BK Magazine 652 August 12, 2016 by BK Magazine

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BK MAGAZINE NO. 652 FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016. www.bkmagazine.com

ONE YEAR LATER The impact of Bangkokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest ever terrorist attack on life at the Erawan Shrine

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page 3 What We’ve Learned 06 cover story

Life at the Shrine 04 upfront

11 shopping

On the Hop

Read all About it 12 fashion

14 bites

Forever Watches

Familiar Faces

16 bites

21 BK Now

Hip Hong Kong

Festival Season

Who's in charge? Managing Director Andrew Hiransomboon Editor in Chief / Product Director Grégoire Glachant Managing Editor Oliver Irvine Deputy Editor Carl Dixon Features Associate Monruedee Jansuttipan Senior Staff Writer Lily Kittisrikangwan Staff Writers Natcha Sanguankiattichai, Bonnie Sananvatananont Branded Content Associate Sureepak Janyapat Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat Junior Writers Theerada Moonsiri, Earn Saenmuk, Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj Art Director Dith Chang Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Deputy Art Director Panita Thiraphapong Senior Graphic Designer Chantich Kongchanmitkul Graphic Designers Peeraya Sirathanisa Junior Graphic Designers Wariya Whangwaewklang, Parida Ritthiron Content Designer Saranya Laowtrakul

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A checklist of BK Magazine’s most important discoveries this week. We can enjoy Pokemon Go with absolutely no real-world danger Pokemon Go was meant to be the game that freed us from shopping malls and got us out enjoying the real world. So much for that. The best places for finding Pokemon which we can report as of now: Siam Paragon, Emquartier and CentralWorld—where we leveled up twice within half an hour. Everyone’s favorite joint military exercise is back on Every year, Cobra Gold is America’s excuse to go visit Chonburi and romp about in the jungle with Thai soldiers. But with Dear Leader in power and the US’s continual inability to understand junta-style human rights, the whole thing has been on shaky ground. Now though, we can happily report it’s back on for Feb 2017, with 4,000 US soldiers invited to join in the fun. We’re really, really good at weightlifting As we go to press, Sopita Tanasan has already clinched a gold medal for weightlifting in the women’s 48kg category, lifting 200kg. Sinphet Kruaithong lifted 289kg in the men’s 56kg category, earning him a bronze medal. These are figures that simply boggle the mind. We could never come close to their achievement. But is there an award for weighing 200kg and lifting 48kg? Premier League footballers drive free luxury cars thanks to Thailand The English Premier League kicks off this Saturday. Thanks to the generosity of Thai billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, each of Leicester City’s players (average weekly salary B1.8 million as of May ‘16) will be turning up to their stadium in brand new BMW i8s—new retail value B5 million in the UK. It’s great to know King Power’s monopoly on duty free shopping is doing its bit to give back. Two cocktail powerhouses have joined the most exciting, yet-to-open new cocktail lounge in town You’ve heard of Milk Pailin—she’s the bartender at Vesper voted best in Southeast Asia who we write about all the time. But working alongside her at Vesper until now has been Oil Wareewan, another dab-hand at pouring out the kind of pure booze drinks that go down as easily as water. Now though, Oil’s jumped ship and will be moving over to Sukhumvit Soi 47’s Freebird, whose cocktail menu has been given the Liam Baer treatment—man responsible for Evil Man Blues’s heady concoctions. Go get a taste for yourself when it opens this Aug 16.

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upfront HOT OR NOT

Hot: Off-menu drinks Not: Cocktail lists Blink and the barrel-aged negroni is dead. What now? A flourishing of confident bartenders and waiters who invite one to go off menu when ordering cocktails, suggesting we share our mood and preferred spirit before entrusting our fate to them. Think of it as the omakase trend making its way from the kitchen to the bar. Lest we forget, this is a town that drank only beer and whiskey soda until yesterday.

Hot: Food in the ‘burbs

Not: Food in central Bangkok

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If you want to try Beard Papa’s creamy balls of choux pastry, you’ll need to look up where The Mall Bangkapi is first. And he’s not the only one giving central Bangkok a miss in favor of the ‘burbs. Hello Churros can only be had in Ladprao and Bangna, The Copper Buffet’s wagyu steaks are reserved for Pinklao, and Kinkao’s plump crab meat curries are all the way over in Central Eastville (see page 14). Boo!

Hot: Festival season

Not: Rainy season

This month we found out exactly how we’ll be spending the Nov-Jan festival season: partying to De La Soul on Koh Samui, EDM DJs in Khao Yai, and drum ‘n’ bass act Rudimental at Wonderfruit. OK, so this year’s lineups are hardly Glastonbury, but after eight months of Scrubb and Zweedz n Roll gigs, we’ll happily take what we can get.

Hot: Indie movies

Not: MX4D

Our experience of watching Suicide Squad was made even worse thanks to a seat that rocked up and down and blew smoke in our face—a privilege SF Cinema’s new MX4D cinema will charge you B490 for. For a film that doesn’t need the bells and whistles, keep an eye out for Anocha Suwichakornpong’s upcoming Dao Ka Nong (By the Time it Gets Dark), which took five years to make and should finally receive a Bangkok screening soon.

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

INTERVIEW Back in June, brewer brothers Nattachai “Ob,” 36, and Teerapat “Art” Ungsriwong, 34, won best beer at the Beer Camp: Fightclub competition for their Devanom IPA. They are also the guys behind Thailand’s first hops farm, Deva Farm & Cafe, which opens to the public this Aug 20 (sorry, tickets are sold out). As they wait for their next batch of hop flowers to be ready, the pair talk to BK about their journey. What did you do before you started Devanom? Ob: We first worked together to open a mobile phone software company called Crie. My brother was the designer while I was the software engineer. We sold it to a giant Thai telecom company but continued to run it for a while before deciding to close it last year. We just felt the market had pretty much reached its saturation point. How did you get into brewing? Art: By the time we decided to close the company, the world of brewing had already drawn us in. We regularly visited Chit Beer, founded by Wichit Saiklao, at Pak Kret and decided to become his students when he opened his first craft beer class in 2014. Ob: We slowly began experimenting with brewing before finally releasing our first craft beer under the Devanom brand last June. What triggered you to grow hops here? Art: We were just curious. Hops get their character from where they’re grown, so we knew that hops grown in Thailand would be unique. It has always been impos-

sible to make beer from fresh hops in Thailand as we need to use dry hops from abroad imported in pellets. Now, Thai brewers are keen to make fresh or wet-hop beer, which is brewed using fresh hop flowers. This farm allows us to do so. It adds a fresh taste to the beer. I first tried to grow hops in our bedroom by running the air-conditioning 24/7 before deciding last year to test growing them outside. It worked! That’s when we decided to expand to a farm and now have plans to sell hops in the future. So when will you release your first beer made using fresh hops? Ob: Not any time soon. We do currently brew it but only for ourselves, not to sell. We want to make sure that it’s made with high-quality hops. We’re still in the experimental period. How was it moving from the digital world to agriculture? Ob: We were already growing hydroponic vegetables so it wasn’t a new thing for us. Actually, we use a lot of technology and science to grow our hops here, like watering sensor systems and greenhouse technology which feeds good bugs

that work to expel bad bugs organically. What do you see as the distinct characteristics of Thai craft beer? Ob: In the US or Europe, they brew beer at a temperate climate. We need to make beer that matches Thailand’s natural temperature of 30 -34 degrees Celsius. We also need to use our native microbes and yeast derived from local plants to deliver genuinely Thai-style craft beer—not just add Thai herbs like krapao, lemongrass or Thai fruit and call it “Thai-style beer.” These ingredients are all being used in the West as well. Our focus now is on delivering the best taste based on traditional beer recipes. Once we’ve mastered that, we’ll start experimenting more. Have you ever had trouble with Thailand’s laws about brewing beer? Ob: Never. Maybe the excise department understands our situation. We’re now in the process of making Thailand’s first craft brewery, led by Wichit of Chit Beer. Hopefully we will see it open later this year. Interview by Monruedee Jansuttipan

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THE AFTERMATH On the anniversary of the Erawan bombing (Aug 17), we meet with the people who work and worship at the shrine to see how their lives have been affected one year later. By Nicha Patradhilok and Monruedee Jansuttipan

PRASERT WONGINTA,49

Has the bombing affected your profession? I was dancing when the bomb went off but none of the dancers were injured because we were a bit further away from the blast. Some of us suffered from ruptured eardrums and bone pain from the impact but there were no severe injuries.

caretaker How has the bomb affected your life? My vocal cords are permanently damaged so speaking is a bit painful, and I can no longer hear properly due to ear damage. My legs still hurt and I can’t move as well as I used to. I was so afraid that I would never be able to work again but the Erawan hotel's Than Tao Mahaprom foundation, which distributes funds to hospitals all over Thailand, kindly let me stay here and continue my work despite my physical limitations, which I am very grateful for.

How long have you been working here? I came from Roi Et and started working here in 1996. When the bomb went off, I was standing about four meters away from the blast and severely injured my neck and my legs. I didn’t break any bones luckily. I was hospitalized for a month and stayed at home for two more months.

Did you feel safe coming back here? Honestly, I didn’t feel scared at all. The thing that worried me most was losing my job and not being able to work again. Personally I don’t think that this kind of incident will happen again. And if it does, dying doesn’t scare me anymore. One of my co-workers passed away at that time but I survived despite being so close to the bomb. It should have been my time then but I made it through. This place is like a home to me and I couldn’t imagine working elsewhere.

KOTCHAPORN BOONORN, 21

How do you feel about the security here now? I was quite anxious and frightened about coming back to work but I needed the money for my education. I have been working here for four years. They’ve now put more security cameras in the area and given the guards metal detectors but I’m still worried because a lot of people come and go every day. I think there could still be more security presence here. Still, I believe that the holiness of the shrine will protect us from dangers based on the fact that none of the dancers were hurt at that time.

traditional dancer

AKE CHIMKUM, 34 motorcycle taxi driver Where were you when the bomb went off? I was near the shrine about five minutes before the bomb went off. Luckily I had reached the other side of the road at the time of the blast so I was not hurt. What was your feeling at that moment? I was shocked and didn’t know what to do for a while, then I called my family. They told me to go home but I decided that I needed to help the injured people because I once took a first aid course. As I was crossing the road to the shrine, it was so slippery. I could only help give CPR to people who were outside the fenced area, then the rescue team arrived shortly after that. After I came home, I couldn’t sleep that night as I had never seen such a tragic accident before. I couldn’t cope with that. Has the bombing affected your income? I used to make about B600 a day but I barely made B50 after the bombing because people were avoiding the area. After three months, I decided to change my job and became a

MONOP THONGLARD, 60 messenger instead. Now I only work parttime as a motorcycle taxi driver here after my day job. How do you feel about the security in the area? I used to feel a bit concerned coming back here, but I think it is better now. Police and soldiers make people feel safer. However I think you can only half-trust security in Bangkok as we hear about things like broken CCTV cameras all the time.

security guard at Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel How has working in the area changed since the bomb? Police and soldiers are here 24/7. They constantly bring police dogs to check the place. As for me, I just moved from inside the hotel two weeks ago to work out here. The hotel has security guards here both day and night. I’m responsible for the day shift and have to count the number of visitors each day and look out for suspicious people.

Have you seen the number of visitors change since the bomb? The number of people dropped a bit after the bomb, but it began to increase after just one month. Visitors still come to pay respect to the shrine every day and most of them are Chinese tourists despite the recent car accident.

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cover story Has the bombing affected your tour group numbers? Yes, for a few weeks after the bomb it did. But the government was very quick to reassure tourists from Southeast Asian countries, who are my main clients. Overall, I think the bomb has had very little impact on tourism. Many foreigners still want to come to Thailand and this shrine is still one of the highlights of Bangkok.

How were you personally affected by the bomb? I was scared at first. Days after we came back to sell we still saw people’s flesh on the footpath. But today we feel safe. There are new security protocols and people here keep an eye out for anything unusual. How has the bomb affected your business? The number of visitors has not declined tremendously. Lots of foreigners still come here. If tourists were to stop coming here then that would be very bad because Thais don’t usually visit this shrine. Our main concern now is the threat of eviction from the BMA. I don’t know where we would go to sell if that happened. I have been working here for about 30 years. This is my second home.

SIRIPORN THIPPARAT, 49

Do you think anything in the situation was handled poorly? Thai media should be quicker to distribute correct information. There were a lot of misleading reports that spread on social media very quickly. The international press also needs to check that it is reporting the correct information.

SITTICHAI U-TISANONTH, 56, tour guide

flower vendor Did the bomb affect your business? I was making less than B100 profit a day straight after the bomb, so me and other vendors decided to set our stalls up outside the shrine instead in order to make the area seem more bustling and to prove to people this is a safe place to visit. Customers soon began coming back. How did you personally feel following the bomb? I felt sorry for the loss of so many lives. At first, I was afraid to come back here but I still had to make money. However, I think the area is now perfectly safe. There are always police and military officers standing by.

AOMJAI MANEESUP, 32 flower vendor

POL.CPL. NAWAPHON PHITUKPHON, 27 police officer How long have you been stationed here? Since after the bomb. Police officers from Lumphini, Phra Khanong and Klongton Police Station, together with soldiers, are relayed here 24/7. There needs to always be officers here on the lookout for suspicious characters. We also prohibit people from leaving their belongings unattended inside the shrine. Do you feel there is enough security in the area? I don’t think that people have to be worried about safety here. Everything is back to normal. We always have officers staying here and watching the place closely through security cameras.

THE WORSHIPPERS

THANABADIN POUNGPHAIROJ, 22

PLOYCHOMPOO SOMWONG, 30

technology student

banker

Why did you come to pay respect to the shrine today? This is my first time here. I just came from Phetchaburi and started my first year at university so I came here to get blessings for my education and my life in Bangkok.

Why did you come to pay respect to the shrine? I walk past this place all the time but today is the first time I’ve ever visited it. I got some time off work today so decided to come and wish for good luck.

Did you feel safe to come here? Yes. I believe in the holiness of this place as lots of people come here all the time. I also have faith in the security here, but surely we have to look after ourselves as well.

What is your opinion about the security here? I was comfortable coming here during the day but might have second thoughts about coming at night. I don’t see that the security is any stricter now than before the bomb.

TAK THILAKUN, 30

EKKAPHONG LEELAPRASERTSIN, 25

Why did you come to pay respect to the shrine? This is my first time here. I’m hoping for good fortune.

self-employed

sales assistant

How do you feel about the security here? I think that it seems fine. Living in Bangkok, we have to be careful and look after ourselves as anything can happen at any time.

Why did you come to pay respect to the shrine? This is my second time here. I believe in the shrine’s holiness. Do you feel it’s safe here? Yes. In my opinion, there’s no use increasing security after the bombing. It has already happened. The problem is that authorities are only on alert after something bad takes place.

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escapes ESCAPE ROUTES By BK staff

HUA HIN

Into the Air Hua Hin’s latest restaurant taps into the resort town’s aviation heritage (it was the first place in Thailand to train commercial pilots, don’t you know?). Air Space (063-916-0999, www. fb.com/airspacehuahin) in the Khao Takiab area features a stunning interior dominated by a full-scale model of the world’s first ever aircraft, the 1903 Wright Flyer, which hangs from the ceiling of the PIA-designed, barn-like space. Food is an all-Thai affair courtesy of one of our favorite chefs, Bangkok Bold’s Supanut “Ann” Kanarak (previously head of Four Season's Spice Market). Her signature treats include miang som o (pomelo salad on fried wild betel leaves, B250) along with seven aviation-themed cocktails like the Concorde, Captain, Black Box and 1903 Wright Flyer Gold Age, all are the same price at B250. The coffee bar serves beans from Doi Chang, South Africa and South America. Try their Deconstruct Latte (B150) served in a Champagne glass with a freshly baked cookie.

PHUKET

Cheap and Cheerful The Hyatt brand has gone budget for its latest opening on Phuket. At Hyatt Place Patong (076-689-386, goo.gl/ hUnFRF), rooms cost from just B1,8003,300. For that you get minimal, clean lines, ocean views (if you choose the higher-tier rooms), king or twin beds and plenty of space. We like the sound of the restaurant, Gallery Kitchen, which pleases health-conscious travelers thanks to calorie counts next to all their dishes, such as the bacon and cheddar sandwich (732 cal—ouch) and tomato basil bisque (373 cal—better).

SAMUI

Island Sounds It seems Wonderfruit has company. Early next year (Jan 7-8, 2017), Koh Samui's Big Buddha Beach will welcome a new two-day arts and music event called Paradise Island Festival. Organized by Soundcrash, the UK-based party organizers known for events such as Croatia's Soundwave Festival, the event promises a lineup of both international and local artists and it's already announced some heavy-hitters in the form of De La Soul, LTJ Bukem, Goldie, Maribou State, Anchorsong and Mad Professor with more to come. Alongside the music, organizers say there will be a variety of art workshops and classes covering Thai performance art, traditional art, yoga classes, massage, cooking and more. The festival aims to be a more eco-friendly alternative to the notorious Full Moon parties, with organizers also pledging to launch a scholarship fund and education program for rural Thai children. Early-bird tickets go on sale this Aug 12, 11am, for B2,200 from www.paradiseislandfestival.com.

HOTELS

Soul Cleansing The swankiest of swanky boutique hotel brands, Aman (www.aman.com), has rolled out something called Individual Wellness Immersions (goo.gl/Vwqljk)—total retreats of up to 21 days where they promise to put right the areas in your life where you’re screwing up: stress management, emotional control, weight loss, that type of thing. Tell them you want to get in shape at celeb-fave Amanpuri (goo.gl/MeDMhE) on Phuket, for example, and they might put you on a three-to-14-day fat-burning program packed with qi gong, muay Thai, TRX and cardio beach bootcamps. Or you could head to India’s Amanbagh (goo.gl/ZYOKuS) in Rajasthan state for an intense spa regime up to 56 treatments per stay. The price? That depends on your tailored program, but rooms start at US$712 (B24,849) for a Pavilion room.

Advertise in our free guide to the best new openings in Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Samui and more. Coming this September 2016. sales@asia-city.co.th

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By the Book Following the opening of Central Eastville’s massive Think Space B2S, here’s more good news for bookworms. Papersmith by Booksmith is the first opening in Bangkok by the team behind Booksmith, Chiang Mai’s much-loved independent store that’s expanded quite a bit across the Northern city over the last few years. This sleek Gaysorn Plaza branch takes up just one room and focuses on bringing in art, design and fashion magazines. Titles include Kinfolk, Monocle and Cereal all the way through to frankie, Wallpaper* and Vogue, with some typology and architectural hardcover books to be found, too. While the range is a little limited at the moment, the owners say they also accept pre-orders of titles currently not available in Thailand. 2/F, Gaysorn Plaza, 999 Phloen Chit Rd., 087-006-5884. Open daily 10am-8:30pm. BTS Chitlom

CO-WORKING SPACE

STORE

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Around the Clock

Cafe Classics

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Co-working spaces are mushrooming all around Bangkok, and The Work Loft is the latest addition to the Silom area. Just off BTS Sala Daeng, in the same building that houses The LAB gym and Escape Break game center, the three-floor space comprises hot desks (from B300/day), meeting rooms (from B350/hour) and private offices (B9,000). Suitable for hosting workshops and networking, there’s also a huge meeting room that connects directly to the balcony and cafe. The co-working space is currently open from 8am-8pm, but will stay open 24/7 by the end of August so you can work around the clock. Other facilities include a pantry and lockers to store valuables. 281/19-23, Silom Soi 1, 02-631-1669. BTS Sala Daeng/MRT Silom. www. theworkloft.com

Online Oxford shirt brand Smitr has just unveiled the brick-andmortar Smitr Cafe. Aside from coffee (from B80), a solid list of sweet and savory toasts (from B75) and beer (Oettinger for B180—nice!), the blue, vintage-style store also acts as a showroom for the brand’s range of shirts and pants (from B1,590). Men’s and women’s shirts are available in a huge variety of colors, fits and patterns, and you can choose to personalize them with free customized embroidery. For a better fit, a tailoring service is provided in-house. 40/2 Sukhumvit Soi 50. Open MonFri 11am-11pm; Sat-Sun 9am-11pm. BTS On Nut. www.fb.com/ smitr.classic, www.fb.com/smitr.cafe

Is your prized set of wheels collecting dust at home? New car-sharing service Drivemate might be a way to earn a little money on the side. Listing your car is free: just key in your asking price, availability and conditions. You get final say on who rents your car, while a liability policy covering damages and theft promises you won’t be left out-of-pocket. If you’re looking to rent, that’s easy too. Choose from a wide range of cars from a Toyota Vios (from B1,000/day) or BMW X1 (from B5,500/day) to a fancy Mercedes-Benz SLK convertible (B17,000/day). Enter your credit card and license details, choose your pickup location and dates you want, then pick out your vehicle. Collect the keys from the owner and you’re off. www.drivematethailand.com

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Buying Time Want to make your first serious watch purchase? Check out the best sub-B200,000 "forever watches" you can buy in Bangkok. By BK Staff

Rolex Oyster Perpetual (39mm)

Grand Seiko GMT SBGM021

Like so many things the Japanese put their mind to—whiskey, cars— the country’s mechanical timepieces have an incredible reputation, and the Grand Seiko GMT has risen as Japan’s most iconic model. It’s a classic-looking thing with a flawlessly finished dial and impeccable movement housed in a case that sticks to convention.

The archetypal first-time expensive watch is also one of the smartest buys you can make. Prices for used models are all over the place owing to the huge number of model derivations, but generally a new model won’t lose too much of its value should time come to sell and you’ve kept in in good condition. It’s appeal is pretty easy to see: you can wear it with anything, it doesn’t look too flashy, the price is affordable for your average exec-level salary, and everyone knows what it is.

Price new in Bangkok: B187,200 Price used on eBay: Around B120,000-150,000

Price new in Bangkok: From B201,400

M/F, Pendulum Boutique, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-9423. Open daily 10am-10pm

Price used on eBay: Starting around B160,000 (39mm)

Tudor Pelagos

1/F, Cortina Watch Erawan, Erawan Bangkok, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-250-7888. Open daily 10am-8pm

Rolex’s sister brand, conceived to offer the reliability of Rolexes at a cheaper price point, has racked up a loyal following of its own over time. Put simply: watch nuts love these things, and by no means does buying Tudor mean buying second best. The Pelagos sits alongside the Black Bay as one of the brand’s most iconic models, sporting a look that draws obvious comparisons with a Rolex Submariner, only with the cool, contemporary finish of brushed titanium. It also has a reputation for being seriously bullet-poof.

Nomos Glashutte Orion 38 5

Bankers wear Rolex; architects wear Nomos. The German mechanical brand is enjoying a moment in the sun thanks to fashion’s swerve towards uncluttered, modernist design—something which the Orion with its Bauhaus roots has in spades. It also has three other top hallmarks of a well-chosen dress watch: small diameter (38mm), slim case (7.98mm) and an in-house manufactured movement (one made by Nomos itself rather than bought from a third party)—hence how it achieves such a slender look.

Price new in Bangkok: B156,800 Price used on eBay: Around B100,000-150,000 1/F, Cortina Watch Erawan, Erawan Bangkok, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-25078886. Open daily 10am-8pm

Omega Seamaster Diver Co-Axial

Price new in Bangkok: from B104,300 Price used on eBay: Around B45,000-65,000

Big dive watches are like the modern -day go-to for guys after wearable expensive timepieces. The Seamaster has also cornered that market thanks to looks you can show off both in the office and at the bar. No surprise it’s the timepiece of choice for Daniel Craig’s James Bond—along with men who want to be like him.

M/F, Pendulum Boutique, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-9423. Open daily 10am-10pm

Price new in Bangkok: B137,000 Price used on eBay: Around B77,000-120,000 G/F, Omega Boutique, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5959, Open daily 10am-8pm

Tip: Make sure to negotiate sticker prices on new watches, particularly as business is currently slow for highend watches. Or look for special promos with your credit card.

Omega Speedmaster 6

Along with Rolex’s Daytona, the Speedmaster is like “the” chronograph watch. Early models date back to 1957, and the timepieces which Omega is putting out now hark back strongly to those original watches' styling. There are a hell of a lot of these watches out there—with early models way, way more highly prized— meaning new Speedmasters don’t quite carry the same kudos as their vintage counterparts. But compared to the price of a new Rolex Daytona, this is a hell of a lot of chronograph for the money. Price new in Bangkok: From B146,000 Price used on eBay: Starting around B50,000 G/F, Omega Boutique, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5959, Open daily 10am-8pm

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Thai Tongue Tucked away in Central Eastville comes the newest opening by the people behind Naj, The Local and Crab and Claw. Kinkao is a downto-earth Thai eatery that sources the best possible ingredients from all over the country. Depending on the daily catch, the menu will include dishes like pla sam rod (deep-fried dish with sweet and sour sauce, B380) or family recipes like the flavorful pla tapian tom kem (boiled Java barb fish, B380) which they simmer for 15 hours untill you can actually chew on the bones. Equally traditional, the gaeng ranjuan (shrimp paste soup, B200) is made according to an ancient cookbook. G/F, Central Eastville, Praditmanoontham Rd., 02-553-6185

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Game On

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Set in an 80-year-old colonial-style house, the voodoo-themed bar Gypsy Spells brings a touch of mystery to Bangkok’s nightlife. Cocktails take inspiration from the zodiac signs—for example, the Pisces (B290) features gin, peach schnapps, white wine, tonic and pomegranate—while they also have 12 different mojito flavors (B290) to choose from, like passion fruit, grass jelly or cherry. Bar snacks include popcorn in truffle oil (B120) and crispy baked roselle (B120), but you can also order in the modern Thai cuisine from next door’s Myth of Mahanaga. The moodiness ramps up on weekends, with live bands (“gypsy jazz” on Friday and funky blues on Saturday) and even fortunetellers (Friday and Saturday). 2 Sukhumvit Soi 29, 02-662-3060

Beer Belly boasts of a hefty 20 beers on tap. These range from Leo (B180/pint) and Asahi (B260/pint) to La Chouffe (B420/ pint) and L’Olmaia LA5 (B480/pint). Bottled Thai craft beers like Chalawan (B180) and Phuket Beer (B180) are also available alongside East-meets-West drinking snacks like pork wontons (B140) and barbecue ribs (B320). There’s bar seating and tables outside for when the weather’s fine, while inside has larger spaces suitable for playing games like Jenga, chess and even beer pong—all available on the house. You’ll also find a pool table, ping-pong table and a dartboard. G/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-392-7770

The high-end dining paradise Mahanakhon Cube welcomes another international big name. At Morimoto Bangkok, chef Masaharu Morimoto (best known as one of America’s Iron Chefs) presents his playful signature dishes like tuna pizza (crispy tortilla crust with fresh tuna, olives, tomatoes, chili and anchovy aioli, B390) and yellowtail bibimbap (Korean-style mixed rice with vegetables and sauce, B590) along with some new creations, including the chashu pork salad (B320). Amid stylish Zuma-evoking decor—think wood and lots of it—the sizable restaurant spans a sushi bar, alfresco area and lounge zone, which stocks loads of sake, beers and more. 4/F, MahaNakhon Cube, 96 Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd., 02-060-9099. BTS Chong Nonsi

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AT THE GEN with our collection of Food BlNCHO TAN (Bincho charcoal) A experience aroma and warmth of the meal. It gently helps the ingredients up. Japan’s most excellent ingredients are the pride of the Japanese people. Here, Tradition is not traded for innovation. But rather the two intertwine in every part of each experience. We ﬁrmly believe the peak seasonal ingredients that exist all over Japan through 4 seasons. We only use ingredients that we are thoroughly satisﬁed With season from Japan.

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Little Bao Hong Kong's super-popular bao burger specialist arrives on Thonglor. The buzz: The 20-seater Little Bao in Hong Kong is always packed out. And now it's branched out with a considerably bigger space in Bangkok. The decor: Tucked on the ground floor of Thonglor’s 72 Courtyard dining and drinking complex, the place is easy to spot thanks to neon signage—much like other outlets in the building—in the form of Little Bao’s smiling baby logo. Inside, it’s a Hong Kong-style diner meets Wes Anderson movie palette of green and pink, with some retro touches in the upright wooden seats and metal bar stools. The food: Drawing on her American upbringing, chef May Chow offers a playful, fast food-inspired take on traditional Chinese fare. The star of the place—bao buns—are treated

like burgers, split in half, buttered and griddled, before being stuffed with one of the four filling options, all brought from the Hong Kong branch’s menu: pork belly, crispy Sichuan chicken, fish tempura and shiitake tempeh (B240 each). On top of that, the compact placemat menu is all about sharing appetizers, categorized into hot and cold dishes. The smoked eggplant salad (with chili garlic miso, yogurt, pine nuts and shiso, B220) is derived from a classic Chinese stir-fried eggplant recipe featuring garlic and bean paste, while her take on the orange chicken (B220) features fried chicken tossed with salted egg yolk sauce, in addition to orange zest. Also don’t miss the ice-cream bao (B120), which feature Guss Damn Good’s creamy flavors sandwiched between golden fried buns.

The drinks: As with the food, the drinks here look at Chinese ingredients from a Western perspective. That results in things like Chrys’ Lemonade (Cana Brava rum, chrysanthemum, honey and lemon, B340) and Snake Master (snake wine, Aylesbury vodka, agave syrup, lime, B360). Why you should care: Little Bao provides an interesting alternative to Chinese food that’s not all about dim sum and oily stir-fries. Natcha Sanguankiattichai G/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-6922. Open Tue-Sun 6pm-midnight

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Hello Churros

Passion Delivery

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NEW AND NOTED

Hi There Bangkok's gone nuts for Spanish fried-dough treats, with churro specialists popping up all over town. The latest is Hello Churros (087-126-7297. www.fb.com/hellochurros), headed by Barcelona-hailing chef Pepe Lopez, which has opened with not one, but two cafes at Central Ladprao (3/F, 1691 Paholyothin Rd.) and Central Bangna (B/F, 585 Bangna-Trad Rd.). On top of classic churros (from B60) with chocolate dip (B35), more playful options include xuxos (filled churros) with nutella, caramel, cappuccino and pandan cream (B95). You can also have your churros savory with sausage, chorizo or Spanish ham (B145).

Ecuadorian Arrival Tucked amid pubs and massage parlors, the cozy single-unit shop-house that is Cali’s Grill 23 (24/10 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-258-2428) can be spotted from its little wooden terrace. Ecuadorian owner Mauricio Zurita presents his native cuisine, using some imported ingredients and spices like achiote, in staples like

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llapingachos (cheese-stuffed potato pancakes, B135), empanadas (B155/3 pieces) and ceviche (B220). Main dishes include sudado de pollo (chicken stew, B225) served with achiote-infused yellow rice, as well as Zurita’s take on the hamburger with Ecuadorian flavors (B220). Don’t miss the delicious tres leche cake (B100), too.

Offline Store Chances are you know Passion Delivery (www.passiondelivery.com) for bringing quality and healthy food from top names like Sloane’s, Heath Farm and Conkey’s to your door. Now you can take your pick of the goodies at their new physical shop on Sukhumvit Soi 54. Stocking over 200 food items and products, the store saves you delivery time and charge. Some of our favorites include the special marinated Australian tenderloin (B1,900/1kg), lemon meringue tart (B1,480), and tangerine marmalade jam (B295). Delivery is still available, starting at B90. Natcha Sanguankiattichai

G/F, MahaNakhon CUBE, Narathiwas Ratchanakarin Rd., 02-023-1616. BTS Chong Nonsi. Open daily 7am-11pm. Other locations: Park Ventures, Sathorn Square, Central Embassy, EmQuartier, The Crystal The New York-hailing gourmet store and dining venue houses some serious food options like fresh pasta, wonderful cheese, premium cold cuts and exquisite desserts. The Sathorn office crowd can rely on their breakfast offerings like eggs benedict and pancakes, served all-day from 7am. You may also want to grab a cup of coffee made using the shop’s special blends to go with. On top of that, Dean & DeLuca now serves premium French tea from Mariage Freres. Exclusively for Citi credit cardmembers. Get 10% discount on food and retails excluding wine & alcohol beverages Today - 31 Dec 16

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bites & blends market Events

FOOD REVIEWS

Gateway Ekkamai

Siwilai Rocket

So Sofitel

BANGKOK FARMERS’ MARKET

FUN WITH RUM

SO AMAZING CHEFS

The weekend foodies market where you can buy products straight from the source takes place at Gateway Ekamai this Aug 13-14, 10am-6pm.

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

The annual event returns with 16 chefs this Nov 11-18 at So Sofitel. New faces include Paul Liebrandt, formerly of the two-Michelin-starred Corton in New York; Thierry Drapeau of Thierry Drapeau Logis de Chabotterie restaurant in France; and Jean-Baptiste Natali of Natali in France.

982/22 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-108-2888. BTS Ekkamai

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

GLENMORANGIE WHISKEY DINNER

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

This Sep 2, Bai Yun presents a fivecourse Chinese dinner with Glenmorangie whiskey pairing. Price TBA. Mikkeller

Banyan Tree, 21/100 Sathorn Rd., 02-6791200

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Chef Bruno Oger

Your chance to taste seven draft beers and some rare bottles from San Diegobased brewery Alesmith at Mikkeller this Aug 16.

CHEF BRUNO OGER AT LA VIE

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ALL YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK Sway offers a deal which you can enjoy as many chicken wings and as much Tiger or Heineken drafts as you want at B499 this Aug 28 from 6pm.

Anantara Siam gathers nine international chefs for the 17th World Gourmet Festival this Sep 19-25. Lineup includes Shinji Kanesaka of Shinji by Kanesaka in Singapore, Hideaki Sato of Ta Vie in Hong Kong, Ana Ros of Hiša Franko in Slovenia and Mauro Colagreco of Mirazur in France. Prices start from B5,000. 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri

2-Michelin Star Chef Bruno Oger of La Villa Archange in Canne visits La Vie French restaurant at Vie Hotel on Sep 28-Oct 1. His set dinners are priced at B6,000-8,000.

PRAIRIE TAP TAKEOVER & RARE BOTTLE RELEASE This Aug 22, beers from US Prairie Artisan Ales are available both on taps and as bottles at Mikkeller. The Tulsa, Oklahoma brewer is known for unique beers made with exotic ingredients like cacao, vanilla and chili. 26 Ekkamai Soi 10 Yaek 2, 02-381-9891

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Sumibi Yakiniku Kura HHHH

U n l i ke i t s n e i g h b o r, t h e co o l , minimalist Ryoku by Boy Japanese salon, Sumibi Yakiniku Kura has little to entice people inside, other than a couple of barely noticeable signs showing off its prized Japanese beef. Enter and you’ll find the two-story restaurant a fairly sedate affair: plain dark gray walls, wooden tables with Japanese-style mat seats separated by a few partitions. The menu goes beyond yakiniku to a variety of Japanese and Korean dishes, but the u n d o u bte d h i g h l i g h t s a re t h e premium cuts of beef that range from atsugiri jyo rosu (thickly sliced wagyu loin, B1,280) to tokujo ribu rosu (thickly sliced rib loin, B1,380). For a solid selection, we recommend the wagyu mori set (B1,580), which comes with three types of meat (the two mentioned above, and tokujo karubi [wagyu spare rib]) for you to grill on the charcoal stove at your

table. The juicy meat is worth every baht, especially the wagyu loin with its delicious, guilty-pleasure marbling. Their pork choices are also awesome, like the umami-tasting buta kata rosu (pork shoulder with salted rice malt, B249), whose crunchy rice mixes mildly sweet notes with salt and sesame oil. The kitchen’s raw dishes are just as enjoyable, like the beef liver sashimi, which is surprisingly mild and goes perfectly with the salted sesame oil dipping sauce. Even better is the oxtail soup (B279) whose dense broth and melt-in-yourmouth meat are a heavenly combination. The beef bibimbap on a hot stone pot (B269) tastes even better than at many dedicated Korean restaurants thanks to its flavorful sauce and crunchy bottom layer of rice. Wash down all the meatiness with their complimentary passion fruit ice cream, which is superrefreshing. While there’s little to fault about the food, we do have some issues with Sumibi Yakiniku Kura’s layout, which sees tables squeezed closely together, especially at the entrance and on the second floor. Combine this with the below-average ventilation and you can expect to walk out with pretty smelly hair and clothes. However, this doesn’t seem to perturb the Japanese families and office workers who crowd out the place night after night. If you love a good meal of grilled meat, this is a small price to pay.

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This compact restaurant in the Old Town has been around for over two decades, serving home-style Vietnamese food that draws on recipes from the owner’s Hanoihailing grandmother. Revamped in 2015, the shop-house space now looks contemporary—crisp white walls, teal accents, artworks hanging from the wall—yet it remains just as homey as it has always been. The kitchen uses fresh vegetables sourced from the owner’s farm in Pathumthani and makes all its own sauces, resulting in flavors that more often than not hit the spot. We especially like the kanom bueang yuan (savory Vietnamese pancake, B100), in which the yellow rice-flour wrap is crispy on the outside and soft

Japanese-Korean. 45/1 Sukhumvit Soi 24, 02-661-0925. Open daily 5pm-midnight. BTS Phrom Phong. BB-BBBB Corkage charge B300-500. F

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Le Mai Anh

Vietnamese. 237 Samsen Rd., 02-2815628. Open daily 10am- 9pm (closed every first Saturday of the month). B-BB

on the inside, and comes packed with well-seasoned minced pork and shrimp. The signature Grandma spring rolls (B150) are another hit: delightfully crunchy, stuffed with flavorful stir-fried glass noodles and pork . Many of the Vietnamese staples satisfy, whether it’s the mild yet flavorful pho (with pork, B75), steamed fried-pork wontons (B95) or nem nuong (Vietnamese pork ball wraps, B160), which really benefits from the fresh veggies and yummy peanut sauce. The menu also offers a playful dish it calls nem nuong fried rice (B110), which features fried rice with pork balls, nem nuong sauce and condiments like chili and cucumber served sizzling in a hot bowl a little like Korea’s bibimbap. There are a few missteps, like the yum pla yuan (Vietnamese spicy fish salad, B100), which tastes like little more than reheated CP dory fish with seafood sauce, and the fresh Hanoi noodle rolls (summer rolls with seasoned minced pork, B80), which are rather more noodles than filling. In general though, combining comforting flavors with reasonable pricing , Le M ai Anh is a good everyday option for reliable Vietnamese flavors.

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TUE Sliding Doors

Eccentric party-starters Trasher return this Aug 13 to GMM Live House (CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd.) for more unadulterated fun. This edition, dubbed “Dok Ya Nai Pa Poon,” pays tribute to the molam artist Tai Orathai’s first album from the early noughties and promises nothing but the best danceable lukthung music. Things could get a little wild. Entry fee is B500 which includes one drink.

Northern Irish indie-rockers Two Door Cinema Club broke more than a few hearts when they canceled on Bangkok back in 2012. But all being well, the trio will take the stage at Show DC Oasis Outdoor Arena (Rama 9 Rd.) this Aug 17, promising a sneak peek of their latest album Game Show, which isn’t out till October. The loudest screams will, of course, be reserved for hits like “Something Good Can Work” and “What You Know.” Support from local acts Tattoo Colour and Tabasco. Tickets are B2,000-2,500.

FRI Market Wars With Artbox on hiatus, the new must-visit weekend shopping destination is Cheeze Market. Cheeze Magazine’s massive outdoor market takes over the grounds of Central Plaza Ladphrao this Aug 1214 and every weekend for the rest of the month, promising stalls selling clothes from trending brands, secondhand and vintage items, and handmade goods. There’s also bound to be plenty of food stalls.

FRI Grand Designs What’s your take on Bangkok’s design scene? New art project Chat Room wants your thoughts, stories, criticism and suggestions. Contemporary designer and owner of CEO Books Grisana Eimeamkamol will then transform all submissions into poster form, which will go on exhibition between Aug 17Sep 11 at Bangkok City City Gallery (13/3 Sathorn Soi 1).

FRI Going Underground Take a walk on the wild side this Aug 13 at Smirnoff Sound Collective x Tempology 2016, a festival dedicated to the best of the city’s underground electronic music scene. Taking over Live RCA (RCA, Rama 9 Rd.) will be 30 artists across three stages, including Sunju Hargun, Montonn Jira, Sweed & Bunnyman, Marmosets, Nolens.Volens and Krit Morton. Tickets are B600 from goo.gl/5EamsQ.

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NIGHTLIFE

Brandnew Sunset

gigs

Dangdut Banget

DJ DeLorean

NITE RIDE

DUB TO THE FUTURE

Boogie G, Dangdut Banget, Lows and special guest NK Chan spin modern funk and disco. Get there early for the cheaper entrance fee. Aug 12, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B100-200. BTS Thong Lo.

DJs Woken and K9 play reggae/dub with special guests Jonathan and Calvin, a new Thai dub duo specializing in "chillstep" and drum 'n' bass performed on live drums and analog machines. Aug 20, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B200 (includes one drink). BTS Surasak.

SIDNEY SAMSON LIVE

The Dutch house DJ, who's collaborated with the likes of Steve Aoki, Afrojack and Martin Garrix, returns to Bangkok to perform tracks like "Riverside." Aug 13, 9pm. Onyx, Soi Soonvijai, Rama 9 Rd. B500 (includes one drink). PANGINA HEALS SAYONARA PARTY

Say goodbye to Thailand's top cabaret queen, Pangina Heals, who's moving to Japan. Aug 14, 8pm. Maggie Choo's, underground/F, Hotel Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, 320 Silom Rd., 091-772-2144. Free. BTS Surasak. MUSTACHE BEDROOM STORIES W/ NO SLEEP

The whole bar turns into a massive bedroom with plenty of pillows, puppets and teddy bears, as DJs Ellie, DOTT, and Junesis provide the soundtrack. No sleeping allowed. Aug 17, 9pm. Mustache Bar, 544/5 Ratchadaphisek Soi 7, 081-844-7080. Free. DJ KRISTIAN HERNANDEZ

Filipino DJ Kristian Hernandez performs an eclectic set at Phra Khanong's cool arty bar. Aug 19, 7pm. GOJA Gallery Café, 5/2 Sukhumvit 71 Soi Pridi Banomyong 3, 085-848-7576. Free. BTS Phra Khanong.

KONTRABAND

DJs DeLorean, Azek and Will play drum 'n' bass, UK grime and footwork in this farewell party to DJ Stuart Nombluez. Aug 20, 9pm. Dark Bar, 2/F, Ekamai Mall, Ekkamai Soi 10, 092-446-6298. B200 (includes one Absolut vodka shot). RAM LIVE IN BANGKOK

Trance Music Lovers in Thailand present the Dutch trance producer for a two-hour live show. Aug 20, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-9746974. B500-650 (includes one drink). DOPE AS FUNK - LET'S TAKE IT BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL!

The party crew returns for its monthly edition, this time with DJs Arin, Luck-E, Tommy Nori and Rory Breaker-Morant spinning old-school tunes in the main room while Tek Harrington and Karl Andy perform in the after-hours grind room. Aug 20, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087-061-1117. B300 (includes one drink). BTS Chong Nonsi. DIZZLE THE DJ

RYAN HOLWEGER

ISAN CONNECTION - KAMMAO & FRIENDS

Thank Folk it's Friday brings the American singer/songwriter Ryan Holweger to play some Folk/Americana at the Kiwi bar on Sathorn. Aug 12, 7:30pm. Kai, 142/22-23 Sathorn Soi 12, 02-6353800. Free. BTS Chong Nonsi.

Kammao Perdtanon, the phin player of Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band, welcomes guests and friends for a showcase of traditional Isaan sounds every two months. Aug 17, 9:30pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-2616661. B200. BTS Thong Lo.

BRITISH ICON 4

Five new Thai bands, Saifon 90, Twang Official, My Logic Band, White Riot, and De Flamingo, perform originals and covers by iconic British bands Foals, Blur, Oasis and Arctic Monkeys. Aug 13, 6pm. Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8, 081-173-3616, 085-1468017, 086-866-8869. B200. SPEAKERBOX VOLUME 6

Rock bands Stylish Nonsense, Degaruda, Brand New Sunset and Redtwenty perform at Rachada night market's latest indie gig venue. Aug 13, 6pm. Rod Fai Market (Ratchada), Parking lot of Esplanade Complex, 99 Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-591-3777. Free. TRASHER

classical SCARANO MEETS MAHLER

Conducted by Alfonso Scarano, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra perform Mahler's Fifth Symphony joined by special guest Claudio Mansutti on clarinet. Aug 12-13, 4pm. Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University (Salaya Campus), 25/25 Buddhamonthon Sai 4 Rd. B100-500. C H A M B E R R EC I TA L BY S AWA S D E E WOODWIND QUINTET

The music of Ravel, Poulenc, Francaix and Ibert performed by the award-winning Thai chamber group. Aug 21, 4pm. Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lad Phrao Soi 41, 02-541-8662. B700.

Trasher Bangkok hosts a night of fun, upbeat luk thung country dance music. Aug 13, 8pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B500 (includes one drink). BTS Chit Lom

CONCERTS

Mischa "Dizzle" Furber's spins hip-hop, reggae, mellow lounge and bass music. Aug 20, 10:30pm. Smalls, 186/3 Suanphlu Soi 1, 095-585-1398. Free.

PLAN AHEAD

Tickets for Morrissey’s Bangkok concert are on sale now It's no longer a rumor. Ex-Smiths frontman Morrissey is coming to Bangkok. The 57-year-old performer will take the stage on Oct 18 at Moonstar Studio (Ladprao Soi 80) as part of his international tour around the US, Asia and Australia. Other Asian destinations include Singapore, China, Indonesia and Japan. As lead singer of The Smiths, the popular English rock band known for '80s hits like "How Soon is Now?" and "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," Morrissey found global fame for his deadpan delivery and lyrics dripping with dry wit and political themes. Since the band broke up in 1987, Morrissey has put out 10 solo albums, including 2014's World Peace is None of Your Business.

Tickets are on sale at B2,200 from Thaiticketmajor.

Charlie Puth

CHARLIE PUTH

The American singer and songwriter, who made a name for himself through his viral Youtube videos "Marvin Gaye" and the Critic's Choice-award-winning "See You Again" makes his Bangkok debut. He'll be joined by opening acts Ozmo and Room 39. Aug 12, 6pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Chit Lom. TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB

The Northern Irish indie-rock band, known for their hits "Something Good Can Work," "Undercover Martyn" and "What You Know" take the stage with

Sangha Jung

support from local opening acts Tabasco and Tattoo Colour. Aug 17, 6pm. Show DC Oasis Outdoor Arena, Rama 9 Rd. B2,000-2,500. SUNGHA JUNG L'ATELIER TOUR

The Korean solo guitarist who made a name for himself with hit Youtube videos reaching more than 3.9 million subscribers returns to Bangkok to perform songs from his latest album, L'Atelier, which includes hits like "On Cloud Nine." Aug 20, 6pm. M Theater, 2884/2 New Petchaburi Rd., 08-02600771/-6. B1,100-2,400.

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THEATER

The Killing Game

THE KILLING GAME Pentatonix

Eight local celebrities take over the stage in an interactive performance about a reality game show whose contestants must fight for their survival in a series of challenges, with only one winner guaranteed to be left alive at the end of the game. Aug 13-14, 1pm. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8. B300-500 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS National Stadium. THE MOO MOO FIELD

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

concerts

Simple Plan

music festivals

35 YEARS CARABAO CONCERT

WATERZONIC 2016

Legendary Thai rocker "Phuea Chiwit" celebrates the 35th anniversary of his band Carabao with support from other Thai musicians. Tickets available at all 7-Elevens. Aug 27, 6pm. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455. B8005,000.

The EDM-focused water and music festival returns for its third year with headliners Fedde Legrand and Dash Berlin. Stay tuned for more details and the lineup coming soon at www.fb.com/waterzonic. Sep 30Oct 1, 5pm. SCG Stadium, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 087-531-7237.

SIMPLE PLAN

MYSTIC VALLEY FESTIVAL 2016

The French-Canadian punk band, best known for '00s hits including "Shut Up," "Perfect" and "Welcome to My Life," return to Bangkok for the third time as part of their "Taking One For the Team" tour to promote their latest studio album. Sep 8, 8pm. Moonstar Studio, 701 Lad Phrao Soi 80 (Lad Phrao), 02-5393881. B2,800 from Thaiticketmajor.

A new three-day music festival set in the mountain valleys of Khao Yai and promising four stages featuring music from over 30 international DJs spinning plenty of EDM, trap, trance, house, techno and indie music. There will also be plenty of on-site food trucks, pool parties, plus tents available for rent. Ticket info TBA. Nov 11-13, 2pm. Mountain Creek Resort, Khao Yai. www.fb.com/mysicticthailand

PENTATONIX

The two-time Grammy Award-winning acapella group perform live as part of their world tour. Expect original songs such as "Can't Sleep Love" as well as many of their popular covers. Sep 13, 6pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B2,000 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Chit Lom. ADAM LAMBERT AND QUEEN

Two members from the legendary rock band Queen, Roger Taylor and Brian May, join the ex-American Idol contestant for a collaborative world tour featuring some of the British band's greatest hits including "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You" as well as Lambert's own hits including "Ghost Town" and "What Do You Want From Me?" Sep 30, 7:30pm. Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, 99 Popular Rd., 02-833-4455. B2,000-8,000 from Thaiticketmajor. THE GRANDSLAM LIVE BODYSLAM WITH THE ORCHESTRA

One of the country's most popular rock bands collaborates with Siam Sinfonietta Orchestra for a night that combines the best of rock and classical music. Oct 1-9, 7pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B1,200-3,500 from Thaiticketmajor. BTS Chit Lom. SCORPIONS 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2016

The German rock band perform live to celebrate their 50-year anniversary, and to promote their latest album, Return to Forever. Oct 26, 8pm. BITEC, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd., 02-749-3939. B1,200-5,200. BTS Bang Na.

THE ADVENTURES OF TIK-TOK, MAN OF OZ

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

COMEDY

NOISE MARKET

After a longer-than-usual hiatus, Museum Siam again plays host to the much-loved, music-focused outdoor festival. The sixth edition features the usual lineup of folk and indie acts in the ampitheater, along with stalls selling crafts, CDs and music-related paraphernalia, plus plenty of food and drink. Nov 19-20. Museum Siam, 4 Sanam Chai Rd., 02-225-2777. Free. WONDERFRUIT

The four-day festival of art, music, food and wellness, often referred to as "Thailand's version of Coachella" returns. The first wave lineup includes English drum 'n' bass group Rudimental; American house and funk DJ duo Wolf + Lamb; Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood's JUNUN project featuring Shye Ben Tzur & The Rajasthan Express as well as local rock band Srirajah Rockers and emerging molam singer Rasmee Isan Soul. Dec 15-18. The Fields at Siam Country Club, Pattaya. B3,500-4,800 from www.wonderfruitfestival.com

Note Udom, Thailand's most famous stand-up comedian, returns to the big stage this Sep 3-11 for what will be his 12th live comedy show. This edition, dubbed "Moo," promises a slightly different set-up with a variety show also featuring surprise appearances from many other local comedians and entertainers who so far have only been teased as "DOM ft. TBDS / JEB/ FKHR/ PM/ STNC/ TSR/ KMTV/ PJD/ KRCW/ JSC/ TCDP and more" on the official website. Tickets are known to sell out fast, so be sure to head over to Thaiticketmajor where they're on sale now for B2,000-5,000.

Sep 3-11. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-8023. BTS Siam.

SALES & FAIRS CHEEZE MARKET

PARADISE ISLAND FESTIVAL

Koh Samui welcomes a brand new two-day arts and music festival featuring international and local artists including De La Soul, LTJ Bukem, Goldie, Maribou State, Anchorsong and Mad Professor with more to come. Alongside the music, expect a variety of art-related workshops. Jan 7-8, 2017. Big Buddha Beach, Koh Samui. B2,200 from www.paradiseisland.com

Cheeze Market

The magazine's massive outdoor market returns every weekend this month, promising plenty of stalls selling clothes including trending brands, secondhand and vintage items and handmade goods. There's also plenty of food stalls to make it a one-stop destination for shopping, eating and chilling. Aug 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, 11am. Central Plaza Ladprao, 1693 Phahon Yothin Rd. MRT Phahon Yothin. ANIME FESTIVAL ASIA THAILAND 2016

Anime Festival Asia Thailand 2016

Asia's biggest Japanese pop culture convention comes to Thailand with three days of anime, games and cosplay events and booths. Aug 19-21, 10am. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-8023. BTS Siam.

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ART EXHIBITIONS

ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (USA)

THE BIG NOWHERE

DILUVIUM

Three New Zealand artists—Harry Culy, Robyn Daly and Max Scott-Murray—explore the world's diverse social landscapes through photography. Through Sep 4. GOJA Gallery Café, 5/2 Sukhumvit 71 Soi Pridi Banomyong 3, 085-848-7576. BTS Phra Khanong.

A series of colorful, abstract paintings from the Knock BKK team that explore the issue of flooding around the world. Aug 13-30. Midnice Gallery, Chok Chai Soi 8 (Chok Chai), 086-282-0282.

MY JOURNEY: NUKOON PANYADEE'S EXPRESSIONIST OF THE EASTERN EUROPE

A collection of expressionist watercolor paintings by Nukoon Panyadee capturing Eastern European architecture throughout Croatia, Poland, Turkey, Germany and more. Through Sep 10, 6pm. Sathorn 11 Art Space, 404 Sathorn Soi 11.

NAKHON CHAI SI: STILLS FROM A DAYDREAM ROAD MOVIE

Photographer Lee Wei Swee captures scenes he came across during car journeys through Nakhon Pathom, ranging from couples kissing at traffic lights to eccentrically decorated trucks. Aug 20-Sep 10, 6pm. 3rd Rock Gallery, Rama 9 Soi 41.

THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT (USA)

NINE LIVES (FRANCE)

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

Comedy/Action. On the way home from buying a cat for his daughter’s birthday from a mysterious pet store, billionaire Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) becomes the victim of a strange car accident which leaves him trapped inside the cat’s body forever.

PSYCHOGEOGRAPHY: BANGKOK THE ANT FARM

Photographer Ralph Tooten captures the various states of the ocean using low light photography to a reveal more than can be seen with the human eye. Aug 13-Oct 2, 6pm. RMA Institute, Room 238, 238 Sukhumvit Soi 22 (Sukhumvit), 02-663-0809.

Hannah Theodorou presents an art series inspired by instructions that she received from locals on how to navigate through Bangkok. Here, she recreates her journey through the city with a collection of abstract paintings, sculptures and drawings. Aug 20-Sep 18, 7pm. Brownstone Studio, 1395 Sukhumvit Soi 77, 087-703-0448.

[UN]REAL

Japanese artist Hisashi Kurachi's monochrome prints create imaginative narratives of everyday life. Through Sep 1. Ardel's Third Place Gallery, 137-137/1 Thonglor Soi 10, 02 714 7929.

Kriengkrai Prathumsai presents photographs capturing moments of ordinary lives on the streets of Bangkok. Through Aug 28. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8.

NACHT WALLEN

Adventure/Fantasy. Back in Underland, Alice (Mia Wasikowska) learns about the death of The Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), leading her to steal a time travel device on a mission to alter the past.

SPORTS

OUR KIND OF TRAITOR (UK)

Thriller. A couple vacationing in Morocco are asked by a money launderer (Stellan Skarsgard) to deliver evidence to an MI6 agent (Damian Lewis).

SKIPTRACE (HONG KONG)

FRONT COVER (USA)

Action/Comedy. Detective Bennie Chan (Jackie Chan) and American gambler Connor Watts (Johnny Knoxville) embark on a journey to track down the notorious crime boss Victor Wong who has been on the run for over a decade.

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

Upcoming

Bangkok Marathon

The Color Run

GET GLOW RUN: BANGKOK SPECULAR MARATHON

THE COLOR RUN TROPICOLOR WORLD TOUR 2016

The charity run to support the country's blind athletes at this year's Paralympic Games offers 5km and 10km distances with the theme of neon lights. Register at bit. ly/29Fsmte. The race kicks off at Rama 8 Bridge. Sep 3, 9pm. B420-520.

"The Happiest 5k on the Planet" returns to Bangkok, this year under a tropical theme, where Color Runners will make their way to a finish-line party while being splashed with colored powders. Ticket includes a limited edition Tropicolor T-shirt, an embroidered headband, a finisher's medal with floral lanyard and color packets and tattoos. Don't forget to stack around for the after-party that promises live music and even more color throws. Oct 15-16, 4pm. Makkasan Airport Link Station, B900. www.thecolorrun.co.th.

1ST SAINT JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RUN

The school hosts its first mini marathon in celebration of its 25th anniversary with a 10km run or 2.7km walk. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Baan Saeng Sawang Foundation. Register at bit.ly/1NMCqfP. Sep 25, 6am. Suan Rod Fai (Vachirabenjatas Park ), Kamphaeng Phet 3, 02-537-9221. B300-500. MRT Phahon Yothin. THE 19TH CHARITY MIDNIGHT RUN 2016

The annual charity midnight run returns to raise funds for underpriviledged children around the country, offering 6 and 12km distances. Register now at bit.ly/2afAz6I. Oct 15. Amari Watergate Bangkok, 847 Petchaburi Rd., 02-653-9000. B800.

BANGKOK MARATHON 2016

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

EYE IN THE SKY (UK)

Drama/Thriller. A lieutenant general (Alan Rickman) and a colonel (Helen Mirren) order a drone missile strike on a group of suicide bombers in Nairobi. Aug 18 HELL OR HIGH WATER (USA)

Crime/Drama. Two brothers plan a bank robbery to save their family’s farm while members of the Texas Rangers hunt them down. Aug 18 NERVE (USA)

Action/Adventure. A high school senior (Emma Roberts) joins a popular online game that challenges players to perform a series of adrenaline-fueled dares. Aug 18

BEN HUR (USA)

Adventure/Drama. A nobleman (Jack Huston) is wrongly accused of an assassination attempt and forced into years of slavery under the Romans before he gets a chance at freedom if he wins a chariot race. Aug 18 SADAKO VS KAYAKO (JAPAN)

Thriller. Two college students come across a cursed video tape which, upon viewing, threatens they will die within two days. Aug 18 SENSES FROM SIAM (THAI)

Drama. A restaurant manager with a strong love for Thai food and its strict traditions faces conflict with one of his staff members who wishes to implement more modern themes. Aug 18

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