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Half-Time Report

What We’ve Learned

3 upfront

9 escape routes

The Big Picture

Travel News

12 avenue

14 bites

Coffee Table Reads

Market Forces

15 blends

19 BK Now

Sing Sing Sing

Weekend Essentials

Who's in charge?

Managing Director Andrew Hiransomboon Managing Editor Oliver Irvine Deputy Editor Carl Dixon Features Associate Monruedee Jansuttipan Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat Staff Writer Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj, Theerada Moonsiri Junior Writers Kankanok Wichiantanon, Kasidit Srivilai, Rujiyatorn Choksiriwan Art Director Vatanya Bongkotkarn Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Senior Graphic Designers Peeraya Sirathanisa Graphic Designer Anunya Chobnitas, Wirankan Saiyasombut Video Content Manager Chanon Wongsatayanont Photographer Chissanupong Narmmoolnark Video Editor Tanaporn Choopanya Media Designer Saranya Laowtrakul

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That the Japan-ification of Ari is reaching crazy new heights Tokyo has Roppongi Hills and Omotesando Hills; now our decidedly flat city is getting Ari Hills, a mixed-use project at the start of Phaholyothin Soi 10 that’s planned to open by the end of the year. Designed by Tandem Architects, which is also behind Phloen Chit’s Rosewood Hotel and the revamped Sofitel Sukhumvit, the project consists of 12,000 sq meters of rental office space, a 180-room hotel from Taiwanese chain Evergreen and a semi-outdoor shopping strip.

That this Thai craft beer bar wants more people to break the law New Charoenkrung craft beer bar Let The Girl Kill—which has nothing to do with the old Let The Boy Die, by the way—is announcing itself with something called BYOB Day on Jul 22.

But instead of people bringing in any old bottled liquor as is the norm, they’re inviting new craft brewers to show off their (illegal) wares to perfect strangers for honest feedback before they consider moving operations abroad.

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That people are turning explosive Bangkok paving slabs into Minesweeper Space Invaders on underpasses is so 2008. Now, Bangkokians are taking to the street to warn pedestrians which paving stones might splash their legs in gross, warm, murky water.

And they’re doing it via the medium of Minesweeper graphics. We know of at least three of them thanks to this page dedicated to all things crappy sidewalk-related: fb.com/ thailandfootpath.

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That Chang Chui now broadcasts traffic updates around the area It looks like Thonburi’s cool new creative hub has learned a thing or two from its opening weekend traffic debacle (when nearly 20,000 visitors attempted to park in 300 spaces). The people behind it have started broadcasting video reports of the nearby roads shot by drone from its Facebook page at 4pm, 6.30pm and 8.30pm every Fri-Sun. That Shura is coming to Bangkok, finally After canceling Wonderfruit earlier this year, the English synth-pop singer/songwriter is now headed our way this Aug 9, thanks to gig organizers Medium Rare. The artist is best known for her single “Touch,” which has exceeded 26 million views on YouTube. At the time of going to print, there was no info on venue and tickets—just keep your fingers crossed for no pesky “personal reasons” getting in the way this time!

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Uniqlo

HOT OR NOT

Hot: Uniqlo T-shirts

Not: BMA T-shirts

Thanks to Isra news agency, the public found out about BMA plans to spend B50 million on 200,000 T-shirts for its employees. 1) How does the BMA employ 200,000 people? 2) Are they f***ing crazy? You can get printed T-shirts on Alibaba for about B30 apiece without even buying in the hundreds, let alone the hundreds of thousands. Heck, for that money, the BMA could’ve bought 200,000 Sanrio T-shirts at Uniqlo and still saved over B10 million. Plus we’d have the most kawaii city council workers in the world.

INTERVIEW

Hot: Narathiwat

Not: Sathorn

Something strange is going on. The wasteland strip of highway leading from Sathorn to Rama 3 is all of a sudden starting to get the kind of cocktail bars and tapas joints that used to only open on Soi 10-12. First there was Arno’s steak, then Nan Charcoal’s Spanish grill, and now Birds, a hipster rotisserie dedicated to chicken. Are we about to witness the birth of a new neighborhood?

Hot: Mac n’ cheese burgers

Not: Ramen burgers

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25 Degrees restaurant’s new Cheesy Mac Attack Burger looks so wrong it’s right: beef rare enough to still be breathing, wedged between two cutlets of deep-fried macaroni cheese with some bacon and an extra slice of cheese because… just because. And we can just tell this definitely won’t be another fad like the ramen burger.

Hot: Song Fa

Not: Hawker Chan

As the Michelin-starred Hawker Chan gets busy franchising itself around the world (Melbourne got one, too), news broke that Singapore’s Song Fa will also be moving to Thailand. While it might only have a Bib Gourmand (which are like Michelin’s E for Effort badges), it’s still one of our favorite places to eat over on that small, delicious, weird little island. The bad news: it won’t be here till the end of the year. The worse news: it’s picked Chiang Mai, not Bangkok.

THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

Long slated for redevelopment, Siam Square’s iconic Scala and Lido cinemas, which date back to the late 1960s, were recently granted another three years of life by landlord Chulalongkorn University. Here, we speak to Philip Jablon, 37, the American photographer and historian behind the Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project, about the uncertain futures facing the region’s standalone cinemas and the potential reopening of the 100-year-old Sala Chalerm Thani Theatre.

Why are cinemas like Scala and Lido so important?

Thailand’s culture is so rich, and that extends to the country’s standalone cinemas. But many people—and the government—seem ignorant to this priceless culture. Standalone cinemas are historical both in terms of architecture and social context. Siam Square was just another neighborhood until Scala and Lido were built.

These two cinemas have played a significant role in building up this city, so we need to respect them and try to preserve them. Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever.

What makes these older standalone cinemas different to new ones?

Don’t get me started on this! The difference is that cinemas in malls only serve a commercial purpose, while standalone ones exert a real influence on society. Nowadays, a cinema is just another amenity that a mall offers its customers in case they want a break from shopping.

On the other hand, people go to standalone cinemas because they literally want to watch a film. These cinemas used to be an indicator of the urbanization of a town. Cinemas used to open doors for other forms of business. People would follow what the cinemas had to show.

Now cinemas chase their audience.

What are the main reasons for the decline of standalone cinemas worldwide?

Capitalism, consumerism and, of course, Hollywood. Nowadays urbanization serves an economic purpose, rather than the needs of people. The dynamic of cinema-goers has changed, too. Malls have more money than standalone cinemas. It’s a problem that in Southeast Asian countries showing Hollywood’s mainstream-oriented films is seen as a sign of development. That upsets me a lot. It’s like you’re turning your back on your own rich culture to worship something artificial.

How did Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project start?

The idea came to me accidentally in 2009 when I was working on my master’s degree in Sustainable Development at Chiang Mai University. I had been trying to find the right thesis topic, then I came across a standalone cinema near the heart of the city with the name “Tippanetr Rama” across the facade. It was still in business back then. I kept thinking about visiting it, but then it was demolished before I had the chance.

I was sad but there was nothing I could about it. A similar thing had happened in my hometown of Philadelphia. One day the standalone cinema I, and many other genera-

tions, had grown up with was just torn down. I felt like part of my life had been deleted. It was more than a cinema; it had built up its own community and culture.

What’s the latest on the reopening of Sala Chalerm Thani Theatre?

It’s still in process, I think. I helped the Film Archive lobby for this reopening by submitting a letter to the Crown Property Bureau. They said yes, but we never really heard anything after that. I do hope that the government will reopen in it time for the theater’s 100th anniversary in December. It will be great for the Nang Loerng community as it’s possibly the oldest theater in Bangkok. I have featured its photos in my book that’s planned to be published soon.

Tell us more about your book.

It’s a photo book featured 250 photos of standalone cinemas in Southeast Asia. These are accompanied by factsheets and essays.

It’ll come out this December—just in time for Christmas! I hope it will open people’s eyes to the significance of those standalone cinemas that are still with us and encourage people to do something to ensure they’re conserved. These theaters need audiences to stay in business.

Interview by Neon Boonyadhammakul

by Kathy MacLeod (IG: @kathy_macleod)

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We’re only halfway done with 2017 and already Bangkok’s rewritten the rules on where to party, dine, shop and hang out.

Here’s the best of what we’ve seen so far. By BK staff

restaurants Spanish Invasion

Next, Next-Level Sushi High-end Bangkok diners have spoken, and what they’re saying is: we want sushi, preferably spread over 20 courses to the tune of B6,000. Bangkok’s latest Edo-style omakase specialist, Sushi Matsuo (G/F, No. 88, 88 Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-712-7619), might do chef-driven sushi dinners at B6,500-12,800, but drop by at lunch and you can enjoy bara chirashi (sushi bowls) at B2,200, made with red-vinegar sushi rice. It comes from the same people as next door’s Tempura Kanda, so meals include some of the highlights from there, as well. Over in Phloen Chit, Sushi Zo (G/F, Athenee Tower, 63 Wireless Rd., 02-168-8490) began in Los Angeles, won a Michelin star, and now makes B7,000-8,000 dinners here that aren’t afraid to break from Edo tradition.

Sushi Matsuo

Euro Bistros are Back But not as we knew them back in the days when Indigo was a hot new player. At the latest from the Vesper and Il Fumo people, La Dotta (161/6 Thonglor Soi 9, 02-392-8688), a Sicilian chef rolls out perfect, sauce-holding tubes of garganelli—best enjoyed with a summery coating of parma ham and peas (B360) and one of Thonglor’s best G&Ts (B320). Soho Hospitality (Above Eleven, Charcoal, Havana Social) is getting in on the bistro action too with Brasserie Cordonnier (33/30 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 094-970-8599), as directed by a former J’aime sous chef. Wagyu beef tartare (B460), lobster bisque (B290), garlic butter snails (B390) and beef bourguignon (B520) are the stuff of Parisian bistros the world over. (see Open Door, page 16)

BRING ON THE BBQ

Brasserie Cordonnier

Pancakes, Waffles, Fried Chicken and Burgers New York magazine called the pancakes at New York-hailing cafe Clinton Street Baking Co. (G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02129-4861) the best in the Big Apple. Now it’s in Bangkok, in a greasy, all-American wave of Yankee diners that has also included the arrival of IHOP (G/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-616-8000) and the latest partnership between Brew Beer & Ciders bar and Daniel Thaiger burger truck. At Stax (2/F, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, 02-185-2472), grab yourself an old-school American fastfood classic of three flat patties, oozing cheese, zesty pickles and buns that won't give out on you half-way through (B320).

Out of your way? Give Asoke’s Bad Burger (2/F, Mix and Munch, Sukhumvit, 097-283-4598) a shot.

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If one image sums up the first half of 2017 better than anything, then it’s a smoky rack of barbecue ribs with pink flesh falling from the bone. Over on Sukhumvit, follow the big, bright neon sign for Le Cochon Blanc (26 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-662-3814), where chef Chandler Schultz cooks up smoked pork ribs (B180), steaks (B1000 per 350g) and even lobsters (B1700). On Thonglor, Game Over Lounge has swapped Meat & Bones for Hickory (Sukhumvit Soi 55 [Thonglor], 02-1707684), whose 5-6-hour-smoked, long-bone ribs (from B430 for 450g) come glazed with sweet honey bourbon sauce.

Just as exciting is the rooftop of Chinatown’s hipster haunt FooJohn (see page 8), where the former Deli-Q food truck crew run new smokehouse SpareParts (3-4/F, FooJohn, 831 Charoen Krung Soi 31, 087-593-9973).

LOCAL PRODUCE RULES

Le Cochon Blanc

MICHELIN MADNESS Here ye! Here ye! Michelin is coming to Bangkok. But you know that already. What you might not know is that, while we await the French foodie gods to bestow their culinary stars on our streets, this city just welcomed an outpost of Singaporean chef Chan Hon Meng’s Hawker Chan (5/F, Terminal 21, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-002-0655). Thanks to being named in the last two editions of Michelin Singapore, his Hong Kong-style soya sauce chicken and barbecue pork is arguably the cheapest Michelin meal in the world at B88-120.

Northern Spain's Basque cuisine of coal-grilled meats takes center stage at Nan Charcoal Grill’s (1124 Narathiwas Soi 17, 081-939-8389) casual, soft-industrial dining room. Ownerchef Vimvadee Piyavanich and her team cook up Galicianstyle octopus (B450) and Iberico pork presa (shoulder, B520) on a smoke-imparting Josper charcoal grill for delicious results. Central Embassy’s Rico (6/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-119-7777) adds Moorish influence and alfresco views to its tapas-portioned Spanish dishes. The goat cheese churros (B280) alone are worth repeat visits. But neither of these is our favorite new Spanish opening. No. That lurks down the back of Thonglor, where a house-turned-restaurant whose name literally translates to “rice” in Spanish, vies for the title of best-paella-in-town (starting at B1,200 for seafood). If you’ve never eaten at Arroz (112 Sukhumvit Soi 53, 02-258-7696), then you should.

Canvas

The shop-house opposite Gaggan is now home to Gaa (68/4 Soi Lang Suan, 091-419-2424). Here, his former sous-chef, Garima Arora (also an alumni of Noma), exclusively serves tasting menus (B1,800 for eight courses/B2,400 for 12 courses) of Southeast Asian ingredients with a nod to the pure, modern produce-driven cooking culture of Northern Europe. Equally as bold is the new foodie venture from the Rabbit Hole team, who are banking on the talents of a young Texas-hailing chef called Riley Sanders. At Canvas (113/9-10 Sukhumvit Soi 55 [Thonglor], 099-614-1158), his globally inspired recipes using top local ingredients are already winning over the city’s biggest foodie names. Chef Jason Bailey of Paste hailed it as one of the most exciting new kitchens in town. More traditional but no less exciting, Sri Trat (90 Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-088-0968) has made reservations essential thanks to focusing on one of the lesser-known regions of Thai cuisine: the eastern provinces, especially Trat, where they source a whole load of the produce from. Don’t miss the Eastern staple of moo chamuang (stewed pork belly with chamuang leaves, B220) in a setting of azure leather sofas, rich teak paneling and pop-art murals.

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cover story nightlife CHINESE FETISH It began with a candlelit, Chinese-themed cocktail bar next door to Peppina called Dim Dim (27/1 Sukhumvit Soi 33, 02-085-2788). But it didn’t take long for others to follow its oolong tea-infused whiskey sours and chrysanthemum vodkas. Over on Charoenkrung, FooJohn (831 Charoen Krung Soi 31, 085-527-3511) took over an old Chinese corner shop-house with an awesome mix of French wine bar and Wong Kar-Wai-referencing patterned wallpapers, while in Chinatown proper, Ba Hao (8 Soi Nana, Maitri Chit Rd., 064635-1989) gets the requisite look of Hong Kong cool through neon Chinese letters and stools that spill onto the street. Its negroni spiked with ginseng and herbal liquor (B288) is also one of our favorite cocktails right now.

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BALLERS ONLY

Duke

If you were worried the 0.1 percent might not have anywhere to drink in 2017, you shouldn’t have been. The Water Library people got the ball rolling first off with Duke (1/F, Gaysorn Village, 999 Phloen Chit Rd., 080-587-9520), where you can buy Dutch beer at B400/bottle and French, cherry-wood aged, single-malt whiskey for B600/shot while surrounded by contemporary art. The Anantara Siam also welcomed a new spot, a railway carriage-themed whiskey bar called Character (Anantara Siam, 153/2 Mahatlek Luang Soi 1, 02-254-4726) where yearly membership of B165,000 gets you a B200,000 tab at the bar—along with other goodies.

TRASH TALKING

Just A Drink Maybe

Bad taste was good taste at the start of 2017, when every new party spot started to look like a scene from Motel Mist.

Thonglor hipster den Badmotel shed its crisp white look in favor of Blaq Lyte’s (331/4-5 sukumvit 55, 098-253-9356) neon bulbs, pink paint and backpacker hostel wall scribblings, while over on Ladprao, Bad Taste (24/36 Lad Phrao Soi 21, 094-290-3299) drew out clued-in young things who like their craft beer with a side of dank memes. Nearby on Chatuchak, Trailer Trash Blue Eyes (3/15 Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 36 Yaek 5, 086-996-0095) looks exactly the same.

GIN GIN GIN How can it have taken this long for someone to notice Bangkok only has one proper gin bar? Thanks to Just A Drink Maybe (4413 Thonglor Soi 1, 02-023-7285) Thonglor got exactly what it was crying out for, courtesy of a Taiwanese bartender who knows his London dry from his genver. With its easy-going vibe, this is a gin specialist bar that's not just for the know-it-alls, either. Our pick: the AO Show (B300), a mix of chamomile-infused Brooker's Gin, sweet white vermouth, Creme de Cacao Blanc and simple syrup—potent and packed with flavors.

SHHH! IT’S A SECRET The Old Town’s new secret hangout, Ku Bar (469 Prasumen Rd., 02-067-6731) is so secret that they only put out chairs for a half-dozen people. But those lucky few who can find it (tip: in an alley down the side of Brown Sugar), get to sip on cocktails created by Anupas "Kong" Premanuwat, who worked as a mixologist at New York's acclaimed Angel's Share speakeasy (home to the current Bacardi Legacy global champion, Gn Chan). Then there's the new Cocktail Bar (Central Embassy, 88 Wireless Rd., 02-012-1234) at Park Hyatt hotel, where a bar-within-a-bar hides behind a wall of walnut wooden paneling (see page 15).

Work off all that booze with these latest ways to stay fit in Bangkok

1. Fighting

2. Riding

3. Climbing

4. Driving

Muay Thai legend Jareonthong Kiatbanchong has expanded his boxing gym to a new branch on Tanee Road, close to the popular backpacking street Khao San. On top of the flashynew indoor gym, Jareonthong Muaythai Khaosan also offers a rooftop training area with a perfect view of Wat Chana Songkram temple and Bangkok’s Old Town. Courses vary from beginner to advanced, plus ancient Muay Thai and Muay Thai Waikru classes. Drop-in class fees are B600 for 1.5 hours or B1,200 for a private session.

Hot on the heels of Tribe, the city’s latest spin studio Ryde offers high-intensity cardio workouts fit for both beginners and advanced cyclists. Burn up to 500kcal riding to the rhythm in one of their 45-minute classes. Drop-in prices are B950 per class, but there are also packages starting from B9,500 for 10 classes—or if you’re quick enough, you can sign up for a free trial ride on their website.

Bangkok just welcomed its most ambitious rock climbing gym yet, thanks to the same team who are behind Manila and Singapore's Climb Central branches. Sitting in a lofty warehouse out on Kallapaphruek Road (that's on the Thonburi side, about 10km from BTS Wutthakat), Climb Central Bangkok features gnarled walls and overhangs for all abilities, along with on-site instruction if you need it. Walk-in entry for unlimited climbs within one day costs B600 for adults and B500 for youths (first-time registration fee and equipment fee included).

Thailand's first electronic go-kart circuit has opened by the lake in Muangthong Thani. The B600-million Impact Speed Park is home to 30 Sodi RTX electric karts imported from France that race along a n 800 -meter track whose route will be changed regularly. Run on eco-friendly electric batteries, the karts are capable of reaching a maximum speed of 60km/h.

Adults are B600 per eight-minute session and kids 7-14 years B480.

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ADVERTORIAL

Food Savers Five ways to reduce food waste on a daily basis With 1.3 billion tons of food being wasted globally every year, it’s one of the world's greatest sustainability issues.

But while the statistics can make the issue seem daunting for one person to tackle, there are actually many very simple steps that you can take to play a part. Here are some top tips on how to reduce food waste in your day-to-day life.

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Buy ugly produce

Use smaller plates

Buy the exact amount

Freeze your food

Keep leftovers

Did you know that supermarkets throw away an astonishing amount of fresh produce simply because they are “too ugly”? People tend to pick the roundest, brightest, nicest looking fruits and vegetables for their groceries, despite the fact that the others are perfectly good to eat and cook with, too. So next time you’re going to the market, help reduce food waste by picking the ugliest shaped potato, ginger or mango for your basket. Don’t discriminate!

When it comes to serving food, our mind works in a simple way: fill up the plate.

Often, we tend to take too much simply because it can fit the plate—only to then throw away the portion we can’t finish. So next time you cook dinner at home, try serving your food on a smaller plate.

Not only will this help reduce the chance of throwing out food, it’s also a great dieting technique to make sure you don’t overeat.

It might sound obvious, but the simplest way to reduce food waste is by simply not buying too much food. Before you head out to buy groceries for your dinner, take a quick look at the recipe and jot down the exact ingredients you need. Instead of buying huge packets of vegetables and fruits, head to the weighing counter where you can pick the exact amount of the produce that you need.

On top of making sure you don’t throw anything out, this little technique will help you save money, too.

Expiry dates are one of the main reasons people throw out a whole lot of food on a daily basis, but did you know that freezing your food can help make it last a lot longer?

This is especially good for meats, which can be saved for months longer if you keep them in the freezer. You can also freeze your bread, soups, rice and much more. While freezing fruits and vegetables will rob them of their original texture, they still work perfectly for blending into smoothies and soups.

Leftover food does not always need to be thrown out. If you can’t finish your plate at a restaurant, ask to take it home and you’ll have your lunch sorted for the next day. You can do this with your homecooked meals too, just stick them in some Tupperware and freeze them. This is also great for lazy nights when you don’t want to cook.

TCEB’s Food Waste Prevention Program Research has shown that food waste is the primary waste issue in the MICE industry. To tackle this, TCEB has launched a prevention program where they encourage organizers to focus on limiting the food waste their event produces. The program works in accordance with the UN’s Sustainable Development

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Goals, that places Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production as one of its priorities to help ensure a more sustainable development of economies globally. For more information visit: www.thepledgeonfoodwaste.org.

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BK ASKS

Kamakura

Rungsima Kasikranung, Project Manager, Warehouse 30 What is the objective behind this new space?

Keaton Tailor

Daddy & the Muscle Factory

MENSWEAR RULES

FORGET ABOUT THE MALL

Things got very dapper on one corner of Soi Ari this year, when Japanese shirtmaker Kamakura (The Decorum, Ari Samphan Soi 5, 086-5335255) arrived in town sporting its perfect cotton button-downs and easygoing linens. The space might look like it fell out the pages of Monocle, but don’t worry—at B2,950-3,250, you can actually afford this stuff. To go with that new shirt, make an appointment at Keaton Tailor (Soi Chaemchan Thonglor Soi 20, 097-042-4265), which is again run by the Japanese but this time turning out perfectly tailored, madeto-measure suits. With prices starting at B12,000, you’d be a fool not to. If streetwear's more your thing, then head over to Silom, where B Store (2/F, 1/8-9 Sala Daeng Soi 1. 02-235-4711) has some of the best cult menswear labels in town, displayed in a chic, minimal setting right beside the Bangkok Screening Room.

Not only are all three of those menswear stores very cool, but they’re also standalone boutiques. And they’re not alone. All the hottest shops this year have been opening outside the mall and bringing a splash of color to our streets. Other highlights include Uncon (331/1 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 099-195-2262), which takes over Knock Thonglor’s space with over 30 fashion names, among them cult local brands like Sneaka Villa, Missile and 9Face as well as Italian leather bag purveyors Solar Milano.

Put aside B49,000 for a pair of Yeezy Boost 750s. Over on Ekkamai, Fablab (126/43, Sukhumvit Soi 63, 094-323-3555) is home to 35 young Thai designers from Facebook and Instagram, while Siam Square has the candy-colored, whimsical stylings of Daddy & the Muscle Factory (Siam Square Soi 11, 063-894-6954).

ART & DESIGN CREATIVE MEGAPROJECTS

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Chang Chui

This year, design and culture are hot; as long as they come in the form of huge, Duangrit Bunnag-endorsed megaprojects where designers can stretch their creative legs. At the new, long-awaited TCDC (2/F, The Grand Postal Building, 1160 Charoenkrung Rd., 02-105-7400), means a materials room where you can get your hands on the very best local fabrics, woods and composites, as well as a space dedicated to 3D printing. But this isn’t just for designers: membership for anyone costs a co-work-spacebeating B1,200/year, and grants you access to a desk, excellent Wi-Fi and the TCDC library. As if that weren’t enough for Chanroenkrung, Mr Bunnag is also expanding his Jam Factory empire with the opening of Warehouse 30 (Charoenkrung Soi 30, see opposite), which is set to slide open its rusty iron gates any day now. Inside, you’ll find screening rooms, bookstores, cafes and organic vegetable sellers. Even the other side of the river’s getting in on the action, with Thonburi’s Chang Chui (460/8 Sirindhorn Rd., 081-817-2888) —a collection of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries so cool that, on its opening night, it welcomed 20,000 people and so much traffic that the neighborhood combusted.

CENTRAL EMBASSY’S SHINING MOMENT

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Central Embassy mall's huge revamp of its top floor has transformed the area next to its VIP cinema to become Open House (6/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-119-7777): 180-degree views of Bangkok, a whole lineup of the city’s top foodie players (count Peppina, Broccoli Revolution and Mugendai), and one of the best art bookstores we’ve ever visited. In fact the Hardcover (4/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5977) bookstore takes over an entire side of the project, which it shares with a co-working space overlooking the city. Dig deep on the upstairs mezzanine to root out cool, limited-run photo annuals imported straight from Tokyo (see Avenue, page 10).

It’s a part of a non-profit collaboration between us, The Jam Factory, TCDC, Bangkok River Partners and Serindia [gallery], among others, to create a creative district. There are many creative businesses and activities between Bangrak and Klongsan, and it would be great if we could drive this further to create a real creative district and community. We want to be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of where to go. I don’t want people to just think of Thonglor.

This is an old part of town. Was it difficult integrating with the community around here?

Being able to create awareness of what we’re doing and what we’re trying to achieve will ensure that everyone in the area benefits. Many shop owners in the surrounding area had their concerns too—one approached me and actually asked if she’d be pushed out of business. There’s a lot of community spirit around here and we want all stakeholders to feel like they own the space. They can benefit and flourish from our project as well.

It sounds a lot like the Jam Factory.

In a way, you could say that it’s a sister of The Jam Factory. But I was given a lot of curatorial freedom to build Warehouse 30 in a way that has its own character. For instance, even if you can find furniture and home decor here, it won’t be anything like Anyroom on the other side of the river. The co-working space will be different. With Documentary Club, we have a lot of activities planned that go beyond just film screenings. The space is totally open for new ideas— for theater, dance shows—all sorts of events.

Who is the main target audience?

Interestingly, our market segment has changed quite a bit over the years. It could be anyone of any age, as long as they’re interested in the sort of content that we bring: the design, the lifestyle elements that we bring, the socially-conscious and environmentally-friendly concepts that we stand for.

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By BK Staff

CHIANG RAI

Locals Only Chiang Rai's most exciting restaurant opening in forever, Locus Native Food Lab (www.fb.com/locusnativefoodlab) showcases local produce and traditional flavors. Chef Kongwuth Chaiwongkachon gained his reputation in Japanese kitchens like Thonglor's defunct Kaguya and Chiang Mai's Ren at Dhara Dhevi, but now takes an altogether different path. Each night, Kongwuth serves only a single group of diners (from 1-20 people), attentively telling the story behind each dish in a 10-course tasting menu (B950/person). Kongwuth sticks to no-frills techniques, making use of oldschool equipment like a cloth-top pot for making kao kriab pak mor (steamed rice dumplings) or a vintage ice shaving machine. Kongwuth's take on the traditional sa ba tang cucumber spicy salad comes as a light and refreshing lemongrass chiffon cake, spicy cucumber sorbet and crispy nam pu (crab sauce), while his namprik orng (tomato and mince relish) is simply plated among a variety of blanched veggies.

Elsewhere, there are Japanese techniques, like the tender pork chashu in kua kae (stir-fried curry with veg).

BALI

Best of the Rest Bestival UK, a staple on the European festival scene for the past 14 years, is now expanding to Bali, and they aren’t scrimping on the lineup. Held at Uluwatu’s picturesque Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bestival Bali (www.bestivalbali.com) will play host to Mercury award-winning British indie outfit alt-J (would a Bangkok stopover be too much to ask?), Canadian electronic duo Purity Ring, Indonesian-born reggae hotshot Ras Muhamed and renowned crowd-pleasing funk group The Cuban Brothers. The 240-acre parkland, surrounded by beautiful vistas and 25-meter-tall limestone cliffs, will also welcome drum and bass outfit Rudimental (DJ set), legendary American hip-hop trio De La Soul, and godfathers of funk George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic. Tickets are already on sale, priced from US$200$450 [B6,800-15,200].

SINGAPORE

Michelin Returns After welcoming its first edition of the Michelin Guide to much pomp last year, Singapore’s second attempt has been met with mixed feelings. A total of 38 restaurants earning stars marks a welcome increase on last year’s 29, but many critics are bemoaning the lack of places cooking Singaporean cuisine, with most attention going to European and Japanese food. Still, the guide can be useful for deciding where to eat on your next visit. Some notable new additions this year include Boat Quay’s young Italian restaurant Braci, modern Australian resto Cheek by Jowl, and fine-dining institution Iggy's, which went through a major renovation last year and welcomed a hot new young chef. And once again, the only recipient of the prestigious three-star accolade is, unsurprisingly, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon. See the full list at guide.michelin.sg.

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Vintage Den Pang Aurapraphan, brand director of Vick’s Weekend and Vickteerut, has brought a new vintage fashion store to Ari. Museum of Everything Jinglebell sells retro styles from every era, ranging from ‘70s daywear to luxe jewelry to handmade accessories. Along with brand name stuff from Chanel (classic tweed jacket for B100,000, anyone?), you’ll also find more affordable vintage loafers, bags and high heels. The store doesn’t just limit itself to shopping, either. Taking over the space of Spoon & Straw, it’s kept up parts of the menu, like the afternoon tea Magic Moon Cake Set (B550), served with English breakfast tea. 18/2 Ari soi 2, Phaholyothin Rd., 090-263-6925. Open daily 11:30am-8:30pm

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Bangna just welcomed a new gym—one that’s all about calisthenics, body movements and having fun. The Movement Playground’s giant warehouse is kitted out more like your school gymnasium than a fancy fitness center, and offers training programs for core strength, boxing, Tabata (high-intensity interval training), Parkour and ninja skills. Everything happens in 60-90-minute group classes that cost B550 each, or give them a call about private training at B1,800 per session. At B1,500 for a monthly pass, this also makes a great open-gym alternative to a whole lot of other fitness centers out there. Bangna-Trat Soi 29, 087-080-1117. Open daily 9am-9pm. www.fb.com/themovementplayground

Opening alongside Thonburi’s Chang Chui, the new Doo Jit Laew Arai Gor Chang is a mixed-use theater for both performance shows and movies. Expect to find documentaries, as curated by Thida Palitpolkarnpim’s Documentary Club, and performances from the team of world-class Thai dancer and choreographer Pichet Klunchun. For now, it’s just focusing on screenings, with two music docs currently showing: Mat Whitecross’s Oasis documentary, Supersonic; and the story of Japanese glam rockers We Are X. Only B100 for movies ticket. 460/8 Sirindhorn Rd., 081-817-2888. www.fb.com/ ChangChuiBKK

When New York women want to look like they shop at luxe labels but also save some cash, they go to Tory Burch, which just opened its first freestanding Bangkok boutique at EmQuartier. The decor sticks with a theme of Hollywood regency—gold furniture and fancy carpets—while the goods offer a wider-than-ever range of ready-to-wear clothes and homeware. Go grab the iconic Minnie travel ballet and Fleming bag in a promotional set for B28,000—on special to celebrate the store’s opening. M/F, EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd. 02-003-6422. Open daily 10am-8pmOpen daily 11.30am-8.30pm Open daily 11.30am-8.30pm

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BOOKSTORES

Art Undercover Where to get the best art and design books in Bangkok.

By Kasidit Srivilai Booksmith by Papersmith

Booksmith by Papersmith

Digest also become very affordable here (if you don't mind reading a two-month-old issue).

Next time you’re passing through BTS Chit Lom, make a pitstop at Gaysorn Plaza, where you’ll find this hidden gem of a bookstore in the walkway connecting the mall with the skywalk. Originally from Chiang Mai, Papersmith specializes in international art and design magazines.

Hipster foodies can grab the final edition of foodie bible Lucky Peach (B580), which just announced it’s closing down. There’s also a whole heap to entertain design and photo junkies, including Domus (B695), the magazine of Milan’s Domus Academy, and the crafty Smith Journal (B625). If you’re looking for a long read, pick up a copy of Berlin Quarterly (B750), which offers ambitious, long-form journalism and cultural reviews.

Section 1, Chatuchack Market, 587/10 Kam Phaeng Phet 2 Rd. MRT Kam Paeng Phet

Gaysorn, Ratchadamri Rd, 02-656-1039. BTS Chit Lom. www.fb.com/ thepapersmithbookshop

Chula Book Center Bear in mind that English books are limited here, but the university’s renowned bookstore keeps a well-stocked supply of reasonably priced architecture and fine arts books (two of Chula’s main faculties).

There are two branches outside the campus, one in Siam Square and the other at Chamchuri Square. If you want to educate yourself on Thai art history, we can think of no better store. Some highlights in English include Thai Neo-traditional Art (B2,000) by Andrew James West and Pimphan Hansrisakul, and the Roots of Thai Arts (B1,695)

by Piraya Krairish.

G/F, Chulalongkorn Soi 24, 02-255-4433. BTS Siam 4/F, 315 Chamchuri Square, Phayathai Rd. 02-160-5301. MRT Samyan

Chatuchak Secondhand Book Corner One place which is thriving despite the recession in print media is the secondhand book area at exit 2 of MRT Kamphaeng Phet station.

Thai students head here to root out bargains not just on academic text books and novels, but also heavy, English-language design, art and interior tomes—at half the price of Kinokuniya. Over-priced imported magazines like British Vogue, Monocle and Architectural

Hardcover at BACC

Hardcover Bangkok’s top name for art-and-design titles now has two branches, one on the third floor of BACC and another in the hi-so Central Embassy mall’s Open House complex. That’s the one we’re going to focus on thanks to its awesome selection of rare, limited-run photo books and ‘zines from the likes of Japanese artist-provocateur Araki Nobuyoshi. Sadly they don’t put the prices on rhe special stuff, which means approaching the till can be daunting experience—you might be holding something that costs B1,200 or B21,000. Down beneath the mezzanine they also stock incredible (and rare) art books from Taschen, Prestel, Nobrow and Serindia.

3/F, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-3155. BTS National Stadium 4/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5977. BTS Phloen Chit

Hardcover at Open House

Assouline Luxury publishing house Assouline has arrived in Bangkok in lavish style as part of a collaboration with Thai fine jewelry house Lotus Arts de Vivre. Inside the glamorously teak-paneled store, you’ll find Lotus’s mighty tome, Unexpected Creations, selling for B7,400—all 384 giant pages of it. Other luminary Assouline collector editions include Oscar De La Renta (B4,940), the story of Hollywood’s favorite gown designer, and Private: Giancarlo Giammetti (B9,870), which lifts the lid on the lavish lifestyle of Valentino’s founder. For something more affordable, check out Assouline’s cult In the Spirt Of travel series (starting at B1,980), which delves into the unique creative lifestyles of sunny, “gypset” destinations from Bali to St. Barts.

G/F, Ananatara Siam, 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri

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SHOPPING Five Items with Leafy Appeals

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RESTAURANT

Holy Smoke The top two stories (plus half a rooftop) of Charoenkrung hipster hangout Foojohn Building is home to Spareparts, a new barbecue and bourbon house. Deli-Q food truck's Texas-born owner Caitlin Lee Chullasapya takes care of the rooftop smoke pit, where she smokes her ribs for 6-8 hours. She also smokes the delicious Sriracha-marinated chicken wings (B180) for a couple of hours before baking them inside a dry rub crust and serving them with addictive batter-coated crispy fries. Sauces and sides rotate weekly, including Kansas BBQ sauce, curry ketchup, pork jus and Sriracha coleslaw. Ribs are served as mixed platter (B420) with pulled pork, burnt ends, chicken wings and crispy onions. The bar offers bourbon-based cocktails to go with all the smoked goodies. Try the Pineapple Express (B200), a mojito made with Evan Williams bourbon and smoked pineapple. Reservations are recommended as the food needs long hours of preparation and may run out.

FooJohn, 831 Charoenkrung Soi 31, 087-593-9973. Open Wed-Sun 7pm-11:45pm. MRT Hua Lamphnog

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Young Guns

Sunday Steal

Where’s the Beef?

S.Pellegrino Young Chef is emerging as one of the world's most anticipated global culinary competitions, and Thailand's two regional semi-finalists have just been announced. Actually, just one of the chefs is Thai, but the competition takes its contestants from 21 regions around the world depending on the restaurant, rather than the nationality of the chef. Chef Ployumporn Ar-Yucharoen is the only female chef to make the regional semi-finals, and comes from La Scala Italian restaurant at The Sukhothai hotel. Thailand's second semi-finalist, Jim Ophorst, is executive chef at Pru restaurant in Phuket's Trisara resort. Ophorst works with local producers like the neighboring goat farm and even goes foraging himself.

The Southeast Asian winner will join 20 winning chefs from other regions at the Grand Finale in Jun 2018.

The venerable old Dusit Thani hotel, set for a date with the wrecking ball on Apr 16, 2018, is currently running a brunch deal which has sent Bangkok’s lobster-devouring, sashimi-smashing buffet nuts into a frenzy. From now through Aug 27, the hotel celebrates its 48th anniversary with 48-percent discount on the regular price of B2,800, bringing its three-hour free-for-all of pasta, steaks, oysters and—the real reason it’s so packed—allyou-can-eat lobster, down to just B1,714. A whole lot of people have already got wind of the deal, meaning reservations are essential, and ensuring that you’ll have to deal with a hefty queue over at the seafood tower. Still, that’s a brunch deal that can’t be bettered. The only rub: no free-pour booze. 946 Rama 4 Rd., 020-200-900. Open daily 6am-10pm. MRT Silom

Quality steaks and back-to-basics burgers have arrived in Samyan, thanks to the second branch of Jamie’s Burgers. Pongsakorn “James” Boonraksa follows up his Ari kiosk with a loft-like restaurant complete with a beer garden. The main attraction is six different types of locally-reared beef like Thai Surin-Wagyu (B450/100g) and Tajima Super (B520/100g), which they grill on the spot. The beef burgers (from B119) show off a subtly seasoned mix of Thai and Japanese wagyu that pairs perfectly with the charred bun.

Looking for a challenge? Try the Heart Attack (B444), featuring six layers of beef, each slathered in cheese and tomato sauce, topped off with jalapenos, and a side order of mixed fries (B120). Thai craft beers start from B160. 1/F, Naplab Bldg., Chulalongkorn Soi 6, 097-001-1108. Open Mon-Sun 5pm-11pm BK Magazine Friday, July 14, 2017

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Fresh Cuts

The eight must-eat dishes from Or Tor Kor fresh market. By Punsita Ritthikarn Moo Satay Heiy Hui

Gui Chai R-Mar

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angkok’s giant Or Tor Kor fresh market (Kamphaeng Phet Rd., MRT Kamphaeng Pet) just ranked number four on CNN’s list of the world’s top 10 fresh markets. But it’s not just about uncooked produce. Here are eight dishes you need to eat at Or Tor Kor and where to find them.

Kanom gui chai at Gui Chai R-Mar (B60-70 small/B200-240 big)

Taothueng at Ta-Wan Taothueng-Song-Kreung (B25-30)

For a light snack, these round, steamed dumplings are hard to beat. Stuffed full of Chinese chives along with other savory fillings—choose between yam-beans, bamboo shoots and taro—the gui chai at this little store racked up one of old-school Thai food critic MR Thanadsri Svasti’s Shell Chuan Chim awards back in 2002.

These days, the distinctive recipe still gives every bite a powerful kick—best when dipped in the intense sweet soy sauce.

Another store to get MR Thanadsri Svasti’s venerable old seal of approval, Taothueng-Song-Kreung elevates the traditional Chinese dessert of cold beans in syrup (taothueng) with many ingredients including ginkgo nuts, lotus seeds, sago, persimmon and dried longan. The result is a fibrous texture and sweet aroma from a fresh, ice-cool longan syrup.

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Zone 10/6, 087-560-6308. Open daily 8.30am-7.30pm

Herbal roast chicken at Sudjaikaiyang (B200) 2

This clean and airy somtam stall cooks up one of the best roast chickens in Bangkok, given a unique twist of herbs and spices.

Non-greasy and with dense, lean meat, every chicken comes from farms in Isaan’s Khao Suan Kwang district, known for its punchy poultry. Enjoy it with somtams that pack powerful flavour, as well as the spicy vermicelli salad (B70). As good as it gets without a trip to Khon Kaen.

Zone 9/25-26, 0816341717. Open daily 8.30am-9.30pm

Pork satay at Moo Satay Heiy Hui (B70 for 10 sticks) 3

This pork satay store is so confident in its sticks of marinated meat that it guarantees a full refund if you’re not satisfied—the only store in the market which does so. Succulent and delicately spiced, this is some of the best satay we know in Bangkok, and the sides of peanut sauce and achat (pickled cucumber salad) are just as intense.

Zone 10/21, 0818424165. Open daily 9am-5pm

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Kaeng hang le at Pen Chan (B50)

After 30 years in Or Tor Kor, Pen Chan has built the market’s top reputation for Northern Thai dishes. Its gaeng hang le, a specialty belly-pork curry of Myanmar origin, brims with extraordinary spices. Pen Chan’s Thai-style recipe sees tamarind added to the sweet soy and peanut sauce, while the pork is delightfully tender.

Eat it either in the food court or packed up for takeaway.

Zone 10/16, 0898894284. Open daily 8.30am-6.30pm

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The Story of Or Tor Kor

Mae Malee has cooked up some of the most flavor-packed curry dishes in the city for over 10 years. Our favorite: the intense, sweet and spicy massaman chicken curry—and at a reasonable price, too.

The highlight of Mae Malee’s version of this Southern Thai curry is the giant chicken hip served in an extra rich soup with a hint of Thai basil peeking through the coconut milk, soy and peanut sauce. Strong, sweet and spicy.

Zone 9/11-12, 0897701713, 026186913. Open daily 8am-5pm

Fried crispy pork curry at Jiep Moo Krop (B35/100g or B330/1kg) 7

The best crispy pork in Bangkok? The Channel 5 TV show Wirot Pha Tiao thinks so. Now a chain of restaurants, Or Tor Kor was its first branch, where our favorite dish is the fried crispy pork curry served with steamed rice. Cooked in less oil than your average moo krob, each bite is deliciously crisp—if still not exactly healthy.

Zone 9/28, 081-484-8397. Open daily 8.30am-6pm

Grilled pork at Muyang-Wanhyud (B12 for one stick) 8

The moo ping (barbecued pork) of this little store is so good that customers snake outside queuing. Muyang-Wanghyud cooks two recipes for its tender slices of rump: one, marinated in coconut milk, the other in fresk milk, before each being grilled on a charcoal brazier.

Zone 10/28, 081-8146594,081-8172931. Open daily 8.30am-7pm

The immaculate, brightly lit aisles of Or Tor Kor owe their existence to the Marketing Organization for Farmers, which together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative, founded the market in 1974 to heighten the value of Thai agricultural products. Today, the space brims with local specialties from across the country, as well as from some of our Southeast Asian neighbors. The market is split into 12 different zones, the heart of which is the fresh vegetable and fruit stores, with pesticide residue-free certification. But Or Tor Kor is far more than just a fresh market. During the daytime, benches are placed for you to sit, relax and eat your in-market purchases on the spot, while the food court is revered among Bangkok chefs for having some of the best “street” food in the city. Adjacent to the market, the Doi Kham shop is another chefs’ go-to thanks to its large variety of organic vegetables and other grocery products from the Royal Projects. On the rim of the main market, shops and cafes such as Phu Nit, Klum Maeban Kasettakon, and Kafae-Boran (Hat-Yai) also offer delicious food and drinks.

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Ekkamai’s Awesome Izakaya Announces Another Branch One of Bangkok's most buzzing Japanese izakaya restaurants is opening another branch. Teppen, the wood-heavy home-away-from-home for displaced Tokyoites in Ekkamai, will bring its drink-friendly tavern vibes to Sathorn.

The new location will be just a skip and a jump from BTS Chong Nonsi on Sathorn Soi 8 and is slated to open in mid-August. In our 2016 review of Teppen, we called it "one of Bangkok's most warm and soulful izakaya experiences," and praised its lengthy menu of s ashimi, Kyoto - style kushiage (deep-fried everything, basically) and robatayaki (charcoal barbecue) designed to be paired with an ice-cold Asahi, ginger highball or full bottle of sake. The new branch joins stiff competition from nearby Silom’s salaryman haunts. Here’s a look at the new Teppen’s three main rivals:

ON THE BAR

Savoy

A karaoke den with upscale spirit in Thonglor’s nightlife central.

By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj The buzz: When the UNCLE and Lady Brett team packed up and left 72 Courtyard, the community mall needed to do something big with that two-story space; something that pulled in the masses and not just the odd cocktail snob.

Their answer is a karaoke lounge and punch bar which wouldn’t feel out of place over with the hi-so party crowd at Arena 10, but which keeps hold of UNCLE’s glamorously low-key styling.

The decor: This might be the most elegant punch bar ever, thanks to UNCLE’s old black marble and flock wallpaper. The whole thing feels like a glamorous living room, but with a DJ booth in the middle. Grab one of the fancy-looking armchairs inside if you’re in a party mood. Once drunk enough, stumble downstairs to the karaoke rooms, where you’ll find a knowingly kitsch, slightly sleazy blend of Persian rugs and stuffy pink sofas. There are only four of these rooms in total (this also means you need to book in advance). The smallest fits around 10 people and the biggest 20. Access means spending at least B1,000 on weekdays and B2,000 on weekends for one hour.

ets of sugary, cheap booze. Art Nouveau silver punch bowls look like they might have been stolen from the real Savoy in London, and hold giant portions of sweet, grown-up tonics flecked with fruit and herbs. Our favorite, named after the bar, sees brandy, vermouth and peach schnapps mixed with fresh pineapple juice, sparkling wine and soda. A small portion is good for four people and costs B1,250.

Single servings are also available at B390-590.

SHAKARIKI 432 A super-lax upstairs smoking policy makes this a hit with guys lining their stomach before a night on Soi Thaniya.

Avoid the private rooms postered in bigboobed idols, but do get the 16-piece takoyaki set (B280).

14/6 Surawong Rd., 02-637-0927

The music: Anything and everything, thanks to a karaoke machine with 60,000 tracks. When we visited, it was just a few days before the Britney Spears concert, but instead of the real music videos we got some blonde chick in a bikini walking along the beach. Chinese, Japanese and Thai songs are all accounted for.

Why we’d be back: Savoy makes every other karaoke place look stuffy, boring or kind of gross. If you like drinking in places like Rabbit Hole but want to belt out some Destiny’s Child at the same time, this is for you.

1-2/F, 72 Courtyard, 72 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-392-7636. Open daily 6pm-2am

The drinks: Punch is the drink of choice, but this being 72 Courtyard, forget about buck-

KATSU SHIN One of the best deep-fried pork cutlets in town (from B240 per set), as well as an all-you-can-drink highball and beer deal for B600/2 hours that makes seats on a Friday night hot property.

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NEWS Finally! The Rooftop Bar at Park Hyatt is Open We just got word on the drinks prices at Bangkok’s new rooftop bar at the Park Hyatt—and they’re not as crazy as you might have imagined. At B290 for a South Side (gin, lime, simple syrup and mint), you’re looking at sub-Thonglor cocktail lounge prices at a five-star hotel rooftop. Spread across three levels called the Penthouse Bar & Grill, you’ll find two spots dedicated to drinking: The Cocktail Bar for sipping on craft libations surrounded by vintage racing car-referencing decor; a VIP Lounge hidden behind a walnut panel, where gray-silk walls and an antiqued-mirror ceiling play host to whiskey specials; and the Sky Bar for knocking back alfresco drinks overlooking Phloen Chit. Signature cocktails are all B360—we recommend the Memento, which mixes a salty-sweet dollop of Skippy peanut butter with Bacardi, Chartreuse, lime juice, fresh banana and Peychaud bitters. Hungry? head down to the grill and have youself an Australian grain-fed ribeye steak (300g) for B1,250.

88 Wireless Rd., 02-012-1234. Open 4:30pm-midnight Penthouse Bar & Grill

HANAKARUTA The thinking man’s choice. Forget smoking indoors and raucous irasshaimase! choruses, but do think well-crafted cocktails (get the apple martini, B150) and fresh sashimi (from B120).

Sathorn Soi 10, 097-140-7403

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Brasserie Cordonnier A family-friendly French bistro takes on Sukhumvit’s party strip.

The buzz: Remember when French dining looked like snails, beef tartare and bowls of onion soup spewing drips of cheese down their side? Soho Hospitality (see Above Eleven, Charcoal and Havana Social) is bringing those days back with this classic Parisian bistro on Soi 11.

The decor: What looks strictly conventional from the outside—royal blue roll-out awning, wicker chairs and privet hedges—feels friendly and welcoming inside thanks to warm, dim lighting and comfy seating nooks. The name, Cordonnier, means cobbler in French, hence the shoemaking equipment scattered about the place.

The food: French chef Clement Hernandez (previously a sous chef at J’aime) rolls out classic brasserie dishes like cheesy onion soup (B280), Burgundy garlic butter snails (B390) and beef bourguignon

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(B520). It’s all wonderfully conventional, but he’s not afraid of reinventing the odd dish, either. The ratatouille gets a handful of sundried tomatoes and vinegar-pickled tomatoes for punchier flavors, while his lobster bisque features both sweet and baby corn for a smoother texture. Just as silky is his crispy confit pork belly (B420), in which the fat gets removed and replaced with onion puree. Vegetarians can content themselves with a mushroom casserole (B420) and the occasional pasta dish.

The drinks: Italian group mixologist Davide Sambo’s drinks take inspiration from French art, fashion and music. Love From Monet (B350) elevates the classic Boulevardier (rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari) with a twist of Cynar (artichoke liquor), paying homage to the Impressionist painter by letting you paint the rim of your glass with a lemon-thyme paste. Sole

Rouge (B380), meanwhile, daintily replicates Christian Louboutin’s iconic red-soled heels with a layering of raspberry eau de vie at the base, topped with prosecco, vodka, D.O.M. Benedictine (a herbal liqueur), Chartreuse and orange juice.

Why we’d come back: While Oskar might appear to have this street’s French scene sewn up, Brasserie Cordonnier delivers something that feels less like a bar and somewhere you’d take the family. There’s more coming, too—a third-story drinking den with details to be announced. Natcha Sanguankiattichai and Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj

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Lazy Days Thonglor’s favorite brunch spot, Toby’s, has just opened a new grab-and-go joint dubbed Lazy Toby at the front of Villa Market, J Avenue (Thonglor Soi 15, 02-712-1774) for a your quick breakfast fix. In the open fridge you’ll find an array of their signature cold-pressed juices, including the Healthy Green (kale, celery, cucumber, lemon, ginger, pink lady, B180) and Morning Sunshine (carrot, granny smith, lime, B180), as well as gymjunkie smoothies combining fresh fruits with extra whey powder (B150). Food comes in the form of freshly baked pastries or breakfast bowls including combinations like granola, honey, cinnamon, Greek yogurt, fresh fruits and berries (B240), and the chia pudding with mango, passion fruit and berries (B250).

Either order at the window counter, or grab a spot at one of the two tables in the cozy sunlit shop.

Purple Haze Straight out of Seoul, South Korea, Cafe Bora (Siam Paragon, 061-546-4746) is yet another sign that Siam's going head over

heels for purple sweet potato. The compact cafe is all about photogenic purple sweets (bora means purple in Korean) made from the trending veggie such as bingsu (sweet potato ice flakes with sweet potato puree served with a cup of sweet potato chips and candied walnut, B195), silky and smooth ice cream (B119), tiramisu (B175) and a particularly delicious purple sweet potato latte (B119). They've also got a Bangkok-only selection of green tea treats. Do note: You can expect a queue.

Cooler than Cold Fashion meets coffee once more, but this time it’s nitro coldbrew. The Bavarian bag maker MCM has put nitro cold-brew master Bhava café (www.fb.com/bhavacafe) into the openroof Volkswagen van on the ground floor of EmQuartier for the world’s first MCM Café pop-up (Phaholyothin Soi 5, 086898-0800). Served up on tap just like draught beer are Bhava’s signature nitro cold-brew Black (dark roast, B90), Brown (medium roast, B90) and White (with milk, B100), along with non-caffeinated drinks like buttery yet refreshing butter beer (B100) and a flavorful ginger beer (B90).

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SO Asean M/F, Gateway Ekkamai, Sukhumvit Rd., 063-902-2406; 02-187-4118. Open daily 9am-9pm As its name suggests, this cafe pulls its dishes from all over Southeast Asia. Not only can you find classics like Indonesian-style chicken satay (B165), Singaporean chicken rice (B155), Myanmar tea leaf salad (B135) and Vietnamese noodle soup with grilled pork (B135), but also rare-finds in Bangkok like Filipino adobo (chicken and pork stew, B185), Brunei's grilled, herb-infused fish cakes (B215) and Cambodian amok (steamed fish curry, B215).

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

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

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

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Il Bolognese does Italian food that everyone knows and loves: fritto misto (B370), salami pizza (B490), spaghetti carbonara (B290), and don’t forget the tiramisu (B290). If you took your grandmother here and invited along that 14-year-old cousin at NIST, they’d both be happy. They’d be happy that the dining room has black beams on the ceiling and a massive, red-brick pizza oven upfront.

They’d be happy that the servers are dressed in white sleeves and waistcoats.

They’d be happy about the little nibbles you didn’t even order, like a lemon sorbet palate cleanser or a zucchini mousse bruschetta. Actually, anyone would be happy on this last point, as they would be on first bite of Il Bolognese’s pizza— wonderfully crisp yet at the same time moist, burnt in all the right places, and

Spanish restaurants are having a moment in Bangkok, but it’s one of the older names that arguably nails tapas at its back-alley Barcelona best.

After a couple of years on Sukhumvit Soi 24, Taburete arrived on Sala Daeng in Dec, 2016, where its petite shophouse offers a Catalan-boho moodiness that stands in contrast to the cartoonish Isaan curios (and shoulder-to-shoulder Chinese tourists) of next door’s Somtum Der. The Thai chef-owner spent 10 years learning her trade in Spain, experience that shows in a tapas staple like patatas bravas (B130), whose potatoes are not so much crisp but creamy, and come topped with a spicy tomato sauce and a fair whack of homemade garlic mayo that’s leagues above the usual bottled stuff. The croquetas de jamon Iberico (B170/4 pieces), too, are these little cheesy flour bombs that we only wish

were bigger. The menu doesn’t just pander to the classics (paella is limited to Fri-Sat, and will soon be pre-order only), but the chirpy, attentive service means you’re not left to flounder. On our most recent visit , all the recommendations were spot on, namely the empanadilla de cordero (B170), a succulent lamb confit in red wine sauce whose filo pastry basically disintegrates in your mouth, and the heavily-charred grilled octopus (B355), served diced in a smoky cauliflower cream. Dishes are said to change every few months, with the menu punctuated by specials like a chicken and rice casserole that’s somewhere between a paella and risotto. The broth bursts with hearty chicken goodness that’s cut by the slight sourness of artichoke. Complaints are few and far between. You could say that Taburete’s antiqued interior is too kitschy or too cramped—or just settle for a spot on the terrace. You could also argue that its 12-strong list of Spanish wines (including three by the glass, starting at B250) isn’t the most exhaustive in town. And while dishes rarely top B300, ordering cold cuts (B1,100 for a platter of mixed Iberico cured ham) can drastically drive up your bill. Special-occasion dining this isn’t, but we’re certainly not alone in thinking Taburete’s homespun flavors and B380 pitchers of sangria make for an appealing after-work proposition.

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with a pillowy crust that tastes of hugs and happiness. The topping of the margarita (B390) is just as awesome, rich with the zing of a good tomato base, cut with chunky splashes of a surprisingly cheesy mozzarella. This, without question, is upper-crust pizza. Pasta is also good, if not in the same I-need-to-text-mybuddies-about-this territory. The Bolognese ragu (B290) is exceptional, we just wish the tagliatelle it came recommended with weren’t quite so mushy. Still, NIST kid would find nothing to grumble about with his carbonara (B290), which comes in a generous, unctuous lump scattered in so many shards of deep-fried pancetta you can barely make out the pasta beneath. Too bad they can’t replicate those crispy, porky heights with the porchetta (B420), whose floppy rind makes conversation turn to the glorious things Appia can do with a rolled pork roast—though we’re not saying we didn’t eat every last bite of the juicy flesh on our last visit. It also hasn’t put off the customers. On a Friday night the place is packed, offering the kind of buzz that lets so many restaurants down, and crossing cultural boundaries (a well-heeled family, a group of Japanese businessmen, some expat cronies) with its old-school, pretension-free approach to the pizzeria. Neighborhood Italians, take note: this is what people want, taken with a good red at B170/glass or a Peroni draft (B300).

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now SAT Kolour Correct Ekkamai’s jungle backyard party space, Quaint, welcomes the Kolour collective this Saturday night (Jul 15). Headlining the evening is Malaysian DJ Dangerdisko with support from locals Marmosets and Peking Opera. Expect to dance to techno beats around people who wear sunglasses at night time. See page 20.

FRI Making a Splash Aussie-Brit rockers Splashh have over 500,000 views for their biggest hit on Youtube, but don’t hold that against them. They’ll be bringing their distortion-synth stylings to Bangkok’s Play Yard this Jul 14 thanks to a little party outfit called Dudesweet. See page 20.

SAT High Times DJs, drag queens and topless dudes with bodies better than yours take over the roof of swish Sathorn hotel SO Sofitel on Jul 15. Pay B300 to get into Hi-So Pride Party and they’ll even throw a free drink your way. See page 20.

THU Underground Movement With their new performance Blissfully Blind, Dujdao Vadhanapakorn and her movement therapy cronies give a subtle middle finger to the junta via the medium of dance. You already missed the opening night, but can catch the act through Jul 27 at Bangkok CityCity Gallery. See page 21.

MON Kill Shot Director Marc Silver’s 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets looks at the state of Florida’s problem of middle-aged white dudes shooting young black dudes. It came out two years ago, but screens for the first time in Thailand this Jul 17, thanks to the U.S Embassy Bangkok and The American Film Showcase. See page 21.

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NIGHTLIFE

Monomania Pangina Heals

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The ambient rock band celebrates the launch of their new album Before the Dawn with an intimate concert giving out free albums to all guests. Jul 14, 7pm. Rockademy, A-Square (next to Flow House, opposite K-Village), Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-261-3833. B350-500.

SPLASHH Markus Homm

BUZZ: H1F4, SĂ˜AR FLIT & SCOUTLAND

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Experimental music from three local bands spanning rock, folktronica, jazz and blues. Jul 14, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833.

B160. BTS Surasak.

Dance crew Superfly BKK hosts a night of free-style dance battles, offering a grand prize of B5,000 for the winner. Jul 15, 10pm. Superfly, 1/7 Rama 4 Soi 1 (Sala Daeng), 02-6639991. Free.

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The Romanian house DJs spins alongside DJ Dott. Jul 14, 9:30pm. Glow, 96/4-5 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 086-6143355. B250-350. MRT Sukhumvit.

Bangkok Hilarious Comedy Club and Out BKK host the second edition of the LGBTQ+ party, featuring live music from LGBTQ+ artists, drink promotions and plenty of dancing. Jul 15-16, 7pm. Sportsman, Trendy Building, 10/22 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-1687241. B150 includes a free beer.

KOLOUR LIVE

The Kolour Party crew presents a fresh new party concept, featuring exlusively live electronic artists. Expect to hear disco, house and techno from local and international names such as Shaheed Naz from Dangerdisko and Marmosets. Jul 15, 3pm.

Quaint, 23 Sukhumvit Soi 61, 02-7141998. B500-750.

T.REX 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Thonglor's popular dive bar celebrates its birthday with techno house music from Adiero + Nukier. Jul 21, 9pm. T.Rex Retro Cafe, Thonglor Soi 14. Free.

HI-SO PRIDE ROOFTOP PARTY

BLAST POOL SERIES

In celebration of pride month, Mad Stash hosts a rooftop party featuring performances from drag queens and plenty of DJs. Jul 15, 9pm. So Sofitel Bangkok, 2 Sathorn Rd., 02-6240000. B300.

This pool party promises techno-house music from Javi Kalero and Adiero + Nukier. Jul 22, 2pm. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok, 18/1 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 02-649-6666. B400-700.

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Local and international Djs Weyheyhey, Sadistic, Maloonatic, Space360 and Live Visual play hardcore techno, gabber and breakcore. Jul 22, 8pm.

Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451833. B200 includes one drink. BTS Surasak.

PANGINA HEALS' BIRTHDAY AT MAGGIE CHOO'S

Bangkok's much-loved drag queen celebrates a special birthday with her fans. Music by DJs Yui Truluv and Steve, along with performances by the queen and crew throughout the night. Jul 23, 7:30pm. Maggie Choo's, underground/F, Hotel Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, 320 Silom Rd., 091-772-2144. B300 includes one drink.

Bangkok party organizers Dudesweet welcomes the five-piece Anglo-Australian indie rock band, who are on the road to promote their sophomore album Waiting a Lifetime. Jul 14, 9pm. Play Yard by Studio Bar, Lad Phrao Soi 8, 081173-3616, 085-146-8017, 086-8668869. B900.

BUZZ

A night of experimental, ambient and electronic music featuring H1F4, Soar Flit and Scoutland. Jul 14-15, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B160. BTS Surasak.

DIS IS WAR

In preparation for the annual Bangkok Thrash Festival coming up in October, Jam introduces their first ever thrash metal and hardcore punk night with a line up of local bands such as Killing Fields, Sandan, Kaoscurse, Can't Break and Exclamation. Tickets at the door. Jul 15-16, 8pm. Jam, 41 Charoen Rat Soi 1, 083-5451-833. B150.

CARRIER WAVE

A night of experimental music with local indie veterans Stylish Nonsense joined by Korean electronic drone duo Tengger, Thai dub producer The Photo Sticker Machine and Japanese loop guitarist Amatuti Dub Drawing Space. Limited to only 50 tickets. Jul 20-21, 8pm. 12 x 12, 810/22 Thonglor Soi Thararom 2, 094-260-4713. B400.

SICK FAST RAW PARTY

Promising a night of headbanging and mosh pits, this new heavy metal night welcomes international grind metal bands Grid (Sweden) and Compulsion to Kill (Malaysia) alongside local bands Smallpox Aroma, Cystgurgle, God Fester, Satyr, Ruled Out, Exclamation and BabylonBK is Dead. Jul 21-22, 7pm. Soy Sauce Factory, 11/1 Charoenkrung Soi 24, 061835-6824. B350.

LIVE JAZZ BAND

A night of live Latin and Brazilian jazz by a local trio. Jul 22, 9pm.

Le Cafe des Stagiaires, 142/21 Sathorn Soi 12, 081-207-3077. Free entry. BTS Chong Nonsi.

KICKS FEST 5

The rock event celebrates its oneyear anniversary with two stages of live music, food and Australian craft beers. Expect heavier sets from international and local acts like Sincerely, Grizzly, The Sangsom Massacre, Sinners Turned Saints, Depressed and Higher Learning, plus more intimate acoustic sets in the beer garden from Gabriel Lynch, Krit Promyairux, Daniel Didyasarin and Valerie Joyce. Jul 22-23, 6pm.

Brownstone Studio, 1395 Sukhumvit Soi 77, 087-703-0448. B200.

TURNOVER

American indie-rock band Turnover stops by to play with Wave and So, Cloud Behind and FOLK9. Limited tickets on the door. Jul 23-24, 5pm. Brownstone Studio, 1395 Sukhumvit Soi 77, 087-703-0448.

B600 only 50 tickets available.

music festivals URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

The music festival returns for another year, featuring performances across three stages from 50 local artists and bands across various genres, including names like Atom, Paradox, Cocktail and more. Jul 15, 12pm. Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-690-1000. B799. BTS Siam.

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Opening (Jul 13)

Fragment

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (USA)

Action/Drama. After being forced into a bitter battle against the heartless Colonel, Caesar takes revenge for the brutal massacre of his apes.

Blissfully Blind

WISH UPON (USA)

Fantasy/Horror. A teenage girl realizes that an old music box from her father grants her seven wishes, but in exchange for a deadly price.

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An experimental performance by Thai dance and movement therapist Dujdao Vadhanapakorn and lighting designer Mont Watanasirirochn that reflects Thais' eagerness for change through Vadhanapakorn’s observations over the last three years of social and political unrest. Jul 13-Jul 31. Bangkok CityCity Gallery, 13/3 Sathorn 1, 083-087-2725. B700.

Hong Kong-based figurative painter John McArthur gives a talk followed by a life drawing workshop. Jul 22, 6pm. Bridge, Charoenkrung Soi 51, 086-986-9421.

The director of Toot Yung art center and co-director of Bukruk Urban Arts Festival, Myterille Tibayrenc, presents an oil painting series based on images found online. Jul 21-Aug 20. Serindia Gallery, Room 3101, 3201, OP Garden, 4-6 Charoenkrung Soi 36, 02-238-6410. Free.

KILL SWITCH (USA)

47 METERS DOWN (ITALY)

Fantasy/Sci-Fi. A pilot battles to save his family and the planet after a military experiment for unlimited energy goes wrong.

Horror. While on vacation in Mexico, two young sisters are captured in a cage amid shark-infested waters.

E-PUEK, FAITH OF MIRACLE (THAI)

SALES & FAIRS

Drama. Based on the life of country musician Saomat Megadance, the story follows the singer’s husband and his great faith in the miracle of Naga.

MERCHANDISE DAY YEAH YEAH

Noise Market and Panda Records a pop-up market devoted to showcasing the wares of local craftsmen, artists and musicians.

Jul 21-22, 10am. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), 939 Rama 1 Rd., 02-214-6630-8. Free.

SPECIAL SCREENING

The U.S. Embassy Bangkok together with The American Film Showcase present a screening of 3 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets, a documentary that won the Special Jury Award for Social Impact at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary attempts to reconstruct the death of a black teenager, Jordan Davis, who was shot by a white man, Michael Dunn, on Black Friday 2012, and examines how racial prejudice can lead to tragedy. The screening takes place at Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) this Jul 17 at 7pm followed by a post-screening Q&A session with the producer of this documentary via Skype. Admission is free for members but B150 for non-members.

Upcoming (Jul 20)

VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS (USA)

KUROKO’S BASKETBALL: LAST GAME (JAPAN)

Adventure/Sci-fi. Special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) must fight a dark force in order to save the universe. Directed by Luc Besson.

Animation. In this continuation of the Kuroko’s Basketball anime series, Taiga Kagami and Tetsuya Kuroko join five members of the Generation of Miracles to defeat an obnoxious American street basketball team.

ALIVE AND KICKING (USA)

DUNKIRK (USA)

Documentary. An intimate look at the culture of swing dancing and its position in modern society.

Action/Drama/History. Christopher Nolan’s film follows the plight of allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, Canada and France surrounded by the German army during WWII. Stars Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh and Harry Styles.

Jul 17, 7pm. Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand, 518/5 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-652-0580.

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