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Social distancing for the social elite

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How one entrepreneur became an NGO founder overnight

Transcription of “influencer” PeachyPooh’s Instagram Live video, recorded 2:41am, Apr 17, 2020. Removed 10:17am, Apr 17, 2020.

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9 ways to upgrade your home lifestyle

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Hey, all you cool cats and kittens! [muffled laughter] One second, just need to set down my wine glass… okay, there we… Wait, wait, hold on. [gulping] So, you all are probably wondering why I’m not in London right now. I know, right? When the PM said he was shutting out flights to Thailand and no one could get back in, like, even if you fly first-class, mum and dad made me come back. Ugh, what a bummer. The worst part is they said I couldn’t go to Hua Hin when I came home, either. So unfair.

Okay, but, seriously. I want to talk about this lockdown.

This has been, like, really, really tough on me. I had to cancel my spring break trip to Milan, and I hadn’t been there in a year. I was booked at the Bulgari. And, you know, I’m not too proud to admit that my family fell off the Forbes 50 list for the first time in my life this year.

Don’t feel bad for me, though. I get it. It’s hard out there for a lot of people. But with, like, a fraction of the tourists and migrant workers in Bangkok right now, we’re going to make it through this soon. You just have to stay positive. [muffled laughter, snuffling] Well, not positive, but, like, positive.

Look, I know you’re all wondering, so I’ll spill. How I’m staying focused and beautiful right now is by continuing to take my vitamins and doing this physical distancing stuff.

I’m not really going outside, except to my pool a few times a day, or when my driver drops me off outside my friends’ villas. We keep our groups small, though. Like, 10 or12 people, max, so it’s legit. And even though I’m stuck inside all day, I’m still keeping my skin radiant with my favorite cosmetics. Shout out to my sponsors!

Next week, mum and dad said I could use the yacht.

FInally! We have a place outside Pattaya. I asked our maid to buy me a case of Johnnie Walker Platinum for my friends and me to make it through this ban. [gulping] Ugh, this is so tough.

I have to attend class online in a couple hours—probably gonna sleep through it. But I’ve got a virtual workout sesh with my hunky trainer later, so PeachyPooh is out! Stay strong together!

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HOT OR NOT

ALCOHOL

Meet the entrepreneur turned NGO founder fighting against Covid-19

Sweet mother of all that is good and pure: the taps are on again. Did you hear that? OUR BOOZE IS BACK. We don’t even care if it has to be delivered. Some of us experimented with Dry January this year.

Dry April? Now that’s just cruel.

WFH Working in our underwear and the same purchased-in-the-90s Nirvana shirt day after day sounded delightful, but the giddiness wore off sometime around week two. Give us the roiling masses, plunk us down by the water cooler, cram us into the meeting room.

We’re over it.

INTERVIEW

Research has shown that the elderly are at a higher risk of fatality from coronavirus than most. For entrepreneur Natalie “Bin” Narkprasert, that hit so close to home that she decided to do something to help. We talked with her about the journey behind her first altruism project, Covid Thailand Aid.

By Supanan Anansuviroj

What sparked the idea to begin this project?

I have a 94-year-old grandmother. I began to worry about how to take care of her during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the grave risk of someone spreading the virus to her made me reflect on other senior citizens who may not have a family, or live alone, and how difficult it must be for them.

How is the project helping those affected by the Covid-19 crisis?

The free Covid-19 care packages include dry food, drinks, medicine and hygiene products. We try to customize them case by case. The donations we’ve collected help us buy more care packages for more people. We have over 280 volunteers who help by buying things, delivering items, building partnerships or making calls to senior citizens to help them feel less lonely.

Is this focused just on the elderly?

We started with the idea of helping the elderly.

However, that scope has expanded a lot. We’ve helped people with mental disabilities, and we’ve bought N95 masks and food for medical staff at hospitals, refugees and poor families. We don’t discriminate against who we help.

Have you ever run anything like this before?

No, I haven’t, but I have entrepreneurial experience, having started two businesses. That has helped. My only NGO-related experience is vol-

unteering at my aunt’s Simply Help Organization, which helps homeless seniors in South America and Central America. It left a lasting impression on me that doing something is better than not doing anything at all.

What challenges have you faced?

Getting people at risk to know about this initiative. Most elderly people and young children do not have a smartphone. Getting masks at a reasonable price has been a pain as well. Lastly, with social isolation, we really have to be creative in finding ways to limit interaction. We have tried to improve our safety precautions each time. It’s never perfect, but at least we are helping.

How exactly are donations used?

Every satang goes towards buying more care packages or funding things like buying masks for medical professionals. The basic package costs B125, but we spend more for families or those with severe cases.

What do you think about Thailand’s response to the virus so far?

There are flaws and unnecessary delays in how things are being handled. However, as a nation, we are lucky that we take care of each other and our elders. All we can do is to think about how we can help others who are less fortunate or need more support.

SELF-CARE The past month has marked the toughest moments of many of our lives. But it will be okay. Whether it’s spending 25 minutes a day using a meditation app like Calm or tuning into the R U OK? podcast, hosted by movement therapist and B-Floor theater co-founder Dujdao Vadhanapakorn, taking time to care for yourself is the move right now.

NMSL Chinese nationalists try to dunk on Thai netizens with a barrage of their NMSL (“your mother is dead”) comments, but Thai netizens simply dunk on themselves and shut down the haters with next-level selfdeprecation. Even better? Thailand’s trending #nnevvy memes strengthened ties with Taiwan and Hong Kong. Even Joshua Wong threw shout outs to Thailand.

To read the full interview, visit bk.asia-city.com.

YOU SAID WHAT?

“CHINA SAYS ‘CHINA AND THAI AS ONE FAMILY.’ WELL, HOW COME FAMILY DID TO YOUR SIBLING AS THIS? RELEASE THE WATER! #MILKTEAALLIANCE #ชานมข้นกว่าเลือด” TWITTER USER @LOVEKASUMA

“WAIT...FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS, CHINESE TROLLS KEPT SAYING THAIS’ MOTHERS ARE DEAD. TODAY, THE CHINESE EMBASSY SAYS THAIS AND CHINESE ARE LIKE BROTHERS. SO THAT MEANS THEIR MOTHER MUST BE DEAD TOO? #ชานมข้นกว่าเลือด #MILKTEAALLIANCE #NMSL #งง” TWITTER USER @JBUCHANANBKK

“GOVERNMENT’S ‘NO ONE LEFT BEHIND’ CAMPAIGN IS STILL LEAVING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE BEHIND.” TWITTER USER @CHOLTANUTKUNT

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Bored out of your mind, want to spice things up?

Temper any bad vibes and make the most of the moment.

Here are nine great ways to upgrade your stay-home life.

By BK Staff

WAKE UP

REFUEL

Sign up for a coffee subscription Few things are better than the smell of a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning. And with being holed up for weeks in quarantine, receiving a little surprise in the mail from your favorite roaster can make your day. Lucky for us, Ceresia Coffee Roasters has launched a coffee subscription that will send your favorite beans straight to your door.

Those include Thai Black Honey and the in-house Ceresia Espresso Blend—a mix of Black Honey for rounded, dark chocolate notes, hazelnutty Brazilian Fazenda Rodomunho beans and Colombian La Joyería for complex caramel and plum notes. You can choose between three-, six- and twelve-month plans (from B3,840/250g for three months; from B7,680/250g for six months; from B15,360/250g for twelve months) and stay wired all year round.

Join home workout classes Base Bangkok is offering its high-intensity interval training and strength concepts through free live-streamed workouts, while Tribe is streaming a diverse mix of free sessions to Facebook Live, covering barre, shadow boxing and mat pilates.

To take things up a notch, sign up for Base Anywhere, which includes four Zoom workouts per week and extra support (B1,900/month) or check out Tribe’s bike rental and daily cycling classes (B5,500 for two weeks). Bangkok’s leading barre fitness studio Physique 57 is also offering free classes alongside a paid service called Baan 57, which offers daily sessions of barre-based workouts, combining cardio, strength training, stretching and recovery (B2,565 through May 15).

Order from your favorite breakfast joint Tons of awesome cafes and restaurants are offering takeout and delivery. You can order from Brainwake Cafe’s impressive array of French pastries and breads, as well as its wide variety of breakfast dishes, like salmon eggs Benedict (B250), the American breakfast (two eggs any style; bacon, ham or sausage; toast with butter and jam; B125) or the Japanese breakfast (grilled saba, salad Japanese rice, B185).

Alternatively, start your day with healthy dishes you would never make for yourself. Brekkie offers lighter versions of hearty dishes, like the Skinny Royale (B280), a spin on eggs royale with smoked salmon, poached egg, rye toast and a less-fatty version of hollandaise, and sweets like whole wheat pancakes (B215) topped with ricotta cheese, caramelized bananas and coconut butterscotch.

Missing your favorite pastries? Call up Holey Artisan Bakery for deeply flavorful baguettes (B120), sourdough bread (B150) and croissants stuffed with ham and cheese (B150). Paninis like the smoky Cubano (B350) and the avocado-heavy, vegan-friendly Guaca (B400) offer something heartier.

Cook up a storm with the produce you had delivered

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT POUR-OVER COFFEE

by Thanapat Aumbumrung, barista and general manager at Kurasu Bangkok

What you need: 1. Dripper/pour over brewer 2. Pour over jug 3. Kalita Wave paper filter 155 (or Hario V60 paper filter 01 size) 4. Drip kettle 5. Digital scale Instructions: - Set the paper filter into a dripper and pour some hot water to warm it up.

- Keep the water temperature around 90-93C. If you want less bitterness and more sweetness, lower the temperature to 88C. - Put in the ground coffee, and gently shake it to create a flat surface. This helps the extraction stay consistent.

- Place the dripper and jug onto the scale. For this recipe, use 210g of water for 14g of coffee (1:15).

- Set the timer and pour 30g of water very slowly over the coffee to evenly wet the grounds. Let it bloom to extract the sweetness. Depending on the beans, especially for lighter roasts, you may want to give the grounds a light stir using a spoon to encourage them to express the flavor more intensely (this is called “agitation”).

- After 30 seconds, pour another 70g of water within the next 30 seconds.

- When the timer hits one minute, pour another 110g of water over the coffee grounds. The whole process should take around two minutes.

- Enjoy your barista-approved coffee!

We don’t know about you, but our goal after this is to compete in “Masterchef Thailand.” In the meantime, we’ll keep ordering local produce to improve our cooking skills. Pathum Thani-based Delish Foods offers tons of locally grown fruits, herbs and vegetables, ranging from heirloom baby carrots (B75/250g) to seedless grapes (B399/pack). You can place your order via Line @delishfoods or call 02-723-0969. Once you’ve got some greens, on to the meat. Long-standing butcher Sloane’s sells every kind of meat you crave, from maple and smoked bacon sausages (B299/500g) to free-range chicken thighs (B129/two thighs). Visit sloanes.co.th to place your order. Vivin Grocery, meanwhile, has you covered when it comes to cold cuts, cheeses, pastas and more. To order, visit vivinmaison.com.

Take a Netflix break What better time to binge your entire watch list on Netflix? If you are in a doomsday kind of mood, check out how doctors, scientists and experts battle influenza and fast-moving viruses in the docuseries “Pandemic” or learn how to survive a zombie apocalypse from Korean period drama “Kingdom.” Advance your cooking skills with David Chang and his friends in “Ugly Delicious” or “The Chef Show,” where Roy Choi and Jon Favreau bring their famous friends to cook and dine together. Then get nostalgic with the classics like “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” Eddie Murphy’s smash hit “Coming to America” or the most quotable show in history, “Friends.”

Retail Therapy Running low on skincare and other personal care products? The Watsons app has it all, from facial masks, moisturizers and serums to shower gels, shampoo, hand soaps and food supplements. Due to the shortage of masks, several Thai designer brands are pivoting from producing fashionable clothing to creating their own stylish protective gear. For street-style junkies, go for Leisure Projects’ rewashable three-layered masks (B350, order via Line @leisureprojects) or the minimal look from The Parrot Bangkok (B290, order via Line @theparrotbangkok). For grocery shopping made simple, home cooks can order not only raw food, but also everyday ingredients from grocery stores and supermarkets nearby (Tesco Lotus, Big C and Gourmet Market, for instance) via the HappyFresh app.

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CHILL

Listen to a classic novel on Audible Running out of things to keep you busy? Then Audible, the digital audiobook platform, is what you need. And now you can discover hundreds of titles for free.

The “Literary Classics” section is the best place to start. Here, you’ll find must-listens like “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, “The Picture of Dorian Grey” by Oscar Wilde, “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare and more, all narrated by famous names like Thandie Newton of “Westworld.”

Here’s something for the family. The “Teen” section boasts titles like “The Screwtape Letters” by C. S. Lewis. Over in the “Tween” section, J. K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is a good start, while the kids section offers relaxing listens like “Winniethe-Pooh.”

Party with your friends, virtually

COOK THIS CLEAN-YOURPANTRY RECIPE

by Jukkrapoom “Poom” Boonyakom, Paka Restaurant

MOO PAD KAPI (stir-fried pork in shrimp paste) Ingredients - Garlic - Bird’s-eye chilies - Shrimp paste - Kaffir lime leaves - Red pepper (for garnish) - Pork Instructions:

We may be stuck in our homes for the foreseeable future, but this is 2020, and we do have a virtual world at our fingertips. It’s time to plan a night “out,” whether it be on Zoom, Hangouts or Houseparty (our pick of the bunch). Organized fun is the best kind of fun, at least for now. Here’s how to get started.

Multiplayer online games are nothing new, but they certainly have a special shine right now. As well as classics like Monopoly (snore), you can get drinking games like King’s Cup and even provocative cult-favorite Cards Against Humanity online.

For something more engaging, try a scavenger hunt. Make one player in your video chat the scavenger master. Have them yell out items to find—e.g., something round, something naughty or simply a fork. Every other player must run around their house searching for an appropriate item. First one back wins, last one loses, and so on.

The ultimate virtual group event, however, might be that great British tradition: the pub quiz. Have each household come up with a set of 10 questions in advance. These can be themed or general knowledge. When the chat begins, take turns asking your questions, playing every round except for your own. To spice things up, organize a prize for the winners, such as a delivery booze order paid for by the losers, plus forfeits (e.g., shots) for losers of each round.

Bring the club to you You can’t go to the club, but the club can come to you. Ticketing platform Ticketmelon has gone online with Melon Live, a streaming platform featuring collabs with DJs, clubs and party organizers. Check out live.ticketmelon.com to see what’s going down on the weekend and keep track of your favorite clubs and DJs. Everyone is thinking outside the box these days. You never know what will happen next.

- Heat up a wok - Stir-fry minced garlic and chilies until someone sneezes - Add shrimp paste

SHAKE UP A COCKTAIL WITH THE BOOZE YOU STOCKPILED

- Add pork - Season it with coconut sugar (or fish sauce, as you wish) - Add julienned kaffir lime leaves

We assume most of you have kept your booze shelf well-stocked. Now is the time to see how creative you are with your cocktails. If you haven’t tapped into your mixology talents, fear not. Here are two easy cocktails to begin with.

- Put it in a dish - Garnish with julienned red pepper, and voila!

- Enjoy this dish with steaming hot rice, soft-boiled eggs or sunny-side up eggs

QUARANTINI

NEGRONI

by Barry Praeuam, bar manager at Just A Drink Maybe

by Dutch Ora, boozy agent at Bootleggers

Ingredients: - 60ml gin, infused with whatever edible flowers and herbs you like - 20ml Aperol - 20ml Carpano Dry vermouth - Dried lemon or thyme - Ice Directions: Stir all the ingredients with ice in a glass and garnish with dried lemon or thyme.

Ingredients: - 40ml Widges gin - 20ml Mancino Rosso sweet vermouth - 20ml Campari - 2 dashes bitters (preferably orange) - Orange or lemon peel - Ice Directions: Add ice to mixing glass, stir it with the gin, vermouth and Campari. Add ice to a drinking glass and pour in the cocktail. Add bitters and garnish with lemon or orange peel.

Tip: If you don’t like it sweet, you can cut the Campari measure in half.

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VIRTUAL ART CLASS REVIEW

3 virtual events to keep you entertained at home

ONLINE ART AND WINE CLASS, PARON SCHOOL OF ART

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HISTORY

Patpong Museum If you haven’t gotten around to exploring Patpong’s fascinating museum yet, then this is your chance.

They’ve launched a 3D virtual tour, including walkthroughs and videos (leaving out the slightly risque “over18s” section). From CIA agents to David Bowie, there’s more to Bangkok’s most notorious red light district than meets the eye. Head to patpongmuseum.com to check it out.

FOOD & FITNESS

At Home With Six Senses

SELF-IMPROVEMENT

The Hive: The Online Series Thonglor co-working space The Hive is making social distancing more bearable with its line-up of webinars and classes on Facebook Live. Up your work-fromhome game with “Productivity and Performance: Getting more done in less time” on Apr 27, 4-6pm, or sharpen your business acumen on Apr 29 with “So You Think Yo Can Pitch” (11:30am). Cheer up with “Laughter Yoga” on Apr 28, 8:30am, or keep calm on Apr 30 with a yoga session (1-2pm) and a breathing meditation class (4:30-5pm).

Although you probably won’t be able to check into Six Senses’ super-luxe properties any time soon, the global hotel chain is bringing a series of tutorials and events to your home.

Budding chefs can hone their kitchen skills with the “Food for Thought” class every Monday at 2pm, with pickling and fermenting scheduled for Apr 27 and Eton mess on May 4.

Alternatively, you can relax with a yoga class every Tuesday at 2pm or join their “Friday Fit and Fun” sessions (Fridays, 2pm). All events are streamed to their Facebook page (fb.com/ SixSenses).

There’s always something exciting about receiving a package— especially one loaded with mysterious art supplies. That delivery geared us up for the following day’s online art class with Paron School of Art. Logging into Zoom, we were greeted by Thai-British artist and teacher Paron Mead, whose positive vibe instantly quashed any fears we had about sharing our questionable art skills with strangers over the internet. Expertly leading a mix of at least eight local and international faces—many with a glass of wine in hand—the Central Saint Martins-educated Paron provided an insightful blend of history, constructive criticism, encouragement and debate. Much to our relief, we were instructed to copy the outline of our chosen Matisse work using the supplies provided, and the class was more a study in the artist’s flamboyant use of color than a test of our skills. Beyond the layering and blending techniques taught during the class, the experience provided a much-needed sense of creativity, connection and community, which Paron stoked by inviting us to share stories of something beautiful to have come out of the Covid-19 crisis. If you’re looking for something to pull you out of your lockdown rutt, this class is ideal.

Upcoming classes: Hockney’s Landscapes, May 1; Picasso’s Portraits, May 2; Inky Fishes, May 15; Yayoi’s Surreal Objects, May 16. All 4:30-7:30pm, priced at B1,600/ class, including art materials. Fiveday “Introduction to Watercolor” courses are also available priced at B6,900 including materials.

Visit paronschoolofart.com or call 089-795-8765 for details.

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BK ASKS

Paron Mead, director of Paron School of Art

What are your favorite galleries in Bangkok?

Wafting through large volumes of work is heaven, and I am grateful to the BACC for being Bangkok’s platform for a beautiful breadth of art. I’m fond of the small and youthful Yelo House and Teaspoon Studio. Generally, I find our more modern galleries to be stark and oppressive. I know that our young creatives are feeling further ostracized by these spaces.

How do you stay creative during self-isolation?

For any type of creative outlet, it’s important to try to be in a good frame of mind. So if you are anxious: breathe, stretch and consider drinking green tea. I find the idea that you should channel your anxiety into being a tortured artist is a bit trite. Art is far lighter than that. Gauge what feels like a comfortable and fun creative exercise for you. Whether you want to make a painting, find a new recipe for banana bread or make something fun on social media, it doesn’t really matter. If at all possible, start with joy.

Who are your favorite local artists?

Besides my students at the studio, the watercolourist, Aeicha, photographer Harit Srikhao, sculptor Erictobua, graphic artist Marc Stuart and choreographer Jitti Chompee.

What advice would you give to aspiring artists?

Firstly, stop looking for momentous events within your creative life. Instead, shift the energy towards the seeking and gathering of intimate things—poems, colours, flowers that are significant to you—and let them ruminate for a while. Secondly, recognize that art will be a confusing landscape to be in and that developing is an exercise in focus. So begin today with what you have, work with trust and with grit, stay in your lane and try to avoid the other noise. If you want to paint: shut up and paint.

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BK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020

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Spruce up your home with Norse Republics interior design service

HOME DECOR

Staying home during the Covid-19 pandemic sucks, we know, but why not take this opportunity to feather the nest? To get you started, Norse Republics—importer of Scandinavian furniture brands like Hay, Fritz Hansen and Gubi—has launched three new online interior services that will make redecorating your pad a breeze. You can use the “Chat and Shop” service to shoot their design consultants a message via Line, Facebook or Instagram.

Wondering what that Pacha lounge chair from Gubi would look like in your living room? Try their “At-Home Trial” service to have your chosen items delivered to your house for a test run, free of charge. If you’re not sure what to do with your old furniture following your purchase, you can take advantage of their twomonth “Free Storage” service. 145 Sukhumvit Soi 49, 02-062-1211. Open Tue-Sun 1-7pm; or shop online via Line @norse_republics

SNIFF, SNIFF

Make your home smell amazing with these aromatics promos

BOOKS

Everyday Karmakamet Fresh Market Room Diffuser Set (500ml) B776 from B970 Order via Line @everydaykmkm

Panpuri Soothe Botany Ambiance Candle (260g) B1,505 from B2,150 Order at shop.panpuri.com

SHOPPING

TECH

This beloved secondhand You can now shop some of This futuristic vacuum will book store is offering your favorite malls online revolutionize your cleaning discount mail orders Who misses strolling through Emporium, Emquarti- routine Sukhumvit’s long-standing secondhand bookstore Dasa Book Cafe has announced a temporary closure until further notice. But fret not, bookworms! They will continue to sell online and are offering a 20-percent discount on mail orders from now through Apr 30. For a complete list of books available for order, visit dasabookcafe.com. The list will be updated three times per week. 714/4 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-661-2993

er and Paragon until your legs ache? Right. Neither do we. That is why we are thrilled that you can now shop tons of outlets online thanks to The Mall Group’s new website (mcardshop.com) and personal shopping service. You can place an order through the call center (02-269-1000 for Emporium and Emquartier; 02-269-1000 for Paragon), add @mcardshop on Line, or order directly from the website. To receive your items, you can choose from drive through, pick up or home delivery (free on purchases over B1,500).

What: Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Mop Price: B8,999 Why? This robotic vacuum will keep your home clean throughout quarantine with its laser smart mapping and high-tech navigation system. It can even be controlled through your smartphone using the Xiaomi Home app, which also lets you monitor the progress of your cleaning sessions. Other cool features include the two-in-one sweep and mop function and automatic recharge when the battery is lower than 15 percent. Order via Line @onesiam

Shop Talk

BsaB Buy-two-get-one-free when purchasing 200ml diffusers or 200ml refill Order via Line @ bsabthailand

How to spend your hardearned baht.

BUY IT QUALY “CORONO” PUSH STICK Keep your fingers clean when pushing elevator buttons with this eco-friendly key chain made from recycled fishing nets; B89. Available at shopee.co.th

BIN IT TICKETS Goodbye holiday to Japan, goodbye Khalid and Green Day concerts.

BARGAIN SEPHORA BEAUTY BONUS Get exclusive offers and giveaways on your fave beauty products; through Apr 30 at sephora.co.th

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HOT OFF THE PASS

Tons of F&B outlets are offering knock-out voucher deals

VOUCH FOR ME

Bangkok bars and restaurants are combating the downtick caused by Covid-19 with buy now, use later voucher deals. For example, Foodie Collection—the group behind 80/20, Il Fumo, La Dotta and 1919—is offering B2,500-worth of vouchers for B2,000, all the way up to B75,000worth for B50,000 (to purchase, email pear@ foodie-collection.com). Meanwhile, hip Soi Nana bars Asia Today and Teens of Thailand are selling drink vouchers for B220 a pop (cocktails usually run upwards of B350), while live music bar Black Cabin is selling B2,000worth of vouchers for B1,500, up to B10,000worth for B6,500. Charoenkrung’s party hub Tropic City is even getting in on the action with B1,200 vouchers for B1,000; B3,200 vouchers for B2,500; and B6,500 vouchers for B5,000.

Treat your future self!

HAPPY GUT Petchaburi’s Korean chicken and craft beer bar Changwon Express has just started selling its authentic house kimchi by the jar (from B140/500g).

Kimchi is packed with the immune system-friendly bacteria, lactobacillus kimchii—perfect during the Covid-19 crisis. Order via Changwon’s Facebook page or the Dahmakan app.

CHIN UP Luka Bangkok and Funky Lam are cheering people up during the Covid-19 crisis with their “Isolated but Never Alone” initiative. You can nominate a loved one to receive a free meal with a note reminding them that they are not alone by messaging Luka on Facebook or Line @lukabangkok.

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Haoma and 100 Mahaseth are feeding those in need

Sensi is delivering threecourse Italian feasts

Indus is now serving its cultfavorite food in Sathorn

Bringing light amid all the doom and gloom, Phrom Phong’s neo-Indian restaurant, Haoma, has teamed up with 100 Mahaseth and other restaurants across the city to offer free meals for those badly affected by the outbreak of Covid-19. The initiative aims to ease the suffering of those who have lost their jobs or their homes due to the crisis, while also supporting the restaurant industry’s staff and suppliers. You can donate to the cause at gogetfunding.com—just B100 can cover two meals.

Sathorn’s Italian institution Sensi is taking a foray into fancy comfort food with its new delivery service, Bigoli by Sensi. Available for delivery from 11:30am to 8:30pm daily, the a la carte menu includes antipasti (B590/890 for cold cuts), soups like Jerusalem artichoke veloute with black truffle dumplings (B390) and Neapolitan-style margherita pizza (B330). If you’re ravenous, opt for their three-course lunch set (B450), which features choices of salad or minestrone; pizza, lasagna or mushroom ravioli; and tiramisu or lemon mousse.

Order through Lineman.

Good news for Sathorn-based fans of Indus: the restaurant recently launched Indus Express Sathorn, meaning you can now get their butter chicken (B390), malabar prawn curry (B550) and signature kebab-e-malai (chicken kebab, B390) delivered straight to your doorstep. The Soi 26 branch is still serving the Sukhumvit area. Make your order via Line @indus and 086-339-8582 (Sukhumvit) or @indusexpress and 083-096-2453 (Sathorn) for a 15 percent discount and free delivery within five kilometers on orders of B800 and above.

QUEUE JUMP Three of Bangkok’s most hard to book restaurants— Jay Fai, Rark and Mahasan—are now following suit with almost every chef and restaurant in the city by offering take out food during the Covid crisis. Considering their never-ending queues, this might just be your best chance to try them.

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Lazy Panda HHHH 245/6 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 098-279-9236. Open Tue-Sun 11am-10pm.

Available on Foodpanda, Get, Grab and Lineman

Nothing triggers the reptilian impulses in the back of your brain quite like sticky, sweet, artery-clogging American-style Chinese food.

Somewhat remarkably, this guilty pleasure remained off the radar in Bangkok until 2019, when Phrom Phong’s Lazy Panda opened.

From the hefty portions and deep-fried proteins down to the straightforward menu and trapezoidal takeout boxes, Lazy Panda scores points for authenticity (editor’s note: this might be the only time in history that American Chinese food and authenticity have been used in the same sentence). Everything seems to have been renamed only just so to toe the legal line between acceptable and outright copyright infringement. Panda Express?

Let’s go with Lazy Panda. Mongolian beef?

How about Mandarin beef. General Tso? Try General Tao. It’s familiar yet endearingly distinct, and we can’t get enough of it.

Take the General Tao’s chicken, for instance (B275 a la carte/B240 box set). It’s a classic in the sense that it features a thick, brown sauce and just a few florets of broccoli— American Chinese food notably diverges from the real thing by pushing fresh vegetables to the sidelines—but it’s spicier than what your palate might remember, and that heat takes the edge off the sweetness. It helps that the chicken is deep-fried to perfection, too. Frank-

ly, if you don’t order this dish, you’re doing something wrong.

The similarly deep-fried orange chicken (B275 a la carte/B240 box set), on the other hand, doesn’t hit quite the same high note. Its sauce bursts with a citrus aroma, thanks to the use of fresh orange juice, but it lacks the extra dimension it needs to level out its tooth-rattling sweetness. Go for the Kung Pao chicken (B230 a la carte/B200 box set) instead, which is loaded with crunchy bell peppers, peanuts and dried chilies.

What really sets Lazy Panda apart from the lukewarm buffets of the American heartland, however, are the details. The heaping piles of fried rice (B70 small/B140 large) are smoky and toothsome, made with wok-fried smallgrain rice and liberal amounts of soy sauce.

The sweet dipping sauce that comes with your chicken spring rolls (B80) and cheese puffs (B50) seems to have been fortified with star anise and cloves. It’s fancier than the treatment this cuisine tends to receive, and the results speak for themselves. In short, anyone who grew up with a better knowledge of General Tso than General Patton will be satisfied.

THIS REVIEW IS BASED PURELY ON THE RESTAURANT’S DELIVERY AND TAKEOUT SERVICES. FOOD MAY VARY FOR DINE-IN CUSTOMERS.

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Crackhouse delivers the breakfasts you need in your life The buzz: Located in the Commons Saladaeng, this egg-centric restaurant shot onto the scene with Insta-worthy breakfast sandwiches featuring ingredients sourced from Bangkok’s brat pack of artisanal producers, like Conkey’s, Roots and Sloane’s. Even during the monthlong lockdown, its sandwiches have still blown up our social feeds.

The food: We see that sad-looking muffin thing you had delivered and raise you the B.E.C. (B240; add B50 for avocado). That would be Sloane’s smoked bacon, an over-easy egg, sharp cheddar and chipotle ketchup on a buttery brioche bun from Conkey’s—a real two-hands-required sandwich. The high-quality ingredients referenced above also elevate the restaurant’s most addictive sandwich, the Crackgriddle (B220). Two pillowy Chu pancakes covered in maple butter contain an omelet, Sloane’s sausage and oozing cheddar cheese.

For something (somehow) more filling, order the breakfast burrito (B240). Loaded with scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, creamy avocado, sharp cheddar and what might be a whole potato of tater tots, and served with cilantro-lime crema, this mighty wrap explodes with flavor. Aching to satisfy your sweet tooth? A chilled slice of New York cheesecake (B150) will do the trick.

The drinks: Unless you’re a Coffee Aficionado, boasting the kind of laboratory-appropriate equipment that would make currently coopedup baristas squeal in delight, you’ll appreciate that your iced coffee is handled by Roots (B80 8oz/B90 12oz). Another welcome surprise comes in the form of the fresh, cold-pressed orange juice (B150).

It’s super refreshing and actually tastes like oranges—what a novel concept—thanks to it being just 100-percent navel orange juice.

It’s like divine intervention in the summer heat.

The delivery: Fast and efficient, courtesy of Lineman (order via Line @crackhouse.bkk; takeout orders get 20 percent off). Your food comes out of the box hot. Even the Crackgriddle’s pancake buns keep their integrity, which is no small feat. Asnother bonus? You can get contactless delivery.

Why we’d order again: With all the Zoom happy hour sessions we have ahead of us, we’re keeping this place on speed dial for the morning after. You win, Crackhouse—we’re addicted. Craig Sauers The Commons (Saladaeng), 126 Sala Daeng Soi 1, 094-490-4188.

Delivery and takeout available from 8am-8pm daily

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Phuket’s Shake Shack-style burgers hit Sukhumvit

Veganerie

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Halfway between Asoke and Phrom

NEW AND NOTED

Bo.lan is now delivering fine dining and CSA boxes

Get a discount on Veganerie’s delicious plant-based meal sets

La Bottega di Luca is offering buy now, eat later deals

Bo.lan is now delivering pinto boxes filled with the restaurant’s must-try Thai fine dining, including a salad, curry, relish, stir fry and rice for B1,500, plus delivery costs. You can also order groceries in the form of CSA (community-supported agriculture) packages, featuring organic veggies, curry pastes, proteins of the day and eggs, plus suggested recipes for cooking at home. The Starter Box is priced at B800, while the Bo.lan Essential Box is B1,600 and includes staple Thai ingredients with a long shelf life. Available to order from 2-5:30pm daily via Line @bolanoffice or ‎02-260-2962.

Plant-based trailblazer Veganerie is offering vegan meal sets for delivery, from breakfast dishes like pancakes with a drink (B265) to wraps with a smoothie (B290), pasta or rice bowls with a smoothie (B320) and burgers with a drink (B320). You can also go for the vegan combo set (choice of burger, plus drink or smoothie and dessert; B390). Order via Lineman and get a B100 delivery discount with a purchase of over B500, or order directly via Facebook from 11am-7pm daily and get free delivery within five km or 20 percent off if picking up at the shop.

If you’re missing La Bottega di Luca’s D.O.P. produce-packed carpaccio all’albese and black truffle risotto, why not gift yourself a food voucher to use when the Sukhumvit Soi 49 restaurant reopens? Pay B5,000 and get B6,000 worth of vouchers; B10,000 and get B13,000; B25,000 and get B35,000; or B50,000 and get B75,000. All vouchers will be valid until Dec 30, 2020, and are divided into B1,000, so they can be spent separately. To get yours, email la.bottega.di.luca@gmail.com.

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get a complimentary iced beverages valued up to THB 110 when ordering THB 300 or more /sales slip 1 Nov ’19 – 30 Nov ‘20

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(497 Sukhumvit Rd., 093-583-8700) Download the dahmakan app not only bears a logo to similar or visit dahmakan.com orderto beloved NY-based burger chain Shake ThisShack, online itrestaurant healthy dishes served right to also bustsoffers out remarkably patties. (all for those in selfyourfamiliar-looking doorstep, making it the Burgers perfect choice B245 single/B295 triple)from local favorites quarantine at home. double/B375 Its menu ranges stylized by city, Thai fromcurry the classic khao soi (northern noodle soup) and gaeng like are (Australian beef, (spicy green curry) to cheese, Japanese dishes like pork kiewNew wanYork onions, ketchup sukiyaki andpickles, rice topped with and misomayo) marinated beef to Italianto the Dubai chicken burger and the leaning spaghetti and meatballs. Finish your meal with Tokyo deep-fried fish burger. Veggies healthy homemade desserts like the gluten-free creamy can opt for the halloumi-based Aiya cheesecake topped withare a swirl of fresh Napa, while vegans covered withpassion fruit. the Beyond Burger (from B245). Sides range from waffle fries (B130) to chilicheese poppers (B110) and Caesar salads (B110).

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Taan

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Mama Made Roti Nanglinchee Rd. (inside Bang Jak Gas Station), 02-678-5619. Open daily 10am-9pm With the glasshouse setting filled with a forest of ferns and houseplants, this Instagrammable bistro offers Thai-Muslim dishes like salad khaek (tofu salad with red curry dressing), korma curry (Indian-influenced curry with yogurt and mutton), and pillowy homemade roti served with various toppings.

Pair the latter with beef massaman curry for a hearty lunch, followed by the paper-thin, crispy roti with mellow Thai tea cream-custard for dessert.

Exclusively for Citi credit card members Get complimentary roti and beverage valued THB 120 when spending THB 1,000 or more /sales slip (limit 1 set /card /table /sales slip) 01 Mar ’20 – 28 Feb ’21

La Monita

NEW AND NOTED

Cool down with R.Haan’s summer khao chae

Don’t miss Taan’s mouth-watering delivery menu

These restaurants have Bangkok’s outskirts covered

The cooling khao chae (B912) at celebrity chef Chumpol Jangprai’s Michelin-starred R.Haan is the perfect treat to beat the summer heat. Served in aromatic mineral water, it is packed with tons of wholesome herbs, such as lemongrass, which is said to reduce the growth of bacteria and lower blood sugar levels, and galangal, which combats inflammation. Other traditional dishes on their “Royal Summer A La Carte Menu” include gaeng run juan (shrimp paste curry with river prawn; B450) and kanom jeen sao nam (rice vermicelli with pineapple, dried shrimp and fish balls in coconut milk; B420).

For delivery orders, contact them via Line @ironstarchef2go or call 095141-5524.

Thai fine-dining institution Taan is adapting to the times with a tasty delivery menu. Using ingredients sourced from small-scale, independent local farmers, the menu features “palo” three-herb braised duck chashu (B320), stir-fried crab with yellow chili and coriander root (B390), deepfried pork belly with sweet tamarind sauce (B260), Tapao Thong Chicken (B280)—organic chicken massaman curry with Vietnamese coriander, ajard (pickled cucumber relish) and roti—braised Himawari wagyu sparerib (B380) and much more. All dishes are served with organic jasmine rice. Delivery is available from 11am-7:30pm daily via phone 065-328-7374 and Line @taanbangkok.

Mahatun Plaza mainstays La Monita, Billy’s Smokehouse and Thai Niyom delivering within 30 kilometers of their Phloen Chit hub. Order ready-to-eat meals, like fajita bowls (B190) from La Monita, slow-cooked beef brisket (B750) from Billy’s and tom yum goong (B285) from Thai Niyom. Billy’s is even offering cured and smoked meats and barbecue kits, while La Monita has created dishes that can be frozen and reheated. Order via the restaurants’ websites.

food & drink | taste test

BK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020

Which 7-Eleven toastie tastes the best?

Everybody has had a 7-Eleven toastie. That’s just a fact.

Don’t act like you haven’t. In any case, these pocket-friendly, no-brainer bites make for a solid breakfast on the go, emergency afternoon snack or 2am tide-me-over. But which cheap and cheerful toasted sandwich tops them all? We put Bangkok’s finest grab-and-go meal to the test. By BK Staff

Sausage and ham cheese sandwich

Winner!

The taste: Ham cheese and sausage? Yes, please. The sharp taste of cheddar complements the lightly smoky ham and sausage. A classic on a classic. Of course, this is the winner.

Verdict: Go ham!

Price: B29

Egg and ham garlic bread sandwich

Runner Up!

The taste: Though the ingredients sound like a lot, they don’t overpower each other at all. They just live in harmony, the fragrant garlic bread, ham and scrambled egg accompanied by a surprisingly mellow spicy cheese sauce.

Verdict: Eggstraordinary Price: B35

Tuna and salmon croissant The taste: The croissant has a flaky texture and lovely layers, but it is on the greasy side—pleasant to eat in the first few bites, at least. The mouthwatering filling is an unholy amalgam of tuna, salmon, onion, carrot, potato and salad cream.

Verdict: Fishfight Price: B27

Shredded pork with chili paste sandwich The taste: Nothing much going on here. The paltry amount of shredded pork stuffing is unfortunate, and there is a lack of umami flavor in the too-sweet nam prik pao. It’s like eating five tablespoons of sugar mixed with one bird’s eye chili.

Verdict: Sugar high Price: B25

Chicken with spicy salted egg yolk sauce whole wheat sandwich

Yikes

The taste: This stinky, mushy abomination of a toastie diminishes the reputation of all toasties, and that’s a crying shame. The diced chicken breast tastes funny, the sauce is funky and the whole wheat bread is a soggy mess. The saving grace is there are just 170 calories in this thing.

Verdict: But why?

Price: B32

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lifestyle | wfh

Home Improvement Working from home has become the new normal. Yet, while many of us have long dreamed of skipping our commute and chilling in our PJs until noon, it doesn’t quite live up to the hype. If you’re struggling to stay sane under lockdown, these tips from top creatives and designers will help to boost your productivity and keep you motivated.

By Dhipkawee Sriyananda Selley

BK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2020

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Create a separate workspace

Natural light goes a long way

Keep a routine

If you’re easily distracted by the sounds of your partner’s daily conference call, your mother’s “easy-listening” radio or the constant roar of your sibling’s Formula One PS4 game, then consider setting up a specific area in your home where you can get stuff done. It should be a quiet, “official” workspace you return to every day, whether it’s a kitchen bar where you can place your laptop or a desk set up in the library, if that’s how you roll. Try to keep your workspace separate from your bedroom. You want to be productive instead of ending up taking a nap!

“Your home is where you start and end the day. The most important thing is to make your workspace feel positive. Rearranging the layout of a room always helps and you shouldn’t be limited to only work at a desk. To uplift your mood, try adding some nice color palettes to your workspace, whether it’s the furniture or other home accessories.” - Veekrit Palarit, managing director of Norse Republics

Numerous studies have shown that natural light has many benefits, from increasing productivity and creativity to other health-related perks, like improving your sleep quality and efficiency. Try to find a workspace with ample natural light. That way, while you work, you can absorb vitamin D, which helps increase serotonin, a hormone that’s associated with improving your mood and helping you feel calmer, happier and more focused.

“During my work from home period, I’ve rearranged my furniture so that the space feels extra relaxed. I also love to work where there’s plenty of sunshine, fill the space with tunes from my favorite playlists and drink good coffee.” - Nittaya “Nid” Chananukul, art director at CJ Worx and founder of travel and lifestyle page Coundsheck’s Journey

Even though your morning commute is rolling two meters out of bed to the next room, try to stick to your usual working hours every day and establish a regular routine that will help you stay productive. These may include doing 10-minute yoga exercises every morning before checking your emails, followed by joining your daily video conference calls with the team, then powering through work until lunchtime, when you can take a one-hour break. Also, try to clock out of work at the same time every day to have a clear sense of when your work life ends and your free time starts.

“Working from home can be relaxing, but it can make you feel lazy and keeps your energy low. I recommend creating a clear separation between your work and your personal life, having a separate workspace and setting your work hours. It will help you stay focused and be more productive.” - Polpat Asavaprapha, founder and creative director of fashion label Asava

Dress up

Spark joy with cheerful colors and decor pieces

Make your home smell amazing

Guys, don’t work in your pajamas. Of course, working from home means you don’t have to stress over which top matches with your new blazer, but it’s always good to still make the effort to look decent. Throw on your favorite band tee. Wear those cute linen shorts from your recent online shopping spree. Getting dressed will give you a sense that you’re ready to tackle the tasks of the day rather than leave you feeling sluggish in your PJs, which might lead to you binge-watching Netflix on your sofa. And if wearing makeup at home makes you feel extra motivated, then go for it.

“Even though I’m working from home, I still want to create positive energy for myself and my loved ones.

Every day, I usually get dressed up before going to my workstation—this helps keep me feeling fresh and ready for whatever the day brings.” - Netdaw Vattanasimakon, creative director of fashion label Landmeé

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Staying home almost 24/7 during quarantine means you’re going to have a lot of time on your hands, and what better way to get your creative juices flowing than redecorating your workspace? Working from home can feel monotonous, but your workspace doesn’t have to.

Jazz it up with colorful office accessories like a multifunctional tray to store your notebooks, a bold mousepad, a chic ceramic mug for your pens and pencils, or a DIY desk calendar. If you already have a pinboard, then get artsy and pin up your favorite quotes, images from a magazine or pictures you took from your film camera.

Another way to add positive vibes to your workspace? Put a vase of flowers or some cute succulents on your desk.

“I like to elevate my home and workspace with cheerful, artistic interiors—be it a vase of flowers or an artisanal coffee mug. These little details make all the difference.”

- Jongkol Palarit, fashion director at Vogue Thailand

Scents are probably the last thing that comes to mind when you want to boost your productivity, but they’re a powerful tool to improve your mood. Why else would we spend our hard-earned baht on organic aromatics like essential oils and candles? We recommend filling your homes with these five scents: lemon to promote concentration and performance; lavender to soothe emotional stress; jasmine to alleviate anxiety, insomnia and stress; peppermint to increase your energy, alertness and concentration; and rosemary to ease tension and fatigue.

“I bought a bunch of incense. Jasmine, related to my home in Melbourne, and lemon for its clean aroma.

I think it helps to break up space and it’s just comforting overall.” - Nancy Nguyen, interior designer at Avroko

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