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09/04/2022

HIDDEN GEMS: Somewhere Out There, Outdoor Concept Store
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A couple fell in love with the outdoor adventure. They took the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic and turned it into an opportunity, made their favourite hobby and their joy of life into a trendy business of a concept store for all things outdoor.
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Somewhere Out There
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A couple fell in love with the outdoor adventure. They turned their most favourite hobby into a trendy business of a concept store for all things outdoor.

09/04/2022

VERY BANGKOK: Bangkok Goes Noir
by Philip Cornwel-Smith
Bangkok doesn’t like realism, so tales of its shadowy underground nightlife worlds are retold as fiction through the lurid genre of noir novels, art, and film.
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Very Bangkok​
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Bangkok doesn’t like realism, so tales of its shadowy underground nightlife worlds are retold as fiction through the lurid genre of noir novels, art and film.

28/03/2022

Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness
by Luke Yeung
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In 1972, the fourth King of Bhutan, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, declared, “Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product.” The phrase ‘gross national happiness’ was globalised, and Bhutan became known as one of the world’s happiest countries.
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To see more of Luke’s travel photography see www.instagram.com/luke.outside.

In 1972, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan declared, “Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product.”

24/03/2022

HIDDEN GEMS: World at the Corner Bookshop
The founders and proprietors of the bookshop “World at the Corner” are the dynamic siblings’ duo; Nat Prakobsantisuk – Thailand’s top fashion photographer, and his big sister, Sivika Prakobsantisuk – an acclaimed writer. According to their aspiration, this unconventional bookshop in the heart of the old town Bangkok is the gate to enter the world.

World at the corner Nat Prakobsantisuk Sivika Prakobsantisukh

According to the owners' aspiration, this unconventional bookshop in the heart of the oldtown Bangkok is the gate to enter the world.

10/03/2022

Always Bet on Black by Joe Cummings
It wasn’t that many years ago that Thais considered black pigs to be the exclusive domain of northern Thai hill tribes, who presumably lacked the cash for fat white hogs with bloodlines stretching back to Denmark, Belgium, England, or New Jersey.

If you run with the in-crowd amidst Bangkok’s fickle foodie scene, you already know that Thai black pork has been a mad trend over the last four or five years.

07/03/2022

The new Alexander Lamont Gallery on Bangkok’s Riverside is a living embodiment of the essence and values of the brand’s founder & designer, Alexander Lamont.

ALEXANDER LAMONT Warehouse 30

The new Alexander Lamont gallery on Bangkok’s Riverside is a living embodiment of the essence and values of the brand's founder & designer.

28/02/2022

HIDDEN GEMS: Insomnia by Mulberry House
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Situated at a leafy corner near an international school in the heart of Bangkok, Insomnia by Mulberry House is a luxurious and cosy café for flower, coffee, and tree lovers.
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Insomnia by Mulberry House

Situated at a leafy corner in the heart of Bangkok, Insomnia by Mulberry House is a cosy cafe for flower, coffee and tree lovers.

27/02/2022

A new gem is coming to the jewel-cutting capital of Asia—this one mined from the rich Italian soil known as “black dust.”

21/02/2022

VERY THAI: In Toon with the Times
by Philip Cornwel-Smith
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Telling truths through drawing, two brilliant books provide fresh windows on Thai self-image. A brilliant, accessible history, The Art of Thai Comics, reveals how Thai society has changed. And an award-winning graphic novel about the underclass, The King of Bangkok, depicts social realities that get sanitised in the public realm.
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Very Thai

Two brilliant books provide fresh windows on Thai self-image. A brilliant, accessible history, The Art of Thai Comics, reveals how Thai society has changed.

15/02/2022

Underground Roots – Homebrew Community:
Mahanakhon started from the belief that Thai beer should be as exciting and vibrant as our country’s amazing food.
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Crafting a refreshing wheat beer that reflected Bangkok’s climate and food, the iconic recipe for Mahanakhon White Ale was born.
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Mahanakhon Brewery

Mahanakhon craft beer started from the belief that Thai beer should be as exciting and vibrant as our country's amazing food.

13/02/2022

VERY BANGKOK: Parking Rights
by Philip Cornwel-Smith
Bangkok has been adding much-needed parks. A few of them are naturalistic, many are formal, some are almost entirely paved. Whether it is more green space or more concrete, the city is getting relentlessly landscaped.

Very Bangkok

Bangkok has been adding much-needed parks. Whether it is more green space or more concrete, the city is getting relentlessly landscaped.

06/02/2022

Urban Ally Festival ‘Ruam-Mitr-Muang’ at BKKDW 2022:
‘Ruam-Mitr-Muang’, the festival by Urban Ally tells the story of the old town ‘Phra Nakhon’ in a contemporary context. And Food Culture in Bang Lamphu is our highlight here.

Bangkok Design Week BANGKOK EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Bangkok Creative Community Urban Ally Hathaichanok Najpinij
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‘Ruam-Mitr-Muang’, the festival organized by Urban Ally and BKDW 2022 tells the story of the old town in a contemporary context.

01/02/2022

Let’s have a look inside Bangkok’s first “Hub of Sporting Goods, King of Musical Instruments, Queen of Cosmetics”.

Nightingale Olympic

Let's have a look inside Bangkok’s first “Hub of Sporting Goods, King of Musical Instruments, Queen of Cosmetics”, The Nightingale-Olympic.

01/02/2022

The Maldives Underwater Initiative at Six Senses Laamu is rewarded for conservation through a global award and the designation of marine protected areas in Laamu Atoll.

Six Senses Laamu

The Maldives Underwater Initiative at Six Senses Laamu is rewarded for conservation through a global award and the designation of marine protected areas in Laamu Atoll.

31/01/2022

Nurture & Flow introduces a weekend Yoga and Nutrition Workshop designed to support women in various stages of their motherhood journey to help gain clarity, connection, and a renewed sense of wellbeing and awareness. Feb. 26-27 from 9am-3pm, at Lotus Wellness Studio in Sathorn.

Lotus Wellness Studio

Introducing a wellness workshop for women on the journey to motherhood Feb. 26-27 from 9am-3pm daily at Lotus Wellness Studio in Sathorn.

26/01/2022

Colourful Authentic Thai Cuisine at Nusara
by Joe Cummings

Thitid ‘Ton’ Tassanakajohn, the chef behind Bangkok’s Michelin-starred Le Du, as well as the highly regarded Baan, opened what one might argue is his true flagship, Nusara, in a charming old shophouse near Tha Tien nearly two years ago.

The restaurant pays tribute to the chef’s grandmother Nusara, who he claims as his main lifelong culinary inspiration.

Nusara - นุสรา Le Du ThiTid Tassanakajohn

The restaurant pays tribute to the chef’s grandmother Nusara, who he claims as his main lifelong culinary inspiration.

26/01/2022

Some highlights of Chinese/Lunar New Year festivities across Southeast Asia – one each from Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

Banyan Tree Samui Raffles Le Royal Azerai Resorts

Some highlights of Chinese/Lunar New Year festivities across Southeast Asia - one each from Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

25/01/2022

Siam Sinfonietta opens in Bangkok with a ‘From Russia with Love’: Under maestros Somtow Sucharitkul and Trisdee na Patalung, the Siam Sinfonietta delivers an edge-of-your-seat musical experience.
They will celebrate their first concert in Bangkok in 2022 with one of the highlights of the Phuket tour — on January 30 at 7pm at the Banyan Tree Hotel, Grand Ballroom.

SiamPhilharmonic SiamSinfonietta Somtow Sucharitkul Trisdee na Patalung Banyan Tree Bangkok

Under maestros Somtow Sucharitkul and Trisdee na Patalung, the Siam Sinfonietta delivers an edge-of-your-seat musical experience.

24/01/2022

The Maldives Underwater Initiative at Six Senses Laamu is rewarded for conservation through a global award and the designation of marine protected areas in Laamu Atoll.

22/01/2022

The restaurant pays tribute to the chef’s grandmother Nusara, who he claims as his main lifelong culinary inspiration.

20/01/2022

World-class chef, creator, and co-owner of the Ministry Of Crab, Chef Dharshan Munidasa launches Thai mud crabs at the Ministry.

Ministry of Crab - Bangkok Dharshan Munidasa
Memy Chia

The world-class chef, creator and co-owner of the Ministry Of Crab, Chef Dharshan Munidasa launches Thai mud crabs at the Ministry.

14/01/2022

VERY BANGKOK: Bangkok’s Blossom-Viewing Season
by Philip Cornwel-Smith
Like Japan, Thailand has a stunning array of flowering trees. Unlike Japan’s cherry blossom viewing festival, it is harder to locate lots of the same flowers blooming together. Here is how to find the best of Bangkok’s colourful blossoms.

Very Bangkok Very Thai

Like Japan, Thailand has a stunning array of flowering trees. Unlike Japan’s cherry blossom viewing festival, it is harder to locate lots of the same flowers blooming together. Here is how to find the best of Bangkok’s colourful blossoms.

13/01/2022

The Hope Fair Kicks Off 2022: The popular market for organic, recycled, durable, locally produced, fair trade products (and more!) is back on Thursday, January 27. The Hope Fair runs from 11am to 8pm and entry is free!

The HOPE FAIR Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel

The popular market for organic, recycled, durable, locally produced, fair trade products (and more!) is back on January 27.

13/01/2022

Mahanakhon started from the belief that Thai beer should be as exciting and vibrant as our country’s amazing food.

Anthony Tumwattana decided to create local or affordable offerings for a fresh Witbeer himself. He aimed to produce a unique recipe that represented and complemented the fiery and adventurous dishes Thai people eat daily. Crafting a refreshing wheat beer that reflected Bangkok’s climate and food, the iconic recipe for Mahanakhon White Ale was born.

Mahanakhon Brewery

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Mahanakhon craft beer started from the belief that Thai beer should be as exciting and vibrant as our country's amazing food.

11/01/2022

Clinique La Prairie Aesthetics & Medical Spa, the Asia flagship for the celebrated longevity centre originating in Montreux, Switzerland, invites guests to experience the best of Switzerland and indulge in world-class wellness and fine dining experience in partnership with IGNIV Bangkok, The St. Regis Bangkok.

Clinique La Prairie Thailand IGNIV Bangkok The St. Regis Bangkok

Enjoy a Signature Massage at the award-winning medical spa from Montreux-Clarens and experience a unique lunch at IGNIV Bangkok.

09/01/2022

Good news for foodies: Bangkok is the world's most affordable city for fine dining, followed by Lyon, Seoul, Rotterdam and Barcelona.

Michelin Guide Michelin Restaurants

Good news for foodies: Bangkok is the world's most affordable city for fine dining, followed by Lyon, Seoul, Rotterdam and Barcelona.

08/01/2022

Sindhorn Midtown will join IHG’s newest Luxury & Lifestyle collection brand in March 2022, as the first Vignette Collection hotel to open in Asia, in the bustling city of Bangkok.

Designed by award-winning design firm Eight Inc, the 393-key Sindhorn Midtown offers effortless elegance through bold art and inspired design.

Sindhorn Midtown Siam Sindhorn (บริษัท สยามสินธร) Luxury Vignettes

Designed by award-winning design firm Eight Inc, the 393-key Sindhorn Midtown offers effortless elegance through bold art and inspired design.

07/01/2022

VERY BANGKOK: Saving Façades or Saving Face?
by Philip Cornwel-Smith
What counts as heritage in contemporary Bangkok? How do the demolition of Scala Cinema and closure of Hua Lamphong Station show who gets to decide what landmarks get saved—and why?

Philip Cornwel-Smith Very Bangkok

What counts as heritage in contemporary Bangkok? How do the demolition of Scala Cinema and closure of Hua Lamphong Station show who gets to decide what landmarks get saved—and why?

05/01/2022

Chef Jean-Baptiste Lucas, the founder of Chef Lucas Baking Studio in Bangkok, showcases his delicious Apple Crumble.

04/01/2022

Pa Nai Krung – Increasing Bangkok’s Green Spaces: Many people say Bangkok needs more green space. The award-winning Metro Forest Project by PTT is one new project adding greenery to the city.

Pa Nai Krung PTT Forest in the City PTT Forestation Project
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Many people say Bangkok needs more green space. The award-winning Metro Forest Project by PTT is one new project adding greenery to the city.