December 3, 2008 | Bangkok
Issue #264: Entertaining

#226: How Does It Feel?

How Does It Feel?

February 28th, 2008
How Does It Feel?

Firsthand experience of extraordinary and unusual events. By Saransri Prawatpattanakul and Rajnee Narula, illustration by Kosit Pattaranukul (read more...)

Mr. KIA: Car Rental

March 1st, 2008
Mr. KIA: Car Rental

Dear Mr. KIA: My gig has asked me to drive her to Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. That’s the good news. But my old pickup truck will never make it past Ayudthaya—it’s on the verge of a complete breakdown and so am I, nervously at least. I either need a new car right now (can you spare me the cash Mr. KIA?) or I need to rent some wheels. Come on, Mr. (read more...)

Nyein Chan Su

March 1st, 2008
Nyein Chan Su

Breakthrough artist Nyein Chan Su from Myanmar expresses himself on canvas through contemporary artworks influenced by the conflicts tearing his country apart. (read more...)

Q&A: Choak Bulakul

March 1st, 2008
Q&A: Choak Bulakul

Choak Bulakul Voted Outstanding Person of the Year 2007 by Seng Tang Thai Magazine, the young and successful Choak has transformed Farm Chokchai into an agro-empire. (read more...)

Q&A: Nirut Fuknuch

March 1st, 2008
Q&A: Nirut Fuknuch

Street Talk We owe our offices, malls and homes to guys like Nirut “Rut” Fuknuch, 30, a foreman who has been in construction for 17 years. He tells us about building the places we live in. (read more...)

Silom Soi 4

February 29th, 2008

Tapas Room Club

02-234-4737. Open daily 3pm-3am. www.tapas-room.com. (read more...)

The Sukhothai, Great American Rib, and Nest

March 1st, 2008
The Sukhothai, Great American Rib, and Nest

Wine Affairs

The Sukhothai (13/3 South Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888, www.sukhothai.com) is hosting two wine dinners in March. On Mar 10, Celadon welcomes winemakers from JJ Prum, the reputable German vineyard, for a special wine dinner, (read more...)

Vietnam in Three Stops

February 27th, 2008
Vietnam in Three Stops

A look at our neighbor’s most historic cities. By Michele Koh

She has been invaded by the Chinese, the Mongols, colonized by the French and Japanese during the Indochina Wars, and wrecked by the Vietnam War. Yet, more than most nations, Vietnam is a forgiving one. And her compassion is reflected through the acceptance and preservation of her past. (read more...)

Dear Pry Ministur

February 29th, 2008
Dear Pry Ministur

Is The Tank Tanking?

February 29th, 2008

Tanking?

We know The Tank in Ekkamai serves good fusion/international chow. But to survive in Ekkamai, it takes more than that. With fewer clients than hoped for, The Tank is now going down the path of bar-ization by dimming the lights, slightly cranking up the music and extending its opening hours. We’ll tell you more once it officially mutates into a bar. (read more...)

Baan Bar

Sitting at the corner of the monumental King Power Mall, this two-story shophouse feeds a crowd of local regulars in search of a good deal and some simplicity on and off the plate. (read more...)

Yura An

What are our expectations when dining in a mall? (read more...)

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New & Noted

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French invasion

Escape Routes

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Year-end escapes

After Hours

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Going Underground again

First Person

  • Q&A: Tony Jaa

He knows who he is

Scenestealer

  • Q&A: Sunaina Gulati

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