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Aging Well : The New Frontiers of Service Design งานสัมมนาอุน่ เครือ่ ง ภายใต้โครงการ Creative Happening Thailand โดยสำานักส่งเสริมนวัตกรรม และสร้างมูลค่าเพิ่มเพื่อการค้า กรม การค้าระหว่างประเทศ กระทรวง พาณิชย์ งานสัมมนาครั้งนี้ยกหัวข้อ สังคมผู้สูงอายุมาเป็นประเด็นศึกษา ผลกระทบและการเตรียมความพร้อม รับปัญหาในมิติต่างๆ โดยใช้งาน Creative Service เข้ามาช่วยทำาให้เกิด ประสิทธิภาพ วิทยากรระดับนานาชาติ 3 ท่านทีไ่ ด้รบั เชิญมางานนีล้ ว้ นมี 2

ประสบการณ์และองค์ความรูเ้ กีย่ วกับ สังคมผูส้ งู อายุในแง่มมุ ทีห่ ลากหลาย

แมนเชสเตอร์ ทีม่ ลี กั ษณะปัญหาเกีย่ วกับ สังคมผูส้ งู อายุและการจัดการกับปัญหา แตกต่างกันออกไป ในขณะที่ Stephen Pimbley สถาปนิกผูก้ อ่ ตัง้ Spark Architects พูดถึงโครงการ Home Farm อาคารพักอาศัยผูส้ งู อายุในสิงคโปร์ซง่ึ ได้ รับรางวัลยอดเยีย่ มจาก World Achitecture Festival โดยแนวคิดของโครงการ นีม้ งุ่ แก้ไขปัญหาสองเรือ่ งคือ อัตราการ เพิม่ จำานวนของประชากรผูส้ งู อายุ และ ปัญหาการขาดแคลนวัตถุดบิ สำาหรับ การบริโภคเพือ่ เป็นอาหาร ปิดท้ายด้วย คุณเฉลิมพล ปุณโณทก จากซีที เอเซีย โรโบติกส์ บริษทั ของคนไทยทีค่ ดิ ค้น นวัตกรรมหุน่ ยนต์ ดินสอ มินิ สำาหรับ ดูแลผูส้ งู อายุโดยเฉพาะ การบรรยาย ของคุณเฉลิมพล สร้างแรงบันดาลใจและ ความภาคภูมใิ จให้กบั ผูฟั้ งเป็นอย่างยิง่ เมือ่ หุน่ ยนต์ไทยกลายเป็นสินค้าไฮเทค ส่งออกไปยังประเทศสวีเดนและประเทศ ญีป่ นุ่ ทีเ่ ป็นเจ้าแห่งเทคโนโลยีได้สาำ เร็จ

เริ่มต้นโดยการปูสถานการณ์สังคม ผูส้ งู อายุในสเกลของการกำาหนดนโยบาย ด้านการพัฒนาเมืองโดย Dr. Daniela Glocker นักเศรษฐศาสตร์และผูเ้ ชีย่ วชาญ ด้านการวางแผนและวิเคราะห์กลยุทธ์ ในการพัฒนาเมืองและภูมภิ าคของ องค์กรเพือ่ ความร่วมมือและการพัฒนา เศรษฐกิจระหว่างประเทศ (OECD) Dr. Glocker นำาเสนอโมเดลของ 3 เมือง 3 แห่งในโลกคือ โทยามะ เบอร์โน และ

งานสัมมนา Aging Well : The New Frontiers of Service Design ทีผ่ า่ นมา นับเป็นก้าวแรกของโครงการ Creative Happening Thailand ภายใต้รม่ ใหญ่ Creative Thailand ซึง่ มุง่ สร้างการ ขับเคลือ่ นของเศรษฐกิจด้วยนวัตกรรม สร้างสรรค์อนั เป็นนโยบายสำาคัญของ ประเทศไทยในยุคนีจ้ ากนีไ้ ป และยังมี กิจกรรมดีๆ ทยอยเปิดตัวตามออกมา หลายโครงการด้วย

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Blood Orange is coming to Bangkok Gig organizers Have You Heard? have done a fantastic job this year of bringing us top indie names from across the globe, including Of Montreal, The Radio Dept. and Yo La Tengo. Recently announced on their Facebook page is an event titled “??? Live in Bangkok”, with fans quick to point out that the mysterious pink silhouette in the poster is none other than the popular British singer Dev Hynes, aka Blood Orange. He’s an incredibly talented musician who has written for The Machine and Kylie Minogue and his recent performances are also drawing comparisons to Prince and Michael Jackson. While ticket info is yet to be announced, mark Nov 25 as the date to groove out to his new wave, electronic beats. We have serious plans for disabled persons Every four years, Thailand is forced to briefly acknowledge the existence of disabled persons due to their superlative performance at the Paralympics. This year, they’ve gone and broken their own record, clinching six gold, six silver and six bronze medals. (Their abled colleagues clinched two of each.) As a result, General Prayuth said we would improve our sidewalks according the wonderfully vague “Streets to Stars” project. Good, now let’s all forget that idea until 2020 Some of the best uni in Bangkok is actually from the Philippines Shock horror! At places like Crab and Claw, Tables Grill and Freebird, they don’t use uni (sea urchin) from Japan. Instead, they get their stuff from the Philippines. This, we’re told, is no bad thing, since the produce actually takes less time to get here. Compared to the bright orange stuff you might be used to, it has a duller color. That’s because it’s untreated—bite in and you still get that clean, creamy and oceany yumminess. Section 44 can fix Bangkok’s traffic First, Kasikorn Research Center released a study estimating the cost of traffic jams at 11 billion baht a year (or 60 million a day) based on the wealth people would create if they weren’t stuck in traffic. Then General Prawit gave everyone one month to solve Bangkok’s traffics. We can’t wait for November!

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Hot: Free nibbles

Not: barrel aging

Well, that spread pretty quickly, didn’t it? From Vesper in 2014 to now literally dozens of places in town where you can get a negroni that’s been left to stew in an old wooden barrel, we officially declare barrel-aging not hot (though admittedly still delicious). Now it’s time to get onboard with the next hot cocktail trend: drinks that come with dessert on the side (see Bronx Liquid Parlour, page 18). The sooner this one spreads the better!

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Hot: British Chinese

Not: Brooklyn Chinese

If you’ve ever had British Chinese food, you’ll know it’s really not something that the rest of the world needs to know about. But if you are British and therefore blessed with a palate numbed to the saccharine violence of sweet and sour chicken balls, we thoroughly recommend you head over to Golden Bowl (see page 16)—this is Chinese food blissfully free from the influence of David Chang and his bao.

Hot: Ogres

Not: Dreadlocks

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Never mind Marc Jacobs and his dreadlock-wearing runway models. Bangkok’s been suffering its own war about cultural appropriation. Mythical dancing ogres, according to Ladda Tangsupachai, a former director of the Culture Surveillance Bureau, are not for promoting domestic tourism through go-kart rides and selfies (see bit.ly/2cR1z3H). This is the case of a cheesy video made for the TAT depicting Ramayana characters frolicking around the country—a slap in the face for culture, no question, but not for the reasons Ladda is moaning about.

Hot: Bangkok

Not: London

If the news Bangkok now has British-Chinese food (see above) wasn’t already enough to make you never want to visit London again, now hear this: for the first time ever, we just beat England’s capital to becoming the world’s most popular travel destination, according to MasterCard’s yearly survey. Which goes to prove that military dictatorships just work.

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Sakdadech Susaweang, 42, is one of the founders of Trash Heroes, a three-year-old volunteer group from Koh Lipe which has made headlines for cleaning up trash from the island and nearby national parks. Following its Southern success, Trash Heroes has now expanded its network to Bangkok, where it hopes to raise awareness about waste management problems in the capital. Why did you bring Trash Heroes to Bangkok? It started with friends of mine who opened a watersports venue in Samut Prakan. They wanted to create a Trash Heroes network in Bangkok. But I’m careful about allowing people to use the Trash Heroes name. If you can be a Trash Hero easily then it loses value. So any team who wants to be called Trash Heroes must run its operation for some time until it creates a proper community which comes out every day. So how’s it going? The first day that Trash Heroes Bangkok went out, two months ago, we attracted more than 200 volunteers who stood on paddle boards and boats to clean up Bang Phli Canal. We cleared 2.5 tons of trash that day! But that was just the beginning. They might come out because of the fun they get with the paddle board but we need to get volunteers to come out every week in the long-term. Now they will gather every Thursday to clean up the Bang Phli area.

After three years of running Trash Heroes, how have things changed? On Lipe and Lanta islands, Trash Heroes has now become a solidly recognized name that people support strongly. We still go out to clean up trash every Monday, but now we’re more focused on spreading our message about how to reduce waste to begin with. We create products from recycled materials, like bags. We also produce aluminum bottles which we sell through our hotel network on the islands and can be refilled for free at local restaurants. Each year we calculate how much water is given to those bottles, and have worked out that we can reduce the number of plastic bottles used on the islands by 300,000. We reach out to youth to tell them to reduce their plastic usage, starting by rejecting bags at 7-Eleven. What do you think is the root cause of all the trash on Thailand’s beaches? People might blame tourists, but in reality, the trash in our sea actually comes from other countries. We spent four months collecting trash on Rawee Island—about 40 tons in total—and most of it came from

other countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Bangladesh and others. We even found TVs, refrigerators and giant truck tires. So it’s not just tourism. The ugly truth is, we might be familiar with pictures of dead marine mammals like dolphins, whales and sea turtles, but all the fish we eat are actually contaminated. The problem starts in the city, where people still lack a sense of responsibility. And the problem will never go away unless the government makes decisive laws forcing everyone to separate their garbage. So what’s next for Bangkok Trash Heroes? We have been urged to create Bangkok Trash Heroes for so long, but we feel that the city is too big for it to be a success like on an island. So we’ve started doing it by neighborhood. We talk with communities like Bang Kra Chao and Banglamphu to help them form strong Trash Heroes volunteer groups. We plan to clear canals around the Rattanakosin area first. If it’s a success, we may have Trash Heroes of Rattanakosin. Interview by Monruedee Jansuttipan

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BANGKOK’S NEW CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

MODERN AND BUSTLING, THE CITY’S NEW HUB HAS A YOUNG ENERGY WE CAN’T RESIST. While much of Bangkok is characterized by narrow winding sois and endless rows of shophouses, Ratchada has always been on another scale altogether. Free from the space constraints of downtown, everything here just feels bigger and more spacious. As such, Ratchada has been able to reinvent itself as a new city within the city, and attracted major corporate headquarters along with a full array of lifestyle options for the ambitious, young office crowd now working and living here. State-of-the-art gyms and trendy cafes, gleaming skyscrapers and active urbanites have transformed this previously overlooked neighborhood into one of the most desirable areas for those new to the property market in Bangkok. With its hyperconnectedness and balance of work and play, Ratchada makes for an ideal homebase.

THE NEW CBD Ratchada recently welcomed some of the country’s most iconic skyscrapers, making it ASEAN’s newest business hub. Among the neighborhood’s rising skyline are impressive projects like the G Land Tower and the upcoming Super Tower, the former being an office building boasting 1.2 million sq meters that looks like something straight out of Tokyo. The latter will reach 615 meters, making it ASEAN’s tallest building. Other contenders are the AIA Capital Center building and EXIM building, futuristic office buildings oozing tangible energy. Unilever has also made Ratchada its home with this gleaming corporate headquarters. In fact, the Stock Exchange of Thailand is moving here, too—a forest of skyscrapers which makes Ratchada officially Bangkok’s Central Business District.

HIGHLY ACTIVE Ratchada is a neighborhood for go-getters, thanks to its young crowd of first-jobbers and ambitious junior executives. You can see it in the entrepreneurial co-working spaces and the many health and fitnessobsessed venues popping up. Asia’s biggest trampoline park—Bounce—is right here, along with Fitfac Muay Thai Academy, a cardio-focused boxing gym. Come lunchtime, healthy menus about in the area’s numerous cafes, such as the farmers’ marketinspired Greenmade Cafe. Recent openings like Phynn Co-Working Space offer a modern and trendy workspace for young entrepreneurs. The minimal decor, strong Wi-Fi and affordable prices mean a guaranteed day of productivity. Many of the office buildings here, being new, are also LEED-certified, so that environmental efficiency isn’t just a buzzword, here.

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NEVER SLEEP Maintain that work-life balance with a stroll through Ratchada Train Market, a shopping hotspot that sets itself apart with its focus on nightlife, promising cheap yet quality cocktails at bars with plenty of live music. One of our favorites is Speakerbox, which serves rotating craft beers and has hosted live performances from the likes of Degaruda, Stylish Nonsense and more. Hidden in the streets of Ratchada Soi 7, Mustache Bar is where expats and locals merge for a night of danceable techno tunes and affordable cocktails. Not partying tonight? Ratchada is equally equipped for those planning on staying up all night finishing that report. So Asean Cafe is a well-decorated restaurant that opens 24 hours a day, serving only the best dishes from around Asia. Holly’s Cafe, whose coffee is equally as good as its vibe, also stays open round the clock.

GET IN NOW With the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the G Land Super Tower on the horizon, Ratchada’s value as a solid property investment keeps on growing. Noble property is one of the developers that has been instrumental in shaping the neighborhood in its new image. Its skyscrapers’ edgy interiors evokes a kind of monochromatic W Hotel, a perfect fit for the neighborhood’s fresh-faced crowd. With its second development, Noble Revolve Ratchada 2, the developer has proven its commitment to the area as one of the best high-potential neighborhoods in Bangkok right now. The 42-story building boasts all the modern amenities including a particularly large saltwater swimming pool and roof gardens on the 6th and 42nd floors. Located right by MRT Thailand Cultural Centre, its fullyfurnished condos start at B3.9 million. More info at www.noblehome.com. Tel. 02-251-9955

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FOODIVALS Don’t wait until the end of the year to start celebrating. Now’s the season for Bangkok’s food festivals. By Natcha Sanguankiattichai

COURAGEOUS BANGKOK

BIG FOOD DATE: Oct 9, 4-8pm LOCATION: The House on Sathorn (108 Sathorn Rd., 02-344-4023. BTS Chong Nonsi) PRICE: B1,500 for 10 food/drink tickets Backed by some of the people from last year’s Rise Above fundraising event, this one sees 20 of Bangkok’s leading chefs along with major food and beverage suppliers join forces to promote sustainable living. You’ll be able to get dishes from familiar faces like Gaggan, Bo.lan, Bunker, Quince, Appia, Sloane’s, The Oyster Bar and Little Beast, and drinks from Beervana, Wine Garage, Raitong Organics and more. Just purchase a book of 10 tickets at the door, which you can redeem for food and drinks, and your money will go to Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok-based charity organization that funds hilltribe children to gain basic kitchen handling, English and leadership skills. www.fb.com/CourageousBangkok

EAT DRINK PINK DATE: Oct 31, 6-10pm LOCATION: The Peninsula (333 Charoennakorn Rd., 02-020-2888. Free ferry from BTS Saphan Taksin) PRICE: B3,000 net (limited to 300 tickets) Head to The Peninsula hotel’s riverside lawn for a very un-hotel list of foodie names this October. As you mingle and enjoy good eats and drinks, the festival will be raising funds and awareness for breast cancer. Returning in 2013 for the third year, it promises food from more than 35 of Bangkok’s best kitchens, including Gaggan, Eat Me, Nahm, Le Du, Sensi, Bo.lan, Smokin’ Pug, The Never Ending Summer and Blue Elephant. All proceeds go to the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation and Pink Park Village, a place that provides comprehensive care to breast cancer patients. Make your reservations now. bit.ly/2cR5x8z

DATE: Oct 16, LOCATION: Soi Nana, Charoenkrung Rd. PRICE: Free entry. Food and drink prices vary. Celebrate World Food Day with the foodie crowd on the fringes of Chinatown. Big Food takes over Soi Nana with all kinds of delicious eats—and it’s for a good cause. Aiming to promote ecological food systems, the event is backed by the likes of sustainable seafood purveyor Fisherfolk. On top of food from names like Seven Spoons, Sloane’s, Err, Maison Jean Philippe and Mad Moa, you can expect local vendors like Nang Loeng's sweets shop and Yaowarat noodles shop, as well as cold beers from Beervana and Udomsuk Brewing. There will also be activities like wild community forest honey tasting demonstrations, edible insect eating contests, a live art show and food demonstration. Proceeds go to RECOFTC The Center for People and Forests, a Bangkok-based nonprofit organization, for their current project to support food security for women in Nepal. bit.ly/2cp7CKu

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SO AMAZING CHEFS

Returning for the fifth time, So Sofitel’s annual So Amazing Chefs gathers 16 pedigreed chefs from around the world for collaborative dinners this Nov 11-18. The event is led by resident chef Paul Smart, who’s joined by returning chefs including Herve Rodriguez from Masa in Paris and Stephane Bonnat of chocolaterie Bonnat in Voiron, France. New faces include Paul Liebrandt, formerly of the two-Michelin-starred Corton in New York, Thierry Drapeau of Thierry Drapeau Logis de Chabotterie in France, and Jean-Baptiste Natali of Natali in France. On top of seven dinners and two weekend brunches, the week-long event also includes six cooking classes and workshops like cheese tastings.

DATE: Nov 10 LOCATION: Bo.lan, Nahm and Gaggan PRICE: 160-180 Euro (about B6,200-7,000) per person The second edition of the large-scale collaboration between renowned chefs from across the globe gets even crazier this year with 40 participating culinary masters. For one night only, the world's best chefs leave their home kitchens to cook an eight-course dinner some place new. And the secret is the fun part. You’ll pay over B6,000 not knowing who’s cooking for you on the night. But it’s likely to be worth the bet as the listed names include the top culinary ranks: Massimo Bottura of Osteria Francescana (three Michelin stars, #1 in World’s 50 Best Restaurants), Rene Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen (two Michelin stars, #5 in World’s 50 Best Restaurants), Virgilio Martinez of Central in Peru (#4 in World’s 50 Best Restaurants), Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco (two Michelin stars) and Yoshihiro Narisawa of Narisawa in Tokyo (two Michelin stars, #8 in World’s 50 Best Restaurants). Last year, it was Noma’s mastermind cooking in Nahm’s kitchen. And this year, three Bangkok kitchens participate. Place your bet on Bo.lan, Nahm or Gaggan and make a wish. Tickets are on sale already and may go fast.

DATE: Nov 11-18 LOCATION: So Sofitel (2 Sathorn Rd., 02-624-0000. MRT Lumphini) PRICES: Dinners range from B3,000-12,900

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LA FIESTA MONITA

DATE: Nov 5 LOCATION: In front of La Monita and Osito (Mahatun Plaza, Ploen Chit Rd. BTS Phloen Chit) PRICE: B700 Phloen Chit’s Mexican institution La Monita has a tradition of throwing a big party to celebrate its birthday. If you haven’t been to one, you should know that this block party is one hot ticket, so be sure to secure your spot well in advance. Expect a full-blown fiesta, with a pool of the restaurant’s renowned Mexican food, accompanied with Spanish bites from the neighbor Osito, as well as lots and lots of free-flow booze.

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BANGKOK GOURMET FESTIVAL DATE: Nov 4-6, 10am-9pm LOCATION: Royal Paragon Hall (Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam) PRICE: Entry fee B200 The first Bangkok Gourmet Festival gathers Thai and international chefs, collectively owning a total of 10 Michelin stars. At the event, you’ll get to taste some bite-size flavors from 40 of Bangkok’s leading restaurants including J’aime by Jean-Michel Lorain, Ginza Sushi Ichi, Osha, Savelberg, Iron Chef Table, Rossini’s, Lenzi and Benjarong. What’s more, there’ll also be workshops by chef Alvin Leung of one-Michelin-starred Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, Curtis Duffy of three-Michelin-starred Grace in Chicago, Guillaume Galliot of The Tasting Room in Macau as well as Bangkok’s very own Henk Savelberg of Savelberg, Purida Theeraphong of Osha, Masakazu Ishibashi from Sushi Ichi and Thanunya "Gai" Wilkinson of Souffle and Me. Another highlight is the gala dinner (B9,900) by the chefs on Nov 7. www.fb.com/bangkokgourmetfestival www.bangkokgourmetfestival.com

OTHER VISITING CHEFS DINING WITH THE STARS Chef Henk Savelberg gathers his chef friends from Michelin-starred restaurants in the Netherlands, including Jarno Eggen of De Groene Lantaarn, Martin Kruithof of Lindenhof, Wilco Berends of De Nederlanden and legacy like Cees Helder, the first chef in the country to acquire three Michelin stars. They will be cooking together at Savelberg on Oct 25 from 7pm. Dinner is priced at B9,900 with wine pairing.

CHEF BRUNO OGER AT LA VIE Chef Bruno Oger of two-Michelin-starred La Villa Archange in Canne visits La Vie French restaurant at Vie Hotel on Sep 28-Oct 1. His set dinners are priced at B6,000-8,000. 11/F, Vie Hotel, 117/39-40 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-3093939

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escapes ESCAPE ROUTES By Monruedee Jansuttipan

KANCHANABURI

Good For U

Kanchanaburi’s U Inchantree (034-521-584, goo.gl/YWxEOc) has launched something it’s calling the Deluxe Zone. The new set of 30-sq-meter rooms sees you holed up in a brand-new two-story addition to the hotel, decked out with orange daybeds, yellow walls and black-and-white pictures of the iconic River Kwai Bridge. Right now you can book your room for the discounted rate of B2,999 a night (down from B,439)—still a little above the standard rooms, but then you do get plenty more space with these ones. The hotel itself is in a lovely spot; right by the river, shaded by mature trees and with a cool, black-tile swimming pool.

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High Life The X2 hotels group (www.crossto. com) is making it possible to see the whole of Thailand in just seven days— if you have pockets deep enough. It just launched the crazy Adventures Across Thailand with X2 itinerary, which will take you across the country by private jet (the Gulfstream G200) and yacht, all the while staying in X2 properties. Head from Bangkok to Kui Buri, Phuket and Kanchanaburi before heading up north to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Your adventure will end with a trip to Pattaya on a private superyacht which will then take you back to Bangkok. The price: B500,000 per person. Millionaires only need apply.

Southern Tongue Raya might have ruled Phuket cuisine for decades, but now there’s a new contender. Mali (090-324-6351, goo. gl/lz6ZK6) sits a bit out of the old town on Chaofah Road and serves dishes under the tagline “traditional Phuket food.” The new spot has plenty of Sino-Portuguese referencing touches, and space for 10 tables indoors and six on the terrace. The menu charts all the Southern hits—crab meat curry with rice noodle (B300), moo hong (braised pork belly, B150), nam prik goong siab (chili shrimp paste with crispy dried shrimp, B140) and kua kling (stir-fried spicy pork/beef, B160)—as well as experimenting with its own dishes like chicken curry spring rolls (B120) and pla long nam (a hot pot of deep-fried seabass or garupa with coconut curry, B420).

AIRLINES

Route Master Thai Airways (www.thaiairways.com) is really upping its game, having just launched two new routes back to back. Along with now operating flights to Tehran, Iran, they’ve also revived flights to Moscow, Russia, a route which was terminated early last year. Moscow flights start Dec 15 and will cost from B23,045 (till Mar 25, 2017). The Bangkok-Tehran route flies four times per week starting from B15,920. If you want an Iran package deal, they’ll sell you one of those, too, starting from B79,200 and taking in Tehran, Shiraz and Esfahan. goo.gl/eAFlpO

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Nature and Nurture Get pampered from head to toe with natural, certified organic floral treatments at the new Prim Nurture Retreats. Whatever the treatment, things start with a herbal drink and foot ritual before the relaxation session. For those with office syndrome, Executive Refreshing (head, bag and shoulder massage, B1,200/45 min) is the way to go. Prim Nurture Retreats also offers salt baths and thermal compresses, as well as waxing services (from B800). If you have more time to spare, check out the signature treatments like Prim’s holistic Indulgence (a 200-minute bath, scrub, wrap, massage and facial treatment, B5,900). Metropole Hotel, 2802 New Petchburi Rd., 02-7165800. Open daily 10am-10pm. www.fb.com/primspabkk

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Mobile application developer AppSolute (Thailand) rolls out a new app that covers all things nightlife. Shop for your favorite drinks online—from a B100 bottle of beer to a B20,000 bottle of red wine—and get them delivered to your doorstep on Go Get Drink. The wine collection covers a lot of ground, from some neatly priced moscato from B400, along with a cool B4,000 rose from Chateau d’Esclans. Need something stronger? A single-malt Scotch from Glen Scotia (from B2,630) might be just what you’re looking for. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Pleated bag maker A Pale Petal joins hands with Issue to create a new special collection, Issue X A Pale Petal. Kaleidoscopic and ethnic, Issue’s bold designs are not an obvious match for the single-color bags from A Pale Petal. The result is that the latter’s signature pleated fabric is here molested with embroidery, beads and tassels. The wildest design has a flash of white on black in the shape of a zig-zag and a colorful bee embroidered on its side. The other three models are resolutely more tame: one all-black, one pink and one in black and white (pictured here). B3,800-4,200. Try Issue, 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam

On the third floor of a building that also houses the co-working area Good Space and the health spot Seven, you’ll find the brand new yoga studio Rocket Station. The simple square space offers morning and evening classes, with the occasional workshop every few weeks (like Ricardo Martin’s handstand seminar this month). Classes cost B550 if you drop in, but buy in bulk and you can get their starter package of 10 classes for B3,500. You’ll find classes specializing in various parts of the body, and all abilities are welcome. Good Space, 1032/136 Paholyothin Soi 18/1, 094-4980978. Open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm; Sat 9am-noon; Sun 8:30am-4pm. MRT Chatuchak Park. www.fb.com/RocketSationBkk

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Get Personal

Stand out from the crowds with this roundup of customizable must-haves in Bangkok. Get your initials or any word of your choosing printed on your notebook through Moleskine Thailand.

With This Le Pliage Nylon Personalized handbag you can even choose your hardware (zips, buckles, etc.), which come in golden, nickel or bronze.

The Le Pliage Nylon Personalized handbag by Longchamp is fully customizable. This large model uses the long strap to make it a practical everyday bag.

Create your own fleurfume and personalized bottle with your name engraved on the label at Erb Boutique.

Selvedgework lets you pick your own material, cut and add-ons for your special pair of jeans. Tokyo Bike offers customizable options so no two bikes are the same.

Get your own private cabinet with your name engraved on to the Johnnie Walker bottles at the St. Regis hotel.

The Le Pliage Nylon Personalized handbag go e s f rom a b ig t o t e t o a l i t t l e handba g, thanks to a fully customizable shape. Colors, too, are for you to pick, along with emoji details.

Essentials. Le Pliage Nylon Personalized. Available at Longchamp. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam The Le Pliage Nylon Personalized handbag allows you to emboss the leather flap and embroider the nylon stripe with your choice of letters and numbers.

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avenue FASHION

City Chic

Magic Marc'er eyeliner, Marc Jacobs, B1,100, available at Sephora

Love Story perfume, Chloe, B2,550/30ml

Trending fashion and accessories for the modern Bangkok woman. By Earn Saenmuk Cowl neck cardigan, Zara, B890

Blanc Chroma Brightening UV Cushion Foundation SPF50 PA+++, Shu Uemura, B1,700

Carl tortoise sunglasses, The Roseman Club, B3,950

Beoplay H2 headphones, Bang & Olufsen, B8,990

Demonikku Tropical Hawaii snapback cap, Demonic, B890

Pleated panel blouse, Mango, B1,490

Moto 360 (2nd gen), Motorola, from B12,990, available at True Shop Striped trousers with cord, Zara, B1,590

Leather Whip Stitch Purse, Topshop, B1,390

Everlasting liquid lipstick, Kat Von D, B900, available at Sephora

Patterned scarf, H&M, B499

H&M Fall Collection

Pen E-PL8 camera with 14-42mm lens, Olympus, B24,990, available at Big Camera

Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++, Kiehl’s, B1,450/30ml Stan Smith White/Vapour Steel sneakers, Adidas, B3,690, available at Carnival

White Toy bag, Tathata, B2,500

Plain pocket notebook, Moleskine, B580, available at Kinokuniya

10,000 mAH Power Bank, Apacer, B1,090, available at Power Buy

Women’s Classics Ash Canvas slip-ons, Toms, B2,190

Essentials Big Camera. 4/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Chit Lom/Siam

Carnival. Siam Square Soi 7 (next to Hard Rock Cafe). Open daily noon-9pm. BTS Siam. www.carnivalbkk.com

Kinokuniya. 3/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam

Toms. 2/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Chit Lom/Siam

Zara. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam

Bang & Olufsen. 1/F, Gaysorn Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd. Open daily 11am-8pm. BTS Chit Lom

Kiehl’s. 2/F, The Glass Quartier, Sukhumvit Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phrom Phong

Sephora. G/F, EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phrom Phong

Power Buy. 4/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam

Demonic available at www.fb.com/demonicbrand

Shu Uemura. 2/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Siam

Topshop. 1/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Chit Lom/Siam.

Chloe. M/F, The Emporium, Sukhumvit Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Phrom Phong

H&M. 1/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Chit Lom/Siam

Mango. 2/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS Chit Lom/Siam

Motorola available at True Shop nationwide

The Roseman Club. 68/2 Sukhumvit Soi 31. Open daily 11am-9pm. www.rosemanclub.com Tathata. 2/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm. BTS National Stadium/Siam

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Veganerie

Veg Out

With the Jay Festival coming up on Oct 4-14, here are five top tips every Bangkok vegetarian should know.

THERE’S A VEGAN HEAVEN THAT SERVES UP REALLY HEARTY DISHES Veganerie made its name as a vegan dessert cafe, but it now runs a stylish diner dubbed Veganerie Concept, which serves savory dishes that go well beyond salads. Top offerings include zucchini pasta (B250) with tomato sauce and vegan sausage, and the pulled “pork” burger (B290) made with mushrooms instead. Veganerie’s signature desserts are all here, too, like the cashew nut paste-based cheese pies (B140) and waffles (B165) as well as flavorful smoothies (B140-165). 35/1 Soi Methi Niwes (behind Benjasiri Park), 02-258-8489. BTS Phrom Phong. www.fb.com/ VeganBakeryBangkok

YOU CAN EASILY GET YOUR DOSE OF ALMOND MILK AND GRANOLA MerryMild is a delivery service that focuses on homemade health products including almond milk, white kidney bean milk, low sugar juices, natural butter paste granola and other flourless healthy snacks. You can get a set of three bottles of almond milk sent straight to your door for only B90, whether it is the original, dark cocoa or matcha green tea flavors. Otherwise, look out for 137 Degrees, a brand of nut milks available at Tops and MaxValu. www.fb.com/merrymildd.thailand, www.fb.com/137degrees

PORRIDGE IS THE KING OF BREAKFASTS A graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition runs Vara’s, a brand new delivery service dedicated to fresh porridge and muesli bowls made from natural ingredients and packaged in eco-friendly boxes. Take the chance to get a longer lie-in every morning with delicious veggie-friendly porridge flavor combos like coconut matcha or banana coconut, starting from B180. On top of carrot-orange muesli, you can also order gluten-free “paleo” granola. 062-609-7787, www.varasporridge.com

Vara’s

YOU CAN GET VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY HEALTHY THAI DISHES DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR While lunch box delivery services are nothing new, Foxbox is one of the few that offers healthy Asian dishes rather than Western-style food. The menu is at once nutritious and affordable with plenty of vegetarian options, so take your pick from the likes of stir-fried basil mushroom with brown rice (B85), vegetarian pad Thai (B130), and many more. Better yet, the boxes come labeled with levels of calories, carbs, fats and proteins for the dish to guarantee you don’t surpass the day’s calorie count. 919/5 Sukhumvit Soi 49-51, 094-559-0566. www.fb.com/foxboxdiet

Lilou

THERE’S A BRAND NEW VEGETARIAN CAFE IN ARI TO KICK-START YOUR MORNINGS The team behind chic bike cafe Tokyo Bike has unveiled a new health cafe that’s all about delicious vegetarian food. Set in a high-ceilinged shop-house, Lilou Cafe is a cozy, 10seat venue decorated with farmer’s market-style baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables, placed alongside Japanesestyle decor touches. The menu is a seasonally rotating list of brunch dishes including the highlight Avocado Brunch Set (B200), which stars organic avocado alongside mushroom sauce, scrambled eggs, grilled mushrooms, and salad with peanut butter sauce and avocado mayo. The space also holds frequent chef’s tables and cooking workshops for those who want to take their love of vegetarian food to the next level. Phahon Yothin Soi 5 (behind The Yard Hostel), 089-142-8203. Open Wed-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am6pm. bit.ly/2dganyI

HEALTH TIP A vegan diet is often associated with heart health, and prevention of lifestyle-related chronic health conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer. Diets rich in vegetables, fruits and plant-based proteins often contain higher percentages of nutrients such as iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamins C and E, as well as certain phytochemicals. So, even if you’re not vegan all yearround, it can be in your best interest to incorporate more plant-based nutrition into your daily diet.’

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RESTAURANT

Top View Bangkok's latest rooftop restaurant-slash-bar, Attitude, sits on the 26th floor of the new riverside Avani hotel. The big, well-stocked bar stands up front among outdoor tables, offering both classic and refreshing signature drinks like the Moulin Rouge (Absolut raspberry, passion fruit, a touch of grenadine and topped with prosecco, B380). The food menu offers a list of playful Asian-inspired tapas like smoked duck with a fish sauce lacquer and tea gel (B220) and lamb shoulder (B340) in the form of a lollipop. The chefs in the open kitchen also make filling dishes like grilled yellowfin tuna (B750) and Aussie wagyu beef tomahawk steak (B4,950 for 880g). Don’t miss creative desserts like the Xtra Virgin (B260), which features apple in five forms. 26/F, Avani Riverside, 257 Charoennakorn Rd., 02-431-9100

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Saeb Lai brings Isaan soul food to Habito Mall. Run by a Vietnam-born Laotian, Thien Duc Dao, and a kitchen team of Thais and Laotians, the restaurant turns out the comforting flavors of good ol’ somtam (from B65), tom saeb (B130) and larb (from B90). The decor blends in Thai elements with contemporary style, like Andy Warhol-inspired pop-art pictures of kratib (sticky rice boxes) mixed with Thai tartan patterns. But there’s nothing fancy about the food here. Highlights are the flavorful grilled chicken (B270 for a whole bird) and 20 varieties of somtam, which sit on the menu alongside other full-on Isaan restaurant offerings. 2/F, Habito, Sukhumvit Soi 77, 02-062-1775

Run by Institute of Integrative Nutrition graduate Varapun Vacharaphol, Vara’s delivers freshly-made breakfast bowls packed with whole foods to your door, daily from 8-11am. Opt from the likes of banana coconut oat porridge (B180), which features banana, young coconut meat and water and perilla seeds, or carrot orange muesli (B180) with oats, walnuts and apricot. She also offers gluten-free paleo granola (carrot, beetroot, pumpkin, coconut, almond and sunflower seeds, B320). Place your order on her website before 6pm to get your delivery (B80 fee) the next morning. www.varasporridge.com

Family-owned Scottish distillers William Grant & Sons want to brush up our knowledge on what constitutes good whiskey with its new Whisky Academy. The first session of a three-level course commences this Oct 1, from 10am-5pm, at Smith restaurant, following a curriculum put together by Glenfiddich’s Southeast Asia brand ambassador Matthew Fergusson-Stewart. Called The Whisky Apprentice course and costing B3,500, it aims to teach you about the history and distillation process of whiskey as well as how to best appreciate it. You'll also get to taste approximately 10 whiskies from different regions of Scotland. Limited to 20 seats. To sign up, call 081-806-1634 or email sales@bootleggerstrading. com. 1/8 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-261-0515. bit.ly/2d3HEuN

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4 NEW NON-DAIRY MILKS YOU NEED TO TRY RIGHT NOW From pistachio to walnut, these nut milks are super healthy and delicious. 1. PISTACHIO MILK ORIGINAL The health factor: With fewer calories and more vitamin K than most nuts, pistachios are sure to become the guilt-free snack of the future. A member of the cashew family, this green nut has been found to help with weight management and digestion according to recent studies. Pistachios also have higher amounts of protein when compared to other nuts, making them better substitutes for dairy milk. The drink: Similar to ordinary almond milk in consistency, but with a light flavor that can easily be identified as pistachio. Even without its green hue it’s almost impossible to miss the obvious flavor of this healthy nut.

3. WALNUT MILK ORIGINAL The health factor: According to some studies, walnuts are believed to reduce unhealthy levels of cholesterol and improve your body’s metabolism. Their anti-inflammatory properties are also helpful for those with sensitive stomachs and indigestion. Sweetened with organic coconut flower nectar instead of cane or processed sugar, this drink remains healthy even though it tastes like a treat. The drink: The walnut taste is completely obvious and results in a roasted flavor that makes the drink decadent and rich. While flavorful on its own, this could also make for a nice addition to your ordinary cup of coffee.

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2. PISTACHIO MILK WITH DOUBLE BELGIAN CHOCOLATE The health factor: Mixed with dark Belgian chocolate, this pistachio drink is loaded with potassium and makes for a nutritious beverage. The dark chocolate and pistachios are both believed to assist with cardiovascular health making them the perfect pairing for those looking to keep their hearts happy and healthy. The drink: The unmistakable flavor of dark chocolate is the first thing to hit you when you sip on this drink. It tastes like a healthier version of your favorite childhood snack but with less sugar. This is absolutely the drink for chocolate lovers.

4. WALNUT MILK WITH MATCHA GREEN TEA LATTE The health factor: Loaded with healthy fatty acids from walnuts and antioxidants from matcha, this drink is good for both your heart and your mind. Walnuts are also shown to help with stress relief while matcha has relaxing properties without the downside of drowsiness. Certain studies have also shown both of these ingredients have anti-cancer properties. The drink: This drink has a light sweetness that isn’t present in the rest of the lot. The rich matcha flavor shines through the taste of the walnuts. It lives up to its name of being a matcha latte but it’s better for you.

3 REASONS YOU SHOULD START DRINKING NUT MILK

Perfect for those who are lactoseintolerant, nut milk lets you enjoy the things you thought you’d have to give up. Almond milk and cookies, anyone? Unlike soy or dairy milk, nut milks have no added hormones or high levels of estrogen. In fact, nut milks are mostly made up of healthy fats and vitamins. As long as the added sugar is low, nut milks are lower in calories than their dairy counterparts.

STILL THIRSTY?

Almond milk, the more traditional dairy alternative, is also a part of 137 Degrees' lineup of healthy beverages. The original almond milk is lightly sweetened with their signature organic coconut flower nectar, while their unsweetened version showcases the nutty flavor of the almonds. Their coffee latte is made with dark roasted beans and makes for a good low-cal alternative to other grab-n-go caffeine drinks. Drink it fresh or put a new spin on your favorite dishes like tom yum kung or creamy pumpkin soup—it's a great substitute for dairy and coconut milk. Almonds have some of the most extensive health benefits in the nut family. Packed with protein, magnesium and Vitamin E, they can reduce blood sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Find out more about these delicious nut milks at www.137degrees.net

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Bangkok’s Top Bars for Free Nibbles

TEENS OF THAILAND Bringing the spirit of Chinatown into its bar, this shop-house space in Yaowarat dishes out sweet chestnuts with its daily rotating gin cocktails. 76 Soi Nana, Charoen Krung Rd., 081-443-3784

BOTTLES OF BEER

COCKTAILS

Bronx to Bangkok

Thonglor’s craft beer bar with its own street-food stalls out front takes peanuts to a new level, serving them in a very Thai-tasting blend of kaffir lime leaves and dried chilis—all home-cooked on the third floor. Sukhumvit Soi 34, 02-040-0473. BTS Thonglor

The former Vogue Lounge bartender goes it alone with new cocktail bar Bronx Liquid Parlour. By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj The buzz: One of a string of new bars opening from some of Bangkok’s top bartenders, this one comes from Hideyuki Saito, who previously manned the (always on-point) drinks at the swanky Vogue Lounge. The decor: Enter through a set of industrial, steel-rimmed glass doors, slide back a rich velvet curtain a la Twin Peaks’ creepiest scenes, and be greeted by a sultry den of high-class cocktail cliches. Think Hanakaruta meets WTF—a booze rack of whiskies stretching up to the ceiling, cool cats smoking and drinking out on the quiet little soi, intimate high tables for gatherings of well-heeled professionals. The drinks: Hide used to head Sathorn’s most fashionable rooftop bar, but the drinks here are far from a replica of what he was doing over at Vogue. The menu is broken into three sections: signature, classics with twists, and house gin and tonic. From the first section, we’re head over heels for his “Sei” (B380)—a deliciously rich blend of Bacardi Ocho, umeshu (plum wine), cacao, port wine, molasses and matcha, with a side treat of housemade rum yokan (Japanese dessert jelly). In fact, every drink here comes with its own little creative nibble

on the side. We also love his butter-washed take on the Sazerac, called The Butter (B400), which sees the classic mix of absinthe, cognac and American whiskey infused with melted butter (don’t worry, all the fat gets removed before pouring to leave just the flavor). On the side you’ll also find a pear financier made with burnt butter and buttered fig. From the classics with twists section, try Hide’s version of a pina colada. Called “The Other Coco” (B360), it features eau de vie (colorless brandy) aged with plum, Thai rum, coconut water, lemon and sugar, with chewy dried pineapple on the side. Note that the only proper food they serve is a munching-meat platter and foie gras pate (both B390), so don’t stumble in here too hungry. The music: New Orleans jazz, funk, soul and blues set the playlist. Why you should care: The cocktails here take detail to another level. Good music and an intimate atmosphere also make this a perfect spot for high-class after-work shenanigans. 8 Thonglor Soi 25, 02 036 6071. Open Tue-Sun 7pm-2am. www.fb.com/BronxBkk

VOGUE LOUNGE Mahanakhon Cube’s rooftop bar serves its chef-made mixed nuts (hazelnut with black sesame, peanut with wasabi, almond with salt, cashew nut with smoked paprika, black and gold raisin) and marinated black and green olives from Greece. Oooh fancy, fancy. 6/F, Mahanakhon Cube, Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Rd., 02-001-0697. BTS Chong Nonsi

SOULBAR The partners behind this Charoenkrung live music bar will proudly tell you the complimentary banana chips are seasonal (go now!) and made by only one local lady who hides away behind the Portuguese church in Talad Noi. By mid-Oct, they’ll welcome a full kitchen serving “soul food” like fried chicken and waffles. 945 Charoenkrung Rd., 093-220-0441

NEW BAR Hair of the Dog Phrom Phong After great success at their first home in Ploen Chit, this asylum-themed bar has opened its second spot in Phrom Phong (inside Villa Market parking lot). It stays true to the original’s dark, mysterious atmosphere like something from a horror film, offering a huge range of craft beers from all over the world across two floors. Beers are available both on tap (rotating) and in bottles. Check out Founders KBS Imperial stout (B580/ bottle), an impressive 11.2-percent strength brew that’s aged in bourbon barrels, as well as BrewDog’s Elvis Juice Grapefruit IPA (B220/bottle). Tuesday is ladies’ night with 50-percent off on all taps for women. 593/27 Soi Villa, Sukhumvit Soi 33/1, 02-258-1461. Open daily 5pm-midnight. BTS Phrom Phong

TEPPEN Order drinks at this thriving Ekkamai izakaya and you get a free bowl of vegetables. So far, so unexciting. But factor in their amazing soybean dipping sauce, and you have yourself one serious bar snack. 14/2 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-714-1412

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Thai Spirit Cocktails Five top Sukhumvit bars serving up real Thai cocktails.

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Baa Ga Din The bar: Aiming to redefine Thai street food, Baa Ga Din serves a menu that’s at once familiar but full of surprises. Alongside superb small plates like the golden, partially deboned chicken wings, you’ll find a fully functioning bar whose cocktails add all sorts of Thai ingredients and twists. The drinks: Served in a mug that resembles a Thai-style woven palm-leaf box, Mekhong Jasmine is a smooth and aromatic mix of Mekhong, jasmine liqueur, rice water syrup and honey, garnished with jasmine flowers. We also recommend the Mekhong Thai Sabai, a fun take on the mojito, which uses Mekhong and Thai sweet basil to spice things up a notch. 26 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-662-3813

The bar: Located right in the heart of Thonglor’s nightlife strip, this petite three-story shop-house serves up some of the best Thai food in town in a cozy setting of earthy tones and vibrant splashes of yellow. Their cocktails also compete with the best in the neighborhood. The drinks: Samui Sangria is a refreshing mix of Mekhong, cinnamon syrup, orange juice and red wine finished with a squeeze of lime. For something fizzy to go with your Thai dish, try Siam Sparkling—lychee floating in a glass of Mekhong and sparkling wine. Another authentic pick-me-up is Mekhong Thai Sabai, which mixes the namesake spirit with fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, Thai sweet basil leaves and a splash of soda. 160/11 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-714-7508

Patara Fine Thai Cuisine The bar: Patara offers artfully presented Thai dishes using quality ingredients, all inside an exquisite mansion just off Thonglor. And the drinks are no after-thought! The drinks: P-19 is a shot combining three different spirits: Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream and Mekhong, the spirit of Thailand. The sweetness of the Kahlua and Baileys complement the strong yet smooth profile of the Mekhong, making for one powerful drink. Patara also serves another six Mekhong-based cocktails, from Thai Mojito to the wonderfully named Thonglor Punch. 375 Thonglor Soi 19, 02-185-2960

Osito Unique Spanish The bar: Sukhumvit’s trustiest Spanish kitchen may be best known for its paella and line of tasty sandwiches, but the bar gets even more creative with cocktails bearing lots of Thai touches. The drinks: The ‘O’ Whiskey Sour is a fun twist on the classic, comprising Mekhong, lime juice, butter caramel flavored syrup and egg white. Another standout is the Red Sangria, a tall glass made with red wine and Mekhong that’s swimming with plenty of fresh fruit. Prefer sparkling? Order the White Sangria. Mahatun Plaza, 888/23-24 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-651-4399. BTS Phloen Chit

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The bar: This three-level retro hangout sits in the center of Ekkamai, surrounded by big trees and lots of greenery, with an outdoor area where they host barbecues on Sunday afternoons. The drinks: The Mai Pen Rai Julep is a freshly-flavored blend of Mekhong, lime juice, syrup, Thai sweet basil leaves and a splash of soda—the perfect Thai-style cocktail to get your night started. The beautiful wooden bar also serves the likes of Mekhong Old Fashioned, a twist on the classic drink that replaces whiskey with the true Thai spirit. 23 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-714-1998

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The House on Sathorn

Vesper

A NIGHT IN CHINATOWN Vesper’s bartenders play with exotic ingredients from Chinatown in their drinks this Sep 30. All cocktails are priced at B300. 10/15 Convent Rd., 02-235-2777. BTS Sala Daeng

AN ULTIMATE CULINARY EXPERIENCE The House on Sathorn offers an eight-course wine-pairing dinner (B4,800) with signature and new dishes from chef Fatih Tutak this Oct 12. 106 Sathorn Rd., 02-344-4025. BTS Chong Nonsi

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72 WEEKEND 72 Courtyard kick-starts its weekend brunch affair on Oct 1-2 from noon with live DJ and dishes from Lady Brett, Evil Man Blues, Little Bao, Beer Belly, Touche Hombre and Toro. 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7999

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Hotel Muse celebrates its fifth birthday by offering circus performances alongside a four-course dinner (B2,900) for three nights at Medici from Oct 25-27. Expect acrobatics with full lighting, music, dazzling costumes and makeup, and more.

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GIN WORLD CUP Join the final rounds of Osito’s Gin World Cup to see who the winner is. All you have to do is purchase a tasting set (B890 each) comprising two brands of gin served blind and mixed in three different styles—straight up, martini and gin tonic—with a score card to tally your vote. The winner will be announced at a closing party on Oct 7. 888/23-24 Mahatun Plaza, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-651-4399. BTS Phloen Chit

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RESTAURANT WEEK Central Chidlom a n d Central Embassy are holding a month-long “restaurant week’ from Oct 1-31 consisting of various promos. Every B1,500 spent gets you a voucher for Audrey, Chickalicious or Kyo, plus some credit card discounts and a chance to with a B10,000 voucher.

Gateway Ekamai

BANGKOK FARMERS’ MARKET The foodies market where you can buy products straight from the source takes place at Gateway Ekamai. Oct 8-9, 10am-6pm. 982/22 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-108-2888. BTS Ekkamai

Meatlicious HHHH 8 Ekkamai Soi 6, 091-698-6688. Open daily 6pm-midnight. Corkage B800 for wine; B1,500 for spirits. F H

Gaggan Anand’s Meatlicious sees the 2015 and 2016 winner of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants steering away from the delicate and high-tech cuisine of his Langsuan restaurant in favor of a beef-heavy menu cooked using only wood and coal. Tucked down a quiet soi, the cozy house is best enjoyed seated at the kitchen bar, where Gaggan’s pirate crew slice, roast and sear while swapping banter in four different languages. If so prompted, they can just as easily deliver a master class on wet-aging or maintaining ideal oven temperatures when burning wood. That dichotomy—a laidback appearance that hides a lot of substance—applies to the food too. The tomahawk (300B/100g, expect 1.5kg) puts its now ubiquitous competition to shame thanks to a crisp, pepperencrusted char and a heart that is deep red, yet warm, the blood trapped in the meat. After serving, the rotisseur takes the fatty part of the cut back to the kitchen for some extra grilling, so that

1027 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-793-7000. BTS Chit Lom 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-119-7777. BTS Phloen Chit

La Bottega di Luca’s head chef presents his hometown’s Sardinian cuisine in a five-course set menu this Oct 12. Expect dishes like lorighittas pasta and mirto -scented suckling pig. B2,900 per person (B1,200 extra for wine pairing).

Banjoo HHHH

49 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-204-1731

Korean. 2/F, Mille Malle, 66/4 Sukhumvit Soi 20, 081-949-4851. BTS Asoke. Open daily noon-11pm. Corkage charge B500. F

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Though hidden on the second floor of Mille Malle (a quiet Sukhumvit Soi 20 community mall frequented by expats), Banjoo BBQ aims for a trendier audience than your typical Korean restaurant. Le Cordon Bleu graduate owner Injin “Lauren” Kim doesn’t just serve up Korean barbecue, but also East-meets-West fare that takes influence from her experience at various international restaurants. Passing through the giant wooden door, you enter a gray-hued, lofty dining room dotted with plain, darkwood tables and cooker hoods surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. In the middle of it all stands a life-size cow sculpture telling customers which part of the animal each cut of meat comes from—handy once you’re confronted with their long beef menu. Alongside the usual rib-eye

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(B590/200g) and tongue (B390/100g), you also have some lesser-used cuts like chuck roll (B370/160g) and intercostal muscle (140g, B380), a particularly tasty option thanks to the fat lurking between the ribs. The meat comes all the way from Australia, and unlike other Korean restaurants, they serve their rib-eye whole rather than in slices—it’s juicer that way. The attentive staff are always willing to help with your grilling or replenish the three traditional sauces (we like the fermented soybean paste, which delivers a really well-rounded punch of saltiness). Some of their fusion stuff is better than it sounds, including the white-cream spaghetti with Koreanstyle beef bulgogi (B260): the beef adds real depth to the sauce for a very well-rounded dish. Still, it’s not all fireworks here. The pizza-like kimchi pancakes (B280) came with the smell of stale oil on our last visit, while the kimchi soup was also watery. That doesn’t seem to be putting off the crowds of Koreans and Japanese who drop by for a laidback evening and plenty of Korean-Hite beer (B160) and Korean whiskey (B150-190). You can even get new-world wines and coffee from Ceresia. Overall, Banjoo’s a nice spot for a relaxed barbecue, but unlike older players we can think of (Doorae and Arirang), it can’t quite satisfy all your Korean-food cravings.

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every slice is perfect, a level of detail more commonly seen at omakase restaurants. Not every dish is quite as minimal. The “foie gras breakfast” (B450) is a luscious creme brulee where fatty liver replaces the traditional creme. Served with brioche and cherry compote, it straddles comfort food and the kind of challenging, inventive creations you’d find at Gaggan. Similarly, the Meatlicious raw burger (B550) is a sophisticated tartare in disguise. At night, garlic and onions sit in the oven, turning into a charcoal powder that is then sprinkled onto a mix of raw Miyazaki and Angus beef to balance the meat’s fatty, almost creamy texture. These playful recipes don’t represent the bulk of the menu, which is mostly as straightforward as it looks. The spaghetti with spicy meat sauce and porcini wine sauce (B450) isn’t tweaked or deconstructed in any way. Still, it is much more than the sum of its parts, a burst of umami with a rich intensity. Likewise, the jalapeno relleno is “only” a pepper stuffed with ricotta (B270), and yet it tastes amazing. Desserts also make good use of the oven, so that even the freshly baked meringue atop a raspberry, vanilla and strawberry ice-cream bomb (B390) exudes wood-fired notes. The place’s only drawback was that it opened without a wine list. That’s been fixed, leaving us with nothing but praise for Meatlicious’s combination of friendly atmosphere and deceptively simple dishes bursting with flavor.

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SNP Headquarter Thai comfort food chain S&P goes retro-hipster in a large, light-filled space. The buzz: The latest opening from grandma favorite S&P sees the chain head in an all-new hipster direction. The vast multi-purpose space (restaurant, espresso bar, bakery, cake studio and workshop) sits on the ground floor of the building that houses S&P’s headquarters, hence the name. The decor: Very open, very bright and very industrial-chic. The minimalist, black-and-white diner vibe is occasionally interrupted by the sort of things hipsters are meant to enjoy, like big shelves lined with jars and sans-serif typography. The separate espresso, bakery and cake studio zones mean you can also grab your freshly-baked pies and bread, while waiting for your grab-and-go coffee. There are some pretty beautiful cakes on display, too. The food: The setting isn’t the only thing given a makeover.

While the focus remains mostly Thai comfort food, the ingredients, execution and presentation have been spruced up. Stylish breakfast dishes are served from 7-11am, like kai krata (sunny-side-up eggs on a skillet, B195) topped with stir-fried chicken with holy basi, sauteed pork with garlic and pepper, or quinoa congee with fried minced pork with Chinese olives (B180). Superfoods and microgreens also figure in dishes like rad na (thick noodles in pork gravy) with sunflower greens (B180) and the quinoa salad with grilled salmon (B280). Do try the tasty eggplant fries (B120). The Thai-inspired desserts are a hit, too, namely the soy milk chia pudding parfait (B160) and lod chong (pandan sweet dumpling) with Thai melon and puffed rice, served with finely-grated snow ice (B120). There are also lunch sets (from B165) to suit the office crowds.

The drinks: A large espresso counter stands in the middle of the space serving the usual cups of coffee (from B100) alongside tea and juices. Most exciting are the nitro cold brew taps (B150), which spurt out smooth and creamy coffees. There are also a bunch of fun smoothies and shakes—try the Tub Tab Frozen (milk smoothie topped with Thai-style peanut candy, B150). Why you should care: All the old-school comfort of S&P given a trendy, more photogenic update. Even with the obvious hipster touches, it manages to feel more soulful than your usual branch. Natcha Sanguankiattichai G/F, Ital Thai Tower, Phetburi Rd., 02-723-4442. Open daily 7am-9pm. www.fb.com/SNPHQ

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Count to Seven Health-conscious cafe Seven (1032/136 Phahon Yothin Soi 18/1 Yaek 2, 081-901-8622) is located right beneath Rocket Station yoga studio, meaning you can work up a sweat and then quench your thirst with drinks like their blindingly pink Asian Remedy smoothie (B95)—a combination of dragon fruit and coconut water—or the Yogi's Favorite (B110), which features mango, passionfruit and mint. There are plenty of bites to appeal to the vegetarian crowd and with a range of daily specials there's always something new to try out.

Bowl Delivery Golden Bowl (726/6 Soi Rong Than, 092-914-5868. www. fb.com/GoldenBowlWesternChinese) delivers the type of sizzling, sweet yet spicy Chinese food you typically find in the UK. The extensive menu covers classics like duck pancakes with Peking sauce (B205) and salt and chili chicken (B165),

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but you can also take comfort in the Western-influenced spicy chili French fries (B120) and deep-fried prawn toast (B195). Our pick may be the battered chicken balls in sweet and sour sauce (B160), a guilty greasy combination that works extraordinarily well. While there is space to eat, delivery is recommended (fee starting at B50).

Roast of the North Chiang Rai-based cafe ASO Coffee Roaster (12/9 Srinakarin Rd., 062-578-9979) has made its way to Bangkok, albeit in the ‘burbs. The smart, Brooklyn-evoking space welcomes plenty of natural light, with a big communal table at its center. The star of the show is the on-site coffee roaster which preps beans for the North to be used in all the usual coffee cups (starting at B80). Food is breakfast-centric, like the skillet of cooked egg (B139) topped with a variety of meats including ham, bacon, and sausage. Tessa Domzalski

916/21 Thonglor Soi 18 and 20, 081-925-6663. Open daily noon-9pm Sitting in a faux-Japanese shop-house at the very end of Thonglor, Seiniku-ten focuses on premium imported beef and housemade miso sauce. Fatty Matsuzaka and Kobe wagyu star, joined by a range of marinated beef, pork, chicken, lamb, duck and seafood. You can select your preferred meat from the a la carte menu or go for the buffet (B599) which includes choices of NZ beef, kurobuta pork, mussels and other seafood. Finish the meal by the grill-it-yourself dango (Japanese sweet dumplings). Exclusively for Citi credit cardmembers. Get 30% discount for Kobe Wine Wagyu when spending THB 1,000 or more/sales slip (Limit 1 dish/card/table/ sales slip) and Get 10% discount on food a la carte menu Today – 15 Feb 17

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FRI Catch the Breeze The latest edition of fashion-focused market Zaap on Sale is themed “Neon Winter” and brings together 500 buzzing brands from the online world who will set up camp this Oct 1-2 at Royal Paragon Hall (5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.). While other editions have proven to be a big hit on the wallet, this month features a brand new “Hard Sale” zone that features 50-90 percent discounts on all items.

FRI Cinema Diverse New indie cinema Bangkok Screening Room (Sala Daeng Soi 1, BTS Sala Daeng) has officially opened its doors, promising to screen cult films from all over the world using a high-end 4K digital projector and professional surround sound. Throughout Oct, catch films like Apichatpong’s Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, Hitchock’s Vertigo and the original Godzilla in the 50-seat alternative cinema that comes with a fully stocked bar. Tickets are B300 each.

FRI Scream Screen It’s never too early to start getting in the spirit of Halloween—according to the people at Bridge Art Gallery (address tk), anyway, who are hosting a weekly scary movie night every Thursday starting Oct 6. Be warned, the lineup is not for the faint-hearted as it includes some of the most creepy European horror films out there, including Berberian Sound Studio, Le Temps Du Loup, Trouble Every Day, Kill List and more. Admission is free, with all screenings starting at 8:30pm.

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TUE Painting the Walls This week, one of the city’s premier tattoo artists, Luke Satori (Black Pig Tattoo), transforms the walls of “collab kitchen” Knock x La Monita (331/1 Sukhumvit Soi 55) with a huge mural depicting famous villains from classic childhood stories. The exhibition, dubbed Villains, opens on Oct 1 with a party atmosphere thanks to music from the Piere team, new mojito-inspired drinks, and plenty of American and Mexican comfort food.

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NIGHTLIFE

ADAM LAMBERT AND QUEEN Sascha Braemer

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GABRIELE POSO (ITALY) YORUBA RECORDS

_COSM & SGR PRESENT BEN LONG (MB ELEKTRONICS/EPM, UK)

The Italian producer, multi-instrumentalist and music director performs with support from local DJs Maft Sai (Paradise Bangkok/Zudrangma) and Ska (Night Vibration). Sep 30, 9pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B400. BTS Thong Lo.

The British techno veteran, one half of the legendary duo Space DJz, plays with local D&B heavyweight DJ Dragon. Oct 1, 10pm. Studio Lam, Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-261-6661. B350. BTS Thong Lo.

ALEX FROM TOKYO (WORLD FAMOUS/INNERVISIONS)

Flying in from Hong Kong, Romain FX spins his disco and boogie edits under his alias Fun Key, with support from Nayla (Banoffee Pies Records), Gao Lao (HighTimes, Japan) and Seelie & Persual (Transport, UK) Oct 1, 10pm. Whiteline, Silom Soi 8, 087061-1117. B150. BTS Chong Nonsi.

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. B2,0008,000 from Thaiticketmajor.

CHANG MUSIC CONNECTION PRESENTS THE GRANDSLAM LIVE BODYSLAM WITH ORCHESTRA

The popular rock band performs with Siam Sinfonietta, which comprises over 50 classical musicians. Show dates are Oct 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9. Oct 1-9, 7pm. Muang Thai GMM Live House, 8/F, CentralWorld, 999/1 Rama 1 Rd. B1,200-3,500. BTS Chit Lom.

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TRANSPORT ROMAIN FX (HK)

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

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LUSH - BANGKOK MUSIC FESTIVAL DECIMETOR W/ FUKTE

Uncompromising Italian noise musician Fukte performs live with locals Gamnad737, Plern Pan Perth and Space360. Oct 1, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B200 (includes one drink). BTS Surasak. SATURDAY SOCIAL LAUNCH PARTY AMBAR (SHERATON FOUR POINTS) BANGKOK

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

32 DJs and 7 bands perform across 5 floors of the hotel. The service area will be transformed into an iundoor market, while the rooftop golf range will serve as a dance floor. Oct 7, 8:30pm. Pullman Grande Sukhumvit, 30 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke), 02204-4000. B700-2,000 (includes two drinks). MRT Sukhumvit. PHATFUNK & ABSOLUT FEAT. COMMIX (METALHEADZ)

Commix, the 170bpm project of George Levings (and formerly Guy Brewer), performs with support from DJs Azek, DeLorean and Instinct. Oct 7, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B300350.

SUBSTANCE(UK): TECHNO SESSIONS

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

The Berlin-based DJ, known for his international hit "CAJE" and recordings on top labels like Dirtybird, Stil vor Talent and Kindisch, performs with support from Australian DJ Dylan Griffin. Oct 1, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B250-450 (includes one drink).

NAKADIA AT LIVE RCA BANGKOK

The female Thai DJ who has conquered the world of electronic music returns to her home country after a 7-month world tour. Oct 8, 9pm. Live RCA Bangkok, RCA, Rama 9 Rd., 098-974-6974. B300. WATERZONIC 2016

The water and music festival returns for its third year with headliners Fedde le Grand, Afrojack and Dash Berlin. Sep 30-Oct 1, 5pm. B2,900-5,500 from Thaiticketmajor

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JINTA LIVE AT SOY SAUCE BAR

The folk rockers perform at the Old Town's hip gallery bar/live music venue. Sep 30, 9pm. Soy Sauce Factory, 11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24, 061-835-6824. B150 (includes one drink). FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2016

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

This tribute concert for The Beatles by Thai local bands The Beatlenuts and The Drivers also includes a talk about the music industry by

Thai music professors. Oct 1, 6pm. Rockademy, A-Square (next to Flow House, opposite K-Village), Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-261-3833. B500-1,200. ACOUSTIC SESSION AT JAM

An unplugged session from Bangkok indie musicians including Wednesday, Thomas Marcutt of Panic Station, Toby Willems from Count the Thief and Penny Time's Daniel Didyasarin. Oct 2, 7pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 0835451-833. B100. BTS Surasak.

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COLDBURN ASIA TOUR 2016

The German hardcore punk/beatdown band plays at the Dindaeng live-music bar with supporting local acts. Born From Pain, Whispers, Futures Breath and High Voltage. Oct 4, 7pm. Immortal Bar, 6 Soi Bun Chu Si, Din Daeng Rd., 086-7071749. B400. GIOVANNI GUIDI TRIO

The Italian jazz trio performs as part of Thailand's Italian Festival 2016. Oct 5, 7pm. Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd., 02215-0871/-3. Free.

UPROAR #4

The occult-themed party is healined by Italian act Suasum with support from local bands Komootra, Auddukorn Auswhad and Kaos Blackblood. Oct 4, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B100. BTS Surasak.

HEDSOD 4 CONCERT BY FUNGJAI

Returning for the fourth year, the concert features a compilation of quality indie Thai bands, including Chanudom, Mattnimare, Rasmee, The Yers, 7thScene and Greasy Cafe. Oct 8, 4pm. Voice Space, BBD Building, 197 Viphavadi Rangsit, 02-261-3883. B500-1,200.

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SHREWSBURY CELEBRATES 10th YEAR OF China National Acrobatic Troupe

LAST NIGHT OF THE

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Dans Le Noir

The Nutcracker

The Best of British!

Celebrating 10 years of Last Night of the Proms at Shrewsbury and over 120 years of Proms history and more than a decade of exceptional music-making at Shrewsbury. Bringing Stage and Broadway to life in one unique event.

CHINA NATIONAL ACROBRATIC TROUPE

One of China's most acclaimed troupes presents an elegant acrobatic performance choreographed to celebrate the dance company's 55th anniversary. Performed as part of the International Dance and Music Festival. Sep 30, 7:30pm; Oct 1, 2:30pm; Oct 2, 2:30pm. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B800-2,500. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

Thursday 27th October 2016 Shrewsbury International School Bangkok Dinner and drinks from 5.45pm. Concert begins 7.15pm. Information and booking: http://bit.ly/LNOP2016 Enquiries: tickets@shrewsbury.ac.th or 02 675 1888 www.shrewsbury.ac.th

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German classical ballet company Karlsruhe Ballet presents the world-famous piece set to Tchaikovsky's music in which 31 dancers come together under the artistic direction of former prima ballerina Birgit Keil. Performed as part of the International Dance and Music Festival. Oct 7, 7:30pm. Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Rd., 02-262-3456. B1,000-3,500. MRT Thailand Cultural Centre.

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

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Parkour Fitness Intro Course

POLE WORKSHOP BY HOLLY ANN BUTLER

BKK MUSICIAN MEETUP 2

Learn the basics of pole dancing from a New York City-based professional pole dancer who will guide you through the beginner concepts including contemporary style and Broadway style. Oct 1, 4pm. B1,500.

The meetup for musicians returns under the theme "Launching an album in Bangkok." Stick around for networking after the talk. Oct 3, 7pm. The Hive, 46/9 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02 662 6062. Free.

INSTAGRAM FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

An 8-hour introductory course to parkour fitness that will test your fundamental strength, mobility and fitness. The course includes a mixture of practical sessions and theory discussions. Participants should be aware that the course is highly physical and requires a background in strength and fitness training. Oct 6, 9am. BITEC, 88 Bang Na-Trat Rd., 02-749-3939. 6,900. BTS Bang Na.

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PARKOUR FITNESS INTRO COURSE

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

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now ART HIGHLIGHT Northern Land, Southern Seas

In celebration of its brand new gallery space, Tang Contemporary Art this month hosts an unmissable exhibition combining works from more than a dozen major artists from China and Southeast Asia. Running through Oct 30, the exhibition dubbed "Northern Land, Southern Seas" will showcase works from the likes of Entang Wiharso (Indonesia), Geraldine Javier (Philippines), Huang Yongping (China), I Nyoman Masriadi (Indonesia), Sopheap Pich (Cambodia), Xia Xing (China), Xie Nanxing (China), Zeng Fanzhi (China), and Zhao Zhao (China). The highlight, however, is arguably two pieces from Chinese contemporary artist and outspoken activist Ai Wei Wei, who was named the "world's most powerful artist" back in 2011 by ArtReview. Some of Thailand's very best will be represented, too, including filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul, whose retrospective exhibition at Chiang Mai's Maiiam Contemporary Art Museum recently came to a close, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Rirkrit Tiravanija and Udomsak Krisanamis. The works of these 14 artists will be gathered in one exhibition that explores Asia's shift away from regionalism. The name of the exhibition is derived from “Southern Seas,” China’s name for Southeast Asia in the Ming and Qing dynasties, reflecting a China-centric view of the world, and “Northern Land,” how Southeast Asian countries viewed China. Known for promoting the development of experimental art across Asia, Tang Contemporary Art is a longstanding institution that started in Beijing in 1997 and also has a branch in Hong Kong. Its Bangkok gallery was previously located at Silom Galleria. 3/F, The Golden Place Plaza, Rajdamri Rd., 02-652-2732. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm. BTS Ratchadamri

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HYBRIDS "THE INVISIBLE INK"

Artist Sonea Rattanaruangsup captures the impulsive nature of emotions in a series of brightly colored, pop art-style paintings. Oct 6-31. Neilson Hays Library, 195 Surawong Rd., 02-233-1731.

As part of the Italian Festival 2016, contemporary artist Keziat presents her colorful biro sketches on paper capturing women protagonists in fantastical worlds. Sep 30-Oct 21. Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phaya Thai Rd., 02-215-0871/-3.

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Chiang Mai-based artist Sutthirat Supaparinya presents her own personal take on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in a series of mixed media art installations including collages, videos and soundscapes. Oct 8-Nov 22. WTF Gallery & Café, 7 Sukhumvit Soi 51, 02-6626246. BTS Thonglor.

Chumpol Kamwanna's latest series of paintings capturing the phenomenon of selfies and how they have taken over society explores themes including narcicissm, techonology and how every moment in life needs to be recorded. Oct 1-30. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8.

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TIMELAND

Artists Tada Hengsapkul and Chai Siris present a collaborative exhibition in which Tada explores the areas in Korat scarred by American army bases during the1960s, while Chai investigates his family's secret past along the Thai border. Sep 30-Dec 15. Nova Contemporary, G/F, Baan Somthavil, Ratchadamri Rd..

Artists Gary Gagliano and Ugo Li present their latest acrylic and enamel works on canvas, using strong colors and an influence from fashion to create abstract pieces. Through Nov 7. Yenakart Villa, Room 333/1, 2-3/F, Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 081-375-6625.

Go on a Photo Walk for Charity SALES & FAIRS

This Oct 1, the annual World Wide Photo Walk returns, with this year’s Bangkok edition led by professional photographer and author of Photoshop User Magazine, Scott Kelby. The walk starts at 7am from BTS Talat Phlu and ends at BTS Wutthakat, with the group spending the day exploring the area with their cameras. The World Wide Photo Walk is an annual event where photographers around the world gather on the same day to go on photowalks. Donations received go towards the Springs of Hope Kenya Orphanage.

TAT EXPAT FAIR

ZAAP ON SALE

ARTBOX CHATUCHAK

The Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts its first ever fair dedicated to expat living in the country. At the highlight "12 Hidden Gems" area, discover some of the best emerging local destinations, while other booths include Thai cultural activities and workshops, airlines selling discount flights, and plenty of live music and food trucks. Oct 1-2, 10am. Fragrant Park, 776 Sukhumvit Soi 36. BTS Thong Lo.

Get ready for the elusive winter breeze at this edition of Zaap on Sale, returning under the theme "Neon Winter." A whopping 500 brands from the online world will set up camp for one weekend, along with booths from 15 restaurants and a brand new "Hard Sale" zone that features 50-90-percent discounts on all items. Oct 1-2, 11am. Royal Paragon Hall, 5/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-8023. BTS Siam

Arguably the city's most popular pop-up market returns to a brand new venue, this time a little further from the city center. Expect some 100 trendy food stalls, over 150 stalls selling clothes at affordable prices, 20 stalls selling home decor and 50 stalls selling DIY and handmade products. As always, they'll be set up in large, colorful container boxes alongside plenty of live music and various art installations. Every Fri-Sun until April next year. Sep 30-Apr 30 2017, 12pm. Chatuchak Park, 3 Kamphaeng Phet Rd. BTS Mo Chit.

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FILM Opening MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN (USA)

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

DEEPWATER HORIZON (USA)

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

ABOUT RAY (USA)

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

Upcoming SNOWDEN (USA)

Biography/Drama. Ex-National Security Agency contractor employee Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) leaks classified information on foreign governments, terrorist groups and the lives of ordinary Americans. Oct 6

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (USA)

Mystery/Thriller. A recently divorced woman (Emily Blunt) becomes entangled in the disappearance of a woman who lives in a house that her train passes every day. Oct 6

MASTERMINDS (USA)

Comedy. An ordinary truck driver (Zach Galifianakis) bored with the routine of life gets lured into the heist of a lifetime by a group of unreliable comrades. Oct 6

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This Sep 30, bar-slash-gallery Jam hosts a one-night-only film festival showcasing 23 selected independent short films directed and submitted by local budding filmmakers. The various films include drama, comedy, documentaries and horror films, which will be screened alongside plenty of food and drinks. For a preview and synopsis of the films, visit bit.ly/2cQx2PH.

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