The Rebirth of Old Bangkok Song Wat has transformed into the city’s hippest neighbourhood, with cafés, restaurants and art spaces lighting up its century-old shophouses. Words: Khetsirin Pholdhampalit & Pinanong Panchuen Phots: Bobby Heng If Yaowarat (Bangkok’s...
Sniffing Success A scent ‘architect’, Chalida Kunalai has designed everything from hotel ambience to colours for the blind. Words: Khetsirin PholdhampalitPhotos: Suwit Kittitien Chalida Kunalai has been sniffing out opportunities all her working life. The professional...
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....
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...
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...
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...
