VIVA Bangkok Issue 45

November 20th 2013

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XMAS @ Siam Center

Aston Martin @ Woobar

Aloft Hotel

B I F W Bangkok International Fashion Week All the photos All the movies

Tech Rules

Mondo’s

In Bed With Heineken

Terrif icTapas

Up & Above Your What s On Guide to This Week in Bangkok Page 1 www.bangkokscene.com

Daily Events Click on event for more information

The Dreamer @ Tribeca RestoBar. An exhibition of contemporary paintings by Suthirak Rithraksa. Until December 20th.

BANGKO{K}LLECTION @ ATTA Gallery. A jewellery exhibition by Marie­Louise Kristensen (DK) who returns with her newest collection dedicated to her experience and memory of Bangkok. November 21st ­ January 4th.

A Taste of Vietnam @ Romsai, Banyan Tree. Tran Duy Thuong will preside over the kitchen of Romsai restaurant alongside the restaurant s chefs and showcase her culinary skills in a special menu, from November 22nd ­ 29th.

Picture Perfect: A Photography Series Exhibition @ BACC. Three local photographers exhibit their work until January 3rd.

Inhabitation @ Speedy Grandma. A group photographic exhibition.

Until December 20th.

International Dance Festival 2013 @ BACC. The Road to ASEAN. Dancers From Italy, Korea, Singapore etc. November 22nd ­ December 3rd.

Flavours of the Mediterranean @ Orchid Cafe, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit.

Enjoy Spanish Paella Valencia, Moroccan djej m che etc. until November 27th.

11th World Film Festival of Bangkok 2013 @ SF Cinema, Central World.

November 15th ­ 24th.

Last Confession @ Moose. Exhibition by Parada Hongladarom. November 6th to December 6th.

The Last Gasp of a Mournful Heart @ Pridi Banomyong Institute. A Dance Performance Directed by Vidura Amranand and Nana Dakin. Nov. 8th­25th.

Thai Food Fair @ Up and Above, Okura Prestige. Throughout November.

Exotic Lemongrass Cuisine @ Basil, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. Throughout November and December at basil, Chef Kesinee invites lovers of authentic Thai cuisine to savour a selection of her exotic lemongrass dishes.

Exotic Indian Flavours @ Flava, Dream Hotel. Discover delicious traditional Indian flavours and spices. November 11th to December 31st.

High Time For Hairy Crab @ Silk Road. Until November 30th.

Pool Bar Beer Festival @ Hua Chang Heritage Hotel. Until November 30th.

Just Abstract @ Eat Me Restaurant. Group exhibition. Until December 29th.

64 Distinct Harmony 56 @ V64 Art Studio. Special Group Exhibition to mark the second anniversary of the art collective.

Villa in the Slums @ Bangkok University Gallery. An exhibition by Orawan Arunrak and Phil America. Until November 30th.

Broken Lines @ Neilson Hays Library. An exhibition of new work by Brooklyn artist Sandra McLean. November 5th to December 1st.

Just Abstract @ Eat Me Restaurant. Group exhibition. Until December 29th.

Resort @ BACC. A landscape art exhibition. 4th October ­ 24th November.

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Wednesday November 20th Michael Jackson Tribute Night @ Levels. For the King of Pop fans.

Lose Yourself Party @ Muse. Boom Boom Cash, Ketchupboyz etc.

The Dreamer ­ Art Exhibition Opening Night @ Tribeca RestoBar. Suthirak Rithraksa s exhibition of contemporary paintings, entitled The Dreamer . All are welcome to join the launch party.

Hi So Ladies Night @ Sofitel So. Ladies get a free glass of Chandon every Wednesday.

The Mansion Preview Wednesdays @ Levels. A once a week Wednesday Exclusive in anticipation of new partner club : The Mansion.

Wonder Women @ Marshmallow. Ladies get four free Sangrias every Wednesday in this ultimate ladies night out.

C.R.E.A.M. @ Escobar Nunglen. Every Wednesday. 90's To The Future!

Bangkok Invaders @ Velvet. New promotion ­ Every Wednesday.

Ladies First @ The Club Khaosan. With Lisa Bluestar. Every Wednesday ladies get free entry and a cocktail of their choice.

Modelo Qorner @ Q Bar. Models Get 8 Complimentary Drinks!

Every Wednesday.

Hip Hop Night with DJ Master D @ Axis and Spin. Wednesday nights in the Sky Bar. Let s Get High @ Muse. DJ Faahsai s high energy every Wednesday gig.

House of Soul @ Nest Rooftop. Every Wednesday. Special ladies drinks all night. Free entry.

Sound Shade 7 Wednesdays @ Le Bar, Sofitel Sukhumvit.

Vinyl Pharmacy @ Apoteka Lux. Old Skool hiphop Wednesdays.

Girl Gangs @ Narz. Ladies get five free drinks before midnight!

Super Foxes Ladies Night @ Bash. Belted, buckled and booted!

Above Eleven Ladies Night @ Above Eleven. Salsa music and 50% discount for ladies drinks.

High Heels and Lipstick Night @ Platinum Lounge, Novotel Bangkok Platinum Hotel. Every Wednesday.

Ladies Night @ Q Bar. Every Wednesday. Ladies free entry all night plus two free drinks.

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Far From the Madding Crowd Up and Above the Hustle and Bustle at The Okura Prestige Loftily perched on the 24th floor, Up and Above provides an all day getaway from the urban maelstrom of downtown Bangkok. The restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, but is proving to be very popular with the late afternoon to early evening set who love to idle on the overhanging terrace, sipping teas, gourmet coffees, fresh fruit juices and elegant cocktail creations.

the city enjoys the cool season in the run up to the end of the year festivities.

The crescent moon shaped balcony is also perfect for a romantic meal on a balmy evening, which is almost every night at this time of year as

During daylight hours the contemporary décor becomes more apparent; lightwoods have been utilized throughout, along with natural materials.

Those who prefer air­conditioned comforts can also enjoy amorous trysts of an evening in subdued lighting conditions in the main dining area of the restaurant.

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Chef Jachnarong Taksapagarn in front of Up and Above s buffet station and open kitchen

Mussaman Curry

Spaghetti Carbonara

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Thai Yum Talay: Spicy Seafood Salad

A buffet station near the open kitchen provides great selections at breakfast, lunch and dinner, while a la carte dishes feature a predominant mix of traditional Thai dishes and western favourites.

The buffet selection includes a fresh juice bar, egg station with daily specials, fruits, fresh pastry selection, cold cut corner, waffle and crepe station, tempting ­ yet healthy options and popular Asian specialities.

An ice well chills the fresh fruit and juices; induction plates keep warm dishes at correct temperatures and a pastry oven ensures that the home­made breads are baked to perfection.

Choices include oysters from France, mussels from New Zealand, juicy local prawns, Mediterranean cold meats and home­made ice cream. Live cooking stations prepare fresh pasta dishes and serve succulent prime cuts from Australia.

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Up and Above restaurant is also combining popular Thai and international buffet choices with tempting dishes from an à la carte menu every Sunday, with a lunch that includes free­flow top quality French champagne and an impressive range of cocktails, wines and beers.

By offering an à la carte menu we can ensure that selections such as Wagyu beef and Australian saltbush lamb are prepared individually for each guest. This enhances considerably the dining experience and adds real value, setting new standards that will be hard to match.

Up and Above is open seven days a week.

Dining options are as follows:

This is Sunday buffet at its best. Our guests can choose main course dishes prepared to order (a la minute) from the à la carte menu. We are combining the very best of Asian and Western flavours ­ from sushi and sashimi with sake, fine de claire oysters, lobster and succulent Scottish salmon to a wide and appetising selection of Thai­flavoured dishes, says Chef Jachnarong Taksapagarn (above).

Breakfast: 06:00 am 10:00 am Lunch: 12:00 pm 02.30 pm All day dining: 12:00 pm 10:30 pm

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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ASTON MARTIN LAVISH CAR LAUNCH COCKTAIL PARTY HELD AT W BANGKOK

Sonia Couling at the Aston Martin party

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Photos by Paul Hutton

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Delsey Celebrates ­ French Style Party de Paris at Siam Paragon on Luggage Company s Anniversary

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The Best of Jazz Under the Stars at Vertigo Vertigo is to welcome, once again, their much­awaited tradition, one that draws jazz enthusiasts from neighbouring countries as well, as they bring back some of the best jazz maestros for the eighth consecutive season. From 22 November to 1 December you can listen to some of the best Jazz artists in town at Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar! Lineup of performers: Prode Tanapat has spent several years performing with American professional musicians and has performed with renowned Grammy Award winners like Barry White, Kool and the Gang, and Tavares.

Changton Khunjara is one of the country s most renowned jazz guitarists.

He has performed at a number of national and international jazz events.

Lookpad ­ Chonlanan Limthai is one of the singers who performed in concert with Norah Jones and has taken part in many Jazz festivals.

Eddie Autobahn.

Mark Hodgkins ..plus more!

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Thursday November 21st In Touch With Ibiza @ Q Bar. Music meets art. DJ Bruno etc.

Boot Camp @ Virgin by Wip168. Featuring Flure, Sqweez Animal and Foolstop. Beer Buffet Party.

Sight4Life Charity Event @ Above Eleven. Raising funds for The Children's Hospital Opthalmology Department with a live band and more.

BDII Reunion @ Aftermoon. Featuring Teddy Ska Band, The Chiw, Friday is Coming. Beer Buffet Party.

Twilight Market @ K Village. Specially prepared foods, Artisans, Organic Alcohol, Craft Beers, Live Entertainment and More.

Thursday Nights With Sunju Hargun @ Theatre Bar. Boys Gone Wild @ Woobar. Every Thursday ­ Buy One Get One Free.

Disco: All Night Long @ Velvet. Thursdays ­ Free entry with student ID. Son of Lucifer @ Bash. Every Thursday ­ midnight till late. With DJs Christian Sinco and Tan. Thursday Live @ Nest Rooftop. Johnny and The Ill Gotten Gains.

Fashion Night @ Axis and Spin. Ladies get two free drinks.

De Modelism @ Demo. Free drinks for models. Every Thursday, with DJs Space Monkey and Skinny Mark.

Uni Night @ Dickinson s. Every Thursday. With live DJs. Gossip Girls @ Gossip Bar. Weekly Gossip Girls ladies night!

Ambar Ladies Night Fiesta @ Four Points by Sheraton. Free Sangria!

F Party @ Love F Bar. Exclusive models night with free shisha.

Future Funk @ Grease. Every Thursday ­ some seriously funky tunes.

Funk Soul Brother Thursdays @ Playground Bubbles and Mixology.

Vibetown @ Route 66. Every Thursday ­ mayhem, sexy people, unlimited drinks, off­the­wall jammin beats and four DJs. Too Sexy Thursday @ Levels. Every Thursday ­ Three Free Drinks for Ladies before Midnight.

Model Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Thursday.

In The Loop @ Q Bar. Every Thursday with two for one drinks.

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Friday November 22nd

Exclusive Jazz Concert @ Maggie Choo s. Composer Laurent Couson has gathered with Mina Agossi and bassist Eric Jacot.

Subb­An (Crosstown Rebels) @ Glow. British DJ and producer.

Beatitude @ Bash. Digital Island Part 4. D.J. Boyonic, DJ Aon. 808 Festival Pre Party @ Plan B. Win tickets for the main event.

Fit Fun Splash Party @ Luce. Poolside Games, Prizes, DJ Soundstylist.

Departure Kids @ Cosmic Cafe. Garage rock and rollers live.

Worst Behaviour @ Grease. A night of neo soul and sexy bass music.

Welcome to Cairo @ Liberty Building. New Egyptian themed chill­out.

Tu Casa @ Tapas. Your home for the evening with dancing & new beats.

New Money @ Woobar. Flaunt that high society attitude at W Bangkok.

Friday Nights: DJ Moudy @ Theatre Bar. Groovy Deep House Sounds.

Flying Friday @ Dream Hotel. A new regular Friday night theme.

Brazilian Night @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Friday with DJ Ashiq and DJ Briz.

Whisky Blues @ Whisgars. Every Friday with Keith Nolan s Love Gone Wrong!

Fresh n Funky @ Marshmallow. Every Friday with DJ Markus.

Mon Cheri Models Night @ Narz. Every Friday night.

Countdown to Sixth Anniversary @ Wip168. Every Friday with a different DJ line­up.

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B I F W Photos by Paul Hutton

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Cindy Bishop took part in many of the week s catwalk shows.

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Manish Arora

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Nagara

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Melinda Looi

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John Paras

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Tube Gallery

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Saturday November 23rd UK Underground @ Grease. Presented by Surface to Air. Resident DJs of Bar 25 On Tour @ Ocean. Straight from Club Bar 25 in Berlin.

Rewind Remind Concert by Leelawadee Quartet @ Thai National Theatre.

Get Wet Go Wild Pool Party @ Ambar. Notorious boutique pool party delight.

Giant Swing @ Glow. Live ­ Japanese dance music unit Based on Kyoto .

Space Sonic Party @ Velvet. Dress Code: Black (deep deep space).

Your Father House @ Cosmic Cafe. DJ Tobi plus Nudsko, Tatexpression etc.

Wind Chill Concert @ The Bloom Resort, Khao Yai. Lula, Getsunova, Jetset er and Slot Machine.

BTOB Year End Party @ Centerpoint Studio. With hot boy band BTOB. Rock & Roll Come Back Music Festival @ Chill Lom Horse Resort, Banglen.

Nowhere End 4 @ Rehab Bar. Expect the craziest and loudest Nowhere End yet!

Young Divas and The Super Men @ Impact Exhibition Hall 1. The very best songs in 30 years of Grammy.

Funk Motown @ Apoteka Thonglor. Every Saturday. Hip Hop, Garage, Soul.

Nudism @ Oskar Bistro. Every second Saturday with Tim Coates and Mikus.

Saturday Mayhem @ Tapas. Featuring: Alex Fischer, DJ Baptiste etc.

So Rich, So Pretty @ Marshmallow. Every Saturday with DJ Piya.

Sunday November 24th Sunday Buffet Brunch. Brunches galore in our weekly round up: Events Weekly Improv Comedy Extravaganza @ The Overground Bar. Expect the unexpected!

Heat Girls Party @ Demo. Free Bar with Bullet Bwoyz and DJ Leo. FTV Pool Party @ Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. Over 50 top models invited!

Yabasta Dream @ Jam. With Paint OT29 and Strawberry Panties from Kyoto.

Vivid @ Velvet. Models get five free drinks every Sunday.

Hip Hop Attitude @ Velvet. Every Sunday ­ with DJ Joe and G­Spark.

Purple Love @ Love F Bar. Every Sunday from 7pm to 2am.

Remedy @ Apoteka Lux. Your weekly dose of Sunday bass, beats, eats and treats.

Ghetto Fabulous @ Q Bar. Every Sunday, with Hydro Phonics and DJ Tech12 After Party @ Bash. Ghetto Fabulous at Q Bar continues at Bash.

Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace.

Madness Night DJ Battle Zuper L vs. Skinny Mark @ Safe House. Sundays.

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Monday November 25th Zumba Fitness ­ Celebrity ZES Melissa Chiz @ Aloft Bangkok. Melissa will hold a special 90 minute non­stop fitness party.

Bonaparte Live @ Cosmic Cafe. The hugely popular rock and roll insanity that is Germany's Bonaparte.

DJ Hunt 2013 @ The Club Khaosan. Every Monday for the rest of the year ­ to find a new resident DJ. Monday is the New Saturday @ Marshmallow. Every Monday with DJ Pepe.

Walrus @ Apoteka Thonglor. Every Monday and Saturday.

Daily DJ Themes @ ZUMA. Happy Hour 9 ­11 pm daily, plus different themed DJ nights on a daily basis.

Lady Night Party @ Virgin by Wip168. Every Monday. Four ladies per table will get a bottle of Red free before 11pm.

CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Siam Square. Now every Monday. The party that pampers ladies.

Blue Monday @ Nest Rooftop. Are you feeling blue? Nest has the perfect antidote every Monday.

Boom Box Mondays @ Q Bar. Hailing from the land of the rising sun DJ To­Ru eases you into the week with some classic hip hop, both old and new! Free entry.

Tuesday November 26th Beautiful Hangover @ Demo. With Dirty Dash DJs. Coconut Sunday Live @ Apoteka Thonglor. Every Tuesday.

Invasion Tuesdays @ Bash. Every Tuesday ­ with Bangkok Invaders.

Wine on Tuesdays @ Nest Rooftop. Celebrate the grape every Tuesday.

Velvet Ladies Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Tuesday.

DJ Queen P Rules @ Axis and Spin. Every Tuesday.

Burin and the Old School All Stars @ Funky Villa. Burin and friends.

Explicit Tuesdays @ Levels. Chill Out, Jazz, Deep House, House, Tech House with DJ Smiley, DJ Neil Thorpe, DJ Brandon Neville.

Free entry.

Tha Beatlounge @ Q Bar. With DJ Jedie: 5X National DJ Champion, DJ Jedie is the real deal when it comes to Hip Hop in Thailand.

Flix Bkk Models Night @ Flix. Every Tuesday Flix welcomes all Bangkok models for a night of partying.

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In Bed With Heineken

A new venue has opened just in time for the cool winter season, is brought to you by the team that made Bed Supperclub one of Asia s premier lifestyle venues for over a decade, and is Bed Concepts first Food and Beverage project in Thailand. Located on the 11th storey rooftop of the newly branded Space 16 Building, adjacent to Column Tower on Sukhumvit Soi 16, In Bed with Heineken has two swimming

pools and astounding skyline views of Bangkok s sparkling cityscape. The contemporary, minimalist outdoor facility fits perfectly with BED s design concept and will play host to some of Thailand s most popular artists, including Lipta, Mild, Scrubb, Sqweez Animal, Bedroom, Better Weather, Jetset er, Cocktail and Joey Boy, playing alongside BED DJs club night sounds. Photos by Paul Hutton.

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A Tech Savvy Fun Destination Words and photos

by Paul Hutton

Pattarin Chotchaicharin on one of the hotel s signature motor scooters

Aloft Bangkok: Sukhumvit 11 Hotel Offers a New Twist in Travel Guests checking in at the trendy inner city Aloft Bangkok are often surprised to be given a Samsung mobile device on check­in, rather than the traditional key. The device is their key to enjoyment in the Generation Y friendly hotel, unlocking doors, operating all room amenities, connecting to all facilities, ordering room service, playing music, unlocking movies and connecting back to the lobby from outside trips.

Aloft prides itself on being a no­walls, no­limits space with free­ flowing energy amid a fresh design, so that guests can celebrate

their own style in their own unique way. Even the names of the outlets are ultra modern: sample live music from hip DJs with signature cocktails in w xyz bar, play a session of pool at re:mix lounge, work on the abs at re:charge fitness centre or attack the snacks at re:fuel, the 24/7 café.

Splash provides the best of both worlds, switching from relaxing poolside evenings with cool mood lighting to pumping beat driven pool parties just for the see and be seen set.

PR Manager Kanya Gippu Jirawattananun in the trendy w xyz cocktail bar

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Photo courtesy of Aloft

The hotel s wine bar and restaurant, Crave, is no different, with staff offering guests the menu on up to the minute tablet devices, each displaying everything that a traditional menu would, and then some more.

Even the cuisine is creative here, with a 360 degree open kitchen, which forms the centrepiece of the outlet, producing modern fusion creations for a discerning audience.

Here you can find an outdoor zone designed for chilling out on large comfy sofas with a glass of wine from Crave s much more than adequate wine cellar.

Aloft provides jet­setting style at a steal with all mod cons in one of the most trendy sois in all of Bangkok.

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Upside Down Xmas Photos by Paul Hutton and Courtesy of Siam Center

Inverted Festivities Begin at Siam Center Siam Center has created another major phenomenon in Asia s art and design with the unveiling of a world class art installation called INvertical, in a collaboration with SOFTlab, the New York­based owner of world class unique art pieces, with art creations created in several countries around the world.

SOFTlab s credential is guaranteed by several awards such as the Architectural League Prize for Young Architects & Designers and the New Practices New York Award by AIA Chapter New York. SOFTlab s art pieces are on display in many high class art museums such as MOMA, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Hall of Science.

This phenomenal art piece is designed using first­rate innovations and techniques customized especially for Siam Center.

Chadatip Chutrakul, CEO of Siam Piwat Co., Ltd., said, Siam Center: The Ideaopolis, as the Thailand s No. 1 hub for creativity and inspiration, is committed to promote, disseminate and push Thailand s art community with the utmost effort.

The area of our particular interest is the show of design work and innovation as well as new ideas from design artists around the world.

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We want to make those interested in art learn and get inspired endlessly.

We will hold shows continually in accordance with our intention to make Bangkok a major landmark city in Asia s art community.

And this time around, Siam Center is honoured by world class artist SOFTlab, who comprise three designers led Michael Szivos with his team of designers Elizabeth Anne and Alexandra Mikaela Marla. They are behind some uniquely creative works of art that are widely acknowledged internationally.

They have worked in a major collaboration to create a sculpture called INvertcal, by putting every effort into channeling different ideas and imaginations to create this stunner. We will give an opportunity for youngsters and people who have a passion for art to experience the beauty of art and trendy innovation in a new form of design that is a rare sight.

But Siam Center is proud to present this giant phenomenal art piece to Thais and Asians for the first time. Interested members of the public can come and see for themselves at Atrium 2 on the ground floor of Siam Center.

Siam Center has also made the installation area a live design studio to present creations of world class artists in the form of reality shows to allow interested members of the public to watch the artists work up close from start to finish.

There will be a countdown to watching a finished beautiful art piece together.

Siam Center has opened for students of design from Chulalongkorn, Silpakorn and Bangkok Universities to learn through real­life experience by working with world class designers and by playing a part in creating the Christmas Tree with SOFTlab s team.

The ultimate sculpture INvertical is created under the upside down concept where the piece is hung down from the ceiling above the Atrium 2 area in Siam Center. The piece is created from special red and silver Mylar materials developed by SOFTlab using a customised technique. The art piece will be covered with LEDs to make every component shine and glow. The components are designed to have different sizes which are hand­assembled from the base up to the top to create a priceless large­scale sculpture that is installed upside down from the ceiling.

Mr. Michael Szivos, the owner and founder of SOFTlab, said the art piece is created especially for Siam Center. It is the first time SOFTlab has come to Asia for an art exhibition. INvertical is inspired by one of the most iconic western cultural icons of the winter season. The upside down design of the art piece presents a different idea for Siam lovers to experience a unique, different art phenomenon in terms of elements, inverted gravity, all created into an upside down Christmas tree that is outstanding over five metres in diameter and up to 10 metres high.

The shape not only becomes structural, but will produce a sense of wonder and surprise as visitors move around the piece.

The materials used to create the piece are developed by SOFTlab using a customised technique. They comprise over 4,000 Mylar translucent red and reflective silver sheets that are very thin and light and suitable for designing hanging art pieces. The installation will be covered in over 1,200 LEDs which will make the Christmas tree glow in the day time and look even more strikingly beautiful when touched by night lights. For INvertcal, it took SOFTlab s team over three months to prepare, produce and prepare materials which were then cut into pieces in New York to be assembled together at Siam Center.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings Miss Grand International 2013 National Costume Awards

Promenada Resort Mall Chiang Mai, the first resort­style shopping mall in Thailand, hosted part of the Miss Grand International 2013 contest, the international beauty pageant s first visit to Thailand, on 8 November 2013. Promenada hosted the glittering award ceremony for contestants competing in the Best National Costume Award .

Top 10 finalists Best National Costume Miss Grand International 2013 are 1. Yada Theppanom, Thailand s representative 2. Mariana Jimenez, Venezuela's representative 3. Annalie Forbes, The Philippines representative 4. Janelee Chaparro, Puerto Rico's representative 5. Jie Pan, China's representative 6. Natalia Vasileva, Turkmenistan's representative 7. Laura Alvarez Damian, Mexico's representative 8. Claudia Sundberg, Sweden's representative 9. Elizabeth Ojeil, Lebanon's representative and 10. Htar Htet Htet, Myanmar's r epresentative. The Final round was due to be held on November 19, 2013 at Beauty Thunder Dome, Muangthong Thani in Bangkok. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Organic Island Launch

VIP guests get hands on with the products at the launch of the new Organic Island shop at All Seasons Place in Bangkok.

ChunkiChilli is cooperating with Bangkok Bounce to access the Thai market through the outlet, the first of its kind in Asia. The range of animal­head golf club covers has become a run­away sensation in South Korea, and our range of pom­pom golf club covers has been popular in the UK for many years. We are expecting both of these ranges to go down well in golf­mad Thailand, Tim added.

Organic Island at All Seasons Place is located on the second floor of the retail centre. The second store will be launched early next year at the new Central Festival, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui.

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Shang Palace: The Legendary Chinese Restaurant has been reborn with a grand re-opening ceremony that took place at the Shangri-La Hotel last week.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings Enjoy Cool Beers With Cool Views During the Cool Season

Aetas Lumpini has introduced a special Chang beer promotion at Horizon. Business people and all who like to sit back and relax in the evening with a cool beer, take in the view and enjoy tasty nibbles can make the most of the cool weather at the hotel s open­air balcony green space offering fantastic city vistas.

Making the view even better, every night from 6.00 p.m. to midnight now to 5 January 2014, Horizon is offering a great taste of Thailand with a promotion featuring one of the country s most recognisable brands Chang beer. In addition to Chang draught by the glass at only THB 85, by pitcher at THB 345 and beer towers at THB 650, guests also can enjoy Chang by the can or bottle at THB 90 and THB 160 respectively.

Complementing the Chang beer special is a food menu featuring five Thai cuisine favourites: Tod Mun Goong (crispy shrimp cake with plum sauce), Peek Gai Thod (deep­fried chicken wing with sweet chilli sauce), Lab Gai Thod (deep­fried spicy pork mince with roasted rice and Thai herb), Por Pia Jay Thod (deep­fried shrimp spring roll with chilli sauce) and Naem See Klong Moo Thod (deep­fried marinated pork sparerib with garlic and Thai herb). Prices for each dish range from THB 180 to 220. Tax and service is already included in all these prices.

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MONDO You don t have to travel too far in Bangkok these days to sample the tastes of the Mediterranean.

But Mondo, at the brand new Hilton Sukhumvit Hotel, is already regarded as one of the most notable tapas and antipasto specialists in the city.

Unique creations can be mixed with cold cut selections and a fine array of specially imported cheeses, while the barista bar serves robust piping hot coffees to round off a great casual dining experience.

The open kitchen is constantly abuzz as diners in the swanky upstairs sister outlet Scalini often order tapas selections that are brought from Mondo.

If you are searching for a well located, homely and relaxed venue to chill out for half an hour while snacking on delightfully fashioned nibbles that won t overfill, then expect to find what you are looking for at Mondo.

You can find Mondo within a five minute stroll of the Phrompong Skytrain station, just inside Sukhumvit Soi 24.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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Seared Hokkaido Scallop, Celery, Red Onions, Organic Tomatoes & Basil, Cherry Vinaigrette

Avocado Guacamole, Tomato Gelee, King Crab Salad, Cocktail Sauce

Slowly Roasted Kurobuta Pork Belly, Misto Legumi, Truffle Sweet Potato Espuma Cipollin & Orange Demi

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Salmon Tartar, Horseradish Dressing

Japanese Sea Scallop Ceviche, Mixed Cold Cuts & Olives: Cipolle Salami Milano/Guanciale Rosse Pepato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Gorgonzola Piccante, Sweet Provolone

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Wednesday November 27th Campari Night Diamond Party @ Axis and Spin.

Dress Code: Diamond Glam.

At the end of the event, guests will compete in contests for the best costumes to win prizes and voucher giveaways.

Kite Live @ Cosmic Cafe.

Supercool Swedish electro­ Siam Center Celebration and synth pop duo 'Kite' stop off in Illumination Party. Featuring Bangkok as part of their Asia tour.

Gene Kasidit live with The Baroque Me Baby.

So Pool Party @ Sofitel So. Expect eight hours of wet 'n' Yaak Party @ Fish, RCA. chill and special drink promos.

Special Guest From New Zealand : Acetech (Snatch & Melody of River Music Run Audio / In Da Jungle Festival 2 @ Mida Resort Recordings).

Kanchanaburi, with Paradox / Whatcharawalee / Canvas / Altitude @ Octave Rooftop Danny / Room 39 / Lipta / Mild Bar. Back after last month s successful launch, with Bang­ / Q Flure / Scrubb / Lula / Two kok's elite DJ's / Musicians and Popetorn. stellar sounds.

Friday November 29th

Geisha Night @ Ozake by Tenyuu. With Sqweez Animal.

Four floors of fun including live music on the rooftop.

Art of the Drunken Boy @ Velvet. Heineken and Singha at B100 during Happy Hour.

V Party @ Levels. Ladies!

It is time for you to assemble your 6 inches, long robes and red lipstick! It's Vogue time!

The River Jazz Festival 2013 @ Asiatique the Riverfront.

Catch Natalie Cole and Shakatak over two days.

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St. TroBabes Pool Party @ Splash, Aloft Bangkok. After­ noon high jinks.

Thursday November 28th Movers and Shakers @ Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok.

Saturday November 30th

In Bed With Space @ Q Bar. Every month In Bed With Space welcomes you with an International Artist.

Sam Yak Pak Wan Episode 3 @ Royal Paragon Hall.

Saturday and Sunday shows.

Etc. 10 Years Back to The Future Concert @ Impact Arena. After the huge success Western Party @ 25 Degrees. of their return concert last year Time to saddle up! when the seats were sold out.

Two Door Cinema Club Live Get Lucky @ Chulalongkorn in Bangkok @ Bitec. With Yippiee Label Night @ Glow. University. With Joey Boy and Special Guests: Kyoto Protocol Yippiee HQ strikes back again his Crew.

(Malaysia), and Tabasco with a very special Guest this (Thailand).

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings 808 Festival is Ready to Get Bangkok on its Feet

Bingo Players

DJ Chuckie

808 Festival, a super­charged international beat buffet, is all set to rock the ears and dancing feet of Bangkok on December 9th at Bitec.

Anchoring the beat­fest is US music producer/DJ/party guy Steve Aoki. No stranger to Thai dance floors, the original party­starter has passed through the city many times on his relentless global touring circuit. Famous for his party­participation DJing style, he has worked with the big names of the current era including peers Tiesto, Afrojack and many others through his Dim Mak Records label.

On top of his growing list of accolades is an eighth placing on DJ Mag s world poll for 2013. He has also headlined some of the best international festivals this year such as Tomorrowland, Ultra and Global Gathering, to name but a few.

Dropping the big beats alongside Aoki will be Dutch duo Bingo Players, known for their chart­topping single Get Up (Rattle) . Also with an epic touring schedule, Bingo Players have over 30 worldwide music festivals under their belts including Tomorrowland, Stereosonic, Ultra, Electric Zoo and a primetime slot at Electric Daisy Carnival: Vegas.

Not to be left out of the mix, Bassjackers ­ aka Marlon Flohr and Ralph van Hilst will chime in their infectious grooves to get you movin . The duo of talent quickly rose to fame with Beat Cut and dance floor bomb Mush Mush , which got picked up by Tiesto.

This year has also seen them put up big tracks Crackin , Zing and Raise Those Hands in collaboration with fellow Dutchman R3hab.

Rounding out the international line­up is the Amsterdam­based Chuckie, who has risen to fame with chart toppers such as Let The Bass Kick and Aftershock , in which he spreads the Chuckie flavor with his explosive beats, surprise FXs and adulated climaxes.

Local support on the night will come from home­grown DJ duo SuperrZaaap, Lingdum, Skinny Mark and Zuper L.

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