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THE GRAND AWA K E N I N G

B A N G KO K M A R R I OT T MARQUIS QUEEN’S PARK, THE

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The Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park opened its doors as the Marriott brand’s largest property in Asia pacic, and the rst in the region to receive Marriott international’s prestigious “Marquis” designation.

GOJI KITCHEN + BAR : FARM TO TABLE CONCEPT Operation hours: 06.00 - 23.00 hrs

Located in downtown Bangkok, the hotel is surrounded by several of the city’s most vibrant shopping, business and entertainment districts.

Whether you visit for business or leisure, you will experience what it means to Travel Brilliantly.

THE LOBBY LOUNGE : THE HAPPENING PLACE TO BE Operation hours 06.00 - 24.00 hrs

SOBA FACTORY : HOMEMADE JAPANESE SOBA AND MORE Operation hours: Lunch 12.00 - 14.30 hrs Dinner 17.30 - 22.00 hrs SIAM TEA ROOM : CASUAL AND AUTHENTIC THAI DINING Operation hours: 07.00 - 23.00 hrs PAGODA CHINESE RESTAURANT : CANTONESE FARE WITH CONTEMPORARY FLARE Lunch 11.30 - 14.30 hrs Dinner 18.00 - 22.00 hrs

Find out more here Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park 199 Sukhumvit Soi 22, Sukhumvit Rd., Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110, Thailand T: +66 (0) 2 059 5555 E: bookbkkmarquis@marriott.com www.bangkokmarriottmarquis.com Bangkokmarriottmarquis

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That there are no longer any cats in Lumphini Park First it was monitor lizards, now it’s cats. Last weekend, officials from the Department of Livestock Development reportedly rounded up 30 cats and sterilized them, before moving them to their office in Don Mueang. The cats will be put up for adoption.

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That China’s cheese tea phenomenon is here Move over bubble tea. New at Siam Discovery, Guangzhouborn chain Heekcaa is known for topping its tea-based drinks with frothy whipped cream cheese. Yep, cheese. Odd as that sounds, we’re partial to their take on Thai iced tea (B120), made with tea leaves grown in Southern Thailand and finished off with a pinch of foy thong.

Contributors Kathy MacLeod Interns Koraporn Kanchanabudhu, Baitoey Karntimon, Siriya Suriyanon Cover Photo L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Cover Design By Anunya Chobnitas

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That Japan’s discount megastore Don Quijote is coming to Bangkok The quirky tax-free chain better known as Donki is setting up shop at the start of Ekkamai Soi 5, but don’t get too excited just yet—it’s won’t open till late 2018. With more than 300 branches around Japan, the store is known for its huge range of products, from basic electronics to clothing and all sorts of very-Japanese accessories. Here’s hoping our store will stay open 24 hours like the ones in Asakusa and Roppongi.

That Virgin Active is set to open in Chiang Mai According to the latest job ads on the gym chain’s website, that is. So now there are no excuses for skipping your workout on that next “chill-chill” cafe-gallery hopping trip up North.

That Australian psych-rockers Pond are heading our way With Phoenix’s gig by now a distant memory, here’s more good indie news. Viji Corp is bringing over the Aussie four-piece to perform at Nakarin Space on Nov 21, supported by experimental producer Koichi Shimizu. With a sound that mixes the heavy riffage and camp touches of ‘70s classic rock with strangely introspective lyrics, the band’s also known for sharing members with Tame Impala. Tickets are B2,000 on Thaiticketmajor.com.

That Charoenkrung Soi 28 is ready for take-off The highlight of last weekend’s Creative District Gallery Hopping Night was not a new gallery, but a sneak peek at a new izakaya.

Jua comes from the creative powers behind Little Market and serves sake and yakitori from a charmingly minimal shophouse deep inside residential Charoenkrung. It’s got company, too. By the time you read this, Tropic City, a rum bar, should also have thrown open its doors on the same soi.

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HOT OR NOT

Hot: Cheese drinks

Not: Chicken drinks

Are abs like the guys from Thunder Down Under (see page 19) worth drinking blended chicken breast milkshakes for? We don’t think so. That’s why we’ll be steering well clear of Phahonyothin’s Muscle-Meal Chicken Shake, and spending our money at the new Heekca cafe from China. Here, the drinks don’t come packed with 38 grams of protein, but they do have a topping of whipped cream cheese.

Hot: Mermaid cafes

INTERVIEW Pravit Rojanaphruk, 49, is a senior staff writer at Khaosod English who for over 20 years worked as The Nation’s star reporter. On Aug 1, he received a phone call from the Tech Crime Suppression Police, telling him that they were pressing charges against him for two Facebook posts made in 2015. He now faces 14 years in jail for sedition.

Known for his brave journalism and critique of the current military regime, Pravit has twice been put in “attitude adjustment” camp, once in 2014 and again in 2015. Here, he discusses those experiences and the state of freedom of expression in Thailand.

Not: Unicorn cafes

Mermaid Castle has been offering rainbow food and fishtail onesies out on Rangsit for some time now, but since we never go that far, it only came to our attention after arriving in Siam Square last month. We reckon that gives Bangkokians about six more weeks of mermaid photo opps before Insider makes a video and the place gets taken over by backpackers.

Being a journalist wasn’t really on my mind when I was young. My father was a diplomat and would have to read all these magazines, so I just picked them up and read.

My first real exposure to covering politics came during Black May 1992 [when General Suchinda Kraprayoon’s crackdown on protesters resulted in 52 official deaths]. For so many years before that I was just doing social issues rather than hardcore politics.

Hot: Face Dance Challenge

Not: Gudak

Are you bored of that app which turns your iPhone into a disposable camera?

Good, we’ve got something new for you. Face Dance Challenge is the app turning Skytrain users everywhere into twitching imbeciles in the quest for social media acceptance. Even low-cost cosplay hero Anucha Saengchart is a fan. www.thejaiyencountry .wordpress.com

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Hot: MRT Purple Line Not: Bus routes As a BK reader, we know you never take the bus. But if you did, you would have been outraged last week at the havoc caused by Bangkok’s new bus routes. In other news about transport that goes beyond Sathorn and Sukhumvit, the Purple Line has finally fixed the 1.2 kilometer gap in its service. Excellent news for the people who till now have had to make a 30-minute transfer.

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

On the day of the coup [May 22, 2014], The International New York Times happened to quote my column at The Nation criticizing martial law. The following day, I gave a series of interviews regarding it. The international audience wanted to know about Prayuth. This is how I began to gain more attention from the military.

Two days after the coup, every television and radio station read out my name alone, saying I was to report to the NCPO at the Royal Army Conference Room.

I left my phone with an official at the United Nations [and turned myself in].

During my first attitude adjustment session, I was taken care of quite well, actually, besides the fact that I didn’t have the freedom to leave the camp. They would ask you what you thought of the coup and if you gave them the right answer they would let you go after three days.

I kept on giving them the same answer: that I disagreed with the coup and that it would create more mess for Thailand. They kept me there for seven full days, the maximum allowed under law.

Without tweeting for six days, I had gained 6,000 new followers. It became clear that they were very worried about my use of social media.

My second session of attitude adjustment [Sep 2015] was a nasty experience. They were polite but there was definitely a sense of hostility. I was taken blindfolded in the middle of the night. I didn’t know if I would survive, my life was at their mercy. No one could have known that the van belonged to the military.

I was kept in a 4x4 meter room with no witness to the outside world. I begged them to take me out for fresh air but they wouldn’t do that without me being blindfolded. They didn’t tell me what would happen to me and I was kept there for two nights.

This is a society unable to deal with different opinions. We have to learn to sort political disagreement out in a peaceful way that it doesn’t resort to tearing down the constitution or calling in the military.

sion by expressing yourself and taking a stand, and being willing to pay a price for it.

I now have to be more careful.

There is a gray area. Because nobody knows where the line is, I just have to be a little more conscious when posting something. Chances are you will end up censoring yourself more and more, and that’s the chilling effect.

It would be a cowardly act for me to crawl to the military regime. I’ve fought for three years, and many people have given up—“let’s just sit and wait for an election”—but I cannot let myself do that. I cannot allow them to normalize this kind of repression.

Journalists cannot defend press freedom if we do not go out of our way to defend freedom of expression to the general public.

There is a lot of self-censorship going on, both induced by the military regime as well as initiated by the press themselves, and the public is not aware of this.

The struggle will continue, but the military regime will not allow that.

They believe they’ve handled the press well enough, but the last frontier that they can’t conquer is social media. Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

You can’t teach people to do something without doing it yourself first.

It’s the same with freedom of expression. You defend freedom of expres-

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Eat on the Cheap BK Best Eats 2017 is out, rounding up the best casual dishes in Bangkok. But there are ways to save on amazing high-end dinners in Bangkok, too. Follow this cheat sheet to the best dining deals in town. By Wanvida Jiralertpaiboon J’aime

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hile Sunday brunch at the city’s fanciest hotels costs around B3,000 per head, some of those same places have amazing deals on the city’s best Indian food—and often for under B1,000 per person. Here’s where.

Punjab Grill

Rang Mahal

Punjab Grill

The price: B990 The Sunday brunch (11am-2:30pm) features a buffet line of classic options, including grilled paneer (cottage cheese) and the meaty murgh khurchan (shredded chicken cooked with onion and tomato gravy, spiced with green cardamon). Rang Mahal also does some of the best kebabs in town, and all with stunning views over the city.

The price: B1,000 (B1,600 with free-flow sparkling, wine and beer) Fine-dining Indian restaurant group Punjab Grill has a dozen venues in India, plus locations in Abu Dhabi, Singapore (where it’s been hailed as one of the city’s greatest restaurants by SG Magazine and CNNGo) and in Bangkok. Sunday brunch (12-3pm) features a parade of chaat, lassi, chole bhature (fried bread with spicy chickpeas), dal makhani (spicy lentils and red kidney beans) and chicken dum biryani (rice with chicken) alongside a live carving station and grill and tawa (frying pan) counter.

26/F, Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02-2617100. Open daily 5-11:30pm, Sun 11am-2:30pm

Indus The price: B755 Time has done nothing to rub the sparkle off this long-established Indian food favorite.

The beautifully converted residential location feels both relaxed and special, but while the restaurant has been going down a more fine-dining path with set menus, the brunch (11:30am-3pm) remains one of the finest weekend spreads in town, serving all-youcan-eat a la carte curries and other delicacies.

71 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-258-4900. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-12am. BTS Phrom Phong The Great Kabab Factory

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Charcoal The price: B999 (B1,999 including free-flow prosecco) The all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch (12-3pm) starts out with a welcome glass of prosecco and unlimited a la carte options, including murgh malai kebab, gosht dum biryani, dal and hot garlic naan.

5/F, Fraser Suites Hotel, 38/8 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 089307-1111. Open daily 6-11:45pm, Sun 12-2:45pm

The Great Kabab Factory The price: B500 (vegetarian), B600 (nonvegetarian) At this Indian franchise, the chef creates a daily-rotating set menu comprising mostly Indian kebabs, which you can tuck into allyou-can-eat style. At brunch (daily 11am-3pm) you don’t have to order or go get your food from a buffet line. Unlimited appetizers include nadru ki tikki (flat dumpling made of minced lotus stem and spices) and murgh malai tikka (chicken with cheese and cream), while main courses feature methi paneer (cottage cheese cooked with fenugreek gravy, butter chicken).

L/F, Majestic Grande Hotel, 12 Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-262-2999. BTS Nana. Open daily 11am-11pm

Maya The price: B800 (B1,200 includes soft drinks, wine and beer) Indian restaurant Maya sits on a striking cantilevered structure on the 29/F of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit 22. The Sunday brunch (11:30am-3pm) includes a full buffet line of biryanis, curries, and kebabs also for vegetarians.

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Go fine dining during lunch hours

Le Normandie

G/F, Radisson Suites, 23/2-3 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-645-4952. Open daily 6-11:30pm, Sun 12-3pm

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The original face of Bangkok fine dining.

Everything’s super traditional, from the polished waiters to the perfect table settings. The set menu comprises three courses: an appetizer or soup, a fish or meat main dish, and a dessert.

The lunch deal: B1,500 for the three-course lunch set menu (12-2pm), B1,900 for four courses (additional wine pairing at B750 for two glasses and B1,100 for three glasses).

Price for dinner: B3,250 for three courses

The Michelin-starred Cote Saint Jacques in Burgundy is one of the region’s most respected restaurants, earning it a 90-percent score on La Liste. Jean-Michel Lorain’s Bangkok venture is headed by Amerigo Sesti, who doesn’t shy from Asian inspiration.

The lunch deal: B1,100 for the five-course lunch set menu (daily except Tue and the last Sunday of the month).

Price for dinner: B2,699 for five courses

48 Oriental Avenue, 02-659-9000. Open Mon-Sat 12-2pm, 7-10pm

U Sathorn, 105 Soi Ngam Duphli, 02-119-4899. Open daily noon-2:30pm, 6-10pm. MRT Lumphini

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cover story Savelberg Dutch chef Henk Savelberg’s eponymous restaurant held a Michelin star in The Hague before moving to Bangkok. His pan-European dishes are prepared using delicate French cooking techniques with minimalist tweaks and creative flavor combinations.

The lunch deal: B990 for the two-course lunch set menu and B1,600 for three courses Price for dinner: B3,000 for four courses L/F, Oriental Residence, 110 Wireless Rd., 02-2528004. Open Mon-Sat noon-2:30pm, 6-10pm

Philippe L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

Philippe is part of Bangkok’s old-guard French establishment. Dating right back to 1998, this once-favorite of the city’s beau monde deals in unremittingly traditional, powerful flavors.

The lunch deal: B650 for the four-course lunch set menu (available every day) Price for dinner: B2,200 for six courses 20/15-17 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-259-4577. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6:30pm-10:30pm

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L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Led by executive chef Olivier Limousin, Robuchon’s Bangkok kitchen combines French techniques and the best ingredients they can get, which means produce from Thailand's Royal Projects along with some European imports related to the seasons.

The lunch deal: B950 for the two-course lunch set menu, B1,450 for three courses, B1,950 for four courses Price for dinner: B7,500 for seven courses

M Krub

Water Library Chamchuri

5 / F, M a h a N a k h o n C u b e , 9 6 N a r a t h i w a s Ratchanakharin Rd., 02-001-0698. Open daily 11:30am-2pm, 6:30pm-10pm

Yamazato The Yamazato in Bangkok is a more luxurious contemporary dining space than its original in Amsterdam, but still draws inspiration from classic Japanese design and the art of origami. Though specializing in kaiseki (Japanese fine dining), you can also drop by at lunch for less-formal dinners.

The lunch deal: B1,500 for the kaiseki set; B650 for the Gozen lunch set; B550 for the lunch rice box Price for dinner: B2,500 for the kaiseki dinner set Philippe

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Rossini’s Themed to resemble a Tuscan villa complete with a gigantic fireplace, wood-beamed ceiling and large frescos of patrician families, the longstanding restaurant remains as relevant as ever thanks to its expertly-curated wine list, regular visits from exciting guest chefs from Italy, and the kind of consistency only five-star hotels can deliver.

The lunch deal: B980 for the three-course lunch set menu, B780 for two courses Price for dinner: B1,350 for three courses 1/F, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02- 649 -8364. Open Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm; Sat 6-10:30pm; Sun noon-3pm, 6-10pm.

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Water Library Chamchuri At the flagship restaurant of Water Library’s empire, German chef Mirco Keller dishes out contemporary fine dining with the occasional Asian twist.

The lunch deal: B1,000 for the two-course lunch set menu and B1,300 for three courses Price for dinner: B2,900 for nine courses (also available during lunch) 2/F, Chamchuri Square, Rama 4 Rd., 061-852-5411.

Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10pm. MRT Samyan

M Krub The Bangkok food empire of Hong Kong-born chef Man Wai Yin (Chef Man, Chairman) reaches its pinnacle at this ultra-fine-dining restaurant where Chinese cuisine meets French plating and culinary techniques.

The lunch deal: B1,300 for the five-course dim sum set lunch The price for dinner: B4,000 for six courses 2 / F, M a h a N a k h o n C u b e , 9 6 N a r a t h i w a s Ratchanakharin Rd., 02-019-8105. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm

24/F, The Okura Prestige, 57 Wireless Rd., 0 2 - 6 8 7- 9 0 0 0 . O p e n d a i l y 6 a m -1 0 : 3 0 a m , 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm. BTS Phloen Chit

Make dim sum your buffet of choice

Head to these bargain Chinese buffets for allyou-can-eat feasts with a little bit of style.

China Table The price: B688 Amid faux Ming vases and lazy Susans, this contemporary and fun Cantonese restaurant serves a long list of more than 30 dim sum options along with heavy dishes like stir-fried Hong Kong noodles with seafood, and Yang Chow-style fried rice.

3/F, Radisson Blu Bangkok, 489 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-302-3333. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, daily 6:30pm-10:30pm

Man Kitchen

by Chef Man The price: B799 The most celebrated name for dim sum in Bangkok, chef Man Wai Yin, serves all-you-

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can-eat Chinese food at his spin-off, Man Kitchen. Expect steamed bites, crispy pork, Peking duck, egg soup and fresh oysters.

1/F, The Office Zone, Central World, 02-646-1355.

Open daily 11am-10pm. BTS Chidlom/Siam

Man Kitchen by Chef Man

Fei Ya The price: B850/weekdays, B1,100/weekends It’s a rich-looking, crimson world in the signature dim sum restaurant of Renaissance hotel, where the dim sum buffet for lunch features a long line of over 40 options like fried scallop dumplings, Szechuan soup, fried rice noodles with fish fillet and black bean sauce.

3/F, Renaissance Bangkok, Ploenchit Rd., 02-1255030. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm Man Kitchen by Chef Man

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We look at some of Bangkok’s top meaty contenders, to see how much beef you get for your money.

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The price: B1,400 PICK The size: 1kg The beef: 75-day dry-aged tomahawk cut 2090/2 Narthiwas Ratchanakharin Rd., 02-678-8340.

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CHECK OUT sushi DEALS BEFORE LEAVING HOME

Sendo Sushi

going on with different set dishes. Right now, get the “Sashimi Icedome” featuring otoro, chutoro, hon akami, salmon toro, hotate and rotating white fish at B1,499 39/1 Ari Soi 4, 02-279-2461. Open Tue-Sun 12-3pm, 5-10pm

Tenyuu Grand Some of the city’s top sushi restaurants constantly run deals through the Line app or on their Facebook page that let you snap up amazing bargains on premium produce they want to shift. Check out some of the latest deals we found now.

Sushi Mori This Sathorn office-crowd favorite is nestled on the mezzanine floor of Sathorn Square building.

The decor combines metal and wood, a red-lit bar and smoke-patterned screens for a look that stands out from your average Japanese opening. While the main focus is sushi and sashimi using fish delivered every other day (plus daily-delivered Norwegian salmon), there are also plenty of hot dishes.

The deal: Currently, they’re offering up to 50-percent off salmon and toro dishes, including salmon sashimi at B144 (down from B240), the super toro set of two otoro sushi, two otoro aburi, two akami, one negi toro and three otoro rolls at B1,400 (down from B2,800), and salmon mentaiko steak at B308 (down from B440).

Situated in the heart of busy Sathorn, this welcoming white house surrounded by a Japanese garden is a haven for sushi lovers.

The imported ingredients are delivered fresh daily and put together as both the classics and tweaked dishes. Expect first-class service, too.

The deal: B2,850 for 90-min all-you-can-eat Tenyuu Shabu, which includes kurobuta pork, Hokkaiso A5 beef, A4 wagyu beef, wagyu beef chuck roll, wagyu beef oyster blade, Chilean king crab and Boston lobster.

66 Sathorn Rd., 095-247-2988. Open daily 11am-10pm

Sushi Hiro

M/F. Sathorn Square Building, 96 Sathorn Rd., 092-424-4040. Open daily 11am-10pm. BTS Chong Nonsi

The sushi empire has been dramatically growing in the past year. You may still have to queue up in front of some branches though. Known for its fresh produce dished up simply, Sushi Hiro takes its fish so seriously, it even holds a regular fish-filleting show.

The deal: They have a strong Line account worth following, which they use as a direct way to communicate some really amazing deals including regular discounts of up to 70 percent. Act fast though; they’re only valid for a couple of days.

Sousaku

12 branches across Bangkok. Try Eight Thonglor, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 080-080-4951. Open daily 11am-10:30pm

One of Ari’s favorite affordable sushi places offers up chunks of fresh fish in various forms, now from a new Soi 4 home. On top of classic nigiri sushi, you can find fusion ingredients like snow crab and Thai mud crab roe. They also constantly roll out new dishes, taking inspiration from several sushi places in Japan.

The deal: Sousaku regularly has promotions

Nippon Kai This chain is backed by a big importer of Japanese produce. Our favorite joint though is the two-story Nippon Kai Market comprising a sushi bar and Japanese market where you can buy premium imported seafood either to take home or have the chef whip up right

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there. Head up to the second floor for a cozier dining area that feels less like a shop.

The deal: Nippon Kai offers weekly-rotating deals to those who follow its account. There are also daily deals highlighting different dishes, like B180 foie gras sushi from the regular B300 every Thursday.

Six branches across Bangkok. Try 9:53 Art Mall, 124 Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-662-5683. Open daily 11am-11pm

Sendo Sushi This sushi spot hides away on the second floor of the Maze Thonglor commumity mall. Here, the focus goes straight to the sushi and rice dishes while there’s also some space for the likes of grilled fish and salad.

The deal: Right now they’re offering a 40-percent discount on more than 40 different dishes, including the salmon “mentai lava” at B180 (from B300), unagi don at B318 (from B530), and engawa crunchy roll at B270 (from B450). Get there quick, this deal’s going to end this Aug 31.

2/F, Maze Thonglor, Thonglor Soi 4, 02-381-1537.

Open daily 11am-2pm, 5:30-10pm

Sushi Shin Young Bangkokians just can’t get enough of this sushi bar, which combines affordable raw fish, a host of deals and pale wood decor that evokes Muji’s minimalism. The popularity isn’t just down to its actor-owner, Pakorn “Boy” Chatborirak, either. Sashimi and classic sushi options coexist with signature pieces that don’t shy from tempura crumbs, a bit of blowtorching, a sprinkling of shrimp eggs and a dollop of freshly chopped wasabi.

The deal: Each month features different promos. Throughout August, you can get the “Salmon Please,” a variety of salmon parts and slightly blow-torched salmon, at B220 (from B300), and the “Rolling Volcano Roll,” stuffed with shrimp tempura and sauce, at B260 (from B340).

2/F, Nihonmura Mall, Thonglor Soi 13, 091-0218985. Open daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10pm

The price: B2,800 The size: 1kg The beef: Australian

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The price: B2,950 The size: 1-1.2kg The beef: Australian grain-fed El Patio, Sukhumvit Soi 32, 095-778-2617. Open Mon-Fri 4pm-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-2pm, 6pm-11pm

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The price: B3,860 The size: 1.4kg The beef: Australian wagyu (7-8 marble score) 39 Boulevard, Sukhumvit Soi 39, 092-664-6777.

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The price: B3,900 The size: 1.3kg The beef: Dry-aged wagyu tomahawk 149 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-635-0405. Open MonFri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 5pm-midnight

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The price: B4,600 The size: 1.5kg The beef: Australian wagyu Pipat Soi 2, Convent Rd., 02-238-0931. Open daily 3pm-1am

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The price: B6,900 The size: 1kg The beef: A5-marbled wagyu from Australia’s Darling Downs 25-26/F, Hotel Indigo, 81 Wireless Rd., 02-207-4999.

Open daily 6pm-midnight

*In the interests of fairness, all prices are net.

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By Kankanok Wichiantanon

Celes Beachfront Resort Samui

SAMUI

Down to Earth Celes Beachfront Resort Samui (www.celesresort.com) draws on its tropical surroundings to create an elegant yet down-to-earth vibe. The hotel sits just 10 minutes from the airport and five minutes from Fisherman’s Village—a former French outpost lined with beautiful old wooden Chinese shop-houses. The design at Celes complements the beautiful natural setting with lightly toned wooden buildings, high ceilings, and white walls and furniture. Deluxe rooms start at a very reasonable B5,500/night. Its beachfront villas, with private sun loungers and an outdoor pool, run about B18,500/night.

Greedy Brits Perched beside Lamai Beach, The Greedy Pig (www.fb.com/greedypigsamui) is all about British classics, like Scotch eggs (B80), baked camembert (B540) and grilled Lincolnshire sausage (B320), which it pairs with a nice selection of draft beers. It’s a gastropub, which means simple, fuss-free food and a relaxed atmosphere. To top things off, there are special events almost every day, like live music and sets from popular local DJs. Swing by on Sunday to catch its weekly roast dinner, packed with English favorites like Yorkshire pudding, pigs in a blanket (small sausages wrapped in streaky bacon) and roasted potatoes, starting at B320.

PATTAYA

Slick Brunch Dripoly (www.fb.com/dripoly) sits in the city's "health lifestyle" community mall, The Commons (hey, that sounds familiar), where it serves up superfood salads, various pastries, cold-pressed juices and drip and espresso coffee (B80 Dripoly for a latte) made from locally sourced beans. The monochrome, polygon-shaped space comes adorned with hanging plants and welcomes lots of natural light, setting the scene for a lazy lunches featuring dishes like the sixhour-roasted pulled pork wrap, waffle with strawberry and banana, or Guss Damn Good ice cream. If you're not an early riser, good news is, they serve brunch till 3pm.

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Artistic Pursuits

Japanese artist and writer Yayoi Kusama has just revealed her mammoth five-story museum in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku neighborhood. The Yayoi Kusuma Museum is designed to showcase some of the most beloved pieces from her astoundYayoi Kusama ing 70-year career. It’s not just Kusama classics here, either; you can also get a glimpse into the 87-year-old artist’s mind on the fifth floor, which houses a special library packed with materials and documents that have inspired her work over the years. The museum opens to the public this October, and its inaugural exhibition, titled Creation Is a Solitary Pursuit, Love Is What Brings You Closer to Art, features a recent series of paintings from Kusama. Admission is B300, and you can catch the showcase until Feb 25. The exhibitions will change twice a year.

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Warehouse Welcome After months of anticipation, Charoenkrung’s ambitious art and design complex, Warehouse 30, is now finally open.

Taking the same approach as he did with the Jam Factory, starchitect Duangrit Bunnag has teamed up with ex-editor of Elle Decor Rungsima Kasikranund to transform a 4,000-sq-meter space of abandoned World War II-era warehouses into a web of stores, restaurants, art spaces and other creative endeavors. Shop for minimalist everydaywear from Duangrit’s brand Lonely Two-Legged Creature, pick up a bouquet of flowers from Wallflower or browse the gorgeous handmade furniture from P.Tendercool. An indoor market zone showcases wares from local designers, plus vintage WWII military products from Horse Unit. The Doc Club Theater promises open-air daily film screenings at 5pm, while exhibition space-slashwork zone One Big House will fully open soon. F&B highlights span salads, sandwiches and soups, coffee and superfoods.

Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30.

Open daily 11am-8:30pm

FASHION

RENOVATION

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Club Couture

Jungle Luxe

Work, Nap, Repeat

Launched with a massive music-meets-fashion showcase at Harlem’s iconic jazz bar Cotton Club, Stella McCartney’s prefall 2017 collection is full of bold colors and linear silhouettes in head-to-toe looks prime for a night out at Siwilai City Club or Beam. Blurring the lines of masculinity and femininity through a “loosened-up” take on British Savile Row tailoring, the collection also makes use of playful details like fringes, colorful plaids, patchwork and cartoon prints. Check out matching pieces like the Edith fringe top (B47,000) and Veronica fringe skirt (B47,000), and Dandy print shirt (B26,000) and trousers (B32,000). 1/F, Erawan Bangkok, 494 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-250-7845. Open 10am-8pm. BTS Chit Lom

Following the impressive renovation of its Surawong store, leading Thai silk company Jim Thompson has just given its Siam Paragon branch a tropical-chic makeover. Green tones, stuffed colorful parrots and abundant plant-life combine to give this slither of the mall an outdoorsy ambience. Of course, there are still plenty of luxe touches—teal-colored marble floor, giant green silk curtains—to go with a new range of ready-to-wear pieces that add modern twists to Thai textiles—check out the glossy silk trench (B20,000) that comes in blue, pink and green. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4449 ext 51. Open daily 10am-9pm. BTS Siam

Bangkok’s latest co-working space wants you to sleep on the job. NapLab is the project of Awaken Design Studio, which has converted eerie old university dorms into a bright-lit space that’s equal parts work, play and rest. That’s right, aside from office desks and Japanese-style floor seating, there are also bunk bedstyle nooks for a little extra privacy. Split across two levels, the space benefits from exposed ceilings and full-length windows that let in gentle, dappled light owing to the outside trees as tall as the building. For a quick exit, there’s even a slide between the two floors. Internet—and pillows—are included in the package, starting at B150/four hours and B3,500/month. NapLab, Chula Soi 6, 081-734-5147. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS National Stadium

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Wireless headphones, Bang & Olufsen, B9,900

Zip-through shell jacket, Topman, B2,890

Suede and canvas sneakers, Vans, B2,400

Black Peter sunglasses, Gentle Monster, B10,500

Poplin shirt, Prada, B29,500

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Clutch, Comme des Garcons, B5,200

Alexander Wang. M/F, EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd. Bang & Olufsen. 1/F, Gaysorn Plaza, Ratchadamri Rd. Coach. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Comme des Garcons. G/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd.

Sneakers, Alexander Wang for Adidas, B8,990

Hermes. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Olebar Brown. Available at Siwilai, 5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Prada. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Swim shorts, Olebar Brown, B7,500

Salvatore Ferragamo. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Topman. M/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Vans. 2/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd.

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Dubbed the world's first "House of Fritz Hansen," this two-story pastel-gray house dating back to the ‘50s is an elegant setting for the Danish furniture design company’s super-premium collaborations. Prepare to splash some serious dosh on the iconic Egg chair in water-buffalo leather at B679,600 or in Raf Simons’ Ria primrose fabric at B484,900. More affordable accessories include the High vase by Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon (B8,400).

This Hong Kong-hailing furniture store takes over a vast, plant-life filled warehouse on Rama 9. Expensive and luxuriously tasteful, its collection of brands includes names like South African Kelly Hoppen and Thomas Bina from L.A. Check out Thomas's “Teddy” chair (B74,000) for a slouchy statement in oatmeal canvas, or upgrade your dining room with Hoppen’s black marble Jopling table (B170,000). Everything is 15 percent off till Aug 31, too.

14/1 Soi Somkid, 02-015-4164, 090-915-9788. BTS Chit Lom. www. fritzhansen.com

110 Rama 9 Soi 43, 02-101-0458. www.fb.com/sonderlivingthailand

Founded in 1996, this importer of exclusive high-end European furniture now has a showroom in the middle of Thonglor. The luxuriously dark-lit, 3,000-sq-meter store is packed with products from renowned names like Cassina and Natuzzi from Italy, Rolf Benz from Germany and Christopher Guy from England. Put your latest bonus towards Cassina’s simply chic Maralunga leather sofa that costs around B900,000, or an industrial-looking dining table from Ralf Benz at B330,630.

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Tokyo Dreaming Occupying an imposing Japanese house on Petchaburi Road, Sushi Ichizu highlights fresh produce from Tsukiji Market and the delicate knifework of Toda Riku, former sous chef at Tokyo's one-Michelin-starred Sushi Sugita. Though only 26, the Japan-native already boasts 12 years in the Edo-style sushi game, learning all about salt-and-vinegar curing, searing, smoking and marinating. There are only 16 seats on offer a day and chef Riku's 16-course omakase dinner will set you back B8,000, with highlights including an appetizer of steamed abalone with abalone liver sauce, four-day marinated kohada (gizzard shad), kombu cured katsugo (small tai fish) and Higashi Sawa’s seriously in-demand uni from Hokkaido. Reservations are available two months ahead of time. Sukhumvit Soi 39, New Petchburi Rd., 065-738-9999. Open daily 5:30pm-8:00pm, 8:30pm-10:30pm

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CAFE

Grand Master

New Hope

Star Struck

Michel Roux founded one of the top restaurants in Great Britain.

But don’t hold that against him. In the ‘70s, the French culinary legend was responsible for revolutionizing what fine dining meant on the famously culinary-challenged isle. Today, his restaurant, The Waterside Inn, remains a three-Michelin-star gastronomic temple.

Book your seat at Le Normandie this Sep 25-30 when he presents a masterclass in old-school French fine dining. A five-course lunch is B4,900 and seven-course dinner is B8,900, featuring dishes like roasted fillet of turbot with a matignon of vegetable and red prawn, and chicken jus flavored with shiitake mushrooms. Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, 48 Oriental Avenue, Charoenkrung Rd., 02-659-9000. Open daily Mon-Sat noon-2pm, 7-10pm

Replacing Little Bao at 72 Courtyard is a new place also doing bao, this time with a Korean slant, alongside tiki-themed cocktails and tables which double as retro videogame consoles. Hopeland's menu takes an Asian-fusion comfort food route with the likes of a tender beef brisket and kimchi bao (B280), bulgogi kimchi fries (B260), mandu (pork dumplings served with spicy mayo on the side, B200) and bibimbap (B340) with your choice of spicy pork belly, tofu and mushroom, beef short ribs or chicken. While pounding away at arcade classics like Pacman, Space Invaders and Tetris, sip on the Dolphin Next Door (B340), a mix of rum, bourbon, macademia syrup, coconut milk and lime. 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 16-18, 02-392-7740. Open daily 6pm-late

Anantara Siam’s World Gourmet Festival returns for the 18th time on Sep 4-10, with 20 dinners to choose from cooked by 10 top chefs from around the world. The honor roll includes Guillaume Galliot, whose Hong Kong restaurant Caprice (at the Four Seasons hotel) is an island byword for high-end French cuisine— and holds two Michelin stars. Other must-reserve dinners come from Cristina Bowerman from Glass Hostaria (Rome, Italy), where he serves high-flying modernist cooking techniques in the rustic Trastavere neighborhood, and Christian and Manue Costardi, aka the Costardi Brothers (Vercelli, Italy), who bring hipster charm to produce-driven tasting menus. Dinners start from B5,900 with B600 of that going to charity. For the schedule, see www.worldgourmetfestival.asia

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Yoong Khao Hom

A Southern food stalwart brings its family recipes to Bangkok from Samui.

The buzz: Koh Samui’s two-decade-old Southern dining institution, Khao Hom, has arrived at I’m Park community mall in Sam Yan. The guy behind the new branch is Teerapat “Bond” Lertsiriprapa (Kouen Sushi, Sushi Niwa), who promises the same tried and trusted family recipes as well as produce like kapi (shrimp paste) and curry paste flown in straight from the island.

The decor: Colorful batik-patterned pillows, woven baskets and vintage enamel plates make it very clear you’re dining in a Southern Thai restaurant. Clean and uncluttered, the space feels both homey and yet special enough in a dining-in-amall kind of way.

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The food: The original restaurant on Samui talks up owner Malai "Lek" Somwong’s house-made kapi and prik gaeng (spicy chili paste with herbs), which appear in many sharing dishes here such as the moo pad kapi (B180), stir-fried kurobuta pork with shrimp paste and a heady mix of sliced shallots, lime and bird’s eye chilies. Other standbys like goong pad kapi sataw (stir-fried prawns with bitter bean, B180), khua kling (minced pork fried in spicy paste with turmeric, B150) and nam prik goong sod (chili paste with kapi and fresh assorted vegetables, B200) reveal slightly sweeter tastes than you might expect in Southern Thai food. Do leave room for rarer picks like the wai kua (octopus cooked in coconut milk, B180) and yum hoi jor (spicy salad with local clams,

B180), too. The likes of kanom jeen namyaa puu (rice vermicelli with spicy crab, B250) and kao pah pla kem (fried rice with salted fish, B120) are only available for lunch (11am-5pm).

The drinks: To cool down, there are refreshing, herby drinks like lime butterfly pea juice, bael fruit juice and lemongrass, all at the same price of B80.

Why we’d come back: The flavors here aren’t mild as such, but they don’t pack quite the same punch as you find at restaurants dedicated to Phuket and Surat Thani cuisines. Add in the comforting setting and Yoong Khao Hom is a very solid gateway restaurant for Southern Thai food. Wanvida Jiralertpaiboon G/F, I'm Park, Chula Soi 9, 063-465-6565. Open daily 11am-10:30pm

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Kaprow Khun Phor

NEW AND NOTED

The Spice is Right Silom's no-frills Kaprow Khun Phor (Silom Soi 20, 065-5099693) serves more varieties of pad kaprao than you could dream of. In fact, the menu does nothing but spicy basil stir-fries (15 types in all), though they shake things up with premium ingredients, whether it's minced kurobuta pork in the kao kaprao moo sub (B79) or Company B’s dry-aged Australian beef in the kao kaprao nuea (B129). Fresh seafood options include shellfish (B179), banana shrimp (B179) and Suratthani oysters (B159).

As for the recipe, they say they use only young holy basil leaves and a mix of Thai bird's eye and prik jinda daeng chilies for an authentically fiery kaprao. Top off your dish with an egg (B10) done to your liking. Delivery is free within a 1km radius or B30 for 1-3km, too.

Home Coming Ari's 15-year-old Thai comfort food favorite, Mae Yui (85 Phahon Yothin Soi 5 [Soi Ratchakru], 02-279-9849), has relocated to a more spacious and grown-up location in the same neighbor-

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Audrey Cafe Glamour hood. The new spot may lack the greenery and homey charm of the old Aree Samphan dwelling, but it remains warm and welcoming thanks to an abundance of natural light and clean, crisp decor. The menu of classic family recipes remains largely intact, with top picks including kai kluuk pla tuu (fried rice with mackerel, B135), sen mee pad kapi (stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp chili paste, B135), goong wasabi (raw shrimps submerged in wasabi dipping sauce, B220), salted egg chili paste with vegetables (B150), and green curry with beef (B185).

Super Duper Market Bangkok just got a new gourmet grocer. Rama 4’s teeming market-slash-restaurant El Mercado has transformed a little room at its front into The Grocery (490 Soi Phai Singto, 02-258-1385).

Here, you’ll find ready-to-go selections of cheese and cold cuts (from B445 for 1 kg of cheddar cheese) alongside a mix of breads from Amantee, croissants (just B17) and desserts (grab a peach tart for B150) made in-house. They also have an oil and vinegar refill station. Wanvida Jiralertpaiboon

5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5876.

Open daily 11am-10pm This cafe and bistro transforms from a daytime tea and cakes place to a proper dinner bistro at night. The decor feels like a zany English tearoom, with wrought-iron light fixtures, white furniture and a sloping ceiling overhead.

Alongside Western staples like pastas, stews and pastries, this branch spotlights fusion dishes that aren’t available elsewhere, like the aromatic and deliciously crunchy duck spring rolls.

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Since opening in mid-2016, Cocotte found its niche catering to Sukhumvit’s young-and-wealthy crowd.

Porsches and BMWs line its parking lot, and you’ll spot fancy watches and designer handbags in the dining room. It’s no surprise that, despite the place recently upping its prices, securing a table can be hard. Inside, farmhouse knickknacks, large wooden tables made of tree trunks, Philippe Starck stools and Chesterfield couches make for an eclectic setting. There’s a large open kitchen at the back , where you can spot head chef Jeriko Van Der Wolf fixing up heaping portions of meat, like the 1.4kg Australian wagyu tomahawk (B3,860) or Barbarie duck (B3,290). There’s also a market-esque deli counter to order custom cheese and charcuterie platters (B490-1,090) made from quality European produce. If you don’t book, you might end up waiting at the bar, which can be less-than comfortable thanks to the orange luminous lights

Wicked Snow specializes in bingsu, Korea’s softest ground snowflakes, in two flavors—milk and chocolate—you can enjoy all year long.

Aside from the original red bean, soybean and green tea flavors, you can top your bingsu with mango, berry and choco. And don’t forget our teok-toast with three kinds of delicious toppings.

Let’s check in our Wicked Snow-Korean Dessert Café at I’m Park and Baan Rachakru.

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American. 1/F, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 02-185-2472. Open Mon-Fri 11am-midnight; Sat-Sun 10am-midnight. BB-BBB F

With Stax, the creative forces behind Brew Beer & Ciders bar and Daniel Thaiger food truck team up to give The Commons mall the burger specialist it was previously missing. Taking over the glass-fronted shop that was once Jona Waffle, the restaurant gets a fun, slightly fratty feel thanks to an eye-popping 7/6/2560 BE 11:22 AM mural of what looks like a burger-ified Where’s Wally? scene and a rigged-up Famicom console that lets you play games like Super Mario or Contra while you eat and drink. The onus here is on the kind of straight-up, flat-patty burgers you’d find at old-school American fast-food diners. The beef options let you choose from two to four patties, which come bursting with juicy Australian wagyu goodness on a bun that tastes sweet, and is not too dense but not too light in texture. It makes for a winning

combo in the no-frills Classic Stax burger (from B260), packed with oozing cheese and zesty pickles, and the chilli cheese burger (B295/2 patties), in which chili con carne adds a pungent kick. This is evidently a formula you can rely on, even if the Hot Stax burger’s (B295) nduja (spicy salami spread) and jalapenos don’t offer quite the fieriness the name suggests. We must give a special mention to the fries, too, which are extra-crisp and golden but perfectly soft in the center. Away from the burgers, there is room for improvement. While we love the buffalo wings’ (B180) heavy coating of cayenne sauce, we could do without the pond of oil they sit in. The vanilla shake (B160), which we thought would really elevate the meal, turns out to be one-dimensional sweetness without any of the creaminess. Worse are the waffles. Forget Jona’s yeast-raised, crisp yet fluffy creations; the new plain waffle (B200) in comparison comes out thin and sad (they use the same batter, but a different, faster machine), and just tastes altogether cheaper. None of this detracts from the burgers, which are excellent and the real reason to visit here, or the attentive staff, including a manager who knows his stuff when it comes to the sourcing of ingredients.

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protruding from the bar wall. But it’s a good moment to try one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails (from B340), like the slightly bitter and fruity Chalong Bay sour (B360), or down a few of the sweet and satisfying crispy fried duck patties (B280)— both good choices. Chef Van Der Wolf’s signature dishes showcase his more creative side. The tartare “au couteau” (B690) has a flavorsome balance of tender Angus beef, salty capers and pickled onions, but comes in a portion that won’t have you holding your stomach after. Same with the Crispy Pig 2.0 (B680), which is sweet and juicy, but unfortunately isn’t actually very crispy and comes swimming in way too much potato foam for our liking. Cocotte’s menu gives the occasional nod to ingredients from local suppliers like Sloane’s Butcher Shop and the Royal Projects in Chiang Mai. But we wish they were put to better use in the beetroot salad (B360), which is drenched in too much walnut dressing and has overbearing stabs of pickled sourness. The desserts make up for it, though. Don’t leave without trying the sticky toffee cookie (B320), which is soft, creamy and delicious thanks to a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream and salted butter caramel, or the lovely sweet-and-sour apple and yuzu tart (B340). We can’t say that Cocotte has much soul to it, but its casual vibe, comforting food and attentive service make for good gatherings with friends right after payday.

Ratings

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

BK pays for its meal and does not call ahead or sit with the chef.

Under B500 B500-900 B900-1,500 B1,500 and up Price per person, including one drink, appetizer, main course, dessert, charges and tax.

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H Reservations recommended F Parking available E Dress requirements G Live music

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FRI Tokyo Glow Japanese liquid D&B producer Makato is the headline act for this weekend’s lineup of dance parties. The Tokyo-based DJ’s been on the scene since the late '90s, when he signed to LTJ Bukem’s Good Looking label. Catch him at Glow on Aug 25. See page 20.

WED Got Beef Move over Magic Mike. This Aug 30Sep 5, Thunder from Down Under, a group of seven Australian beefcakes usually found flexing their pecks on the stage in Vegas, take up residence at Moonstar Studio. See page 20.

TUE Water World You have one month until Chang’s Waterzonic dance festival returns to Bangkok. If that’s too long to wait, get a taste of the action this Aug 29 at CentralWorld, when Aussie DJ Alison Wonderland drops by for the warmup party, Road to Waterzonic 2017. See page 20.

SAT Life’s a Beach Kolour Party takes its lineup of EDM DJs to the beach this Aug 26, when it descends on Pattaya’s A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel. Expect intense party action just minutes from the coast. See page 20.

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NIGHTLIFE

Naoki Imura Paradox

8-bit Bangkok

Australia's Thunder From Down Under Phum Viphurit

AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER

The Australian all-male dance troupe bring their washboard abs and killer moves to town. Aug 30-5, 7pm.

Moonstar Studio, 701 Lad Phrao Soi 80 (Lad Phrao), 02-539-3881. B2,5007,500 includes 1 drink.

BRUK OUT

A night of basement vibes and raw dancehall beats by Strictly Blazin and Steezie Wonder. Aug 25, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833.

Free. BTS Surasak.

MAKOTO AT GLOW

The Japanese DJ brings his drum 'n' bass sound to the dancefloor till late.

Entrance price TBA. Aug 25, 10pm.

Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086614-3355. MRT Sukhumvit.

BACK 2 SCHOOL PARTY: RECESS EDITION

The house party returns with DJs 2C (South Africa), Slick (Sweden) and Nastytong (Thailand). Aug 25, 8:30pm.

Live Lounge, Room 10/47, Trendy Building, Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-1687335. B200 includes 1 drink.

FUTURE SOUND OF BANGKOK

As part of Kosmic Beatz Vol.002, some of Bangkok's most creative DJs like Marmoset, LOBOFUNK, Moreno and Sarayu spin techno, house and electronic sets. Aug 25, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661.

B200. BTS Thong Lo. MAARTEN & SEELIE

The Bangkok-based DJ duo spin house music all night long. Aug 25, 9pm.

Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7750. Free.

THE GATHERING 1.5 BANGKOK EDITION

This house party under an "urban street" theme gathers food and drinks, art by Harisadhi Leelayuwapan and Taitai Inthuon, and live music by Maurizio Ghisleni featuring Wan Mattinimare, Lord Liar Boots and S.O.L.E., and DJs Mighty NP and Gramaphone Children.

Aug 26, 4:30pm. Nineteens Up, Silom Soi 19, 096-649-6919. B350-450. BTS Surasak.

PROPA VIBE$ REUNION

The crew's co-founders, Steezie Wonder and Strictly Blazin, spin dancehall, afrobeat and tropical bass in the Safe

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Room. Aug 26, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B150. BTS Chong Nonsi.

night. Aug 27, 9:30pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 includes 1 drink. MRT Sukhumvit.

TABOO: TROPICAL COCKTAIL PARTY

GLOW WITH NAOKI IMURA

A night of tropical drinks and music by Dude of Stratosphere. Aug 26, 8pm.

Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117.

Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

Bangkok-based DJ Naoki Imura, from Japan, is joined by Wintix to present a selection of deep sounds featuring seductive vocals. Aug 30, 9:30pm.

Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086614-3355. B250 includes 1 drink. MRT Sukhumvit.

The indie/shoegaze band celebrates the launch of their album The Other Side 4 with a live session at Chang Chui's record store. Aug 26, 7pm.

Chang Chui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd. Free.

KING LADY AT LEVELS

Songwriters from 5 different nations give their takes on folk, including the blues-inspried Brendan de Cruz from Malaysia, psychedelic Oliver Han from Britain, surfer-slash-troubadour Coast & Ocean from Australia, acoustic instrumentalist Phum Viphurit from Thailand and punk-inspired John Will Sail from New Zealand. Aug 26, 8pm. Black Cabin Bar, Wild & Co., 33/1 Soi Farm Wattana, Rama 4 Rd., 061-515-6989. B200 includes 1 drink.

MANDY

The German dance duo, founders of of Get Physical Music, are joined by DJs Nudsko Noxro and Foresto. Aug 26, 9pm. Beam, 1/F, 72 Courtyard, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7750.

B500.

NITE RIDE FEAT. JAYDUBB

An old-school dance club night filled with modern funk, disco and electro-funk tunes. Aug 26, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661.

B200. BTS Thong Lo. BERLIN BEATS WELCOME HOUSE JAM

Bangkok-based DJ crew House Jam take over the decks for a night of techno-house music with support from DJs Paul Reed, Systimatic, Jamie James and Local F. Aug 26, 9:30pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B350 includes 1 drink. MRT Sukhumvit.

KOLOUR BEACHSIDE PARTY

Kolour heads to Pattaya for a beachside pool party at the A-ONE The Royal Cruise Hotel promising sets from X0809, Dan Buri, ATMA, Soi Dogs, Coran and more. Aug 26, 3pm. B550-1,100.

8-BIT BANGKOK: RHYTHM & BEAT NIGHT

The night dedicated to old-school video games returns with a second installment all about Japan's rhythm and beat games, including Samba de Amigo, Rhythm Heaven, Bust-A-Move, Beatmania, Taiko: Drum Master, Pop'n Music and Donkey Konga. Aug 27, 7pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 0835451-833. Free. BTS Surasak.

TECH CONNECTION!

DJs Naoki Imura and Sea Man spin techno. Aug 27, 9pm. Sorry I'm Gay, Ratchada Train Market, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 099-339-9173. Free. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

GLOW SUNDAZE WITH MORENO

The German DJ plays a blend of house and techno with free entry before mid-

The Vietnamese DJ presents her mix of hip-hop beats and EDM. Aug 31, 9pm.

Levels, 6/F, Aloft Hotel, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 082-308-3246, 095-248-3897.

B350 includes 1 drink. BTS Nana.

GLOW WITH MAURICE SIMON

The DJ from SIngapore's Kilo Lounge spins deep, hypnotic sounds joined by Junesis. Aug 31, 9:30pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-614-3355. B250 includes 1 drink. MRT Sukhumvit.

GIANT SWING 7TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Japanese DJ Masa Niwayama marks 7 years on Bangkok's clubbing scene by spinning techno, disco and garage beats alongside DJs NKchan, Hidemasa Mitsui and Jim Man. Sep 1, 9pm. 12 x 12, 810/22 Thonglor Soi Thararom 2, 094-260-4713. B400 includes a free T-shirt.

THE GONG STRIKES BACK

A night of underground rock music from Cold Black Vines, Matthew Fischer, The Young Wolf and Sasi, an expressionist art installation by Gabrile Camelin and a fetish-inspired fashion show. Sep 2, 7pm. Black Pagoda, Patpong Soi 2.

B250. BTS Sala Daeng.

BANGKOK BEER FEST. BY STONEHEAD

Thai craft brewer Stone Head is behind this three-day beer festival under the theme "Beginning of the Hopster."

On top of 50+ local and international beers, there will be live performances from bands like Two Pill After Meal, Yookee Playboy and Somkiat plus tasty sides to munch on. Sep 1-3, 5pm.

Show DC Oasis Outdoor Arena, Rama 9 Rd. Tickets are B200 includes 1 drink available at bit.ly/2uVCpFa.

gigs THE FRONT ROW LIVE @ NONGTAPRACHAN

FOLK FIVE

KHAYEE LIVE SHOW

This grindcore and noise concert features international bands like Pig Company (Indonesia) and Spaghetti Blacc (USA), alongside local names such as Cystgurgle and Smallpox Aroma. Aug 27, 5:30pm. Brownstone Studio, 1395 Sukhumvit Soi 77, 087703-0448. Free.

PARADOX X OLDER

The cult-classic rockers perform live at the Sanam Pao live bar. Aug 28, 6pm. Older, 212/5 Phahon Yothin Rd., 087-511-4466. B300. BTS Sanam Pao. EXPERIMENTAL EDGE

Sound artsits Acidwall, F-, Hon Narongrit and Otto Shane are joined

by Arvind Ganga from the Netherlands and Kota Taki from Japan for a night delving into noise and drone music. Aug 29, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833.

B200. BTS Surasak.

CONCERT GALLERY

A night blending art and music from Latin American and Southeast Asian cultures, curated by Panamanian artist Buhonero Clandestino. Featuring art by Elsa Herrera (Panama) and Pupp Charuvastr, and a live set from India-inspired psych-rockers Yaan.

Sep 2, 7pm. Black Cabin Bar, Wild

Alison Wonderland

& Co., 33/1 Soi Farm Wattana, Rama 4 Rd., 061-515-6989. B300 includes 1 drink.

ROCK THIS WAY BKK: VOL. 1

Live bands Plague Pits and The Reapers, as well as DJs Rory Breaker-Morant and Aopsher chart rock tracks from the '60s till now. Sep 2, 10pm.

Chow Cafe and Bar, 2802 Soi New Petchaburi, 02-318-2273. B300 includes 1 drink.

concerts ROAD TO WATERZONIC 2017

Sydney-based DJ and producer Alison Wonderland headlines this concert leading up to the two-day EDM-slashwater festival, joined by AK, Crossthy and Whipped Cream. Aug 29, 5pm.

Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B1,200 at waterzonic.com. BTS Chit Lom. BUHONERO CLANDESTINO

The artist and musician from Panama presents work inspired and influenced by the culture and traditions found in both Southeast Asia and Latin America. Tickets available at bit.ly/2vR9eH5. Sep 2, 7pm. Black Cabin Bar, Wild & Co., 33/1 Soi Farm Wattana, Rama 4 Rd., 061-515-6989.

B300 includes 1 drink.

classical PYO 4TH CONCERT SEASON FINALE

Rising conductor Sittichai Pengcharoen closes this season by leading a program of compositions by Debussy, Toru Takemitsu and Berceuse. Aug 27, 4pm. Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, 2010 Arun Amarin 36, 02-447-8597.

Free.

4TH PRINCESS GALYANI VADHANA INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2017

Discussion dedicated to exploring the relations between music and mythology in Southeast Asia, how they connect and come together to transform our current realities. See more: bit.ly/2wc32tD. Aug 30-Sep 1, 2pm. Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, 2010 Arun Amarin Soi 36, 02-447-8597.

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FILM

Opening

THE BEGUILED (USA) OF LEGENDS AND LORE BY TAKAFUMI ASAKURA

YIG-TSAL: CALLIGRAPHY ART OF TIBET

The Japanese artist exhibits artwork that combines elements of painting and calligraphy. Sep 1-30, 6pm.

Serindia Gallery Annex, Phloen Chit Rd. Free.

Master calligrapher Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar, the world record holder for the longest calligraphy scroll, shows off Tibetian calligraphy through expressive free-flowing brushstrokes. Aug 25-Sep 30, 6pm. Serindia Gallery, Room 3101, 3201, OP Garden, 4-6 Charoen Krung Soi 36, 02-238-6410. Free.

Drama. Sofia Coppola’s remake of the ‘70s classic takes place during the American Civil War and follows the jealousies, sexual tensions and moral dilemmas that follow when an all-girls shelter in Virginia takes in a wounded Union soldier.

AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER (USA)

Documentary. This follow-up documentary to An Inconvenient Truth follows former US Vice President Al Gore as he continues his mission to raise awareness of climate change and influence international policy.

SALES & FAIRS THE BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE

The second edition of this all-nighter book fair at Hall 9 offers massive discounts across over 3 million English-language titles. Through Aug 27. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455. Free.

NOISE MARKET

Noise Market

The music-focused flea market returns to a new venue selling crafts, CDs and music-related paraphernalia, food and drink. Sep 2, 11am. Larn Bai Mai, 523 Maha Phruthararn Rd., 02-353-8600. Free.

THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD (USA)

LORD OF SHANGHAI (CHIANA)

Action/Comedy. The world’s leading bodyguard has a mission to escort a hitman to the Court of Justice. Stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel Jackson.

Drama. A woman seeks revenge for the assassination of her husband, a former Shanghai mafia mobster.

KOOK JEYEOUNG (THAILAND)

Comedy. A K-pop superstar forms an unlikely friendship with an ordinary high school boy in Northeastern Thailand and they help one another out with their lovesick problems.

THEATER

Upcoming (Aug 31)

The Pillowman

THE PILLOWMAN

A dark and twisted-story performance by graduate students from Chula's Faculty of Arts. In Thai. Tickets at bit. ly/2vK9ftz. Aug 31, 7:30pm; Sep 1, 7:30pm; Sep 2, 2pm. Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-215-0871/-3. Sold out.

TEENAGE WASTELAND: SUMMER, STAR AND THE (LOST) CHRYSANTHEMUM

This biographical sci-fi play directed by Thanaphon Accawatanyu and Thongchai Pimapunsri explores the impact of past events on youths' future. Dedicated to author Chit Phumisak, who helped translate the Marxist Manifesto into Thai, and politician Pridi Banomyong,

Teenage Wasteland

the so-called father of Thai democracy. Aug 30-Sep 10, 7pm. M Theater, 2884/2 New Petchaburi Rd., 08-02600771/-6. B550.

KILLING GROUND (AUSTRALIA)

SECURITY (USA)

Horror/Thriller. A couples’ camping trip turns into a nightmare after they come across a horrific crime scene.

Action/Thriller. A security guard must protect a woman who is at the mercy of a vicious gang for participating as a trial witness.

FOUR REIGNS: THE MUSICAL

Adapted from the novel by Kukrit Pramoj, this theater performance follows a young girl named Phloi from a lower aristocratic family, charting the pivotal shift from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy. Through Sep 17, 7pm. Muang Thai Rachadalai Theatre, 4/F, The Esplanade, 99 Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B5003,000 at bit.ly/2wVGCtU. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY? (FRANCE)

THE EMOJI MOVIE (USA)

Sci-fi/Thriller. In a dystopian world governed by a drastic one-child policy, identical septuplets must avoid government surveillance.

SPECIAL SCREENING Oasis: Supersonic The Hive Bangkok co-working space hosts a rooftop screening of Oasis: Supersonic, a documentary directed

by Mat Whitecross that looks back at the mid-’90s heyday of the Mancunian rock band Oasis, in particular the foul-mouthed siblings Noel and Liam Gallagher. The screening starts at 7pm, with tickets costing B179 for non-members and B99 for members, including 1 drink and popcorn.

Aug 31, 7-9pm. The Hive, 46/9 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-662-6062.

Animation. Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become like his single-expression peers.

AMERICAN MADE (USA)

INHUMANS (USA)

Biography/Action. The life story of Barry Seal (Tom Cruise), a pilot and a drug smuggler who the CIA recruited to be an intelligence provider in the 1980s.

Sci-Fi/Action. In this Imax premiere of the new Marvel TV series, an isolated superhuman community must fight to save their lives.

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