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That Dinner in the Sky is really coming to Bangkok Test your fear of heights by strapping yourself into one of 22 seats at a dining table elevated 50 meters above The Emporium. This sky-high dining experience will see your hour-long, four-course meal served up by cooks from the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, who’ll offer two dining sessions per evening—”Sunset” at 6pm and “City Lights” at 7:30pm— priced from B4,990-5,390 per person. Running from Dec 20 until the end of February. www.dinnerinthesky.co.th That John Legend is heading our way The American soul singer/songwriter behind hits like “All Of Me” and “You & I (Nobody In The World)” will visit Bangkok sometime in March, 2018. Though the actual date and venue were not known before going to print, we’ve been told tickets will go on sale from the beginning of Dec starting at B2,800, via Thaiticketmajor.com.

That Bangkok’s set to host “the world’s first gay sports day” On Dec 23, Bangkok’s gay community is taking over National Stadium for a sports day and pride parade. Bangkok Gay Festival 2017 is organized by Bangkokgay, who are claiming the event as “the world’s first gay sports day” to take place in a real stadium. The day’s highlights include a parade of muay Thai fighters led by Parinya “Nong Toom” Charoenphol, the first ever transgender muay Thai fighter, and a full roster of sporting contests. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketbox, starting from B500 with profits going to a foundation that treats people with AIDS. For more information, call 089-149-3175.

That Boyy’s new store looks like something out of ‘70s Milan The power couple behind Bangkok’s globe-conquering bag brand now have a new flagship store and cafe in Gaysorn Village, and it’s sure to churn up your envy. The boutique’s classiness appears effortless, the result of clean lines and a modern aesthetic. A door transports you from the showroom into Boyy and Son Cafe, where mid-century pastels meet with smooth terrazzo.

That a new farm-to-table dining experience is making waves At Haoma (www.haoma.dk), Indian chefs Deepanker Khosla (formerly of Charcoal) and Tarun Bhatia (winner of San Pellegrino’s Young Chef 2016 in Southeast Asia) have created a restaurant with a truly remarkable kitchen garden. On-site in Asoke, they grow 37 different edible greens, all of which go into veg-driven dishes like Stick to the Roots, which evokes a vegetable patch with delicate beetroot puree “roots,” 90-day black garlic “dirt” and heirloom carrots.

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upfront HOT OR NOT

Hot: Ari now

Not: Ari then

If you flip to page 18, you’ll see a story about Ari and all the ways it’s hot right now. To be fair, we (and everyone else) have been saying that for a long time. But back when we started this job, “hot” meant a 20-minute walk from the BTS to Pla Dib, followed by a 30-minute wait for a table, followed by fusion sushi and the growing realization that things are kinda better over on Thonglor. Not any more.

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Hot: Cleanliness

Not: Wires

For years, we blamed the wires. It was the wires that ruined Sukhumvit. It was the wires that stopped us being like Seoul. It was the wires that kept us in the third-world doldrums of the international subconscious. But now the wires are gone. And Sukhumvit still looks like a dump. And we still can’t embrace bike sharing or bringing our own bags to the grocery store or democracy.

Hot: Food trucks

Not: Heat

2014 called. It wants its Hot-Nots back. Don’t worry, you haven’t jumped into some kind of Bangkok dining trend time machine. Food trucks are well and truly back with us. Pizza Massilia, the banyan-tree shaded Italian pie-flipper extraordinaire, and Nitro Labs, a tuk tuk that serves coffee, are making bourgeois street-side dining cool again. Which will be great when the cool breeze finally decides to show up.

Hot: Italian diners

Not: Rustic industrial

There’s more than a whiff of Milan’s Bar Luce—created by Prada in league with director Wes Anderson—about Gaysorn Village’s new Boyy Cafe, which is exactly what we had to say about La Dotta pasta bar on Thonglor. But who cares when finally Bangkok restaurant designers have something to play with other than Edison bulbs and dangling ferns? We knew this day would come eventually.

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Since its Oct 16 explosion across social media platforms, #MeToo has given a voice and support to victims of sexual harassment and assault. In Bangkok, the call-andresponse has been subdued, but local social media activists are making headway through their own movements. Thaiconsent is a platform that promotes healthy sexual relationships and education about consent. We spoke to its founder, Wipaphan “Nana” Wongsawang, 24, on her inspirations, mission and plans for the future.

How did Thaiconsent begin?

After I helped a friend who had been sexually assaulted to navigate the legal process, I began to encounter others with similar stories. My friends and I found we knew between 7-10 people who were the victims of acquaintance rape. We were also affected by the documentary Hunting Ground, screened by the Documentary Club.

The term “rape culture” existed in Thai society but sex without bodily harm or screams for help but which left emotional and psychological pain was not yet understood. I wanted to disseminate the idea of “consent.”

What were you hoping to achieve with the page?

To encourage Thais to distinguish between “consensual sex” and “unwanted sex.” I also wanted to show couples a win-win situation where one’s partner feels empowered to say yes or no to sex, and boundaries are respected. Thai society needs to share knowledge and experience of sex in a way that is understanding and respectful.

Where do you find inspiration?

I pick stories to illustrate from those our readers share. I also let others

illustrate. The important thing is for illustrators to empathize with the stories or the storytellers, which sometimes means conveying a positive attitude. For example, if we’re careless in depicting a person in trouble, there’s a risk that the picture condemns the person as someone who cannot love themselves again. I need to prevent this negative attitude.

How well has your work and its message been received?

When it launched in 2015, Thaiconsent wasn’t well-received. Only in 2017, when I went back to do an edit of some unpublished content, did Thaiconsent become popular. At first, I received some negative feedback since the purpose of the page wasn’t yet clear. When I posted “One Night Stand,” the question arose as to whether or not I was trying to “romanticize” sex. When I started to post different stories, people came to understand that we have all different types of sexual experiences.

How can Thai society combat rape culture?

People should understand that there’s a range of sexual assaults, from physical to verbal to non-verbal. There’s often a lack of sympa-

thy, for example, in situations where the victims didn’t scream for help.

People should also learn how to move forward. People who didn’t understand consent before must change their conception of sex to be more progressive. I don’t think penalties make potential victims safer.

Society should look at the whole system, education and culture. The media should provide a real model for relationships, rather than dreamy representations.

Do you think sex education goes far enough in school?

No, not at all. Although our teachers are quite progressive, the conservative approach to education is a problem. It’s time to talk about sex and relationships, not just birth control.

Do you have a favorite illustration?

I like my intern’s work ,“Kham Uan Yang Diao” (Obesity). It’s about a person who ends a relationship because of their body shape— they lose confidence being naked with their partner. Mongkul Srithaviviroj, my intern, depicted that person in the story as Venus. His work shows an appreciation for physical pleasure. Pansita Ritthikarn www.fb.com/thaiconsent

by Kathy MacLeod (IG: @kathy_macleod)

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From music festivals to outdoor markets, Bangkok's December lineup is packed. By Neon Boonyadhammakul

808 Festival Expect some serious EDM at this two-day festival. The Dec 9-10 event begins at 3pm each day and includes international artists Above & Beyond, Amelie Lens, Anotr, Axwell, Boombox Cartel, DVBSS, Flostradamus, Ghastly, Gryffin, Justin Oh, Kayzo, Sam Pagini, Slander, Timmy Trumpet and Vini Vici.

Tickets: B2,654 at www.808festival.net

Where: Oasis Arena@Show DC, Rama 9 Rd. Why you should care: Having read the lineup, EDM die-hards need no further reasons.

Big Mountain Music Festival

Constant Value

This annual music festival is your opportunity to trade the exhausting chaos of Bangkok for the vibrant chaos at the base of the eponymous “big mountain.”

The lineup for the Dec 9-10 event covers the full breadth of music genres, from easy-listening through rock to hip-hop, with bands both homegrown and foreign. Of the 100+ performances, look out for Polycat, Paradox, Desktop Error and My Life As Ali Thomas. Tickets are already sold out, so find a friend who’s got a few to spare.

Tickets: Sold out Tempology Where: The Ocean

Big Mountain Music Festival

Khaoyai, 48 Moo 4, Thanarat Rd., Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima.

Why you should care: A devoted fan base turning out for a huge variety of artists at a great location. www.bigmountainmusicfestival.com

Kodindy The 13th edition of the local indie music festival on Dec 13 welcomes Hugo, The Note, Ugoslabier and Stylish Nonsense.

True to its indie vibe, the festival includes an outdoor market of over 300 shops with wares both music related and not.

The event kicks off at 12pm with tickets from B350, B50 of which is donated to support the charity project of Bodyslam’s front man.

Tickets: B350 at bit.ly/2iAlXps Where: The Walk Kaset-Nawamin, Pradit Manudharm Rd. Why you should care: A huge event for the indie music scene featuring over a hundred performances with the added bonus of giving to charity.

Kodindy

Tempology Festival 2017 Here’s a music festival dedicated to the underground electronic music scene. The Dec 2 event will feature 30 DJs and beatmakers across three stages. The highlight local acts include Montonn Jira, X0809, Marmosets, Mendy Indigo, Sunju Hargun, Quay Recs featuring

Winter Markets CHRISTMAS MARKET AT ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

This Dec 9 Christmas market is a good bet if you’re looking for gifts like jewelry, toys, books or tree decorations. Expect performances by students and members of Alliance Francaise. The market runs from 11am-4pm and admission is free. For further details visit bit. ly/2zna8NK. Alliance Française Bangkok, 179 Wireless Rd.

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Winter Market Fest

DEUTSCHER WEIHNACHTSMARKT 2017

WINTER MARKET FEST #5

Organized by the Goethe-Institut Thailand and the Thai-German Culture Foundation, this Dec 9-10 German-themed Christmas market returns for a second year with handicrafts and Christmas fare at 30 booths.

The event begins at 4pm each day and promises good family fun with live music, games, photo booths and craft corners. Free admission. Visit bit. ly/2mJX8Mi for more information.

Sansiri's fairylight-strewn market returns on Dec 16 with gifts, clothing, food and much festive spirit. Look out for live music from Season Five, Lipta and Sqweeze Animal, and an art installation called “Light&Sound” by local artist Kob B.O.R.E.D. For further details visit bit.ly/2hRlB0t.

T77 Community, Sukhumvit Soi 77.

Goethe-Institut Thailand, 18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathorn Soi 1.

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ADVERTORIAL

MINI’S NEW PERFORMANCE BEAST The highly anticipated MINI John Cooper Works Countryman might be the most powerful MINI yet For a single night, the garages at The Link Asoke-Makkasan played host to MINI Thailand’s “True Respect Night”, an unveiling of the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, a high-performance line of cars that’s drawing significant media buzz in anticipation of the upcoming Motor Expo 2017.

On display at The Link were MINI cars from across the spectrum of time and type. There were row upon row of vehicles to look at, including everything from rare classics to customized models. MINI enthusiasts were also treated to food-truck fare as they wandered between cars at the exclusive event.

The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman packs a significant amount of power under the hood for a car its size. It boasts a 2.0 liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine that whips from 0-100km/h in

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a little over six seconds. This, coupled with the car’s aerodynamic front bumper, stylish rear spoiler, sport suspension and precision braking, make the new MINI John Cooper Works a performance beast perfect for enthusiasts who need style and extreme driving capabilities.

The vehicle is an update of the classic John Cooper Works, the 1956 brain-child of car designer Alec Issigonis and racer and car maker John Cooper. Under assignment from the British Motor Corporation, the duo collaborated in the creation of a four-seat compact car that revolutionized early-'60s motoring. The status of the high-performance John Cooper Works was then sealed by race-car driver Roy Salvadori, who conquered the Aston Martin DB4 on his way to four championship victories at the Monte Carlo Rally.

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cover story What else is happening?

Japanese Breakfast

BANGKOK GAY FESTIVAL

Planned for Dec 23, the festival aims to promote LGBT awareness with a parade and a party. The parade begins at 4pm. Tickets are B500. Grab yours at bit.ly/2AjoZJh. Wonderfruit

National Stadium, Rama 1 Rd. BTS National Stadium

BANGMOD FESTIVAL

Pichy and Tul Apartment Khunpa, More Rice featuring Sarayu, and Mela featuring Kova O’Sarin, Jirus and Munta Morton. International DJs represented are Xhin (Singapore), Kyoka (Japan) and Eexppoann (Korea). The festival will also showcase visual arts by national vanguards of visual art, stage and lighting designers Kor.Bor.Vo, Keep_Your_Eyes_on, EBVJ Sirasith Visual and 3eview.

Tickets: B800 at bit.ly/2zmzkEp Where: Fortune Town,1,3,5,7 Ratchadaphisek Rd. Why you should care: There’s no trashy EDM or annoying dubstep, just pure underground techno-house through IDM from these recognized names.

Woo Fest This urban music performance is headlined by American artist Tyga, known for his singles “Rack City” and “Faded,” and includes a supporting cast of Pegboard Nerds, DeeJay RayRay and MYRNE. The event starts at 7pm on Dec 7.

Tickets: B1,990-2,900 at www.ticketmelon.com/event/woofest Where: Voice Space, 197 BBD Building Viphavadi Rangsit Rd. Why you should care: A top hip-hop artist in a one-night-only performance.

The second edition of the festival returns for two evenings of live music and a market along the canal. The Dec 9-10 festival begins at 3pm each day and offers a variety of artsy workshops as well as a boat tour of life along the canal. Admission is free. For further details visit bit.ly/2hQfMAn. Along the Bangmod canal banks

DARK BAR ON TOUR

The underground bar returns after having been shut down in May. This Dec 8, the pop-up Dark Bar takes over the second floor of Nineteens Up. Sunju Hargun and Mela will man the DJ decks. Tickets TBA. For further details visit bit.ly/2zmEtw2.

Wonderfruit 2017 The ever-growing four-day festival returns on Dec 14-17 with an internationally renowned music lineup as well as art, food, workshops, and Instagram-hippie vibes. Confirmed artists we’re excited about are Canadian techno music producer/DJ Richie Hawtin, English rapper Roots Manuva, American funk trio Khruangbin, English soul-pop singer Izzy Bizu, and the psychedelic local group Khun Narin's Electric Phin Band. The art, food and wellness related events come from the likes of Morimoto, Straight Outta Thonglor (SOT), Clean Food Caravan, Thailand Young Farmers and The Farmacy. You can even stretch out those concert kinks with a yoga workshop by Hong Kong-born singer Rosemary Vandenbroucke.

Tickets: B4,500-B6,000 at www.wonderfruitfestival.com Where: Siam Country Club, Pattaya, Chonburi Why you should care: It’s a chance to dust off your bohemian garb and revel in the variety of artists, food, art and workshops at one of Thailand’s biggest festivals. Also, it’s close to Bangkok.

Nineteens Up, Silom Soi 19

JAPANESE BREAKFAST

Tyga

Gig promoter Have You Heard? brings solo indie rock musician Michelle Zauner, better known as Japanese Breakfast, to Bangkok to perform her second album Soft Sounds From Another Planet. Zauner’s known for her lo-fi vibe and the singles “Everybody Wants to Love You” and “Road Head.” Tickets for the Dec 4 event are B1,100 from bit.ly/2in3QpR. Rockademy, 120/8 Sukhumvit Soi 26

Film Festivals

The 60 Second Film Festival

THE 60 SECOND FILM FESTIVAL

Brace yourselves for the 60 second shorts at this film festival created to drum up enthusiasm in independent film circles. On Dec 2, novice and established filmmakers face off in a wide range of film genres, from experimental to documentary. This year’s jury includes Tom Waller (The Last Executioner), Kong Pahurak (An Indiscreet Incident on Yotha Street, In the Flesh), David Allen Cluck

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(The Artist), Alwa Ritsila (Romcom-horror and Found footage ), Pirun Anusuriya ( Shakespeare Must Die ) and video and visual creator Gabriel Camelin. Following the awards ceremony is a party with cocktails and live set by DJ Scott Hess. The event will also showcase an art exhibition from Bangkok-based artists/photographers including Tae Parvit, Graham Meyer and Kimmo Kauko along with gigs from Galaga and Rock Shreller. For more information, visit bit. ly/2jIS8X2. Admission is free.

Where: Whiteline, Silom Soi 8 Why you should care: A free-entry event packed with quality shorts, music and art.

HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

Organized by the online, horror-film buff community horrorclub.net, this film festival returns on Dec 16 with overnight screenings of horror films. Be terrified from

The Canadian pop singer/songwriter known for songs like “Stitches” and “Treat You Better” makes his Thailand debut on Dec 11. Tickets are available at http://bit. ly/2jJJqIf for B2,000-5,000.

Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd.

TRASHER: HERO: YOU CAN’T SAVE THE DANCEFLOOR ALONE Intruders

10pm-5am on Dec 16 with 1999 Thai horror 303 Faith Fear Revenge and 2015’s Intruders among two other undisclosed (surprise!) films. Tickets are B350 and available on bit.ly/2hFHPiv. Where: Nap Lab, Chulalongkorn Soi 6

The renowned party thrower is back for a year-end bash with a playlist of the best diva dance songs from Madonna and Britney Spears to Beyonce and Ariana Grande.

Come to the Dec 23 event from 8pm onwards for superhero costumes and too much dancing to ‘90s music. Tickets are B500 available at bit.ly/2z7FzHW. GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd.

Why you should care: It’ll get your heart racing faster than any nightclub could. Also, you don’t have to watch the films alone.

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Camping Essentials

Kaeng Krachan National Park

4 person tent, Coleman, B5,300

CAMPING

Back to Nature

3199' Mountain Camp

Hiking backpack, Deuter, B5,800

Connect with nature while the weather's not scorching at these camping sites around the country.

By Kankanok Wichiantanon

Khao Sok National Park

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he temperature’s dropped to that range where you begin to root through the catalogue of camping gear, channel your inner adventurer, fall prey to fantasies of a star-spangled nightscape, trees listing in a cool breeze, a mountain’s silhouette. Hold that thought—we’ve made a list to get you your outdoor exposure while the mood holds.

Rough it with a classical campsite, or combine natural and modern by glamping out in style.

CLASSIC CAMPING

Kaeng Krachan National Park, Petchaburi The largest national park in Thailand is home to a reservoir, waterfalls, caves, hot springs and mountains. Relax by a lake, tour waterfalls or hike trails. The lucky few may catch a glimpse of wild elephants. Tent rentals start at B120-300/night.

Campsite fee: B30/person/night. Park entrance is B300 for foreigners, B100 for Thais.

Contact: 032-772-311

Erawan National Park, Kanchanaburi Obviously, you’re coming for the Erawan waterfalls. Hike up to the seventh level to see how the cascading water resembles the mythological three-headed elephant, Erawan. The park is also home to gibbons, flying squirrels and wild boar. Tent rentals start at B50/night.

Campsite fee: B30/person/night. Park entrance is B300 for foreigners, B100 for Thais.

Contact: 034-574-234

Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thaini Khao Sok is the gem of the south: beautiful streams, waterfalls, caves and limestone cliffs. Trekking, canoeing and visiting the raft houses on the Cheow Lan Lake are just the beginning of what’s available. Tent rentals start at B225/night.

Campsite fee: B30/person. Park entrance is B300 for foreigners, B40 for Thais.

Contact: 077-395-139.

Tarutao National Park, Satun

Composed of 51 islands in the Andaman Sea, this national park is all sandy beaches, bays and forest trails. The eerie grounds of the '30s-era prison on the main island, Ko Tarutao, are still open to visitors. Look out for deer, wild pigs, otters, bats and sea turtles. Tent rentals start at B225/night.

Campsite fee: B30/person/night. Park entrance is B200 for foreigners, B40 for Thais.

Contact: 074-783-597

Naga Noi Beach Camp

PLUSH GLAMPING

Camp Chiang Mai Based in Mae Rim, Camp Chiang Mai is a Pinterest mood board brought to life.

An architect couple transformed a rice field near Mae Sa Waterfall into a tent ground filled with billowing sheets and dangling bulbs. Starting at B2,050/ night (two people), accomodation also includes a barbecue and breakfast.

32/2 Moo 5, Mae Rim, 093-996-9992. www.thecampchiangmai.com

Rustic Camping, Prachin Buri Kabinburi is best known as the home of whitewater rafting spot Kaeng Hin Perng. For B1,800/person/night, guests get a cozy tent and a dinner buffet with free-flow draft beer from 6-10pm. Also included is use of their zip-line, and you can pay extra to use the paintball, BB gun and ATV facilities.

Camping towel, N-rit, B350

28 Sapanhin Rd., 081-343-2786. www.fb.com/RusticCampingTH

3199' Mountain Camp, Kanchanaburi The bohemian tents are available through Feb 17 in various deals: Sweet package (B1,990/two persons), Boho package (B2,890/two-three persons) and Gypsy package (B5,490/four-six persons). These prices include dinner, a barbecue, soft drinks and breakfast. On the same property you'll also find a melon farm, cafe and a live folk music corner. Be warned: the opening dates are already fully booked.

Outdoor boots, Keen, B5,550

226 Moo 4 Wangdong, Lat Ya, 096-770-9696. www.fb.com/3199MountainCamp

Khwan Beach Resort, Koh Samui Khwan Beach Resort on Maenam Beach has added a collection of luxury tents to its resort. The tents are decked out in 19th-century expedition paraphernalia—think four-poster king beds, oil lamps, vintage wooden chairs, leather trunks and daybeds—and outfitted with air-con. Rates starts at B3,430/night.

67/61 Moo1, Maenam Beach, 062-565-07 96. www.khwanbeachresort.com

Naga Noi Beach Camp, Phuket Naga Noi Beach Camp is a quaint, family-run, five-tent beach camp on the private Naka Noi Island. During the day, tourists frequent the island, but by 4pm you’ve got the run of the place and a private view of sunset. Each tent comes with a fan, a lamp and plenty of plug points. B2,500/two person/night includes breakfast and a speedboat transfer from Phuket.

Naga Noi Island, 081-445-5244. www.fb.com/naganoibeachcamp

Camp Out Korat Live out the campervan slow-life dream with this new motorhome rental in Korat. Set beside a picturesque lake, Camp Out Korat offers six beautifully bijou campervans (B1,800-2,000/night). Though you won’t be able to drive anywhere, Camp Out ensures each of its vans is decked out for comfort as well as style, with TV and air-con as standard. Come nightfall, camp staff set up romantic barbecues by the lake. Prices start from B1,800/night.

267 Moo 11, Soong Nern, 065 626 9280. www.fb.com/campoutkorat

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Stormproof phone case, Aquapac, B650

Headlamp, Decathlon, B299

Essentials Coleman. Available at Trekking Corner, 2/F, JJ Mall, Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd. Deuter. Available at Kitcamp, Phahonyohtin Soi 15.

Aquapac. Available at Gadgetrend, 2/F, Amarin Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd. N-rit. Available at K-trade, 2/F, Amarin Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd. Keen. Available at Sport Mall, 2/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Decathlon. 2/F Tesco Lotus, Rama 4 Rd.

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PHUKET

Super Suite The Nai Harn Resort (www.thenaiharn.com) adds 16 new ocean view suites to its ultra-luxe grounds. Situated on a quiet stretch of beach, each suite (from B13,292/ night) comes with a private terrace and outdoor lounge overlooking the idyllic Andaman Sea. Indoors, the room is kitted out with king-sized beds, flat-screen TVs and huge, standalone bathtubs—ideal for holing up and escaping the outside world.

Champagne can even be ordered at the touch of a button to make those sunsets extra special. If you can bear to leave the suite, head up to Hansha, the hotel’s recently opened rooftop sushi bar, for fresh sashimi and panoramic views.

JAPAN

Pop Art Remember waking up at daybreak to catch the latest antics of every child’s favorite cat-robot, Doraemon? Well, our hero is back, or should we say, coming soon. It’s a century (ish) to Sep 3, 2112, Doraemon’s birth date, and to celebrate Fujiko Fujio (the cartoon’s creator) has invited 28 artists to collaborate in a Doraemon-inspired exhibition at the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. Brace yourselves: some of the interpretations, like the sexualized version of the little girl Shizuka, have outgrown the family-friendly filter of your childhood. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 8pm (5pm on Tuesdays) and runs until Jan 8, 2018. Tickets are B525/person at thedoraemontentokyo2017. jp or at the museum itself. Fly with NokScoot for around B16,734 per round-trip.

CHIANG MAI

FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE OKURA PRESTIGE BANGKOK 1 - 31 December 2017

Brew Break Coffee geeks: add this stop to your circuit of Chiang Mai, the hometown of Thailand’s coffee scene. 186 Cafe & Bar (www.fb.com/OneEightysix.Cafe.and.Bar) is worth the 15-minute ride north of the city. The red brick and naked cement of the shop combine for a modest industrial style which gives away nothing of the coffee prowess within. You’ll find the telltale coffee accoutrements here, from Aeropress to siphon, but that doesn’t mean the espresso-standards of mocha (B65) and cappuccino (B55) aren’t worth your time. The creme brulee (B85) comes in sharing-size and the strawberry mousse (B85) has a decadent quantity of dark and white chocolate. Sip your drink while taking in the sabai-sabai atmosphere and abundant light from the big glass windows.

Throughout December, celebrate the season of joy and meet friends for our special Festive Afternoon Tea. Sets include delicate Christmas pastries, savouries and sandwiches, all enjoyed with mulled wine or eggnog and Mariage Frères Noël tea.

Available daily from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Priced from Baht 1,190 inclusive of coffee or tea for 2 persons For more information and reservations, please contact 02 687 9000 or email upandabove@okurabangkok.com Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

SINGAPORE

Sleep Tight There’s nothing quite like your own bed. The next best thing, though, might be Singapore Airline’s (www.singaporeair.com) new first class suites. The carrier has refurbished its luxury offering, reducing the 12 old suites to six new ones, effectively doubling your personal room. Each suite has a bed (a real bed, not a manipulated chair), a leather armchair, a 32-inch HD screen and Bose noise-canceling headphones. Change has also come to Business class, where the seats are wider and more space-agey. Economy seats have been, uh, reupholstered.

Admittedly, those seats weren’t bad to begin with. Fly the new first class from Dec 18 between Singapore and Sydney. The cost of a good night’s sleep? Approximately B407,142/round trip.

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Love Signs Designer Pim Sukhahuta created the Sretsis Spring/Summer 2018 collection while planning her wedding, which might explain the line’s inherent romanticism. The Americana beachwear collection, called “Language of Flowers,” channels sweet innocence with floral prints and honey bee motifs. Our favorite look from this season goes to the set of silk-chiffon dresses with hand-drawn floral patterns (around B20,000); the blue, flower-print faux-leather jacket (B18,500) is also a spring wardrobe essential. 2/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5874. Open daily 10am-8pm. BTS Phloen Chit.

INTERIOR

Pure Bling With gifting season right around the corner, look no further than the St. Louis crystal glassware collection for the perfect present. Now owned by Hermes, the 16th century glassmaker marks the 90th anniversary of its Tommy collection with a new line of candelabras, vases, lamps and more. Departing from glitz and gold, the collection lets the dazzling beauty of the crystal shine, while star-shaped bases, bead-cut hurricanes and diamond cuts show off exquisite craftsmanship. Vases start from B80,000, while a lamp will set you back B60,000.

3/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4577. Open daily 10am-7pm. BTS Siam.

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Anywhere Anytime Good news for late-night gym rats: US-hailing 24-hour fitness club Anytime Fitness has arrived in Bangkok. Its first location in Lumpini is just down the street from Virgin Active’s latest addition. Aside from the around-the-clock opening hours, Anytime Fitness boasts a tanning machine, massaging waterbed and lower membership fees than its competitor. The base membership rate costs B1,550, while personal training sessions start from B1,000 per session.

Kian Gwan III Building, 152 Wireless Rd., 061-169-9868.

Open 24 hrs.

SHOPPING

Out of Africa It’s not just the food and drink scene that’s flourishing in Charoenkrung—shopaholics now head to this hood, too. After Warehouse 30’s launch earlier this year, with shops including P.Tendercool, Lonely Two Legged Creature and 1001 Plates, the trendy venue welcomes another pop-up store, this time from Bangkok’s designer concept store Another Story. Browse the shop’s latest collection, “L’Afrique C’est Chic!”, whose products range from accessories to stationery, made by European brands that take inspiration from traditional African design and print like Delasebure’s kaftan (B3,635) and tote bag (B1,135) or La Maison de l’espadrille’s leopard espadrilles (B990). Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30. Open daily 11am-8pm

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Get out of Bangkok Three amazing Thai destinations to lead the good life.

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Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai

Although it’s a step in the right direction, downing a couple chicken salads and Instagramming your meal prep every Sunday isn’t exactly what we would call a balanced lifestyle. Bangkok’s blaring traffic whistles, whizzing motorcycles and crowded streets take a toll on your body that a healthy diet doesn’t necessarily fix. The odd escape from metropolis madness is a must, but that doesn’t mean drowning yourself in Leo and bar snacks while on an island retreat. Instead, get some fresh air in your lungs and see the best natural wonders Thailand has to offer at any one of these amazing, activity-focused destinations.

Hiking up Doi Chiang Dao Doi Chiang Dao is arguably Thailand’s most spectacular summit. The 2,175-meter mountain is impossible to miss on the road to Chiang Mai and has become the go-to place for Thailand hikers keen to get their nature fix and collect some Instagram ammunition once they reach the top. It’s not the highest mountain in the country, but thanks to its lush greenery, eye-opening views and range of nearby attractions, Doi Chiang Dao is definitely our choice for the best hiking spot in the North. There’s a decent selection of stores and coffee shops at the mountain’s base if you need to fuel up pre-journey (highly recommended since there are no tourist facilities once you get started). Also, do spend some time exploring the trademark Chiang Dao caves near the base of the mountain. You can search the passages on your own (B40), but will need a guided lantern tour (from B200) if you want to examine the relics deeper inside.

Where to stay: Hotels in Chiang Mai (from B400/night) Get to Doi Chiang: Bus (B40), air-con minivan (B150) or private van (B400/day) Extras: Chiang Dao National Park Pass is required (B200)

Rock Climbing in Krabi Krabi’s plethora of beautiful limestone karsts make it Thailand’s most popular destination for both foreign and local rock climbing (and cliff jumping) enthusiasts.

Unlike hiking, rock climbing leans towards the “extreme” side of things and that means you need to be in at least moderate physical condition to give this a shot.

Your actual experience with the sport matters less, as the area is home to a host of internationally certified training centers with beginner classes (from B1,000) and day trips to some of the region’s most popular rock climbing spots (B1,000-3,000). You don’t have to leave the mainland to give this a try, either. Krabi’s Railay Beach has been one of the world’s top rock-climbing destinations for decades thanks to its craggy limestone cliffs boasting more than 600 challenging climbing routes. Other popular climbing spots include the cliffs on Phranang Beach and those bordering Ton Sai Bay. Where to stay: Railay, Ao Nang or Krabi town (from B600/night) Get to the cliffs: Most tour companies offer complimentary pick-up on request. Local transportation runs B50-150 depending on destination

Cycling in Kanchanaburi T h e va s t ro c ky a re a s o f Ce n t ra l T h a i l a n d ’s Kanchanaburi province make it one of the country’s premier destinations for cycling tours. If you’ve ever wanted to dirty up that fancy mountain bike, this is your spot. There are countless developed bike paths with varying degrees of length and elevation to suit your level of experience and physical conditioning. If you’re particularly savvy and adventurous you can cycle your way around Kanchanaburi without a guided tour, but it will take a bit of work to find must-see spots like Kao Poon cave, Death Railway Museum, picturesque Erawan waterfall and the bridge over the River Kwai.

For cycling newbies, we recommend trying one of the area’s many bike tours (single day from B1,500 and allinclusive multi-day adventures from around B15,000) that delve deep into the region’s beautiful scenery, local culture and WWII history.

Where to stay: Hotels in Kanchanaburi town (from B500/night) or resorts close to River Kwai (from B3,000/night)

Ao Phra Nang, Krabi

Erawan waterfall, Kanchanaburi

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Touch Wood

USB charging hub, Native Union, B7,287

Keep nature close with the latest tech gear fashioned from wood. By Kasidit Srivilai

Wood phone case, Native Union, B2,900

A9 speaker, BeoPlay, B119,000

BeoPlay

In-ear headphones, House of Marley, B2,980

Essentials

Bamboo surface turntable, House of Marley, B14,200

BeoPlay. 1/F, Gaysorn Village, Ratchadamri Rd. House of Marley. Available at Ecotopia.

5/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Mink's. Shop online at www. fb.com/minkislove

Wooden watch, Mink's, B2,100

Wooden flashdrive, Mink's, B450

Native Union. Shop online at www.lazada.co.th

WELLNESS Three new spas around Bangkok

ERB BLISS ROOM

LAVISH SALON AND SPA

PANPURI ORGANIC SPA

Joining the abundance of new retail and restaurants at Gaysorn Village (including the much anticipated Lonely Two Legged Creature by Duangrit Bunnag) is the first spa-slash-store

by Thai spa-goods brand Erb. Its cool mint rooms feature ivy and flower installations created by funky, local headdress designer Eric Tobua. Drop by for spa programs like the gold facial therapy (B4,900). You can also grab products from Erb’s latest collection, Seven Pollen (from B1,950). 2/F, Gaysorn Village, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-656-1149. www.facebook.com/Erbthailand

If the persistent rain has left you in dire need of a revitalization, then Lavish Salon and Spa is the answer. Inside a marble-clad room in Bandara Residence, a team of well-coiffed stylists offers cuts (from B700), perms (starting at B5,000) and special scalp detox treatments (B2,500) to give your ‘do that extra bit of zhoosh. Step further inside to the spa for Indian head massage with warm coconut oil (B990) or the two-hour aromatherapy warm oil massage and herbal steam (B2,300).2/F, Bandara Residence, 130 Sala Daeng Soi 1, 02636-1277. www.facebook.com/lavishsalonspa.bk

The Panpuri Organic Spa inside the Park Hyatt Hotel has an airy, modernist vibe. White furniture and sleek marble flooring are the backdrop to cutting-edge facilities: crystal steam rooms, saunas and “experience showers,” where relaxing acoustics blend harmoniously with rejuvenating aromas. The Panpuri Ultimate Indulgence treatment (foot massage, full body massage, facial, body wrap and scrub, 210 minutes) costs B9,800 and the Pan-vimarn Heavenly Touch of Paradise (150 minutes) is B6,800. 11/F, Park Hyatt, 88 Wireless Rd., 02-0121234. www.panpuriorganicspa.com

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Club Class Colorful, delicate and generous with the premium produce, Issaya Siamese Club’s revamped dishes bring new life to the Asia’s 50 Best staple. You’ll recognize the names of most dishes, though perhaps not the way that long-time Issaya chef, Ian Kittichai, has reinvented them—a whole Maine lobster adds protein to a classic kaprao (here made with cumin leaves, not basil, B1,800), a condensed presse of crispy-on-the-outside-moist-in-the-middle veal cheek sits in a mild gaeng kua (red coconut curry, B790), capon chicken (reared in Khao Yai) comes as moist gai yang and diced into a dry and spicy, Northern-style laab (B990). 4 Soi Sri Aksorn, Chuaphloeng Rd., 02-6729040-1. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm

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POP-UP

Make a Wish

All Clear

Beautiful Mess

Bangkok's brunch pioneer Roast celebrates six years in the business with a six-course set dinner menu. For two nights only (Dec 1-2), join them at The Commons branch for a culinary journey celebrating their past and future. The menu promises a mix of best-sellers like their jalapeno poppers and strawberry waffle, plus exciting new dishes. In addition to the food, diners will receive a journal filled with recipes, the stories behind the dishes and news of future projects. The dinner costs B1,350/peson, with the option of upgrading the main course to Australian grain-fed ribeye for an extra B350. Reservation is a must. The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 02-185-2865. reservations@roastbkk.com

It's been 14 years since Bangkok last saw an on-the-bone cut of Certified Black Angus (CBA). Thanks to efforts by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and premium food importer Gourmet One, this fine meat is available in Thailand again. On-the-bone CBA disappeared from our menus during the height of the BSE scare (otherwise known as mad cow disease). For now, though, there's only one place to get it: JW Marriott Hotel's New York Steakhouse. The beef is served in three cuts: a grilled CAB Prime T-Bone (22 oz) for B2,800, the Prime Porterhouse (32 oz) for B4,900 and the Prime Rib Bone In (26 oz) for B5,400. All steaks come with two side dishes and in portions best shared between two. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 2, 02-656-7700.

Since it closed down in 2015, cult favorite Opposite Mess Hall has teased its Bangkok devotees with sporadic pop-ups and hints of returning. Now, the OMH team is getting ready for the December launch of their new project, 12:51 by Jess Barnes.

But in the meantime, Barnes is treating us to another Opposite pop-up, this time at Viva Market Thonglor. Through Dec 17, Barnes will be bringing back old classics like the pork belly bao, bone marrow dumplings and duck waffle, as well as some exciting new dishes. For those who don't remember Opposite, the restaurant first opened in 2013 and heralded a shift in Bangkok food culture from hotels and fine dining to rustic industrial styling and produce-driven small plates. 387 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor). info@oppositebangkok.com

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Behind the scenes at the launch of our new guide to Bangkok nightlife.

On Nov 22, BK Magazine launched the debut Bangkok After Dark (B.A.D.) Awards at Mojjo Lounge Bar, Compass Skyview Hotel. If you missed your free copy of the guide, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry. You can read it online at bkmagazine.com/badawards.

Spoiler alert: Teens of Thailand picks up Bar of the Year, as you can see from the photos. Hopefully weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready to drink again when it comes time to make the BK B.A.D. Awards 2018. Until then, congratulations to every venue in the guide for making Bangkok awesome!

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Ari Locals Share their Favorite Spots

Dok Kaew House Bar

SIRAPOL “GUY” RIDHIPRASART OWNER, THE DECORUM (ARI SAMPHAN SOI 5)

Phed Phed

“My favorite bar is Baan Dok Kaew (Rama 6 Soi 28)—the friendly crowd makes me feel like I’m in the series Cheers. Lhao Lhao (Phahon Yothin Rd.) restaurant is an institution in Ari, great for poo dong (spicy fermented crab) and just drinking. As for cafes, I head to White Rabbit (Ari Samphan Soi 5). I’m not a coffee guy, but they make great coconut sorbet.”

NEIGHBORHOOD

Ari Abuzz

Your cheat-sheet to this year’s best new eating and drinking spots in the ever-buzzing Ari neighborhood. By BK Staff

Bar Storia del Caffe Judging by the foot traffic, this Thonglor-born eatery’s reliable Western offerings and photogenic interior have won over the neighborhood. The kitchen serves breakfast all day (B200-390) as well as heartier dishes like the roast baby chicken (B380). Our favorite of the “sweet things” is the fig almond clafoutis (B170).

Ari Soi 4, 02-057-9448. Open Sun-Thu 9am-11pm; FriSat 9am-midnight. BTS Ari

Dok Kaew House Bar

BK Taking over an 80-year-old, twoPICK! story house out the back of Rama 6, this ramshackle beer bar boasts rotating taps and a fridge packed full of local brews. Reach and grab the house-made Nher brand’s Weizen (B180), or get them to pour you a Wheat Bomb (B180), and wash it down with plenty of ma la—spicy marinated barbecue sticks of white-pepper sausage and pork belly (B30 each).

71 Rama 6 Soi 28, 096-886-4104. Open daily 5pm-midnight

Goodcery Cafe Pull up a seat in Ari’s healthy food bistro and grocery store and enjoy a portion of Good Toast, topped with fresh veg, ham and a fried egg (B75), or a “Cheat“ steak, featuring slow-cooked pork with riceberry and salad (served Wed-Thu, B149). The skinny brownies are made with chickpea and almond (B140).

End with a refreshing juice at B79 per glass.

Centric Ari Station, Phahon Yothin Soi 5, 061-3866824. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 10am-7pm.

BTS Ari

One Dee This tiny two-story cafe serves Thai-inspired coconut desserts amid earthy decor to the sound of Thai classical songs. Try the ice cream with roti, tapioca pearls and jelly at B99, or with a toddy palm cake alongside soft-and-chewy tong muan rolls at B189. To drink, the sweet Violet Milk (B70) features

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Ong Tong Khao Soi

butterfly pea and comes in a Benjarong cup.

29 Phahon Yothin Soi 7, 094-146-4049. Mon-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-10:30pm. BTS Ari

Ong Tong Khao Soi

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The people behind Chiang Mai’s PICK! beloved Ong Tong noodle shop have opened a Bangkok restaurant devoted to khao soi (Northern-style curry noodles). The highlight khao soi gai (B69) comes with a creamy yet spicy soup and a tender chicken drumstick, while the khao soi haeng sai oua (B89) is a stir-fried version starring homemade Northern-style sausages and a slightly burnt aroma.

21 Phahon Yothin Soi 7. Open daily 10:30am-9pm.

BTS Ari

Pakalolo This cocktail bar takes its Hawaiian theme, adds a dose of the Florida Keys and punches it into something fun and fresh. The Lilia (B320) is a hit of elderflower, thyme, pear vodka, gin and pink guava juice. Though the space definitely screams “bar” louder than “restaurant,” you can still have a proper fill with the Hawaiian Loco Moco (panfried minced beef and fried egg topped on Japanese rice, B240).

Ari Soi 4, 02-075-0939. Open Mon, Wed, Sun 5pm-midnight; Thu-Sat 5pm-1am. BTS Ari

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BK PICK!

The well-priced, fiery and authentic Isaan dishes stand at odds with the chic decor of cool blue tones, marble tabletops and plantlife. The heady somtam pu plara (B60) comes topped with plentiful kratin beans for a burst of freshness to balance out the fermented fish. On top of booking a table (lunch and dinner), you’ll also want to call ahead to reserve dishes like the komoo yang (grilled pork neck, B90).

Phahon Yothin Soi 8, 098-263-5715. Open Mon-Sat 11:30am-8pm. BTS Ari

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Schneider Haus With links to Bavaria’s Schneider Weisse brewing company, Ari’s latest beer garden is set in a spacious house that comes with a nice garden, perfect for this time of year. Pretend it’s properly cold out with a heartwarming bowl of German venison stew (B390) and a big glass of the eponymous beer (B260/500ml).

ANDREW STROBRIDGE CINEMATOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER

“Some Time Blue Cafe (Phahon Yothin Soi 2) does some of the best coffee in Bangkok, has comfortable seating and always plays the best music. My favorite bar is O’glee (Ari Soi 1). Taproom (Noble Reform, Phahon Yothin Soi 7) has good beer too but not the same atmosphere. Also, I really like the new khao soi place called Ong Tong (Phahon Yothin Soi 7).”

24/2 Ari Soi 4, 098-426-9456. Open daily 5pm -11:45pm. BTS Ari

Some Time Blue Cafe Sutida Srirungthum, winner of the National Thailand Brewers Cup 2016, serves a rotating drip coffee (B150 and up), which you can take hot or shaken cold with ice. Try the yuzu lemon drink (B70) for a refreshing alternative to caffeine. The space itself shuns current coffee shop cliches in favor of more classic, Victorian furnishings.

55/5 Phahon Yothin Soi 2, 087-907-0099. Open MonFri 9am-7pm; Sat 10:30am-8pm; Sun 10:30am-5pm

Tacochela

JARADWAN “PEACE” AMRATISHA OWNER, O’GLEE (ARI SOI 1) “My favorite bar in Ari (except mine) is ob-

viously Jim’s Burger (Ari Samphan Rd.) because of its friendly atmosphere. For restaurants, I love Sousaku (Ari Soi 4 South), especially their sushi and nabe—super yummy and reasonably priced.”

Danish microbrewery Mikkeller has opened an Ari bar and restaurant specializing in tacos. The space’s rainbow-colored chairs and brightly painted window frames are contrasted with white brick walls. Try the beef steak tacos (B220) with herby chimichurri sauce prepared by Mexican-born chef Jimmy Rojas Lopez to wash down with one of the 20 beers on tap (from B160).

Ari Samphan Soi 1. Open Tue-Thu 5-11pm; FriSat 5pm-midnight. BTS Sanam Pao

Zoulviet Thonglor’s propaganda-strewn Vietnamese restaurant has been reemerged in Ari with a country-house atmosphere of retro tiles and dangling ferns. The menu lists staples like nem nueng (grilled pork with flour wrap and condiments, B220), bun hoy (lemongrass-grilled pork belly with rice vermicelli, B220) and beef pho (B180).

Phahon Yothin Soi 9, 02-077-7214. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-12am; Sat-Sun 11:30am-12am.

BTS Ari

NATCHANON VANA, INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER

“I’ve lived in Ari for 24 years. For coffee, I usually go to Aran Bicicletta (128/10 Phahonyothin Soi 2)—spacious and with a good restaurant. And when I want good coffee, I go to Some Time Blue (55 Phahon Yothin Soi 2). If you want my secret eating tip, it’s Soi Voodoo (Ranong 2 Rd.), which has a homey atmosphere and very, very good prices. It’s getting difficult to find cheap drinks in Ari, but Baan Dok Kaew (71 Rama 6 Soi 28) does the job.”

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Zoom Sky Lounge The buzz: Zoom Rooftop Bar has added a lounge to its 38th floor perch at Anantara Sathorn Hotel, dishing out modern Asian fusion alongside innovative cocktails.

The decor: The vibe is slick and modern, accented with gold but tempered by warm orange couches and dark wood. Floorto-ceiling windows, elegantly framed by long drapes, look out onto Sathorn and the city skyline. Sit at the bar, or in the cushy, booth-like sofas. Despite the five-star milieu, the lounge doesn’t enforce a dress code so rock up in whatever’s comfortable.

The food: Chef Adtavorn ‘’Gibb’’ Charoonpontithi (formerly of Pattaya’s Mantra Restaurant & Bar), takes influences from Japan, Italy and everywhere in between for his unashamedly modern menu. We fell in love with the starters: Tuna and Japanese Friends (tuna, salmon caviar, seaweed salad, freshwa-

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ter eel, miso, lychee foam and ponzu, B600); Black Scallop No. 2, with black lentil, squid ink puree, and lime and porcini butter sauce (B550); and Snow White, burrata cheese with white tomato and Parmigiano (B520). For your main, we suggest the boneless rack of lamb served with basil, garlic and artichoke puree, deep-fried asparagus topped with seaweed and a cherry reduction (B1,100). Finish it all off with the Deconstructed German Black Forest Cake (B300).

The drinks: Saranjes ‘’Tum’’ Aiamudomchok, a World Class Cocktail finalist this year, is the brains behind the boozy goodness here. Kick off the evening with Senorita (B330), a play on sangria that blends gin, rose wine, lychee juice, rose syrup and lime. Standing in for ice cubes are frozen fruit, which impart further juicy flavors while thawing. Mango Tales (B340) imitates mango sticky rice, mixing whiskey, Cointreau, mango

puree, sugar palm and lime, all topped off with homemade sticky rice whipped cream. The real highlight has to be the molecular masterpiece Frost Calypso (B330): ice cubes made from Jamaican Calypso coffee are shaken with rum, Tia Maria, maple syrup, Creme de Menthe liquor, milk foam and gassed with mint essence. A twice-daily happy hour (5:30-7:30pm; 11pm-12:30am) which gets you TK deal is the cherry on top.

Why you should care: The stellar views, slick service and impeccable food and cocktails make this lounge a sound choice for celebrating special occasions. Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj 40/F, Anantara Bangkok Sathorn Hotel, 36 Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd., 02-210-9000. Open daily 5:30pm-1am

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Happy Days Next door to the Woof Pack building (Bangkok Screening Room, BStore boutique), Silom’s new Vietnamese-themed bar, Happy Endings (1/5 Sala Daeng Soi 1, Silom), goes beyond just pho.

Amid an en-vogue mix of pink neon lights and raw concrete, the space serves wild leaf wrapped pork or beef (B150/180), fried fish in herbal wraps (B190) and lemongrass chicken banh mi (B220). There’s also a delicious Australian beef pho (B200). The B340 cocktails include the 100 Dong (spiced vodka, sweet vermouth, roselles syrup, lemon juice and tonic) and Asian Delight (Chinese herbs, vermouth, Aperol, bitters and gin).

Fork Out 4k Cafe (X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel, 10 Sukhumvit Soi 52, 063-474-5485) welcomes people for a lazy Sunday brunch.

Steel-framed windows, whitewash-brick and turquoise accents set the scene for fusion takes on international and Thai food.

There's a tortilla-wrap phad kaprao moo (basil pork, B150), and a twist on pizza with the addition of sai-oua (Northern spiced

sausage) topped with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce (B190). To drink, ask for the cocktail of the month, or get The Barbadian Pirate—a mix of dark rum, Amaretto, pineapple-passion fruit juice and Angostura bitters (B190).

Industrial Size Cast Iron Burgerhaus (Noble Reform, Phahon Yothin Soi 7 [Ari], 062-920-0300) is Ari’s latest spot for a burger and steak fix. Acres of bare cement, exposed ceilings and piping tick the industrial checkboxes, while dim, orange lighting ensures you can chomp down on burgers in relative anonymity. That’s good because things could get messy with the Chunky Blue Cheese Burger (B280) thanks to its juicy, dry-aged beef patty cooked to medium-rare and oozing cheese. Slightly tamer is the Bacon Cheese burger (B240), though the thick cut of crispy bacon won’t do anything for your conscience. They serve their steaks sizzling on cast-iron pans—B800 for Australian ribeye or B660 for New York strip, both of which come with chimichurri sauce. Draft Vedett IPA (B200), Menabrea (B190) and La Chouffe (B220) make the ideal pairing. BK Staff

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Menya Itto HHHH Japanese. LG/F, Erawan, 494 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-250-7669. Open daily 11:30am-3:30pm, 6pm-9pm. B-BB F

Bangkok’s ramen lovers were queueing up for hours to get a taste of this Tokyo import back in July, 2017. Menya Itto rode into town boasting of being the no. 1 ranked ramen shop on tabelog.com (Japan’s Wongnai, basically). However, half a year later and, outside the bristling office lunch trade, you can safely walk in and immediately claim a seat. That, we’d argue, speaks more to the fickleness of trends than anything to do with quality.

Tucked underground in one of Siam-Phloen Chit’s lesser-frequented malls, this minimalist, light wood affair is about as zen as a fast food venture gets. Saying “fast food” is under-selling Menya Itto, though. The specialty here is a seafood and chicken broth that’s smoother and less greasy than the tonkotsu (pork bone) version which has come to typify ramen in Bangkok. What else stands out here are the two sizes of freshly made noodles and the incredibly tender trio of sous-vide meat toppings (chicken, pork belly and

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Tucked down a vibrant, multicultural Silom backstreet, this little cafe revels in the simple pleasure of wellm a d e h o l y b a s i l s t i r- f r i e s . I t s blond-wood furniture and twee pop soundtrack are straight from the cutesy-cafe playbook , but there’s no denying it makes a comfier place to sit of a lunch hour than out on the street or in some godforsaken food court. You’d also be hard pressed to find a kaprao made using better ingredients. Kaprow Khun Phor makes big on the fact they use Company B’s dry-aged Australian beef in the kao kaprao nuea (B129) and kurobuta pork in the kao kaprao moo sub (B79), along with a recipe that relies on only young holy basil leaves and a mix of Thai bird’s eye and prik jinda daeng chilies. Some dishes are simply delicious. The minced beef kaprao relies only on its meat to provide moistness, the stir-fry itself being

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authentically dry. Holy basil and garlic all taste excellent and pungent, while Kaprow Khun Phor’s sliding heat scale lets you specify very unholy levels of chili—level 2 (out of 4) would challenge many. It’s on a similar par to the awesome kaprao nuea at Thitid Tassanakajohn’s Baan, and that’s saying something. The chicken kaprao (B79), by comparison, is on a more everyday level—no denying that the meat is succulent, but we could name two dozen spots to get something tasting exactly the same. But at just B79, who’s expecting more? Even the fanciest of kaprao, like one made using fresh scallops, will only set you back B179, despite the amply portioned seafood tasting plump and fresh. Complaints are few. Various kaprao dishes take up about 80 percent of the menu, and what little else there is provides few fireworks—a plate of crispy belly pork (B120) tastes past its prime, a lemongrass salad of raw oysters (B160) slimily offputting, the chrysanthemum juice (B20) too sweet—and service can be painfully slow (we suspect there’s only one wok working behind the scenes). None of this detracts from what’s the lunch cafeteria of many people’s office-break dreams—comfortable, cheap and serving good produce prepared well. Thanks to the bottled local beers at B100, we might even return outside work hours.

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pork shoulder). The signature tsukemen (dipping ramen B270/B350) is one of the absolute best around, with a rich and complex broth that unfurls with the flavors of chicken and shellfish, and carries a touch of natural sweetness. To go with, the cold, wholewheat noodles are springy and almost as thick as udon: perfect for dipping. Swimming in the soup, a pair of ground chicken balls carry the satisfying crunch of cartilage and a touch of yuzu. If it’s all a bit intense, there’s a thermal kettle of light dashi stock to water down your broth. The similarly robust soup of the Noko Gyokai ramen (B195/240) should appease even the staunchest pork-bone aficionado, though the mouthfeel is far cleaner and a fine match for the thinner noodles. Be sure not to deprive yourself a deliciously fudgy half-boiled egg (B35).

I n co m p a r i s o n , t h e S h i o ra m e n (B230/280) comes in a clear chicken soup that’s lighter and yet slightly saltier, doused in a fine layer of scallop oil. It’s a strangely wholesome tasting bowl of ramen; maybe why we find it a teeny bit boring. We’d definitely recommend the gyoza (B90/5 pieces), though: thinskinned dumplings with almost xiao long bao levels of juiciness. Where things fall down, perhaps, is that this is not at all a place to eat and drink the night away (those 9pm closing times), though the B89 weekday deal on draft Asahi takes the edge off. With slick, smiling efficiency, Menya Itto not only adds a curious new dimension to Bangkok’s ramen scene, it’s a contender for the crown.

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now SAT Short Cut MON Final Frontier Michelle Zauner, the talent behind indie rock project Japanese Breakfast, comes to Bangkok with sounds from the frontier of music. The solo artist will perform from her second album, Soft Sounds from Another Planet, at Rockademy on Dec 4. See page 24.

Our favorite bite-sized film festival returns to Whiteline this Dec 2.

From past experience at the 60 Second Film Festival, these minute-long shorts pack a punch. Expect pieces by Thai film heavyweights as well as up-and-coming directors. See page 25.

WED Young Blood Rich Chigga, memester, YouTube sensation and one of Indonesia’s favorite rappers, is only 18. What’s next for him? On Dec 6, he’ll be at Muang Thai GMM Live House headlining Hivefest: 88Rising Asia Tour, a showcase of Asian hip-hop talent. See page 24 for more.

SAT Step Up Dubstep, trance, techno—Tempology takes all sorts. The Dec 2 electronic music festival is a good entry-point for the uninitiated, while devotees probably have their tickets already (judging from the lineup). Add to all this a rooftop venue. See page 24 for more.

FRI Festive Spirit ‘Tis the season for beer gardens. At least, it should be. Defy the incessant storms and lingering mugginess with food, beer and live music at the Singha Beer Garden. Returns to CentralWorld on Dec 1. See

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NIGHTLIFE Sirichat Samrejvanich

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HOMEBREW TAP TAKEOVER

Local brewers Decsnob, Look Krung and Nectar team up to serve 13 taps of homebrew. Dec 1-2, 3pm. Daddy G’s Smoke & Brew, 45 Rama 6 Soi 53, 063-231-2144. Free.

WINTER PROJECT LAUNCH PARTY

Celebrate the launch of the Korean cafe’s rooftop zone with food and drinks along with live music. Dec 1, 8 pm. Super Seoul Cafe, 50-52 Sathorn Soi 11, 081-881-7767. Free.

BATTLE BEYOND THE WAX

Sphearic Records throws an electro party featuring DJs African Star Trekker, Boogie G and The Dude of Stratoshear. Tickets TBA. Dec 1, 8pm.

Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 089-8898059. BTS Surasak.

UNSTๆ RESIDENTS AT DE COMMUNE

The Bangkok-based DJ collective spins techno-house. Dec 1, 9pm.

De Commune, 1/F, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061717-4365. B100.

DARK BAR ON TOUR #1

After closing down in May, the underground bar returns as a pop-up party featuring electronic sounds from Mela and Sunju Hargun. Tickets TBA. Dec 8, 10pm. Nineteens Up, Silom Soi 19, 096-649-6919.

GRASS OPENING

Instrumental dub band Hexthree launch their album, Brainfood , alongside Selector "K9," Kota Amatuti, Ganjahlee, U-key Hayashi and Stylish Nonsense. Dec 9, 7pm. 12 x 12, 810/22 Soi Tararom 2, 094-2604713. B200 includes 1 drink.

10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087061-1117. Free.

FUTURE SOUNDS PRESENTS CORAN

The Melbourne-born, Bangkok-based DJ spins electronic beats accompanied by DJ Nastanet. Dec 2, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B200 includes 1 drink after midnight.

FLY BEYOND TONIGHT WITH ZED BIAS

The influential UK garage producer is joined by DJs Orawan and Black Rain.

Dec 2, 9pm. Ce La Vi, 39/F, Sathorn Square, 98 North Sathorn Rd., 02108-2000. B400 includes 1 drink.

JONH ASKEW

The English DJ performs 3 hours of acid trance. Tickets avialable at ticketmelon.com/event/johnaskew. Dec 8, 9pm. Onyx, RCA, Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Rd., 081-645-1166. B700.

JP CANDELA F**K ME I AM FAMOUS

House music from the Spanish DJ/ producer. Dec 8, 10pm. Insanity Nightclub, Sukhumvit Soi 11, 087804-9542. B300 -400 includes 1 drink.

SEQUENCE WITH ANEESH MEDINA & SAM LINDEN

Melodic tech-house beats from two Belgian, Bangkok-based DJs Dec 9, 11pm. Ma-Rum-Ba, Sukhumvit Soi 69/1, 02-048-0681. Free.

SIGHTS & SOUNDS: ROARING 20'S, JAZZ & SWING

EL BARRIO

A free-entry night of retro Jazz, classic cocktails and a silent film screening Dec 1, 7pm. The Hive, 46/9 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-6626062. Free .

The Saigon-based Spanish DJ takes over the decks to spin old-school and organic house with support from DJs Moreno and Ouch! Dec 8,

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cluding BES, Kalymistic Sound, Fire Warriors, K9, See Bear, and U-Key. Dec 1, 9pm. 12 x 12, 810/22 Thonglor Soi Thararom 2, 094-260-4713. B300.

SKARRA MUCCI LIVE AND DIRECT

A one-night-only performance by Jamaican artist dubbed “lyrics millionaire” supported by local group Bangkok Riddim Syndicate. Dec 2, 8pm.

The Overstay, Charan Sanit Wong Soi 80-82, 02-883-4836. B300.

SINGHA BEER GARDEN

Downtown’s favorite beer garden reopens for a month of outdoor food, beer, and live music. Dec 1-30, 5pm. CentralWorld, 4, 4/1-4/2, 4/4, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-635-1111. Free.

TUJAMO

A German electronic beatmaker performs for a night as part of his Asia tour. Tickets TBA. Dec 1, 10pm.

Onyx, RCA, Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Rd., 081-645-1166.

ASHES ASIA TOUR

As a part of their Asia tour, DJs Flash Finger, Bee and MC Goku fill the night with electronic sound along with support from DJ Benz.

Tickets TBA. Dec 3, 10pm. Route 66, RCA, 29/33 - 48 Rama 9 Rd., 02-203-0407.

DIRTYMOTEL PRESENTS MENDY INDIGO AT MUSTACHE

An emerging female DJ in the underground techno music scene to take over the DJ booth for a night. Tickets TBA. Dec 1, 11pm. Mustache, 544/5 Ratchadaphisek Soi 7, 02-274-5855.

GRAND RE-OPENING LEVELS

The Soi 11 megaclub celebrates its makeover with a night of dance music and cocktails. Dec 6, 10pm.

Levels. B300-400.

An electronic music festival with 3 stages and a lineup of underground artists including Montonn Jira, X0809, and Giant Swing ft. NK Chan & Gaolao, accompanied by visual by Kor.Bor.Vor, Keep_Your_Eyes_On, EBVJ, Sirasith Visual and 3eview. Dec 2, 4pm. Fortune Town, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02247-3737. B900.

WILDERER TOUR

Alternative rock bands Brand New Sunset, The Ginkz, Pistols99, Ugoslabier and Lord Liar Boots play live. Dec 9, 6:30pm. De Commune, 1/F, Liberty Plaza, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 061-717-4365. B200.

CLAPTONE: SHOWCASE LAUNCH OPENAIR

Berlin-based beatmakers present techno-house sounds. Dec 2, 7pm. Horizons, 9/F, Zen@CentralWorld, 4, 4/5 Rajadamri Rd., 02-100-9000. B890.

HYHBKK LIVE! WITH JAPANESE BREAKFAST

Michelle Zauner, better known as Japanese Breakfast, performs indie-rock tracks like “Everybody Wants to Love You.” Dec 4, 7.30pm. Rockademy, 120/8 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-261-3833.

B1,100.

HIVEFEST: 88RISING ASIA TOUR

Indonesia’s Rich Chigga headlines this festival celebrating the best in Asian hiphop talent which also features Brothers and Joji. Grab tickets at bit. ly/2jjdDKy. Dec 6, 7pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd., 02-101-6881. B2,000.

MADBALL LIVE IN BANGKOK

The hardcore rockers from New York perform alongside Thailand’s Ten Baht Per Hour and Indonesia’s Taring. Dec 8, 6pm. Hollywood, 56/19-22 Ratchada Soi 4. B1,500.

Gig HUGO COMES TO JAM FACTORY

The internationally renowned Thai singer/songwriter performs an outdoor concert. Dec 9, 7pm. The Jam Factory, 41/1-5 Charoen Nakhon Rd., 02-8610950. Free.

from their latest vinyl release joined by locals Ramintra, These Heavy Clouds and Evil Dude. Dec 8, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 089-889-8059. B200 includes 1 drink. BTS Surasak.

COCONUT SUNDAY LIVE AT NONG TAPRACHAN

The synth pop/disco band launch their new album with a live performance.

Dec 3, 7pm. Chang Chui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd. Free.

DR. EGGS, SOAR FLIT, DEVILBOY, GIRL SCHOOL FIGHT LIVE IN BANGKOK

A night of live music ranging from rock to ambient. Dec 2, 7pm. Immortal Bar, 6 Soi Bun Chu Si, Samsen Nai Rd., 02-829-7864. B220.

FRESHLY SQUEEZED SOUNDS: WE ARE ONE

Jenny & The Scallywags, Kingkong and the Chum, Sao Moonlight Gypsy and Valerie Joyce and the Rising Sons perform their indie sounds. Dec 1, 7:30pm.

Live Lounge, 10/47 Trendy Building, Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-168-7335. Free.

NERVE LIVE AT NONG TAPRACHAN

A live set from the local heavy metal band. Dec 9, 7pm. Chang Chui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd. Free.

PREP RETURNS TO BANGKOK

The London modern-soul band known for the single “Who’s Got You Singing Again” returns for a live performance.

Grab tickets at bit.ly/2A3FKYW. Dec 2, 7pm. Voice Space, 197 BBD Building Viphavadi Rangsit Rd., 081-714-2188.

B1,200-1,500.

WEDNESDAY LIVE AT NONGTAPRACHAN

Math rock and looping guitar sounds from the experimental rockers. Dec 2, 7pm. Chang Chui, 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd. Free.

Classical OPERA SIAM'S CHRISTMAS GALA: CANDLELIGHT, CAROLS, & COLORATURA!

A gala dinner featuring performances from Nadlada Thamtanakom, soprano for the National Opera of Flanders, and Siam Sinfonietta. Tickets available at bit.ly/2zxmkvq. Dec 8, 6pm. Dusit Thani Hotel, 946 Rama 4 Rd., 02-2009000. B3,000-B30,000.

WLDRNS 7"

The Swedish indie-pop band (pronounced Wilderness) perform tracks

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SPOKEN WORD JAM101 NO. 4 - THE CHRISTMAS JAM!

An open mic night with a festive vibe.

Dec 2, 8pm. Quaint, 23 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-714-1998. Free.

POETRY SLAM

Jam101 No.4 - The Christmas Jam!

Poetry Slam

Spoken word performers face off for the chance to appear at Wonderfruit.

Dec 7, 7pm. Live Lounge, Trendy Building, 10/47 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-168-7335. B300.

JUSTICE LEAGUE RUN BANGKOK

STUFF EVERGREEN | MUSIC CRAFT COMMUNITY

This outdoor picnic promises barbeque, beers and music. Dec 5, 5pm. Blue Parrot Bangkok by Revolucion Cocktail, 50 Sathorn Soi 10, 02-235-4822. Free.

YED TALKS X HEINEKEN "(GEN) Z THRU THE WORLD"

Gen Y and Z guest speakers discuss failures and life without social media. Grab tickets at bit.ly/2jUOoSH. Dec 9, 4pm. Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30. B500.

A 5km run that invites you to dress as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and other superheroes. Dec 3, 5am.

Airport Rail Link Makkasan, 080925-6789. B1,090.

RUN FOR SEA 2017

A marathon offering 4 and 10.5km distances to raise awareness of sealife. For tickets, visit www.run-

forsea.com. Dec 5, 4am. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ratchadamnoen Nok Rd., 02-7692000. B400.

RUN 4 RIGHTS 2017

A 2.5 and 10.5km run to mark Human Rights Day. Tickets available at bit.ly/2A3vRd4. Dec 10, 6am.

Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Rd., 086391-8434. B400.

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SALES & FAIRS

7th Refugee Film Festival

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WINTER MARKET

A pop-up market returns with trendy clothes, handicrafts and food from local designers and shops. Throughout Dec 3, 4pm. Suanluang Square, Chulalongkorn Soi 12.

This month-long market promises a variety of food and live music. Dec 1-30, 4-9pm. Central Plaza Ramindra, 109/10 Ramindra Rd., 02-790-3000.

BANGKOK FARMERS’ MARKET

BANG MOD FEST

A market promises organic and handmade products from local suppliers. Dec 2-3, 11am-9pm. Habito, 45/19 Sukhumvit Soi 77.

Get to know the local communities along the Bangmod canal with a day dedicated to live performances, cultural workshops and food. Dec 9, Putthabucha Temple, Puttha Bucha Rd.

DEUTSCHER WEIHNACHTSMARKT 2017

7TH REFUGEE FILM FESTIVAL

ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE

UNHCR Thailand hosts their seventh edition of the film festival aimed at raising awareness of the lives of refugees. The films selected include The Zookeeper’s Wife (USA, 2017), Human Flow (USA, 2017), Return to Homs (Syria, 2013), After Spring (USA, 2016), Refugee: The Eritrean Exodus (USA, 2015) and Cast from the Storm (Australia, 2016). For reservations, visit bit.ly/2i051Md.

The critically acclaimed documentary tells the story of the forbidden history of the Japanese avenging the Chinese army by killing off 150,000 Chinese people in Malaysia in 1941.

The screening will be followed by a discussion.

Dec 7-10, 8pm. Paragon Cineplex, 5/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4635. Free.

The super short independent film screening returns along with a gig and art exhibitions from VJ Gabriel Camelin, Graham Meyer and Tae Parvit Art and Animation. Both international and national candidates will exhibit 60 second films.

TENTACLES TV'S SCREENING+TALK: HIDDEN INSIDE

The 4 selected stories examine hidden human emotions. There’ll be a post-screening Q&A session with the filmmakers.

Shop gifts and crafts while enjoying live music at this Christmas market. Dec 9-10, Goethe-Institut Thailand, 18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathorn Soi 1.

Dec 2, 7pm. Tentacles, 2198/10-11 Narathiwas Soi 22, 089-117-3434. Free.

ART THE NIGHT SHIFT: GROUP PHOTO EXHIBITION

The opening event for a photo exhibition documenting Duterte's war on drugs in the Philippines. The event will include a Q&A session with the featured photographers. Dec 1, 7pm. Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT), 518/5 Ploen Chit Rd., 02-652-0580. Free.

THE 60 SECOND FILM FESTIVAL

Dec 2, 7pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-0611117. Free.

MUSIC FESTIVALS WOO FEST FT TYGA

The American rapper known for songs like “Rack City” and “Faded” headlines this festival along with support acts Pegboard Nerds, Deejay RayRay and MYRNE. Grab tickets at www.ticketmelon.com/event/woofest. Dec 7, 7pm. Voice Space, 197 BBD Building, Viphavadi Rangsit Rd. B1,990-2,900.

WALL ART FEST

This three-day street art festival features artists from across the world including Oli B (Belgium), Chemis (Czech Republic), Qbic (Russia), Cowek (Belarus), Mitya Pisliak (Belarus), Natallia Minchuk (Belarus), Bifido (ltaly), Agostino (Germany), Nomerz (Russia) and NeSpoon (Poland). Live hip-hop music from Urboy TJ, Buddha Bles, Fucking Hero, Illslick, South Side, Gancore Club and Thaitanium. Dec 1-3, 7am.

Siam Square Soi 7.

Dec 3, 1pm. Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd. 02-214-6630-8.

B130. BTS National Stadium. B130

808 FESTIVAL

Axwell

This big EDM festival features international superstars like Axwell, DVBSS and Vini Vici. Tickets available at www.808festival.net. Dec 9-10, 7pm-2am. Oasis Arena@Show DC, Rama 9 Rd. B2,654.

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WIND RIVER (USA)

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK (USA)

Crime/Mystery. A wildlife officer with a haunted past helps investigate the murder of a Native American woman in Wyoming.

Drama. A coming-of-age story about a boy who tries to make sense of the world after finding out his father is having an illicit affair.

THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER (USA)

JIGSAW (USA)

Drama/Horror. Directed by The Lobsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (2015) Yorgos Lanthimos, this film tells the tale of a successful surgeon who befriends a troubled boy and must make a terrible sacrifice.

Horror. This sequel to the iconic slasher film Saw follows a group of people who try to survive the sadistic games of psycho killer Jigsaw.

DADDY'S HOME 2 (USA)

COCO (USA)

Comedy. In this sequel, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) have to deal with their own fathers.

Animation. Aspiring musician Miguel accidentally enters the afterlife, allowing him to solve an ancient family mystery and prove his own musical talent.

Upcoming (Dec 7)

WONDER (USA)

BRADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STATUS (USA)

Drama. Based on the best-selling novel

by R.J. Palacio, the film follows the struggles and self-discovery of August (Jacob Tremblay), a boy with facial deformities, as he enters elementary school for the first time.

Comedy/Drama. A father is forced to reexamine his life when he runs into old school friends while touring colleges with his son. Starring Ben Stiller.

THE THRID MURDER (JAPAN)

SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD (BETTER WATCH OUT) (USA)

Drama/Mystery. Facing charges that could result in a death sentence, a man puts his life into the hands of his lawyer.

Horror. A babysitter must protect a 12-year-old boy from home intruders on Christmas Eve. RENEGADES (FRANCE/GERMAN)

Action. A Navy SEAL team embarks on an off-the-record mission to recover a treasure hidden in a Bosnian lake.

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