THAI NEW YEAR

Submerge Yourself in Songkran Need a little help navigating Thai New Year? Check out our guide to the wildest water wars plus unique and gentle traditions. Words: Suthima T. Songkran, or Thai New Year, is a unique celebration that’s rich in history and tradition....

ART MOVEMENT

Thailand But Not As We Know It Contemporary Thai artists are unveiling startling new visions of their country – drawing admiring glances from a global audience. Words: Richard AugustinPhotos: Courtesy of the Artists, Singapore Art Museum, Museum MACAN When the curtain...

THAILAND TOP BEACHES

Pockets Full of Sunshine From sunbathing on deserted powdery sands to dancing under a fat moon, Thailand has beaches to suit every holiday dream. Words: Phoowadon Duangmee In the blazing heat of summer, nothing beats the cool salty kiss of a sea breeze and the lazy...

HOLI FESTIVAL

True Colours Shining Through The vast and vibrant diversity of India reaches high tide on one day of the year – welcome to Holi! Words: Sugato MukherjeePhotos: Sugato Mukherjee & Soumya Bandyopadhyay   In the temple towns of Mathura and Vrindavan, a few hours...

TIPAYAPHONG POOSANAPHONG THAI DESIGNER

Pearls of Wisdom from Paris Back from a decade-long pilgrimage to fashion’s holiest shrines, Tipayaphong Poosanaphong is dazzling Thailand with a style all his own. Words: Khetsirin PholdhampalitPhotos: Suwit Kittitien  Thai fashion designer Tipayaphong Poosanaphong,...