#205: Grandpa's Restaurants - Classic eateries that have stood the taste of time

Bed Supperclub

Feel free to stretch out and lie down right after you polish off your fusion meal in the big white room that looks like a spaceship. You can cuddle with your gig(s) on the bed in the bar room where it’s a bit darker, and people might notice you less. If indeed, you pass out, don’t worry, the cute muscle bouncers or hot waitresses will surely wake you up after the bar closes—and then you can ask him/her to go home with you. (read more...)

Behind the Bling, Macau Still Rings True

Macau’s gambling revenues for 2007 are poised to come out ahead of its American sister city in Nevada. Maybe it’s time to call Las Vegas the “Macau of the West.” But in the former Portuguese colony’s three islands, it’s not all casinos and Chinese glitz. With or without a trip to the casinos, Macau has a few aces up its sleeves, such as modern art, exotic food and colonial architecture. (read more...)

Learn the Lingo with Mango

The name of this website has nothing to do with its service, which is online language courses. (read more...)

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Sawaree Terrace

08-1455-7696. Open daily 4pm-1am.

This white two-story bar and gallery faces the street on the corner of Co Co Walk. It’s a place where you can expect to find young adults chilling, drinking and dining despite the fact that the location is so close to a university. Soft indie Thai and inter songs are selected by the owner himself although you won’t be grooving and moving at this particular bar. And every customer gets a free bowl of nuts upon ordering drinks. (read more...)

Q&A: DJ Marcel Woods

A Rhythmic Revalation

German trance DJ Marcel Woods is one of the headliners of this year’s Revelation 5 Global Gathering music festival in Kuala Lumpur, on Oct 27. He’s also a full-time producer, and runs his own  Rhythmic Records and Dutch Master Works. Tickets at ThaiTicketMajor. (read more...)

Q&A: Jason Young

The Comeback Kid

Well known as a teen pop singer, Jason Young is making a comeback after disappearing from the TV scene for several years. This September, he is on the stage as Parnthep in the musical Banlang Mek, which enjoyed great success a few years ago. (read more...)

Q&A: Karb Suthipong Suriya

Mad About Martha

Suthipong Suriya, or Karb, grew up in Nong Khai, where his family runs a restaurant. He developed his artistic and culinary talents with Khru To, ML Jirathorn Jiraprawat, a famous food stylist and columnist. Now he’s on his own creating stylish and appetizing culinary delights. He recently opened Karb’s Studio, a townhouse that he turned into an orange colored workspace to create his edible art. (read more...)

Raise Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Gadgets

October is breast cancer awareness month, and pink the official color. In the US, Sony is donating money from the sale of pink laptops to the campaign. Here, you can show your support by sporting a pink bracelet: in 2006 they were available at Chulalongkorn Hospital’s Breast Cancer Center for B100—call 02-256-4991 to find out if they’re doing it again this year. In any case, Pink is a hot color in electronics this season. See if one of these tickles your fancy. (read more...)

Sena Hoy Inputs His Lucks into His Loves

Part of the trio from Saranae Show, Keatisak Udomnark, better known as Sena Hoy, entered the entertainment business with Yuthakarn Kayab-nguerk. From a slow start on the successful comedy show, he really grew into the role, and now Hoy is a well-known actor, host, comedian and singer. He is also a part of Lucks 666, which produces popular programs like Saranae Show and Nang Yang Show. His Lucks Music record label is going well, especially after his first song, “Ab Ngao,” was a big hit. (read more...)

Twenty Restaurants Where Your Grandparents Dined

Some of them have been around for 60 years--and are still going strong. Find out why Bangkokians just can't get enough of these legendary eateries. (read more...)

Rating: 3/5 Price: B

When one Bangkokian tells another that a restaurant is “perfect for tourists,” we know that she means it as a backhanded compliment. Slightly better is one described as “a nice place to take your visiting friends”—this means it’s good but either the spices are toned down or the prices are on the high side (or both). (read more...)

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Rating: 3/5 Price: B

Le Siam is a good place to treat your mother: she would love its extravagant décor, cheesy soundtrack and gracious service, while you would appreciate its pocket-friendly prices. But, if you are bringing a date, we recommend you go elsewhere. Le Siam took over the old spot of the defunct Anna’s Café, and painted the charming white house vivid yellow. (read more...)

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