TRAITHEP WONGPAIBOON

THE MASTER OF SOUND – AN AURAL FIDELITY Sound design plays a key role in how films are watched and felt. Winner of multiple awards and Thai sound mixer for Wong Kar Wai’s “The Grandmaster” makes us listen. Photos: Lek KiatsirikajornWords: Chalotorn Payomyol As the...

SOLO TRAVEL

THE LONE TRAVELLER – YOU SHOULD BE ONE  With knowledge in hand, have no fear in navigating alone.  Photos: Bigs Vatcharasith Words: Nattaya Likitdecharoj   Reasons to travel alone can range from recovering from a broken relationship, searching for spiritual...

HONG KONG ART BASEL 2017

MARCH IS WHERE THE ART IS – HONG KONG ART BASEL 2017 AND ITS SHOW COMPANIONS  Commuters in Hong Kong this March may find themselves on a public tram that’s been converted into an art space. Artist Kingsley Ng’s Twenty-Five Minutes Older’ exhibit turns two of Hong...

GUANGZHOU: THE NOSTALGIC AND THE CONTEMPORARY

GUANGZHOU: THE NOSTALGIC AND THE CONTEMPORARY    Guangzhou reveals itself to be an industrial port city with traditional architecture but a look around shows dazzling retail complexes and cultural landmarks with cutting edge desig Words: N. Acosta Three bronze...

A PLUNGE INTO THE LIFE AQUATIC

A PLUNGE INTO THE LIFE AQUATIC  Divers easily encounter the neon liveliness of coral beds and the sublime sightings of sea creatures going about their business in the beautiful and rich marine life of the Andaman Sea Words: Nat SumanatemeyaPhotos: Vinid Rangpueng and...

FIFTY SHADES OF RED

FIFTY SHADES OF RED The Gorgeous Diversity of Chinese New Year   Words: Thomas Tsui  Firecrackers, red envelope, lion dances, symbolic fruits, blooms of flowers, festive foods and boisterous relatives – Chinese New Year can be a full-on sensory experience. From...