December 5, 2008 | Bangkok
Issue #265: Winter Travel

interview

Q&A: Hubert Trimbach

August 29th, 2008

For nearly four centuries, the Trimbach family has been making wines in the French region of Alsace, and their aromatic whites are among the world’s best. Here co-owner Hubert talks about his favorite grape: riesling.

Three words to describe your wines?

Elegant, Pure, Complex (read more...)

Q&A: Nakaprapa "Mamee" Nakprasit

August 22nd, 2008

Q&A: Nakaprapa "Mamee" Nakprasit

Mamee has earned herself the reputation of being a horror film regular (read more...)

Q&A: DJ Dragon

August 22nd, 2008
Q&A: DJ Dragon

Mongkorn Timkul a.k.a. DJ Dragon fires up the decks at Club Culture for the Dubway Session. See +nightlife page 22.

Never leave home without: My underwear

Favorite audience: People who are alive and still breathing (read more...)

Q&A: Burin Boonvisut

August 22nd, 2008
Q&A: Burin Boonvisut

Family comes before fame for the Groove Riders vocalist, which explains why, despite the huge success of the disco-funk outfi t’s masterpiece The Lift, he’ll soon be returning to his role as executive director of Toyota Mahanakorn. (read more...)

Q&A: Thanachat “Arty” Toolyachat

August 22nd, 2008
Q&A: Thanachat “Arty” Toolyachat

As one of today’s up-andcoming teen stars, Thanachat “Arty” Toolyachat recently landed the role of the innocent Boon Choke in the movie Boon Choo 9. The freshfaced talent tells us about his big break in the film business. (read more...)

Q&A: Giuseppe Mazzocolin

August 21st, 2008

Philosophy teacher turned manager of the Felsina vineyard, in the Chianti wine growing region of Tuscany, Guiseppe made his first trip to Thailand, to support what wine should be about—vision and the work of the land.

How does Chianti differ from other wines? (read more...)

Q&A: Orathai the Amulet Guy

August 15th, 2008
Q&A: Orathai the Amulet Guy

Whether it is faith that keeps humans alive or the other way round, 60-year old amulet seller Orathai believes that all phra krueng amulets are auspicious tokens, blessing the holder with happiness and prosperity. (read more...)

Q&A: Ethics of Encounter Artists

August 15th, 2008
Q&A: Ethics of Encounter Artists

There might be cultural differences, but the artists of The Ethics of Encounter exhibition are geared up to bridge any gaps between Indian and Thai culture. See +art page 27. (read more...)

Q&A: Navin Rawanchaikul

August 15th, 2008
Q&A: Navin Rawanchaikul

The internationally celebrated Thai-Indian artist, fresh from a retrospective show and book Navin’s Sala, leaves his famous mobile taxi galleries behind and prepares for a greater focus on community-based projects.

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Q&A: Crystal Method

August 14th, 2008
Q&A: Crystal Method

Electronic music duo, Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland, say they are ready to “throw it down” at Gazebo Sukhumvit. See +nightlife page 24. (read more...)

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