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,...

GLAMPING

Camping for Kings First pitched by 16th century monarchs, glamping has come a long way in the past 500 years. Words: Marisa Marchitelli From luxuriously furnished yurts to 7-star safaris, and even a resurgence of the ever-retro Airstream trailer, glamping takes you...

YANGON CIRCLE LINE TRAIN

Life in the Slow Lane The ideal way to get a taste of real daily life in Myanmar is by riding the Yangon Circle Line train. Words & Photos: Ron Emmons Most of us lead hectic lives, but then we also need time out to “stop and smell the roses”. On a recent trip to...