A Garden

Tucked away in soi 51, right in the heart of Sukhumvit, this garden makes you feel like you’re just behind a British earl’s manor (with a little imagination). This weather makes the illusion even more perfect.

Al Majlis

Hidden in the middle of a residential area and part of the Pradu Spa, this Morrocan tearoom has a small yard and big fluffy pillows to lay down on while you’re indulging in their carefully selected wine. You can even hear the noise of little insects welcoming winter. (read more...)

Chiang Mai

Old School Nimman

The same family that has always lived in this grand old house has restored it, expanded it with a new but very authentic looking 19th century-style building and added some authentic renovated buildings that were taken apart and rebuilt in the courtyard. It’s the place to stay for artists and other VIPs coming to Chiang Mai. Yesterday – The Village (24 Nimmanhaemin Rd., Sutep, Muang, Chiang Mai, 053-213-809, www.yesterday.co.th) is right on the Nimmanhaemin strip that packs 30 of the coolest coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, spas and galleries in town. Room rates start from B1,800 and villas from B4,500 per night. Breakfast included. (read more...)

Dear Mr. Kia: You’ve seen the movie The Devil Wears Prada, right? (read more...)

Pornthip Yoskittiphat, PR-Communications Coordinator-Asia of the Accor Hotel chain, gives us some ideas on how to find a room during the festive season. (read more...)

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Cheap and Drinkable

Surprise: good, cheap wine does exist. Siam Winery has launched Mont Clair, its latest import from South Africa, crafted from various coastal grapes. There are three varieties available at B260: Bin 5 (Cabernet Sauvignon), Bin 6 (Chardonnay) and Bin 9 (Shiraz). Available at Wine Connection, The Third Place, Thonglor 10, 02-714-7548. (read more...)

Singapore

Zouk Out

Singapore’s top music event draws local DJs and bands as well as international acts, all on the artificial beach of Silosa. Every year Zouk Out attracts more and more music and party lovers from all over Asia—and Bangkok is no exception! This year will be its 8th anniversary. Check out Singapore’s landmark bar Zouk pre and after the events for more music and booze. Happening in December, keep your eyes on www.zoukout.com. (read more...)

Ambara Baratawidjaja is well-known “paint doctor” (or “healing painter”?) who travels around the world to look for inspiring places for her Chinese ink and watercolor paintings. (read more...)

Many night crawlers go to Wine Bridge Plus for many reasons: networking, unwinding or just for hooking up. But one of the reasons that keeps people going on Saturday nights is the house band that inevitably charms both regulars and new customers. (read more...)

Tipayaphong Poosanaphong, a young designer who has won numerous awards, trained with Emanuel Ungaro and has been exhibited locally and internationally, has won a new kudo: he recently presented his new hat collection, “Gorgeous Hat at the Park”, at Emporium to great acclaim. (read more...)

Zcongklod Bangyikhan says he isn’t a good writer, but the environmentalist is the youngest editor of a day, and has also published many paperback books such as Nai Tao Sai Dek Chai Tao Kwa and Song Ngao Nai Korea. (read more...)

Warning: If you should find yourself walking around in the Royal Plaza area, watch your step. There are holes all over the place. These freshly dug hazards are the work of candidates and party hacks (but of course not including those banned from using shovels for five years—they’re only allowed to watch). What “on earth” (sorry) are they doing? (read more...)

A lunch break shopping session at Talad Saladaeng. (read more...)

Because sometimes less is more.

If it’s small, why go there? Newflash: small=exclusive! You’ve all heard the adage “good things come in small packages,” right? Here’s culinary proof: a list of the best “tiny tables” (restaurants with 10 or fewer tables) in the city. (read more...)

A roundup of Thailand festivals you won't want to miss.

Through out the next 12 months, there are so many great things going on outside of Bangkok. All you need is a good excuse and a bit of planing—that's why we're telling you now. Take advantage of the travel opportunities these events offer—2008 is just around the corner. (read more...)

Gear up for your mountain trip in style. Photography by Harris Noprathkhet