort between Rajadamnern stadium and Singha corporation, RSM Muay Thai Academy isn’t just some “kickboxing” cardio class at your nearby gym. Here, learn from experienced, nationally-famous trainers from Rajadamnern Stadium for the real self-defense. RSM offers classes for different

age groups and abilities, so not only will you be able to fight off wannabe muggers, but you will also get in shape faster than you ever could alone.

3/F, Seenspace, 251/1 Thonglor Soi 13, 02-185-2384. www.rsm-academy.com

RSM Muay Thai Academy

Get some wheels You see them parked in front of all the hip cafes and restaurants— big bikes are all the rage in Thonglor. If you’re tempted to join in, start your shopping at the recently opened Royal Enfield showroom for a taste of old-school cafe racer bikes. Ready to power your own two-wheeler? The local bicycle community can be found at Velayenn Bici&Caffe.

Royal Enfield. 842 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-381-8811. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Velayenn Bici&Caffe. 808/15 Soi Thararom 2, 080-9002610. Open Wed-Sat 10am-6pm

Royal Enfield

Catch a Provocative Show Check out some performances from Thailand’s youngest experimental artists at the Pridi Banomyong Institute’s B-floor theater. As a memorial to the former Thai politician Pridi Banomyong, many of the performances and exhibitions are related to political and social issues. They also hold film screenings, art festivals and talks. Check their Facebook (www. fb.com/pridibanomyonginstitute) for current schedule.

65/1, Sukhumvit Soi 55, 087-787-7155. www.pridiinstitute.com

Ready to Move In? M Thonglor 10 is a project by Major Development PCL, one of Thailand’s leading property development businesses that focuses on high-end luxurious condominiums around Bangkok.

Ideally situated, M Thonglor 10 comes with all the perfect perks for those who love Thonglor’s unique lifestyle. Those constantly on the go will love the two dedicated garages for superbikes and bicycles. But the temptation to never leave home will be strong. M Thonglor 10 has its own onsen and, floating

Brought to you by M Thonglor 10 by Major Development PCL

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above the massive pool, a skylounge with sweeping views of the neighborhood. You can also kick back at the poolside party deck, the barbeque corner or the sunken lounge.

Receive special promotions at the grand opening on Oct 7-9, and get ready to move in right away. Find out more about M Thonglor 10 and other Major Development properties at www. mde.co.th or please call 02-116-1111.

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Retro Mod

Raya daybed, Matter of Mind, B17,000

Take inspiration from Mid-Century Modern decor's "form follows function" ethos for a clean, uncluttered interior. By Earn Saenmuk

Gase rug, Ikea, B7,990

Bitta dining armchair, Kettal, from B59,000 available via Chanintr

DIY center table, Podium, B2,500 Milano wing chair, Jonathan Adler, Price TBA

Unikko cushion cover, Marimekko, B2,500

Essentials Jonathan Adler. 1/F, Groove at CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd., 02-264-5080.

BTS Siam/Chit Lom. www.fb.com/jonathanadlerthailand

Sana couch, Niyahm, from B19,500

Re-vive lounge chair, Natuzzi, approx. B164,000 available via Euro creations Caracas dining table, Jonathan Adler, B290,000

Niyahm. 4/F, Pen's House, 1/6 Ari Soi 2, 081-812-2470. www.fb.com/niyahmdesign

Matter of Mind. 10/29 Ladprao Soi 44, 093-945-9456. www.fb.com/ mombkk

Marimekko. 1/F, Groove at CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd., 02-252-9625.

BTS Siam/Chit Lom. www.fb.com/ marimekkothailand

Chanintr. Noble Solo Thonglor, Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-714-9040. www.chanintrliving.com

Euro Creations. 3/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-9692-4. BTS Siam. www.eurocreations.co.th

Podium. SC Place Building, 249 Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-693-8998. www.podium.co.th Ikea. Bangna Trad Rd. Km.8, 02-7087999. www.IKEA.co.th

4 Cool Thai Wooden Furniture Brands You Should Know

NIYAHM

TIMMER

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HARI ORA

Not exactly a new name in the market, Niyahm makes simple wooden pieces that work with almost every interior style and space.

This brand focuses on functional designs that maximize space without compromising on the cool factor.

These minimalist pieces are definitely easy on the eye and great for making space. We especially like the clothes ladder racks.

4/F, Pen's House, 1/6 Ari Soi 2, 081-812-2470. www. niyahm.com

www.timmerbangkok.com

www.fb.com/qiiid

For cute, minimalist, collapsible wooden furniture, this is the brand you need to be looking at. Most pieces are made with solid oakwood for durability.

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On Nut Soi 17, 097-248-1805. www.fb.com/HariOraLiving

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Hipster Grandma The latest opening from grandma favorite S&P sees the chain head in an all-new hipster direction. SNP Headquarter is an industrial-chic space that houses not only a restaurant but also an espresso bar, bakery, cake studio and workshop. Dishes also make use of superfoods du jour as in the quinoa salad with grilled salmon (B280), while playful presentation sees the classic lod chong dessert reinvented as a snow-like icy treat (B120). Drinks are fun and fresh like the tub tab frozen (milk smoothie topped with Thai-style peanut candy, B150) and nitro cold brew coffee (B150). G/F, Italthai Tower, 2034 Petchaburi Rd., 02-723-4442

NEW MENU

COOKING CLASS

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Indian Sunday

Sweet Recipes

Food for Thought

Arriving in Bangkok back in February, sleek fine-dining chain Punjab Grill has been this year's biggest Indian restaurant opening. Now there's a reason to visit the restaurant's ornate setting of theatrical Indian curtains and chandeliers during the daytime, with a new brunch taking place every Sunday from noon-3pm, in addition to its daily dinner service. The brunch (B1,300 per person) promises plenty to please both vegetarian and non-vegetarians with live cooking stations and stalls offering chaat (Indian snacks), grilled meats, biryani (spiced rice), egg rolls, lassi (yogurt drink), masala chai (spiced tea) and kulfi (Indian ice cream). Radisson Suites, 23/2-3 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-645-4952

French chef Luc Debove has worked as the pastry chef and master glacier (ice-cream maker) at the one-Michelin-star Grand-Hotel Du Cap Ferrat, in France. Back in 2010 he was part of the French team that won the Gelato World Cup. Then in 2011 he was honored as Meilleur Ouvrier de France in the ice cream category, France's highest title in his field. So it's fair to say he knows a bit about dessert. Now Debove is heading to Bangkok to share his tips for innovative desserts. Taking place at Issaya Cooking Studio on Oct 19-22 (10:30am-6pm.), the 2-in-1 ice cream and cake class costs B29,000—which includes four days’ worth of lunches, pastries from Issaya La Patisserie to take home and a signed certificate from chef Debove himself. Limited seats available. Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5636. BTS Phloen Chit.

October is looming as a huge month for food festivals. In addition to Courageous Bangkok on Oct 9, the following Sunday sees a celebration of World Food Day on the fringes of Chinatown. This Oct 16, from 3-8pm, Big Food takes over Soi Nana promising good food and drinks for a good cause. Aiming to promote sustainable food systems, the event is backed by the likes of sustainable seafood purveyor Fisherfolk. On top of food from names like Seven Spoons, Sloane’s, Err and Mad Moa, you can expect local vendors like Nang Loeng's sweets shop and Yaowarat noodles shop, as well as cold beers from Beervana and Udomsuk Brewing. bit.ly/2cp7CKu

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Here’s Miky The former barman of J. Boroski and House on Sathorn goes it alone at new cocktail bar Mikys. By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj The buzz: Italian mixologist Michele Montauti, previously of J. Boroski and House on Sathorn, is the latest bartender to go it alone with his own bar. Tucked down Silom’s trending Pan Road, Mikys deals in perfectly poured high-end cocktails in a moody lounge setting.

The food: Montauti has partnered with next door’s Opus for the food, but that doesn’t mean you’ll only find classic Italian canapes. Instead, expect small bites that complement the drinks like orange juice-marinated salmon cubes (B290), tuna sashimi (B390) and French fries with truffle mayo (B190). For something bigger, opt for beef fajitas (B490) or chicken quesadilla (B390).

The bar also stores a selection of cheese and cold cuts, including Iberico ham (B790/80g).

The drinks: Cocktails, crafty ones, featuring spirits worth crowing about in the menu. Most of the drinks are pitched at B340, for which you get the likes of “Julie”—a heady mix of Broker’s gin, Mancino Bianco vermouth, Earl Grey tea, jasmine syrup, lime and egg white. Tequila fanciers can go for the “Pan Road” (Don Julio Reposado, elderflower liqueur, pomegranate juice, rosemary

syrup, lime and celery bitters), while the “Meticulous” puts a refreshing spin on bourbon whiskey with fresh watermelon juice, cinnamon syrup, lime and chocolate bitters.

The decor: The large open space is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to a leafy small front garden. One black wall bears the colorful painting of a fantastical tiger-deer creature created by street artist Mauy, while a lengthy backlit bar is where you’ll find Montauti whipping up his signature cocktails.

The music: Bangkok-based Australian DJ George Patsan plays soul, funk and disco house, while the plan is to let other guest DJs take over two nights per week.

The crowd: Young professionals and a smattering of their older colleagues.

Why you should care: As the Sathorn Soi 10-12 buzz gradually spills over to Pan Road, the street is poised to be one of the coolest areas of the city. Mikys is a welcome, largely-pretentionfree addition to the neighborhood.

Mikys Cocktail Bar, 64 Pan Rd., 02-6378368

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Super Spreads Step up your weekend with the new brunch menus at these favorite restaurants. By BK Staff 80/20

Lady Brett

80/20 The essentials: A la carte, every Sat and Sun 10am-2pm Charoenkrung’s rising-star restaurant sticks to its concept of using as many local ingredients as possible in dishes that go beyong your average eggy fare. The 80/20 Benedict (B220) sees beetroot-cured snapper and wilted local spinach on slices of house baguette, which is then finished with a flavorful, aromatic dill hollandaise. A unique coconut dressing stars in the classic local greens salad dish (B140), while you can expect some nice, thick house-brined Canadian bacon, runny fried egg, garlic aioli and rich brioche in the Peameal bacon sandwich (B190). If you decide to go sweet, try the all-house-made soy yogurt parfait (B50) with roselle jam and coconut granola, or buckwheat pancake with Canadian maple syrup. Also try the mung bean drink (B70).

1052-1054 Charoenkrung Rd., 087-593-1936

Fillets The essentials: All-you-can-eat sushi, every first Sunday of the month (next is Oct 2, 11:30am-3pm) Langsuan’s premium Japanese restaurant has marked its second anniversary by rolling out two all-you-can-eat deals. On weekdays a 90-minute all-you-can-eat sushi deal (B2,559 per person) runs from 11:30am-2:30pm. But we recommend you live out your sushi dreams with the Sunday brunch deal (B4,500 per person). The 90-minute brunch features a bigger selection of nigiri sushi, including otoro (fatty tuna), salmon belly, scallop, wagyu and uni, as well as dishes like baked half lobster, grilled yellowtail collar, fresh oysters and wagyu donburi (fillet steak rice

bowl). Prices include soft drinks but an extra B799 will get you free-flow booze. Seats are limited. Reservations required.

3/F, Portico, 31 Langsuan Rd., 02-041-6056. BTS Chit Lom

Lady Brett The essentials: A la carte, every Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm The barbecue specialist’s Thonglor venue now offers up a weekend menu that combines familiar appetizers and salads with some superb new eggy and sweet dishes. Expect hearty items like Uber Eggs (B495), three scrambled eggs with Parmesan, truffle and black garlic sauce, sauteed mushrooms and baby asparagus, topped with pulled braised beef cheek and served with sourdough; and the bacon and pate pancakes (B435), three pancakes with chicken liver pate, grainy mustard, crispy bacon, fried egg, rocket salad and house-made duck rillettes. Top it all off with vanilla pancakes (B275), vanilla-whipped mascarpone, caramelized bananas, maple syrup and crushed pistachios.

2/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor) , 02-392-7626

Le Meridien The essentials: “Healthy Sunday Brunch” buffet, every last Sunday of the month (next is Sep 25, 10am-2:30pm) Forget bacon, full-fat fry-ups or even an egg station; this brunch at Le Meridien’s Latest Recipe restaurant is big on sashimi and other fresh seafood, awesome detox juices and lean meats. (Don’t worry, there’s still pan-fried foie gras—if you don’t mind the judgmental stares.) Desserts highlight wholewheat waffles, vegan avocado chocolate tarts and fruit-

Fillets

Touche Hombre

topped yogurt. In between return trips to the “shake-it-yourself” salad bar, you can get a BMI test and have a one-on-one consultation with BNH Hospital nutritionists or get some workout tips from the pack of swole dudes in True Fitness uniforms. Diners are also given a diet roadmap that suggests dishes based on conditions like high blood pressure or stress. B1,350 per person (including one Boston lobster per table).

with two fried eggs, spiced black beans, pico de gallo, blackened serrano chili, avocado, cheese and tortillas, B880). For sweet tooths, there are pancakes (with cinnamon ice cream and dulce de leche, B250) and waffles with agave syrup, w h i p p e d t re s l e c h e a n d g o o s e b e r r i e s (B250). Depending on your mood, wash it all down with a calming horchata (B195) or restart the party with a Bloody Maria (B275).

40/5 Surawong Rd., 02-232-8888

2/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-550-6346

Party House One The essentials: All-you-can-eat lobster and more, every Sun noon-12:30pm.

Munch on as many claws as you want at this new brunch featuring an array of seafood, salads, sushi and a selection of lobster dishes. The resident chef uses Canadian-born Boston lobsters and cooks them up at live stations as lobster thermidor or even pizza and tom yum noodles.

You’ll even get to taste lobster ice cream and lobster creme brulee, too. B1,800 (food only) per person. Free-flow wine and beer cost an extra B499.

Siam@Siam, 865 Rama 1 Rd., 02-217-3000. BTS National Stadium

Touche Hombre The essentials: A la carte, every Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm This Melbourne-born Mexican bar-slashrestaurant is the latest spot at 72 Courtyard to now open in the light of day. The weekend brunch menu features full-flavored eggy dishes like frittata Mexicana (baked eggs with peppers, onions, oregano, chipotle mayo and cactus salad, B250) and huevos rancheros (grilled wagyu rump steak

Uno Mas The essentials: “Sunday Bubbly Brunch” buffet, every first Sunday of the month (next is Oct 2 11:30am-2:30pm) This B3,555 spread doesn’t just feature the usual bounty of lobster, oysters and foie gras, but also some touches we’ve never seen at a hotel brunch before: tomahawk steak and Cochinillo suckling pig, both charcoal-grilled on a Josper oven. OK, you don’t get the whole plate of either, but servers come around with both regularly, along with plenty of other little Spanish-leaning nibbles like jamon croquettes. You also get free-flow proper Champagne—G.H. Mumm, no less. On top of that, there’s free-flow Spanish Rioja, sangria, cava, Bloody Mary, daiquiri and margarita. Other highlights include 36-monthcured Joselito ham—self-described as the best Iberian ham in the world and usually B790 a plate—as well as a selection of ceviche, squidink paella, charcoal-grilled tenderloin steak and proper pasteurized cheeses. This 54th-floor restaurant at Centara Grand hotel also runs a weekly Saturday tapas brunch at B999.

54/F, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, 999 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-6255. BTS Chid Lom.

Three of the best dishes we’ve eaten this week SAVORY BACON AND PATE PANCAKES AT LADY BRETT (B435)

OCEAN TROUT AT FREEBIRD (B1,600/900G)

C h e f Pa t r i c k M a r t e n s t o o k inspiration from his father’s favorite breakfast dish and rolled it out in his own style—a short stack of savory pancakes, layered with liver pate, crispy bacon and grainy mustard, topped with a fried egg and rocket salad with duck rillettes.

The chef slow-roasts a beautiful fillet of ocean trout with wakame butter, making it extra aromatic and more deeply-flavored. The side of mussel escabeche brings together more complex textures and flavors.

THE MEDITERRANEAN LAMB BURGER AT CRYING THAIGER (B420 WITH FRIES) The burger comprises a heavily seasoned lamb patty (black pepper, cumin, coriander seed) with tzatziki, feta cheese, mint and roast tomatoes stuffed between a soft Conkey’s bun.

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Freebird A spectacular house introduces Bangkok to modern Australian flavors.

The buzz: This restaurant is powered by a group of partners with long histories in the Singapore dining scene: Alan Barr of design agency Greymatters, Benjamin Lee of coffee brand Sarnies and Australian chef Dallas Cuddy. At Freebird, they bring together freshly brewed coffee, modern Australian cuisine and well-paired drinks in a mid-century modern house with garden.

The decor: This wood-dominated, Dwell magazine-worthy house down the peaceful end of Sukhumvit Soi 47 comes from Greymatters. Up front a grab-and-go coffee booth offers Sarnies’ coffee (from B100) while windows offer a glimpse right into the kitchen. Inside is warm and welcoming without adhering too close to any trend.

Pull up a stool at the bar in front of the kitchen or get even closer to the action at the chef’s table. Outdoor seating offers views of the garden, where the chef grows herbs and vegetables.

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The food: The Australian-inspired food is a produce-driven mix of Western and Asian cooking methods and ingredients. Chef Cuddy peppers the shared dishes with umami-packed ingredients like seaweed and mushrooms. First-time visitors are encouraged to try “A Taste of Freebird,” a tasting menu of about 10 dishes at B1,750 (or B1,500 without dessert). Expect delicate combinations like organic sea urchin and sea grapes with whipped parmesan on house-made dehydrated flaxseed cracker (B230) or warm sweet potato and chilled shaved fennel topped with smoked walnut and honey (B270). The slow-roasted ocean trout with wakame butter, caviar and pennyworth (B1,600 for a 900g fillet) is elevated by the accompanying mussel escabeche. Dessert is just as complex—the sweet-and-sour lime leaf posset with whipped coconut cream, honeydew melon, basil seed and elderflower (B300) is a real work of art.

The drinks: General manager Marcus Boyle is also a sommelier who will help with drink pairing suggestions. Try his “Sommakase” flight (from B850/three drinks) to see how he picks wine, sake and even cider to match your dishes. The big wine menu starts from B350/glass highlighting Australian bottles and other wines of similar profiles. Cocktails were created by Liam Baer (previously of Evil Man Blues)—try Mexican Sunset (tequila, mezcal, dill and salted grapefruit, B350).

Why you should care: Freebird is doing beautiful food in a beautiful space. The high attention to detail in the kitchen is reflected in everything from the service to the sophisticated online booking system (have your credit card details handy). Natcha Sanguankiattichai and Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj.

28 Sukhumvit Soi 47, 02-662-4936. Open daily 5:30pm-midnight. www. freebirdbkk.com

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Pizza Day

MX Cakes and Bakery

Audrey Cafe

NEW AND NOTED

Pizza the Action Torino-hailing Flavio Bergamasco draws on his experience both in the kitchen and in F&B management to open up his own pizza delivery service. Daily from 11am-11pm, Pizza Day (Naradiwhas Soi 17, 02-287-3488, www.fb.com/pizzadaybkk) offers wood-fired, 72-hour fermented pizza with thin and crispy crust. Pizzas are priced from B199 for marinara (tomato sauce, garlic, oregano) up to B410 for fancier imported toppings like prosciutto crudo e rucola (tomato sauce, mozzarella, stracchino sweet cheese, parma ham and rocket). Appetizers like baked spinach (B140) and grilled Italian sausage (B260) are also available. Delivery is B4060 to nearby Sathorn, Bangrak and Khlong San areas. Pick up also available.

Chinese Chic Here comes another hip spot on Charoenkrung. At The Baxter Brenton (1852 Charoenkrung Rd., 02-212-5011), the owner takes over a crumbling shop-house and decks it out with a

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contemporary Chinese look. The menu lists comforting Thai dishes, from breakfast staples like khao tom (rice soup, B60) made with brown rice to pad kaprao (B60) and fried rice with chili paste (B80). With a range of health snacks and drinks on offer, it’s also a haven for the health conscious. Upstairs is open as a co-working space (B200/day) while there are also al fresco tables for chilling on the rooftop.

Full Moon After teasing us with their delectable, limited-edition mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival for a few years, Hong Kong’s Maxim bakery finally arrives in Thailand full-time, albeit under a different importer, as MX Cakes & Bakery (G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., www.fb.com/MXcakesandbakerythailand). The baking station showcases freshly-made savory and sweet hot tarts with the star being the trending cheese tart (B65), gushing with lava cheese filling. You can also find the signature mango crispy cake (B690/1,390) on top of other bread rolls, cakes and tarts.

136/3 Thonglor Soi 11, 02-712-6667. Open daily 11am10pm. Other branches: Central Embassy, Siam Center, Emquartier, Central Ladprao, Esplanade Ratchada/ Zpell @ Future Park This cafe and bistro transforms every day from a daytime tea and cakes place to a proper dinner bistro. The decor is inspired by the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn, thanks to wrought-iron light fixtures, white furniture and a sloping ceiling overhead. Fusion dishes include favorites like crab souffle, crispy pork cube, and baby pizza.

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FOOD REVIEWS SPECTACULAR PERUVIAN CUISINE BY CELEBRITY CHEF EDUARDO VARGAS

Osito

GIN WORLD CUP Join the final round of Osito’s Gin World Cup to see who the winner is. 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 tally your vote. The winner will be announced at a closing party on Oct 7.

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

CHEF BRUNO OGER AT LA VIE Two-Michelin-star Chef Bruno Oger of La Villa Archange in Canne visits La Vie French restaurant at Vie Hotel on Sep 28-Oct 1. His set dinners are priced at B6,000-8,000.

11/F, Vie Hotel, 117/39-40 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-309-3939

The Peninsula welcomes Shanghai-based celebrity Peruvian chef Eduardo Vargas from Sep 29-Oct 2. During Sep 29-30, he offers a five-course set dinner at Jesters (B3,600 per person, B1,200 extra for beverage pairing) while you can taste the chef’s creations from a live station at River Cafe & Terrace during dinner buffet (B1,800) on Oct 1 and at Sundays at The Pen brunch on Oct 2 (B2,200).

333 Charoennakorn Rd., 02-020-2888. Free ferry from BTS Saphan Taksin

COURAGEOUS BANGKOK This Oct 9 from 4-8pm, 20 of Bangkok’s leading chefs and major food and beverage suppliers gather at The House on Sathorn and serve food and drinks to raise awareness of sustainable living. Expect food from the likes of Gaggan, Bo.lan, Quince, The Oyster Bar and Little Beast, and drinks from Beervana, Wine Garage and Raitong Organics. A book of 10 tickets costs B1,800 at the door and proceeds go to Courageous Kitchen.

The House on Sathorn, 106 Sathorn Rd., 02-344-4000. BTS Chong Nonsi

BIG FOOD To celebrate World Food Day on Oct 16, 3-8pm, food and beverage purveyors throw a food festival on Soi Nana to promote sustainable food.

Confirmed vendors include Sloane’s, Seven Spoons, Mad Moa, 80/20 and Beervana. More information TBA. Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd. MRT Hua Lamphong

Touche Hombre

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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.

Mexican. 2/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-550-6346. Open Tue-Thu 6pm-1am; Sun 6pm-1am; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am. BBB F

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

CHEF ANDREA ORTU DINNER La Bottega di Luca’s head chef presents his hometown’s Sardinian cuisine in a five-course set menu this Oct 12.

Expect dishes like lorighittas pasta and mirto-scented suckling pig. B2,900 per person (B1,200 extra for wine pairing).

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The original Touche Hombre in Australia transports the Latino street culture of LA to a Melbourne shophouse brimming with ‘80s pop-culture references. Compared to its streetwise sister, this follow-up feels almost like fine dining. While the two-story, semialfresco Mexican restaurant swaps the usual gaudily painted walls, sombreros and pinatas for black-and-white collages, maroon banquettes and a pinball machine, the food lays to bed any fears about legitimacy. Chilis and other fancy ingredients are flown in from Mexico, but it’s the house-made tortillas that almost steal the show, whether wheat or corn, soft or hard shell. The tacos (from B225/2 pieces) don’t only stand out for the perfectly soft corn tortillas but also fillings that go beyond carnitas and refried beans

Brekkie HHHH Cafe. 6/9 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 083- 6566141. Open daily 9am-6pm. BB-BBB F

Brekkie ticks all the boxes for a hipster hit. The white-dominated house features plenty of natural light, photogenic nooks and stylish breakfast dishes with a sprinkling of superfoods.

No surprise, then, that upon opening in January it was packed with avid cafe-hoppers clutching the latest iPhones and mirrorless cameras. Our last visit on a Saturday afternoon, however, showed a slight shift in demographic. Still packed, with only a few tables available on the second and third floors, the place was filled mostly with older foreigners and stylish Sukhumvit types visiting for a low-key and drawn-out weekend brunch. While the menu doesn’t read like the work of your usual healthfood-proselytizing restaurant, and Brekkie isn’t marketed as a “clean food” joint as such, it still makes a good place to start for people who want to eat healthier. Among the expected sandwiches, pasta and the

likes, you’ll find lighter versions of hearty dishes like home-cut sweet potato fries (B150) and the Skinny Royale (B260), a take on eggs royale with smoked salmon, a poached egg, rye toast and a less-fatty version of hollandaise sauce. Still, some dishes don’t look too healthy at all, like the capellini with mushroom sauce (B300), which still manages to be not too rich yet not too watery, and comes with a comforting taste if not an aroma to match the promised truffle paste. For something hearty, we’d rather go for the flavorful baked eggs with chorizo (B290), served hot on a skillet with two eggs and a whole bunch of chickpeas mixed with chorizo and corn. Back on the healthy tip, they also substitute quinoa for fried rice in Thai staples like fried quinoa with holy basil and pork shoulder steak (B280) and tom yum (B285), which features diced salmon, coconut heart and a heady aroma of galangal, kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass. Nice, but shame about the oil. Most surprising is the wholewheat pancake (B200)—an almost grease-free stack of pancakes topped with ricotta cheese, fruits and coconut butterscotch. It’s delicious.

Another clean-eating pick is the green spirulina-spinach bowl (B250), thanks to a combination of passion fruit, banana and an abundance of grains.

A meal at Brekkie doesn’t come cheap.

However, we’d keep it near the top of our list for a comforting, but not-tooheavy lunch.

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Price guide

PPPP Forget it PPPP Only if you’re in the neighborhood PPPP A pleasant dining experience PPPP Not to be missed

B BB BBB BBBB

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to the likes of octopus and chorizo (B325), and roast duck and seared foie gras (B350). The latter is a delicious coming together of textures and flavors, elevated by a touch of orange and rich mole (a thick , chocolate-tinged sauce). Seafood dishes tend to let the fresh produce speak for itself, as in the the tuna tostada (B310/3 pieces), a powerful hit of semi-raw fish, avocado, mango and a vicious habanero salsa atop a crisp, fried corn tortilla. Heck, even glorified grilled corn on the cob (elotes callejeros, B150) comes coated in the mind-blowing salty-sharpness of cotija (a dry Mexican cheese not unlike feta). Desserts play around with the familiar, such as the tres leches (“three milk cake,” B195), whose cinnamon-dusted horchata ice cream disguises the slight dryness of the cake. Claiming to stock Thailand’s largest collection of agave spirits, the bar’s tequila and mezcal cocktails often mirror the complexity of the food. A twist on the Manhattan, La Condesa (B295) is a spirit-forward mix of mezcal with oak barrel-aged tequila, Mancino vermouth, Cynar artichoke liqueur and grenadine that goes down far too easily. Thanks to its slick, cocktail-bar atmosphere, refined food and the best views in 72 Courtyard, Touche Hombre is hipster appropriation done right.

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FRI Acrobatic Feats

FRI Out of the Box After taking over EmDistrict earlier this year, the city’s most heaving container market, Art Box, heads to a brand new location at Chatuchak Park (BTS Saphan Kwai/MRT Kampaeng Phet) this Sep 23. Here, it’ll be set up camp every Fri-Sun through April next year. As always, expect plenty of stalls selling the trendiest clothes, food and DIY items, and crowds so large you won’t see more than a few meters in front of you. For more info on upcoming markets, see page 25.

As part of the month-long International Festival of Dance and Music, The China National Acrobatic Troupe presents a dramatic performance choreographed in celebration of the dance company's 55th anniversary.

Considered one of China’s most acclaimed acrobatic groups thanks to their 58 gold medal count from various international competitions, they’ll hit the stage at Thailand Cultural Centre this Sep 30-Oct 2, with tickets sold at B800-2,500 at Thaiticketmajor.

FRI Water World This Sep 30-Oct 1, the massive EDMslash-water festival, Waterzonic, returns for its third year for two nights of non-stop partying with big beats and even bigger water guns.

This year’s event is headlined by Afrojack, Dash Berlin and Fedde Le Grand, who will take the stage at SCG Stadium (Popular Rd., Nonthaburi) along with support acts like Brillz, NGHTMRE and Slander. Tickets are B2,900 at Eventpop.com

TUE Long Live Queen Queen’s legendary frontman Freddie Mercury has been dead for 25 years, but that hasn’t stopped guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor from taking the name on the road. Their current world tour sees the rockers team up with ex-American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert to perform Queen classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You” alongside Lambert's own hits including "Ghost Town" and "What Do You Want From Me?" Catch them at Impact Arena (99 Popular Rd.) on Sep 30. Tickets are B2,000-8,000 from Thaiticketmajor (Mercury hologram not included).

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NIGHTLIFE

Greasy Cafe

DJ Craze

Plastic Plastic

Lomosonic

classical Sick Individuals

Sascha Braemer

SALAYA IN THE CITY PLAYS JAZZ STANDARDS

DJ CRAZE AT LIVE RCA

YIPPIEE LABEL NIGHT

DECIMETOR W/ FUKTE

A live set from the only DJ to have been crowned winner of the DMC World Championship competition three years in a row, who was also formerly official DJ for Kanye West.

Support from DJs Bomber Selecta (two-time Redbull3style champion).

Pickup (two-time Pioneer Thailand DJ champion) and Anan (former Pioneer Asia champion. Sep 23, 9pm.

Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B550-650 (includes free bar from 9-10pm).

German DJ Mario Aureo spins deep and tech house with support from Bangkok's Boris Rubin and Sunju Hargun. Sep 24, 10pm. Glow, 96/45 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355.

B350 (includes one drink). MRT Sukhumvit.

Uncompromising Italian noise musician Fukte performs live with locals Gamnad737, Plern Pan Perth and Space360. Oct 1, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451833. B200 (includes one drink). BTS Surasak.

Students of Mahidol University's College of Music, Nattakit Thanapoonsawad (saxophone), Tharadol Tharaporn (guitar) and ChayapanJuntranosorn (double bass), play jazz standards. Sep 25, 5pm. Neilson Hays Library, 195 Surawong Rd., 02-233-1731. B100-500.

8-BIT BANGKOK - CO OP NIGHT

SATURDAY SOCIAL LAUNCH PARTY

gigs

SICK INDIVIDUALS

A night dedicated to classic 2- and 4-player arcade titles from Raspberry Pi consoles like Joust, Mario Bros, Pang and Chip & Dale. Sep 25, 7pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. Free. BTS Surasak.

The Dutch EDM duo of Rinze "Ray" Hofstee and Joep "Jim" Smeele, known for their single "Wasting Moonlight" and shows at Tomorrowland and Ultra Miami. Sep 23, 9pm. Onyx, Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Rd. B600.

A new pre-clubbing networking session that features sound design by Sideshow Kuts, promising regular visits from regional and international DJs. Oct 1, 8pm. AmBar Bangkok, Sheraton Four Points, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 15, 02-309-3288. Free.

The Panama-born singer-songwriter performs in his native Spanish along with a few popular covers. Sep 23, 7pm. Kai, 142/22-23 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-635-3800. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

A party in the name of gender equality with a secret DJ lineup.

Sep 26, 11pm. Mustache Bar, 544/5 Ratchadaphisek Soi 7, 081844-7080. Free.

SUBSTANCE : TECHNO SESSIONS

NEW SOUNDS

GIANT SWING

House, techno, disco and garage enthusiasts Masa Niwayama and NKchan spin vinyl records in the Safe Room of Silom Soi 8's hip bar.

Sep 23, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

GLOW WITH LAYERED LOVE & KOVA O'SARIN

Berlin house and techno DJ Layered Love celebrates joining the 52Hz Bangkok collective, along with a set by a minimal house DJ Kova O'Sarin. Sep 23, 10pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355.

B250 (includes one drink). MRT Sukhumvit.

DOPE AS FUNK PRESENTS: THE GET DOWN

DJs Luck-E, Karl Andy, Arin, Tommy Nori spin in the main room with UNDA as MC in this party dedicated to the new Netflix hip-hop series.

After party with DJs Sir Walk and Slomororo from Late Night Brotherhood. Sep 24, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B300 (includes one drink). BTS Chong Nonsi.

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ROSES: ONE NIGHT STAND

MONKEY BUSINESS - SING SING'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

Sukhumvit's retro-futuristic chinoiseries den celebrates its birthday with sexy performances and awesome music. Sep 28, 11pm.

Sing Sing Theater, Sukhumvit Soi 45 (next to Quince), 063-225-1331.

Free. BTS Phrom Phong.

GLOW WITH ANDREA SETTESOLDI & NOLI SHIMIZU

Italian techno DJ Andrea Settesoldi spins funky rhythms and deep grooves on the same night as Japanese tribal drum and didgeridoo player Noli Shimizu plays a raw yet futuristic set. Sep 29, 10pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-6143355. B250 (includes one drink).

MRT Sukhumvit.

ALEX FROM TOKYO (WORLD FAMOUS/INNERVISIONS)

The Paris-born, Tokyo-raised and now New York-based based DJ and producer spins an eclectic set with support from NK Chan (Giant Swing). Sep 30, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B200.

BTS Chong Nonsi.

DJs Damon Rider and GRTH play minimal techno, tech house, deep house and Detroit techno. Oct 1, 9pm. Dickinson's Culture Cafe, 64 Pra Arthit Rd., 089-497-8422. Free.

SUNN PRESENTS: SASCHA BRAEMER

The Berlin-based DJ, known for his international hit "CAJE" and recordings on top labels like Dirtybird, Stil vor Talent and Kindisch, performs with support from Australian DJ Dylan Griffin. Oct 1, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098974-6974. B250-450 includes one drink before 10pm.

TRANSPORT ROMAIN FX (HK)

Flying in from Hong Kong, Romain FX will spin his disco and boogie edits from under his alias Fun Key, with support from Nayla (Banoffee Pies Records), Gao Lao (HighTimes, Japan) and Seelie & Persual (Transport, UK) Oct 1, 10pm.

Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-0611117. B150. BTS Chong Nonsi.

THANK FOLK IT'S FRIDAY! BERNZ DIAZ

8 YEARS OVERSTAY - ANNIVERSARY PARTY

The dive bar celebrates its birthday with a big lineup of bands including Jonathan and Calvin, Stylish Nonsense, Spring.Fall.Sea and Yuval, along with an artists' market selling jewelry, paintings and clothes. Sep 24, 8pm. Overstay, Charan Sanit Wong Soi 80-82, 02-883-4836. B200 (includes one homemade IPA beer).

FATTY'S HEAVY NIGHT

Bangkok's hottest heavy rock bands, Black 'Ciety (heavy metal), Uppercut (extreme metal) and Lost Ferrari (heavy metal), perform live at Rama 9's cool dive bar. Sep 24, 8pm. Fatty's Bar & Diner, 598/66 Asoke Din Daeng Rd., 081-438 7221, 02-2452965. Free.

JAZZ ON SUNDAY / W4 "THE BACHSWING"

A live showcase from local experimental acts Lily (previously known as Ultrademon), HSH, Beam Wong & Friends and MILF. Sep 23, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833.

B200. BTS Surasak.

The Thonglor community mall plays host to the acoustic Thai jazz band who features a violinist. Sep 25, 12pm. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17. Free.

JOHN WILL SAIL LIVE

PLASTIC PLASTIC LIVE AT GOOD SPACE

New Zealand acoustic folk singer performs originals and covers at Soi 11's rooftop bar. Sep 23, 9pm. Above Eleven, 33/F, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit, 38/8 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 083-5421111. Free. BTS Nana.

HERE THE SONGS FEST (VOL.1)

A mini music festival gathering 9 up and coming Thai indie bands: Sasi, Asss, Yueang Gentleman, Mahassajan Tammada, Yena, Boom, The Pink Dolphin, Youth Brush and Inspirative.

A music market will sell EPs and other music-related items. Sep 24, 3pm.

Brownstone Studio, 1395 Sukhumvit Soi 77, 087-703-0448. B250-300.

SANAMLUANG MUSIC PLAYTIME SEASON 2 - EP.4 GLAM & GLORIOUS

Lomosonic and Tabasco perform live supported by a ton of upcoming indie bands, plus a flea market and food trucks, a music discussion group by Hed Young and live visuals. Sep 24, 4pm. Rockademy, A-Square (next to Flow House, opposite K-Village), Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-261-3833. Free.

The quirky pop duo of Pokpong Jitdee and Tongta Jitdee perform at Chatuchak's new co-working space.

Sep 25, 5pm. Good Space, 1032/136 Paholyothin Soi 18/1, 095-804-4610.

B200. MRT Chatuchak Park.

GREASY CAFE AT HIPPIE DE BAR

The melancholic indie songwriter performs a mini concert that promises lots of audience participation. Sep 29, 6pm. Hippie de Bar, 46 Khao San Rd., 02-629-3508. B300 (includes one drink).

FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2016

This free concert featuring Pae Aruk, Tah Paradox, Young Man and the Sea, Tul Apartment Khun Pa, Yaak Lab, Yellow Fang, Poy-Portrait and Golf Fucking Hero, also comprises a free screening of the film Dancer in the Dark starring Bjork and documentary Song of Lahore. Oct 1, 1pm. TK Park, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama 1 Rd., 02-257-4300. BTS Chitlom. Free.

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Hollywood Sound of Cinema

dance HOLLYWOOD SOUND OF CINEMA

Eight international singers, dancers and musicians from Europe perform some of Hollywood's most famous soundtrack hits as part of the International Festival of Dance and Music. Sep 27, 7:30pm.

Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B800-2,500. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

theater RED PETER

Choreographer Jitti Chompee returns with a dramatic performances inspired

by Franz Kafka's Ein Bericht An Eine Akademie, in which the protagonist Red Peter describes his loss of true freedom in the midst of gaining acceptance and recognition in the human world. Through Sep 25, 6pm. Bangkok CityCity Gallery, 13/3 Sathorn Soi 1, 083-087-2725. B350800. MRT Lumphini.

China National Acrobatic Troupe

CHINA NATIONAL ACROBRATIC TROUPE

One of China's most acclaimed troupes presents an elegant acrobatic performance choreographed in celebration of the dance company's 55th anniversary.

Sep 30, 7:30pm; Oct 1, 2:30pm; Oct 2, 2:30pm. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B8002,500. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

DANS LE NOIR

A detective play directed by Damkerng Thitapiyasak following the story of a young actress preparing for her role in a crime movie based on an infamous murder case in her area. Performance is in Thai with English subtitles. Through Oct 9, 8pm. Thong Lor Art Space, 58/14-15 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). B590.

NEW GALLERIES

Now Hiring Case Space Revolution

CASE SPACE REVOLUTION

TANG CONTEMPORARY ART

Taking over the upper floor of the vegan restaurant Broccoli Revolution, this space works in collaboration with SATI Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on improving healthcare and education to under-privileged children around the country, while promoting art as a driving force for social change.

The long-standing art gallery and institution that was previously at Silom Galleria finds itself a new home. As always, the new space focuses on showcasing the modern works of contemporary art heavyweights from China and Southeast Asia.

Opening exhibition: 13: Believe Four artists—Ek Thongprasert, Sanitas Pradittasnee, Watanya Siriwan and K aw i t a Va t a n a j ya n k u r — p re s e n t artworks inspired by the theme of astrology. Sep 13 onwards. 2/F Broccoli Revolution, 899 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-662-5001,

Opening exhibition: Northern Land, Southern Seas Fourteen big-name artists from China and Southeast Asia showcase their latest works, including Ai Weiwei (China), Entang Wiharso (Indonesia) and Geraldine Javier (Philippines). Thai representatives include Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Rirkrit Tiravanija and Udomsak Krisanamis. Sep 20-Oct 30.

3/F, The Golden Place Plaza, Rachadamri Rd., 02-630-1114. BTS Rachadamri.

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In his Teenage Pregnancy exhibition, emerging photographer Tanaphon “Gap” Ongarttrakul, 23, explores the issue of teen parents in Thailand. The intimate photos offer an emotional look into the daily lives of the young mothers and fathers as they take on the new role of being a parent. Here, BK talks to Tanaphon about the inspiration behind the project and how he wishes to use art as a tool to tackle social stugma. The exhibition runs through Oct 7 at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (Penthouse/F, Maneeya Centre, 508/5 Phloen Chit Rd.)

ART

ALLERGIC REALITIES

AS THEY GROW OLDER AND WISER

Kosit Juntaratip's latest series of paintings questions the realities behind documentary photography, pondering the ability that artists have to create brand new narratives in history. Sep 17-Oct 29. Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), 2-4/F, BU International College Building (Bld.7), 119 Rama 4 Rd., 02-350-3626.

Artist Ang Song Nian presents a photographic series and installations observing the methods of control as evidenced in the ways potted plants and trees are being manipulated to fit into the urban landscape of Bangkok.

Sep 17-Oct 29. Bangkok University Gallery (BUG), 2-4/F, BU International College Building (Bld.7), 119 Rama 4 Rd., 02-350-3626.

FOR ALL OF YOU ARE WHO I AM

PARADE OF TOYS

Tarntara Sudadung presents a solo art exhibition exploring the many confusing emotions that go through a woman's heart in a series of dark, mystical paintings.

Through Oct 9. S.A.C. Subhashok The Art Centre, Sukhumvit Soi 39.

Artists Jirapong Somphao, Phuraphol Sotaiyin and Phuwadon Thongnoum present installations made up of toys in an attempt represent the different roles we are assigned to play in society. Through Nov 12. Kalwit Studio & Gallery, Wireless Soi 2 (Ruam Rudi).

What inspired you to start the Teenage Pregnancy project?

This is ongoing project started as part of my university course on documentary photography. I chose this subject because it hits close to home—I am still a young adult and during my school years, I had several friends who suddenly got pregnant. I saw them leave school and take a 360-degree turn in their normal life.

What was the process of selecting the families and photographing them?

In total, I photographed three families. The first one was a slightly more welloff family and someone I knew personally through school. After that, I wanted to explore the situation from a different angle and searched for families in less fortunate circumstances. From asking around, I managed to find people and contact them about the project. I spent time photographing their daily lives with an intention to capture how it differs from that of other families.

What struck you the most while photographing these families?

The one that struck me the most was a very poor family from Pathum. The girl got pregnant at 17 with no money from her family to support her. Both teens had to give up their education and start work. The guy, who is even younger than I am now, was forced to work at a dangerous oil rig just to make ends meet. The two now have three kids and they live in very bad housing in Rayong. It really struck a chord in me to see the situation they are in.

NINE EXPRESSIONS OF ASIA

NUDE

A group photography exhibition showcasing the various styles and perspectives of 9 local and international photographers on their journey across Asia. Sep 17-Oct 15.

Sathorn 11 Art Space, 404 Sathorn Soi 11.

Prapoj Kumjinda presents his latest collection of nude paintings that capture the natural beauty of the human body. Through Sep 30. Midnice Gallery, Chok Chai Soi 8, 086-282-0282.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

How have the families reacted to seeing the work?

Two out of the three families showed up to the exhibition’s opening event.

They seemed very happy and touched that their stories were getting shared to hopefully help raise awareness about the issue.

What message do you hope to convey through this photography series?

In Thailand, there is a huge stigma around teenage pregnancy. These people are teenagers who simply made one mistake at one moment in their life, but it has left them to be judged as bad people forever. I’m sure no one wants to intentionally get pregnant before they are ready. In my opinion, they are not bad or stupid people—merely teenagers who couldn’t resist their hormones and had a slip in judgement. Society needs to focus less on mistreating them and more on educating young teenagers about contraception and sex education in general.

In a country where teen pregnancy is high, what is the role of art in changing social problems?

I believe art can offer a different perspective on social issues than what is dared to be discussed verbally. Despite the fact that Thailand has the second highest rate in ASEAN for teenage pregnancy, it is hardly talked about. Perhaps offering a glimpse into the lives of these families, and opening up the chance for empathy, can help urge society to pay more attention to this issue.

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SOUNDBOARD SEPTEMBER

INSTAGRAM FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

This workshop invites all budding entrepreneurs to present their business ideas in a short pitch to the audience, who will then provide instant feedback on the proposal, providing a good opportunity to hone the concept before offically pitching it to potential investors. Sep 28, 7pm.

The Hive, 46/9 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02 662 6062. Free.

Marketing strategist Chris Twetan leads an intensive course on how to use the new tools and updates of Instagram to boost business. Learn to rapidly grow your Instagram following, drive traffic to your website or app, and generate sales. Event is held in English. Oct 2, 10am. Hubba-to, 3/F, Habito, 45/19 Sukhumvit Soi 77, 02-118-0839. B2,000-3,000.

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Upcoming Outdoor Markets

FILM Opening

BRIDGET JONES’ BABY (USA)

BLAIR WITCH (USA)

Comedy/Romance. Bridget Jones’ (Renee Zellweger) love life is back on track when she meets a handsome American (Patrick Dempsey)–that is, under she discovers she is pregnant and doesn’t know whether the baby is his or Mark Darcy’s (Colin Firth).

Noise Market

Zaap on Sale

The rainy season coming to a close can only mean the return of yearend pop-up markets all over town.

Here are the ones we know about so far.

ARTBOX CHATUCHAK

Arguably the city’s most popular pop-up market returns at a brand new venue, this time a little further from the city center. Expect some 100 trendy food stalls, over 150 stalls selling clothes at affordable prices, 20 stalls selling home decor and 50 stalls selling DIY and handmade products. As always, they’ll be set up in large, colorful container boxes alongside plenty of live music and various art installations. Even better, this time they’ll be sticking around every Fri-Sun until April next year.

Sep 30-Apr 30 2017, 12pm-11pm.

Chatuchak Park, MRT Khamphaengphet / BTS Saphan Kwai

Horror/Thriller. In this sequel to the 1999 horror smash, a group of college students search the Black Hills Forest after one of their friends’ sister disappears, only to find that the area is surrounded by menacing spirits.

ZAAP ON SALE

Get ready for the market season at this edition of Zaap on Sale, which returns under the theme of “Neon Winter” and gathers a whopping 500 brands from the online world to set up camp for one weekend. On top of that, there promises to be booths from 15 restaurants and a brand new “Hard Sale” zone that features 50-90-percent discounts on all items.

Oct 1-2, 11am-10pm. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam TGIF MARKET

The team behind The Garden of Tfest that took over Thonglor over the summer returns with a brand new event dubbed “TGIFyesterland.”

Teaming up with multi-label stores including Sense of Style, this event will be set up inside an air-conditioned dome to guarantee optimum

comfort while you shop. Oct 2830, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam/Chitlom NOISE MARKET

The annual music festival slash craft market returns for the perfect slowlife weekend with booths focusing on hand-made items spanning home decor, clothing, vinyl records, CDs and books by budding local authors. Of course, it will all take place to the soundtrack of live indie music from the likes of Casinotone, Degaruda, Panic Section, Penny Time, Count the Thief and many more. Nov 19-20.

11am-9pm. Museum Siam, Phra Nang Klao Rd., 02-225-2777.

DON’T BREATHE (USA)

OPERATION AVALANCHE (USA)

Horror/Thriller. When three thieves get word of a major cash settlement following the death of a veteran’s daughter, the trio target the man’s secluded home to kill him.

Thriller. Two CIA agents infiltrate NASA to expose a potential mole, only to become tangled in a plot to fake the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing.

STORKS (USA)

TSUKIJI WONDERLAND (JAPAN)

Animation. Set in a world where storks now deliver packages for an internet retail giant, and no longer babies, trouble ensues when the company’s top delivery staff member accidentally re-activates the baby making machine.

Documentary. A look at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, the world’s biggest wholesale seafood market, during its final year of operation before relocation.

Upcoming

SPORTS

The school hosts its first mini marathon in celebration of its 25th anniversary with a 10km run or 2.7km walk.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Baan Saeng Sawang Foundation. Register at bit.ly/1NMCqfP. Sep 25, 6am. Suan Rod Fai (Vachirabenjatas Park), Kamphaeng Phet 3, 02-537-9221. B300-500. MRT Phahon Yothin.

THE 19TH CHARITY MIDNIGHT RUN 2016

BANGKOK MARATHON 2016

The city's biggest marathon returns to take over the Old Town for its 29th year. Expect some 30,000 runners to take on the challenge of 42km, 21km, 10km or 4.5km distances. Register at www.bkkmarathon.com Nov 20, 2am. Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd., 02-623-5500 ext.3100. B500-1,000.

"The Happiest 5k on the Planet" returns to Bangkok, this year under a tropical theme, where Color Runners

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (USA)

will make their way to a finish-line party while being splashed with colored powders. Ticket includes a limited edition Tropicolor T-shirt, an embroidered headband, a finisher's medal with floral lanyard and color packets and tattoos. Don't forget to stack around for the after party that promises live music and even more color throws. Oct 15-16, 4pm. Makkasan Airport Link Station, 900. www.thecolorrun.co.th.

The annual charity midnight run returns to raise funds for underpriviledged children around the country, offering 6 and 12km distances. Register now at bit.ly/2afAz6I Oct 15. Amari Watergate Bangkok, 847 Petchaburi Rd., 02-653-9000. 800.

THE COLOR RUN TROPICOLOR WORLD TOUR 2016

ABOUT RAY (USA)

Drama. A New York teen (Elle Fanning) prepares to transition from female to male with the support of his mother (Noami Watts) and grandmother (Susan Sarandon). Sep 29

Bangkok Marathon

The Color Run

1ST SAINT JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RUN

DEEPWATER HORIZON (USA)

Action/Drama. Oil rig workers in the Gulf of Mexico fight for their survival in one of history’s biggest man-made disasters. Based on true events. Sep 29

Adventure/Fantasy. A young boy discovers a magical school for children with special powers that is under threat from terrifying enemies, leading him to discover his own secret talents. Sep 29

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