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Issue #270: Get Involved

#257: Chiang Mai

Sawasdee Jao

October 10th, 2008

Sawasdee Jao

Next month, once the rain stops pouring and the weather becomes relatively pleasant, Bangkokians will start their annual exodus up north for the opportunity to relish our oh-so brief winter. (read more...)

Bangkok Design Festival 2008

October 9th, 2008

Bangkok Design Festival 2008

October promises to be a month of great design-related events. To make things easier for us, they’ve kindly put them all under one umbrella (read more...)

Bars to Meet a Wine Bore

October 9th, 2008

Bars to Meet a Wine Bore

Located in Ruam Rudee Square, is this sleek and contemporary wine bar. In spite of the modern feel and design, the four-story venue still manages to exude a very warm and homey vibe. (read more...)

 

Cheesy Chiang Mai

October 9th, 2008
Cheesy Chiang Mai

 Top 10 destinations for your first trip to the Northern capital

1 Chiang Mai Night Safari (read more...)

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Culture Under Threat: Wat Gate Community

October 9th, 2008
Culture Under Threat: Wat Gate Community

Perhaps one of the biggest draws of Chiang Mai is the picture perfect image of its many heritage buildings, ancient city walls and temples blending seamlessly with the glitzy five-star hotels and chic cafes. A city where old-world charm exists in harmony with modern developments? (read more...)

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Eagle Eye

October 8th, 2008

Eagle Eye

Produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Disturbia’s D.J. Caruso, Eagle Eye reunites them with their fetish it-boy, Shia LaBeouf. Unfortunately, this time around, the casting is the only thing Caruso and Spielberg got right (read more...)

Escape to Beach and Forest

October 8th, 2008

Escape to Beach and Forest

Located on Koh Chang’s Klong Praow Beach, Aana Resort and Spa (Klong Praow Beach, 039-551-539. www.aanaresort.com) is surrounded by both fresh and salt water (read more...)

 

Google Android G1

October 7th, 2008

Google Android G1

This baby of Google and T-Mobile (a US mobile network) will be the first phone running Android, Google’s new open source mobile operating system (read more...)

I Smile Falling—Drugged Dragon

October 9th, 2008

Stephen Eastaugh combined abstract art with a bit of geography and the experiences from his encounters with people to create his international compilations like I Smile Falling—Drugged Dragon under the exhibition titled You Are Here. (read more...)

Kum Poon

October 7th, 2008

Kum Poon

Meaning “big bite” in the Northeastern dialect, Kum Poon serves up Isaan favorites with class (read more...)

 

Lanna Phrasebook

October 9th, 2008
Lanna Phrasebook

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Nomad

October 7th, 2008

Nomad

The Moroccan movement continues to spread across Sukhumvit. The latest edition is the combo lounge and restaurant, Nomad, whose owner wanted (read more...)

Now Showing: October 9

October 9th, 2008
Now Showing: October 9

Amusement (USA). Three women are brought together by their disturbing childhoods. (read more...)

Q&A: Anada Everingham

October 7th, 2008
Q&A: Anada Everingham

He fills the covers of our magazines, is on billboards everywhere, and has been in two films showing in theaters at the same time--why don't we ever grow bored of the hot Lao-Australian actor? He puts it down to hard work on his part.

  (read more...)

Q&A: DJ Arsit

October 9th, 2008

Q&A: DJ Arsit

In general, we are very proud of all our events. What we aim to do is to tap into the pool of up and coming artists that we think are going to generate a buzz in the future (read more...)

 

Q&A: Moko Yokoichi

October 7th, 2008
Q&A: Moko Yokoichi

Thais might be mad on Korea, but that doesn’t mean teenagers don’t keep a close eye on Japanese fashion through magazines like Cawaii! (read more...)

Q&A: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit

October 10th, 2008

Q&A: Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit

Up-and-coming short filmmaker, Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit is one of the founders of Third Class Citizen. (read more...)

Sawasdee Jao: Deaf Party Monkeys

October 9th, 2008
Sawasdee Jao: Deaf Party Monkeys

Ask around about where to party in Chiang Mai, and the answer would be annoyingly predictable—it’s either Warm Up Café or Monkey. (read more...)

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The Game Dish, Skydine Experience

October 7th, 2008

The Game Dish, Skydine Experience

Definitely not for you if you cried during Bambi, French restaurant The Reflexionsfrom now until Nov 30 is serving up game (the animal kind), in time with the annual European game season (read more...)

The New RCA, Kylie, Jungle Fever

October 9th, 2008

The New RCA, Kylie, Jungle Fever

At last, Petchburi Road promises something other than a massage parlor or café with the opening of their (read more...)

 

 

 

Trippin’ on Ice (Cream)

October 8th, 2008

Trippin’ on Ice (Cream)

If good ol’ Walls ice cream is not chic enough for your delicate palate, there’s no shortage of upscale options (read more...)

 

 

Where to Eat in Chaing Mai

October 9th, 2008
Where to Eat in Chaing Mai

Khaoniew Thieng Khuen
Kamphangdin Rd. 053-206-229. Open Mon-Sat midnight onwards. (read more...)

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Where to Stay in Chiang Mai

October 9th, 2008
Where to Stay in Chiang Mai

37 Nimmandhaemin Soi 9, 053-224-949 - With an emphasis on exclusivity, it only has eight-rooms, and attracts the likes of Ananda Everingham and Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, it’s not surprising that they offer one of the more expensive beds in town. What you’re paying for is classy Indo-Siam décor and furniture, the graceful staff clad in designer uniforms and the secluded courtyard swimming pool. (read more...)

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Working on a Cloud

October 7th, 2008

Working on a Cloud

Cloud computing combines different features of the web to allow you to both store information and work online. (read more...)

 

Leelawadee

An exotic ambience, a massive menu of Thai and Western dishes and a pretty extensive drink list: Leelawadee is impressive in many regards—unfortunately, not when it comes to food. Self-titled the restaurant of “Asia Arts” [sic], the décor is all wood, sculptures and paintings of lotus flowers. You guessed it, the result is more JJ than teak palace. (read more...)

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The Foodie

The little green cup signifying the Shell Chuan Chim seal of approval, usually means good food, regardless of the ambience. So really, the fairly bland hi-end cafeteria feel of the place isn’t as irksome as the inconsistency of its food. You would expect some reliability from a place named The Foodie but no two visits have been the same. (read more...)

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