Fah Thai Magazine July/August 2017

JUL-AUG 2017 

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Long Live His Majesty 

KING MAHA VAJIRALONGKORN 

BODINDRADEBAYAVARANGKUN 

In Celebration of the Auspicious Occasion of 

His Majesty the King’s 65th Birthday on 28th July, 2017 

From the Executives and Staff of Bangkok Airways 

Public Company Limited and Fah Thai magazine

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 

Dear Passengers, 

Welcome aboard our Bangkok Airways’ flight and thank you for the trust in our services. 

We’re happy to share the recent good news that Bangkok Airways has increased its flight 

frequency on various routes both domestically and internationally for your convenience. 

Increased options are now available for Bangkok-Danang (Vietnam), from 4 to 7 flights per 

week, Chiang Mai-Mandalay (Myanmar) from 4 to 7 flights per week, Chiang Mai-Mae Hong 

Son from 10 to 14 flights per week. 

To maintain our commitment to society, we continue our CSR projects that nurture and 

benefit many communities and younger generation. A good example is the “Blue Volunteers” 

youth camp that aims to create social awareness and an understanding of sustainable social 

activities among our youth. The goal is to inspire them and make them into role models who 

develop their own community in the near future. Another project is “Samui Rak Nam” which 

we initiated involving a water system development for schools around Samui Airport. 

In June, we organised a variety of interesting sport tourism events, including the “Queen’s Cup 

Bangkok Airways – SAT Samui Golf Tournament 2017” to win Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the 

Queen Consort of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s prestigious cup held at Santiburi Samui 

Country Club and “Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2017 – Samui Marathon” on Samui 

island. Both sporting events not only underline the island’s potential for being a terrific 

venue for such international-scale events, but also boasts unbeatable views, making it one of 

the most attractive destinations in the world. 

Last but not least, everyone in the Bangkok Airways crew and I hope you find our flight and 

services outstanding and we hope to serve you again in your upcoming trips. 

สวัสดีครับท่านผู้โดยสาร 

ขอต้อนรับท่านผู้โดยสารสู่สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส และขอบคุณท่านเป็นอย่างสูงที่ไว้วางใจในการเลือกใช้ 

บริการจากเราครับ 

และเพื่ออำนวยความสะดวกสบายในการเดินทางให้แก่ผู้โดยสารมากยิ่งขึ้น บริษัทฯ ได้เพิ่มความถี่ของเที่ยวบินในเส้นทางบิน 

ทั้งในประเทศและระหว่างประเทศ ได้แก่ เส้นทางบินไป-กลับ ระหว่างกรุงเทพฯ-ดานัง (เวียดนาม) จากจ ำนวน 4 เที่ยวบินต่อ 

สัปดาห์เพิ่มเป็น 7 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์ ระหว่างเชียงใหม่-มัณฑะเลย์ (เมียนมาร์) จากจ ำนวน 4 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์เพิ่มเป็น 7 

เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์ ระหว่างเชียงใหม่-แม่ฮ่องสอน จากจ ำนวน 10 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์เพิ่มเป็น 14 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์ 

ทั้งนี้ บริษัทฯ ยังคงมุ่นเน้นการพัฒนาโครงการความรับผิดชอบต่อสังคม (CSR) อย่างต่อเนื่อง โดยที่ผ่านมา 

ได้มีการจัดกิจกรรมต่างๆ ที่เป็นประโยชน์ต่อชุมชนและเยาวชน อาทิ โครงการค่ายเยาวชนต้นแบบ “Blue 

Volunteers” เพื่อสนับสนุนและส่งเสริมให้เยาวชนมีจิตสำนึกที่ดีต่อชุมชน และพัฒนาศักยภาพเพื ่อเป็นตัวแทน 

ชุมชนในการดำเนินกิจกรรมต่างๆ ที่จะนำมาพัฒนาท้องถิ่นในอนาคต และโครงการ “สมุยรักษ์น้ำ” เพื่อช่วย 

วางแผนการพัฒนาระบบน้ำใช้ภายในโรงเรียนต่างๆ รอบสนามบินสมุย เป็นต้น 

ส่วนในเดือนมิถุนายนที่ผ่านมา บริษัทฯ ยังได้จัดกิจกรรมต่างๆ อีกหลายกิจกรรมที่เป็นการส่งเสริมการท่องเที่ยว 

เชิงกีฬา อาทิ การแข่งขันกอล์ฟเอเชี่ยนทัวร์ รายการควีนส์คัพ บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส – เอสเอที สมุย กอล์ฟ ทัวร์นาเมนต์ 

2017 ชิงถ้วยพระราชทานจากสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์พระบรมราชินีนาถ ในรัชกาลที่ 9 ณ สนามกอล์ฟสันติบุรี สมุย 

คันทรี คลับ และการแข่งขันรายการวิ่ง “Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2017 สมุยมาราธอน” ที่เกาะสมุย ซึ่ง 

กิจกรรมดังกล่าวนี้ได้แสดงให้เห็นถึงศักยภาพของเกาะสมุยที่สามารถรองรับการจัดกีฬาระดับสากลต่างๆ ควบคู่ไปกับ 

เป็นแหล่งท่องเที่ยวที่มีชื่อเสียงระดับโลก 

ท้ายสุดนี้ ผมและพนักงานทุกคนหวังว่าท่านผู้โดยสารจะประทับใจในการเดินทางกับเรา และหวังเป็นอย่างยิ่งว่าจะ 

ได้ต้อนรับท่านอีกนะครับ 

กัปตัน พุฒิพงศ์ ปราสาททองโอสถ 

Captain Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth 

กรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ | President, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited 

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OVERTURES 

FEATURES 

HAPPENINGS 

CORPORATE 

18 STAY IN 

Come in from the 

rain; engage in 

Cosplay or hear the 

dinosaurs roar. 

22 SHINE ON 

Beauty is in the 

shimmery eye of the 

wearer. Show your 

dramatic eyes with the 

right shades. 

24 COLOURIST 

Just two colours, 

yet the options 

are endless. We 

feature harmonious 

combinations. 

25 IN BLACK 

AND WHITE 

Elegance is immediate 

when selecting classic 

ensembles in black 

and white 

26 DURIAN 

MASSAMAN 

To live in durian 

paradise means 

cooking with the 

king of fruits. 

Behold our recipe. 

28 BLUSH 

Know your rose 

apples and the 

different varieties. 

30 KICKSTART 

It may be a combat 

sport but there’s 

beauty in Muay 

Thai rituals. 

Cover: 

Evening calm at the 

World Heritage Site 

of Hoi An, Vietnam 

34 FUN ART 

Museums can 

be formal, staid 

buildings. Singapore’s 

museums light up 

their lives. 

44 LINE BY LINE 

An illustrator lets us 

in on what’s between 

the lines. 

52 MYSTIQUE 

It may be fun in the 

sun but Samui’s got 

its mysterious side. 

60 DANANG 

ROADIE 

An intrepid visitor 

joins the throngs of 

motorbike riders to 

live and eat. 

68 WHEELS 

GO ROUND 

To experience ancient 

history, get on a bike. 

76 LIGHTS, 

CAMERA 

A photographer 

plays with light and 

captures its magical 

effects. 

Catch enchanting portraits by a renown 

photographer or taste a laksagna –a real 

original. 

86 BANGKOK 

90 CHIANG MAI 

94 SAMUI 

98 PHUKET / 

TRANG 

100 PATTAYA 

102 HONG KONG 

106 SINGAPORE 

108 KUALA 

LUMPUR 

109 MYANMAR 

110 CAMBODIA / 

LAOS / 

VIETNAM 

112 MUMBAI 

113 MALDIVES 

116 NEWS 

Bangkok Airways events 

and outings 

126 ROUTE MAP 

CHECKING 

OUT 

130 Keep up with a fastchanging 

Phnom Penh 

and its cultural spectrum 

of re-building. 

60 Danang 

12 

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COMPANY LIMITED 

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Kay Choomongkol 

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Nawarat Acosta 

Nuttaporn Srisirirungsimakul 

Passakorn Hongthong 

Phoowadon Duangmee 

Sarita Urupongsa 

Sheela Sivanand 

Veena Thoopkrajae 

Yelin Qui 

Photo Editor Thewin Chanyawong 

Contributing Photographers 

Bigs Vatcharasith 

Chisanupong Pansap 

Chusri Ngamprasert 

Dolnapa Ram-Indra 

Jeeraw Bunpook 

Lena Bui 

Simon Bond 

Thewin Chanyawong 

ART 

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at their own discretion and do not necessarily represent the views of the 

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ESSENTIAL NOTES TO GUIDE YOUR TRAVELS 

The readers have spoken, or 

rather, written effusively. 

The big reveal is on our inside 

page of temple splendours 

and magnificent Buddhas in 

Bangkok that made captivated 

people exclaim “breath-taking” 

on one particularly influential 

travel website. 

NEWS AND EVENTS 18 / BEAUTY AND HEALTH 22 / STYLE 24 / ON THE MENU 26 / FRUITFUL FINDS 28 / ARTS & CULTURAL MATTERS 30 

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OVERTURES 

NEWS AND EVENTS 

6 

JUNE 2017 

THAILAND 

SPOTLIGHT 

Best in Asia 

A clear indication it’s monsoon season begins with 

closings of Thailand’s national parks – a temporary 

necessity that lasts until mid-October. The well-deserved 

break conceptualised by Thai tourism authorities offers 

a chance for the areas to regenerate and prepare for the 

next crowd of tourists. 

Luckily, influential website TripAdvisor reminds 

us of alternatives and main attractions in Bangkok. In 

gathering readers’ comments for the top 25 landmarks in 

16-18 

AUG 2017 

KOH SAMUI 

SKIN DEEP 

Tattoos and beaches seem to go together. 

See what new designs get created in 

body art and see the ink mania at the 4th 

Samui Tattoo Convention 2017. This 3-day 

event, held at Central Festival between 

Chaweng Beach Road and Chaweng Lake 

in the central part of the resort town in 

Koh Samui, is packed with over 50 booths 

from home-base Samui to overseas tattoo 

artists. A lot of intricate and elaborate 

tattoos could be seen here together with 

tattoo artists at work. The latest designs 

may vary from realistic to customised 

graphics done by talented artists and skilled 

hands, along with the old (bamboo-style, 

anyone?) to the new school of tattooing 

methods. Feel the energy and the buzzing 

of the machines; ink-related merchandising 

and accessories are available. So if you’re 

in the market for some self-expression with 

a tattoo or are simply a tattoo enthusiast, 

make your way to the convention. 

samuitattooconvention.com 

7-8 

JUL 2017 

Asia, 3 rankings pleasingly belong to Bangkok. Among 

them, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), 

the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha 

(Wat Phra Kaew) make it to the must-visit sites. All 

placed 4th, 9th and 14th respectively and are all found 

on the historic centre of Rattanakosin Island. With her 

golden Buddha in a recline pose, Wat Pho took no. 21 for 

the world’s top landmarks. 

tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice 

DHAKA 

COMICON SUMMER 

Get your costume on! If you just happen 

to be in Dhaka during this period, find 

some time to visit Bangladesh’s 6th comic 

book convention or the Dhaka Comicon 

Summer 2017 created by a group of 

die-hard fans of fantasy fiction, comics 

and imaginary worlds as they gather 

to celebrate the genre of comic books, 

movies, video games, manga and anime 

culture. At the huge venue grounds of 

TOPKAPI, Gulshan-2, you’ll run into 

participants dressing up in their favourite 

characters – Wonder Woman, Thor, 

Logan, Iron Man and other fantastical 

characters. Or prep your own costume and 

your own fantasy character at the event. 

But it’s not only about Cosplay here. 

At the convention, you’ll get a chance to 

preview a mind-blowing new comic by a 

new generation of comic book artists and 

writers. See illustrations drawn by artists 

and buy merchandise including T-shirts 

and action figures relating to favourite 

superheroes, robots and ninjas. 

Open 11am - 9pm, Tel: +8801714986668, 

+8801713011557, +8801711429717, 

facebook.com/DhakaComicon 

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MAY OCT 2017 

THAILAND 

ANDAMAN NATIONAL MARINE 

PARKS SEASONAL CLOSING 

Some Andaman National Marine Parks will close until the 

month of October as part of their ‘break’. Parks closing 

include Mu Koh Surin, Koh Ta Chai and Mu Koh Similan in 

Phang Nga province; Koh Hin Daeng – Hin Muang, Koh Ha 

and Koh Rok diving sites located in Krabi’s Mu Koh Lanta 

park; Hat Chao Mai in Trang; and the islands of Adang, Rawi 

and Hin Ngam in Satun’s Tarutao National Marine Park. The 

respite marks the period for national parks to prepare itself 

for the next season. The surrounding areas continue to 

welcome visitors with a landscape that’s verdant green at this 

time of year and plenty of activities. 

Meanwhile, Lipe Island in Satun province remains open, 

with white sandy beaches offering opportunities for that 

quiet spot on the beach and snorkelling that’s within easy 

reach. Several top dive sites are equally accessible for more 

adventurous underwater excursions. 

Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation 

Tel: +66 (0) 2561 0777, +66 (0) 2579 6666, dnp.go.th 

ON 

GOING 

HONG KONG 

PALLING AROUND 

Need a friend in Hong Kong to show you all the local spots 

but don’t know anyone? Head over to the Hong Kong 

Tourism Board and they’ll hook you up with a volunteer who’ll 

show you their favourite haunts. The volunteer programme 

promises a memorable time with ‘Meet the Pals.’ You can 

walk to hidden spots around the world’s longest covered 

outdoor ride – the Mid-to-Central levels escalators – and visit 

places like Soho and see a blend of old Hong Kong and hip 

restaurants, or engage in craft-making or see green tourism. 

Enthusiastic locals give travellers personalised 

recommendations as experiential tourism is on the rise. As 

a result, the Hong Kong Tourism Board created the free 

service under this volunteer programme called “Meet-the- 

Pals”. By making an online appointment, visitors can meet 

some of the Hong Kong Pals at two in-town visitor centres 

and get information on a range of interesting topics, from 

Chinese paper craft and butterfly-watching to the hidden 

treasures around the Central-to-Mid-Levels escalator. 

discoverhongkong.com 

NOW- 31 

JUL 2017 

THAILAND 

SHOP TILL YOU DROP 

This way, shoppers. During this time of the year, visit the 

Land of Smiles and bring that grin on your face and have 

fun – because almost everything here in the capital of 

Thailand is on sale. You can save up to as much as 80%, as 

the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with 

major credit card companies and local retailers across the 

kingdom organises the Thailand Shopping & Dining Paradise 

2017 campaign. Under the theme “Dining, Shopping and 

Travelling”, get on the world’s longest shopping endeavour in 

Bangkok and benefit from participating products and services 

in areas like accommodations, airlines, restaurants, theme 

parks, department stores, spas and jewellery shops. The 

whole month of July will mark Bangkok as a true destination 

for anyone who loves great shopping, delicious food and 

unbeatable bargains. Tourism Authority of Thailand call centre 

1672, thailandshoppingdining.com 

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OVERTURES 

NEWS AND EVENTS 

1JUL-31 

DEC 2017 

SPOTLIGHT 

KUALA LUMPUR 

Life-Size Discovery 

This not-to-be-missed and life-size journey happens as Kuala Lumpur 

has created an exciting and unimaginable Jurassic wonderland called 

Dinosaur Alive. At the Malaysia Tourism Centre on Jalan Ampang, 

about 40 all-time favourite dinosaur species take you on a journey of 

discovery – spanning 165 million years when these prehistoric creatures 

dominated the earth. It’ll be a ‘ground-shaking’ time watching T-Rex 

and their friends move around and roar in a realistic close-up; it’s as if 

they were alive. Children can become palaeontologists, excavate their 

own fossils – together with other fun-filled and interactive adventures 

that await you and your family behind the gate from 10am to 10pm. 

Tickets are available onsite at the box office. Adults: RM60, Children 

(3-12): RM40, Seniors (over 60): RM50 while group tickets for over 10 

people get a 10% discount. dinosaursalive.asia 

26-8 

AUG OCT 2017 

LAOS 

FAST BOAT IN 

LUANG PRABANG 

Be part of the thrill along the Nam Khan river 

in Luang Prabang where boat racing or Boun 

Souang Heua takes place during the weekends 

from the end of August to the beginning of 

October. The local festival occurs every year 

before the end of Buddhist lent throughout the 

country – starting from Luang Prabang, then in 

many villages along the Mekong River or one of 

its tributaries. The last race traditionally takes 

place at Ban Xieng Ngeun, about 30 kilometres 

from Luang Prabang with a mid-day start and 

finish before sunset. 

Sign up as a spectator or more to witness a 

big day in the city of Luang Prabang as boats and 

50 athletes from different villages compete along 

a length of 400 metres under the sweltering heat 

to win the honour as the fastest boat on the river. 

Aside from river activities, on the list should 

be a stroll at the market fair, from the old stadium 

grounds to the Tourism Information Centre the day 

before the annual Buon Souang Heua. Hundreds of 

vendors from around the country get together for 

a special street market day that starts early in the 

morning and ends in the afternoon. tourismlaos.org 

HONG KONG 

19-25 BOOKTOPIA 

JULY 2017 People may seem to read less nowadays 

and print continues to die out, but these 

publishers keep hope alive! At the 28th 

Hong Kong Book Fair, more than 3,600 

booksellers and publishers present the 

latest books to the public with the belief 

that quality content can promote a love 

for reading under the theme ‘Reading 

the World – People, Places, Passions’. 

The annual exhibition at the City Hall of 

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition 

Centre on 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, 

has become a major event in Hong Kong 

with the number of visitors reaching new 

heights every year and they look forward 

to beating last year’s over 1 million visitors 

to create new milestones for this weeklong 

literary and cultural extravaganza. 

Apart from an extensive range of 

books and other multimedia contents, 

the organiser HKTDC also spares no 

effort in organising diversified cultural 

activities during the Book Fair, including 

seminars by celebrity authors and new 

book parades. Running alongside the 

fair is the month-long Cultural July 

citywide campaign, with over 250 

cultural events such as seminars, sharing 

sessions, workshops, cultural tours and 

story theatres were held at educational 

institutions, bookstores, libraries, 

shopping malls and other venues. 

Opening hours: 19-20 & 23-24 July – 

10am to 10pm, 21-22 July – 10am to 

midnight (level 1) and 10am to 11pm 

(level 3), 25 July – 9am to 5pm, 

Tel: +852 1830 668, 

hkbookfair.hktdc.com 

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OVERTURES 

BEAUTY AND HEALTH 

SPOTLIGHT 

On A Night 

Like This 

Picking a gorgeous dress for a 

party might not be tough. But 

stunning makeup to match 

might not be as easily achieved. 

Here are tips for a 

glittering makeup look to 

make the spotlight shine 

brightly – only on you. 

STEP 1 EYES 

In order to create 

the luxurious effect 

of metallic smokey 

eyes, Thabalm 

nude’tude’s Need It 

Nude eyeshade palette 

is needed for this look. 

The shadow colours are 

highly pigmented and blend very easily 

making it a perfect choice for this 

catchy effect. 

STEP 2 CHEEKS 

To enhance your 

cheekbones, a subtle shade 

is totally recommended. 

Since focus has been given 

to the eyes, it’s important 

to keep the cheeks as natural 

as possible with Too Faced 

Sweethearts perfect flush blush. 

STEP 3 LIPS 

Take a clean lip brush and draw 

a thin line of red lip liner from 

the Sephora Collection. Trace 

the shape of your lips and 

directly apply Nars’ Velvet Lip 

Glide to fill in lips. Add a layer 

of clear gloss to the centre of 

your mouth to plump them up. 

STEP 4 LAST BUT 

NOT LEAST 

Complete your look 

with Better Than Sex 

mascara and get your 

face glowing with 

powder from Guerlain 

in the right areas. 

Highlighter should be 

applied where light hits 

on the face naturally 

and remember the 

mantra – less is more. 

WORDS PASSAKORN HONGTHONG STYLE SARANYA ARIYAKUL PHOTO BIGS VATCHARASITH MODEL PIM BUBEAR 

Keep it Glowing 

A winning formula of primers, powders and concealers deliver flawless results to your 

skin. Bold lipsticks are the cherry on top. 

VELVET LIP GLIDE 5.9ML FROM 

NARS (1,090 Baht) 

Soft in feel yet strong in effect. Effortless 

and intense, polished and provocative 

– this lip formula encourages you not to 

compromise in look and feel. Glides on 

with easy strength. Go with it and see 

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ON THE MENU 

Immortal Dish 

of Memories 

A Thai king once wrote a poem detailing the feelings 

evoked by an aromatic massaman curry. Despite the 

passage of time, the dish’s popularity has never ceased. 

While the traditional recipe has variations executed 

in many kitchens, some homes and restaurants offer 

surprising local touches. 

Words: Sarita Urupongsa 

Photos: Dolnapa Ram-Indra 

Many Thais are familiar with the 

mention of massaman curry in the poetry 

verses composed by Prince Itsarasunthon, 

or King Rama II. Loosely translated, 

the words state: 

“Massaman, a curry made by my love, 

is fragrant with cumin and strong spices, 

(มัสมั่นแกงแก้วตา หอมยี่หร่ารสร้อนแรง) 

Any man who has tasted the curry pines 

for her” (ชายใดได้กลืนแกง แรงอยากให้ใฝ่ฝันหา) 

Picked as the best food in the world 

by CNN’s Traveller’s “World’s 50 Most 

Delicious Foods,” massaman curry has 

always played a big part in the history of 

Thai cuisine. Believed to have originated in 

the sophisticated court of Ayutthaya, the 

rich flavours of the curry are influenced 

by Persian, Malay and Indian cuisines and 

various theories are offered on the name 

“massaman.” Some believe the savoury 

word derived from the word “Mussulman” 

an archaic word for ‘Muslim’ while the 

other school of thought says that the 

name came from the Malay word “masam” 

meaning sour. 

Sreerat Sripinyo, owner of Sri Trat 

Restaurant on Sukhumvit Road remembers 

her childhood and the food memories 

associated with her family, including 

massaman curry. An extended household 

resulted in her mother serving as the 

main cook who whipped up delicious Thai 

dishes. Once the meals were ready to be 

served with hot steamed rice, her mum 

called for all the children to eat together. 

As a young girl, Sreerat wasn’t busily 

running and playing around the house like 

other kids her age. Instead, she would stay 

in the kitchen and be her mother’s little 

helper. This has given her a clear memory 

for every recipe as well as the exhilaration 

of cooking with her mother. 

Thus it’s recipes from their kitchen 

that journey to their restaurant where 

diners enjoy eastern Thai dishes with the 

homemade touch. Authentic ingredients 

from Trat Province are a must for their 

restaurant located in the heart of Bangkok. 

More than 80 dishes at Sri Trat 

restaurant are both original recipes 

from Sreerat’s mother along with 

new inspirations. One of the featured 

dishes is “massaman chicken curry 

cooked with young durian”, her 

family’s favourite curry. This dish is 

not to be missed for the experience of 

Trat’s authentic flavours. The balanced 

taste of the massaman curry results 

from the combination of original 

ingredients from Trat, ranging from 

the sweet flavour of palm sugar, the 

sour flavour from tamarind juice to the 

salty taste from krill paste and Three 

Rabbit fish sauce, Trat’s famous and 

preferred fish sauce brand. Another 

key ingredient replacing potatoes is 

Monthong durian, a fruit that’s the 

pride of Trat. Pride in their hometown 

and further homage is given in the 

restaurant proudly named Sri Trat. 

Reservations recommended. For more 

information: facebook.com/sritrat 

Ingredients 

• 200g chicken thighs 

(sliced into 2-inch pieces each) 

• 100g of raw Monthong durian 

(sliced into approximately 2-inch pieces each) 

• 1kg coconut milk 

• 1 tbsp cumin seeds (roasted) 

• 2 tbsp peanuts (roasted) 

For Massaman Curry Paste 

• 5 big dry chillies (sliced) 

• 2 stalks of lemongrass, sliced 

• 4-5 galangal slices 

• 1 tsp long pepper 

• 1 tsp cumin 

• 1 tsp coriander seeds 

• 1 tsp krill paste 

• 5 small shallot cloves 

• 2 garlic cloves 

• 1 tsp salt 

• 1 tsp pepper 

Seasoning 

• 3 tbsp tamarind juice 

• 100g palm sugar 

• 2 cinnamon sticks, around 10g 

• 3 tbsp fish sauce 

Cooking Instructions 

• Wrap the krill paste in banana leaf. 

Grill until it releases a fragrance. 

• Stir-fry the rest of the curry paste 

ingredients (except the dry chillies, 

salt and pepper) in a pan using 

medium heat, about 5 minutes until 

it turns yellow. 

• Crush salt, pepper and dry chillies 

together in a mortar. Slowly mix the 

grilled krill paste and stir-fried curry 

paste into the mortar. 

• Prepare coconut milk by separating 

the thick, creamier liquid from thin 

coconut milk. 

• Boil chicken thighs in thin coconut 

milk using high heat until they’re 

cooked. 

• Boil the thicker coconut milk with 

high heat until it reaches a boil and 

let it simmer. Add the crushed curry 

paste and boil until it releases a 

fragrance, then pour it in the pot 

containing chicken thighs in thin 

coconut milk. Mix them together 

using high heat. Lower the heat 

to medium. 

• Add all the seasoning items, followed 

by cumin seeds and peanuts. Lower 

the heat and stir it for an hour. Then 

put the durian in the pot and stir for 5 

more minutes. 

Other Ways to Have 

Massaman in Bangkok 

MASSAMAN CURRY WITH BRAISED 

LAMB BELLY 

The restaurant names itself after the 

word “baan” meaning home in Thai. 

One of Baan’s most famous dishes is 

‘massaman curry with braised lamb 

belly.’ Made with local young lamb, the 

curry also boasts Baan’s homemade 

chilli paste. The love and care that this 

restaurant has put into the food along 

with quality ingredients are the secret 

to this delightful dish. Baan’s massaman 

curry is rich and perfect with a sweet and 

balanced flavour, which goes well with 

the succulent lamb belly. 

baanbkk.com, +66 (0) 2655 8995 

BEEF MASSAMAN WITH POTATO, 

FIVE SPICE BEEF SOUP, DIY 

NOODLES 

Together with the dramatic pavilion setting, 

Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin offers stunning decor 

that contrasts dark wood with shimmering 

Thai silk. A pond of white lotuses sits in the 

centre of the dining room as a tribute to 

the lotus pond of Sra Pathum Palace. 

All menus created by renowned 

Michelin-starred chef Henrik Yde 

Andersen are using authentic local 

ingredients. Their beef massaman is 

served with soup and tofu strips. Despite 

having a separate soup, the flavour of 

the dish is deeply rich, nourishing, and 

reflects the blend of ancient Thai cuisine 

and the creativity of modern culinary art. 

kempinski.com/en/bangkok/siam-hotel, 

+66 (0) 2162 9000 

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ON THE MENU / FRUITFUL FINDS 

WORDS & PHOTO KAY CHOOMONGKOL 

The Crisp 

of Rose 

Apples 

All it takes is a 

crunchy bite to fall in 

love with its floral yet 

subtle taste. 

It’s neither an apple nor a red pear, but a ‘Chomphu,’ as the 

Thai Rose Apple is called. 

The name of this fruit might be misleading when rose 

apples have nothing to do with roses or apples. It’s been 

said that the fragrance reminded people of rose water, 

hence the name. 

They normally come in small pear or bell shapes, about 

one to two inches wide and one and a half inches long – 

some people say it looks like a nose! Rose apples have a 

smooth, thin and waxy skin. And when you cut it open, it 

is more or less hollow inside, with some two to four loose 

seeds. The white flesh inside is crisp, faintly sweet and 

fragrant – somewhere between a watermelon and guava. 

Depending on the cultivar, or variety, it can be dry in 

texture and delivers a mild taste. But most of the time, it is 

the right amount of ‘juicy’ with a faint rose water taste to 

it. The rose apple fruit is ready to pick three months after 

blossoming, when it starts to get hollow inside, and you can 

hear the seeds rattle. 

Originating in India almost two centuries ago, there are 

several varieties of rose apples in Thailand. The most common 

ones have a green exterior that’s flushed with pink called 

Chomphu Phet Samphran and the ruby-red coloured rose 

apple called Chomphu Thabthim Chan, which gives more of 

a sweet and sour taste. These varieties are available almost 

year round, but out of all the rose apples, Chomphu Phet 

Samphran yields the sweetest taste. What else is out there? 

You may encounter names such as Chomphu Phet Sairung, 

Chomphu Phet Namphueng, including rose apple varieties 

that have become very rare and expensive. There’s the light 

green-skinned Chomphu Thoon Klao which is very sweet, or 

the dark reddish Chomphu Mamiao which is sour in taste. A 

sweet Chomphu Nam Dokmai looks somewhat like a miniature 

pomegranate with a skin that is more yellow than green. 

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OVERTURES 

ARTS & CULTURAL MATTERS 

Words: Sarita Urupongsa 

The Combat 

and the Glory 

Photos courtesy of Tourism Authority of Thailand 

For as long as can be 

remembered, “Muay 

Thai” or Thai Boxing 

proudly belongs to the 

cultural heritage of Thai 

people. In the old days, 

the grand size of the 

Kingdom of Thailand 

shared borders next to 

numerous countries, 

resulting in constant 

territorial battles. 

Almost every Thai man 

then was trained in 

using ancient weapons 

such as a sabre, a wood 

staff, sword, halberd or a 

lance. Combine that with 

the skills of Muay Thai, 

whose combat tactics 

require the use of all 

limbs – both hands, feet, 

elbows and knees and 

invincibility can happen. 

These days, Muay 

Thai evolved from 

ancient boxing styles 

whose variations derived 

through local expertise. 

There’s Muay Ta Sao in 

the North, Muay Korat in 

the Northeast and Muay 

Chaiya in the South, for 

example. As time passed, 

Muay Thai became a 

sport and competition 

with an entertainment 

purpose. Classification 

is indicated by a boxer’s 

weight, which is similar 

to international boxing 

standards. 

The main highlight 

before a Muay Thai 

match begins with 

the unique beauty of 

“Wai Khru” a ritual 

performed as a means 

to show respect to the 

teaching masters. Both 

competing boxers would 

prostrate 3 times to show 

their gratitude towards 

their parents, masters 

and sacred beings. 

While performing the 

ritual, the boxers would 

wear a “Mongkol” or a 

headband made of holy 

threads. Wearing the 

Mongkol is considered 

a sacred act as masters 

performed their own 

blessing ceremony 

for the headband’s 

auspiciousness. 

The combat moves 

and self-protection 

prowess of Muay Thai 

has fascinated many 

people as it reflects an 

identity that’s one of 

a kind, whose punches 

and moves differ from 

that of international 

boxing. Muay Thai is 

unique not only for its 

use of fists, but also of 

feet, knees and elbows. 

Furthermore, the style 

comes with many 

tactical moves such as 

a spiral punch and knee 

strike – combat moves 

which have caught 

keen interest around 

the world. 

As the national 

sport rose to global 

proportions, the Thai 

government introduced 

the “Thai Fight” 

competition, to search 

for the King of Muay 

Thai in 2010. The project 

aimed at bringing 

international recognition 

to the importance of 

Muay Thai and Thailand’s 

role as the home of 

this combat skill. A 

combination of Muay 

Thai and entertainment 

showcases the Thai 

Fight, an international 

sports event attracting 

Thai and foreign boxers 

as well as gaining an 

audience that continues 

to grow. The competition 

boasts authentic Muay 

Thai skills and opens 

up the opportunity 

for fighters from 

everywhere in the world 

to participate in this 

traditional combat event. 

Recognising 

the value of Muay 

Thai as a sport in 

the international 

community, the United 

Nations signed the MOA 

in cooperation with the 

World Muaythai Council 

and the International 

Federation of Muaythai 

Amateur. Muay Thai is 

now on its way to be 

included as one of the 

sports in the 

Olympic Games. 

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OVERTURES 

ARTS & CULTURAL MATTERS 

Welcome To 

the Fight Club 

Here are the places where Muay Thai 

fanatics can get closer to this traditional 

sport in the best possible way. 

THE REAL DEAL RINGSIDE 

Does the adrenalin-fuelled match excite you? If yes, 

then this place is definitely for you. 

Established in 1945, Rajadamnern Stadium 

enjoys its legacy as the oldest boxing stadium in 

Thailand. It has now become one of the world’s 

most renowned boxing stadiums and a prestigious 

institution in Muay Thai. Rajadamnern Stadium 

operates 4 days a week every Monday, Wednesday, 

Thursday and Sunday. Doors open from 6pm 

onwards. The seating is provided in 3 categories, 

from ringside class, 2nd class and 3rd class. 

Ringside seats bring audiences the ultimate 

boxing experience. Sitting next to the boxing 

ring serves an unobstructed and exciting view 

of the boxers on stage – and the adrenalin rush 

while surrounded by the fighters’ supporters 

and other keen enthusiasts. The ringside seats 

also come with direct access to a beverage bar 

and an exclusive photograph with the winner 

of the night. 

If Muay Thai is your kind of thing, you can 

buy ticket online at rajadamnern.com 

JOIN THE FIGHT CLUB 

Love the training and the sweat of throwing kicks? Here’s the best place to 

be. Bangkok Fight Lab is the premier fight sports gym in Bangkok. Together 

with a top-notch coaching staff, the place offers 250 sq m of a premium 

training area, including a boxing ring, MMA cage, strength and conditioning 

equipment, and 90 sq m of beautiful flexi-roll grappling mats. Aside from 

Muay Thai, classes like MMA, western boxing, K1 boxing, judo, wrestling, 

Brazilian jiu jitsu (Gi), No-Gi submission grappling and Filipino kali are also 

available. Whether you are looking to get fit and learn new skills, find out 

more at bangkokfightlab.com 

FIGHTING TO GET FIT 

FITFAC brings the concept of fitness facilities and Muay Thai together to deliver 

extraordinary results in training and a bonus of weight loss. They claim customers 

can lose over 7kg within 1 month through regular and appropriate training. 

Offering fitness and fight experiences to participants of all levels, FITFAC’s 

team consists of over 50 professional Muay Thai trainers. All of them have years 

of training and fighting experiences in Bangkok and abroad, including Khaokor 

Galaxy who won the World Boxing Association’s bantamweight championship 

twice. Now you can enjoy Muay Thai in the environment that is professional, clean 

and easily reached by BTS or MRT in the heart of Bangkok. fitfacmuaythai.com 

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M ASTERING 

THE 

Set a course for a weekend museum 

hop for a glimpse of how Singapore 

connects the dots between its past, 

present and futuristic forays. 

Words Nuttaporn Srisirirungsimakul 

ART FORM 

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From artsy cultural 

offerings to mindblowing 

trips into 

3D immersive 

experiences – all set 

against Instagram-worthy 

backgrounds – Singapore 

is brimming with 

opportunities to explore 

amazing art and exhibits. 

Who says museums are 

boring? Certainly not in 

the Lion City. 

Opening Page 

Light installations 

cast colours on 

the facade of the 

National Museum 

of Singapore. The 

spectacular canvas is 

part of the Singapore 

Night Festival, 

which is set to return 

in August. 

IN THE BEGINNING 

With its inception as the Raffles 

Library and Museum dating back to 

1887, the current National Museum 

of Singapore is the island’s oldest 

museum. Step into this white 

neo-classical edifice and you’ll 

find yourself under the iconic 

rotunda dome delicately decked 

with stained glass. The exhibitions 

here trace the history of the island 

as it changed and evolved through 

the years, from its days called 

Singapura, to the Crown Colony, 

Syonan-To, and finally, Singapore. 

There’s also a museum section that 

explores how Lee Kuan Yew and 

his team built the foundation for 

modern Singapore during the first 

ten pivotal years of independence. 

Homegrown artist Suzann 

Victor’s shimmering chandeliers 

greet you at the bridge that links the 

original building with its modern 

wing. Featuring more than 14,000 

Swarovski crystals, the chandeliers’ 

swinging patterns evoke the 

movements of a soaring mythical 

creature, signalling a shift towards 

a more imaginative, larger-thanlife 

experience that awaits you in 

the Glass Rotunda. “Story of the 

Forest,” a digital art installation 

by the renowned Japanese art 

collective teamLab, stirs up wonder 

and excitement with a 360-degree 

immersive animation inspired by 

the William Farquhar Collection 

of Natural History Drawings. It’s a 

sure-fire way to mark your visit on 

a high note. 

EXPLORE A FUSION CULTURE 

Small yet interesting, the 

Peranakan Museum weaves a 

beautiful tapestry of the mixed 

ethnic descendants of Chinese 

traders who settled and married 

the locals in the former Straits 

Settlements, which are now 

Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. 

From language and fashion, 

to religious beliefs and dining 

customs, the exhibition 

showcases many elements of 

this merged culture that arose 

from intermarriages. Gape at the 

extensive collection of Nyonya 

(women of Peranakan descent) 

embroidery and beadwork. 

Everyday household items like 

curtains, bedcovers and slippers 

were painstakingly stitched with 

minuscule beads and gold and 

silver threads. Motifs and designs 

reflect a mix of influences from 

Chinese auspicious symbols to 

European-inspired flora and fauna 

embroidery patterns. A must for 

arts and crafts aficionados. 

Top 

The museum’s 

elegant building 

impresses 

with neo-classical 

architecture. 

Bottom, Clockwise 

Exhibition galleries 

in the National 

Museum 

Immerse in a digital 

universe at the Future 

World exhibition, 

ArtScience Museum 

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A TRIP INTO THE FUTURE 

If you prefer art, you can interact with the usual 

traditional displays, or go to the ArtsScience 

Museum. Nestled on the Marina Bay waterfront, 

the museum is love at first sight with its iconic, 

lotus-inspired architecture. It has hosted some of 

the most renowned touring exhibitions including 

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, NASA - A Human 

Adventure, and Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal. 

Created in collaboration with teamLab, 

its latest permanent exhibition, FUTURE 

WORLD: Where Art Meets Science, ignites your 

creativity with cutting-edge interactive digital 

art installations. Take a mesmerising journey 

through various zones. Draw a car, a building or 

a plane, place them in a digital scanner, and see 

your two-dimensional sketches transform into 

3D objects that you can interact with. You might 

enjoy it more than you would like to admit. Just 

don’t fight for crayons with your little ones! 

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CONTEMPORARY CLUSTER 

Once a British military camp, 

and a key site to train national 

servicemen - today Gillman 

Barracks provides a platform to 

both emerging young talents and 

established artists to showcase 

their creative works. 

The contemporary art precinct 

is tucked away in the tranquil 

tropical surroundings, about 

30-minutes away from the city 

centre. It’s easy to get lost in this 

vast compound as you explore its 

many international galleries that 

have set up alongside homegrown 

spaces. So be prepared to walk and 

wear comfortable shoes. Stop by to 

refuel in between gallery hopping 

at one of the on-site cafes and 

restaurants. 

If possible, plan your visit to 

Gillman Barracks on either its Art 

Day Out or Art After Dark event. 

Galleries will launch new shows 

and extend opening hours. Artists 

in residence at the NTU Centre for 

Contemporary Art Singapore will 

also open their studio to welcome 

art enthusiasts. 

HOP SM ART 

Here are our 

favourite city 

navigating apps 

that will help you 

find your way 

to Singapore 

museums with 

ease. 

CITYMAPPER 

This smart trip planner 

is only available in 

some 30 cities around 

the world, and 

Singapore is one of 

that. It combines and 

compares all transport 

modes available from 

the bus, MRT, LRT 

and ferry lines, Uber, 

to even walking, and 

suggesting the best 

routes. Citymapper 

tells you which section 

of the subway to 

board to beat the 

rush-hour crowds, 

which exit to take for 

the easiest transfers, 

and even offers ‘heat 

safe’ routes to avoid 

the hot weather as 

much as possible. The 

best thing is you’ll be 

alerted when it’s time 

to get off. No more 

missing your stop 

because you are dozing 

off or busying playing 

with a smartphone. 

SG BUSLEH 

Don’t you hate 

it when you find 

yourself at the 

bus stop, waiting 

endlessly wondering 

when your bus will 

come? SG BusLeh 

comes to the rescue. 

Simply tap to find the 

bus stop you’re at, 

and you can see the 

buses available, their 

arrival times, and 

even seat availability. 

So you know how 

many more minutes 

you have to wait. You 

can also click on the 

bus number to see 

bus routes or locate it 

on the map. 

Top 

Tree-shaped 

columns near a 

bridge linking the 

former Sypreme 

Court and City Hall. 

Above Left 

Outdoor art 

installations 

spread across the 

Gillman Barracks 

complex. 

INSIDER TIPS 

Make the most of your art day out 

at Gillman Barracks by combining it 

with a morning hike at the Southern 

Ridges. This 10-kilometre trail will 

take you through the picturesque 

treetop walkways that connect 

some of Singapore’s popular parks 

together. The highlight of the 

course is Henderson Waves, the 

pedestrian bridge that towers 36 

meters above the ground. Like 

its name suggests, it catches the 

attention with its aesthetic wavelike 

design. Once you manage to 

walk up, you’ll be rewarded with 

exhilarating, uninterrupted views of 

Singapore’s ever-changing skyline 

and the harbour. 

FROM DAY TO NIGHT 

National Gallery Singapore is aweinspiring 

even before you enter. 

The powerhouse of Southeast Asia 

modern art spreads across two 

massive historic buildings: the 

former City Hall and Supreme Court. 

Above Right 

Gillman Barracks 

welcomes art 

enthusiasts in 

leafy, tropical 

surroundings. 

Top Left 

One of the art 

galleries within 

the Gillman 

Barracks 

compound 

Bottom Left 

An exhibit at 

Gillman 

Barracks 

With more than 10,000 artworks 

in its collection, it hosts one of 

the world’s largest collections of 

modern Southeast Asian art from 

the 19th and 20th centuries. 

You can easily spend half a day 

exploring galleries in this beautifully 

restored venue. Don’t know where 

to start? Join the Gallery Highlights 

tour that will introduce you to key 

masterpieces. Better yet, secure 

a spot in the Building Highlights 

Tour to discover the rich history and 

architecture of the monumental 

buildings while also finding your 

next perfect Instagram shots. 

After spending the day in art 

galleries, culture vultures can 

transform into night owls. Book the 

highly-coveted seats at National 

Kitchen by Violet Oon to taste 

delectable Peranakan delights. 

Then, head up to rooftop bar Smoke 

& Mirrors to wind down the day with 

cocktails and panoramic views of 

Marina Bay. 

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ซ้ายบน 

รูปทรงดอกบัวที่เลื่องลือ 

ของตัวอาคารพิพิธภัณฑ์ 

วิทยาศาสตร์ศิลปะ หรือ 

ArtScience Museum 

กับฉากหลังมารีนาเบย์ 

แซนด์สุดอลังการ 

ขวาบน 

พิพิธภัณฑ์แห่งชาติ 

สิงคโปร์กับสีสันแสงไฟ 

ยามค่ำคืนต้อนรับนักท่อง 

เที่ยวที่ผ่านไปมา 

ขวาล่าง 

นิทรรศการที่จัดขึ้นที่ 

DBS Singapore Gallery 

ตั้งแต่เรื่องราววัฒนธรรมสุดล้ำลึก 

ประสบการณ์เสพงานศิลป์สามมิติ ไป 

จนถึงฉากหลังสำหรับถ่ายรูปลงอินสตา 

แกรม ทุกอย่างที่กล่าวมาหาได้ครบจากที่ 

สิงคโปร์เพียงที่เดียว ใครที่พูดว่าเที่ยว 

พิพิธภัณฑ์น่าเบื่อ แสดงว่ายังไม่เคยย่าง 

กรายมายังเมืองสิงโตแห่งนี้ 

ท่องไปยังโลกแห่งอดีต 

Raffles Library and Museum ก่อตั้งขึ้น 

ในปี 1887 ปัจจุบันเป็นพิพิธภัณฑ์แห่งชาติ 

สิงคโปร์ และเป็นพิพิธภัณฑ์ที่เก่าแก่ที่สุด 

ของประเทศ คุณจะเห็นอาคารแบบนีโอ 

คลาสสิก ห้องโถงกลมที่ประดับด้วย 

กระจกสี พร้อมการจัดแสดงประวัติศาสตร์ 

ของเกาะสิงคโปร์ตั้งแต่ครั้งยังชื่อว่า สิงหปุระ 

เปลี่ยนชื่อเป็น คราวน์โคโลนี และโชนันดะ 

จนกลายมาเป็นสิงคโปร์สมัยใหม่ที่นำโดย 

นายลีกวนยูและคณะหลังการกอบกู้เอกราช 

จากรัฐอาณานิคม ชมความงามของโคมไฟ 

ระย้าที่ประดับด้วยคริสตัลชวารอฟสกี้ 

กว่า 14,000 เม็ด ต้อนรับคุณเข้าสู่ห้อง 

โถงกระจกที่จัดนิทรรศการ “Story of the 

Forest” ที่นำเสนอศิลปะญี่ปุ่นด้วยภาพ 

เคลื่อนไหว 360 องศา ดื่มด่ำภาพวาด 

ศิลปะแห่งชาติในชุดศิลปะของวิลเลี่ยม 

ฟากูฮาร์ เพื่อเป็นจุดเริ่มต้นการท่องเที่ยว 

แสนประทับใจ 

ค้นพบการผสมผสานทางวัฒนธรรม 

ที่ Peranakan Museum พบการถักทอ 

เรื่องราวการผสมผสานทางวัฒนธรรม 

ของลูกหลานพ่อค้าชาวจีนที่เข้ามาตั้ง 

รกรากในนิคมช่องแคบ ซึ่งปัจจุบันคือ 

ประเทศสิงคโปร์ ปีนัง และมะละกา 

พิพิธภัณฑ์แห่งนี้จัดแสดงรากเหง้าของ 

ภาษา แฟชั่น ความเชื่อทางศาสนา และ 

อาหารการกิน ที่ผสานหลอมรวม 

วัฒนธรรมหลากหลายผ่านการแต่งงาน 

กับชนพื้นเมือง นอกจากนี้ยังนำเสนอ 

ความงดงามของผ้าทอ ลูกปัด และเครื่อง 

ใช้เครื่องประดับภายในบ้านที่ได้รับอิทธิพล 

จากวัฒนธรรมจีนและยุโรป 

ท่องไปยังโลกแห่งอนาคต 

หากชื่นชอบงานศิลปะแนวใหม่ ขอ 

แนะนำพิพิธภัณฑ์วิทยาศาสตร์ศิลปะ 

ArtsScience Museum ซึ่งเป็น 

สถาปัตยกรรมที่ได้รับแรงบันดาลใจจาก 

รูปทรงดอกบัว ปัจจุบันจัดแสดง 

นิทรรศการถาวรอย่าง FUTURE 

WORLD: Where Art Meets Science ที่ 

จุดประกายสร้างแรงบันดาลใจด้วยสื่อ 

ดิจิตอลที่สามารถโต้ตอบกับผู้เยี่ยมชมได้ 

คุณสามารถวาดรูปรถ สแกนเป็นไฟล์ 

ดิจิตอล จากนั้นคุณจะได้เห็นรูปรถของ 

คุณในแบบสามมิติในทันที 

ศูนย์รวมแห่งความร่วมสมัย 

Gillman Baracks ซึ่งเคยเป็นค่ายทหาร 

ของสหราชอาณาจักรมาก่อน เป็นแหล่ง 

รวมความคิดสร้างสรรค์ของทั้งศิลปิน 

หน้าใหม่และศิลปินที่มีชื่อเสียงมากมาย 

ห่างจากตัวเมืองแค่เพียง 30 นาที คุณจะ 

พบแกลเลอรีนานาชาติพร้อมกับร้าน 

กาแฟและร้านอาหารมากมาย ขอแนะนำให้ 

มาที่นี่ในวัน Art Day Out หรือมาในงาน 

Art After Dark เพื่อชมชุดการแสดงใหม่ใน 

ช่วงเวลาเปิดทำการที่ยาวนานขึ้น 

หรือจะลองเส้นทาง 10 กิโลเมตรในช่วง 

เช้าเพื่อเยี่ยมชมสวนสาธารณะและสะพาน 

คนเดินดีไซน์แปลกตา Handerson Waves 

ที่สูง 36 เมตรเพื่อดื่มด่ำทิวทัศน์สุดลูกหูลูก 

ตาก็ถือว่าเป็นไฮไลต์ของเส้นทางนี้ 

เที่ยวกลางวันยันกลางคืน 

National Gallery Singapore สวยสง่า 

เมื่อมองมาจากด้านนอก ภายในจัดแสดง 

งานศิลปะกว่า 10,000 ชิ้น ถือเป็นแหล่ง 

รวมงานศิลปะเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ที่ 

ใหญ่ที่สุดเลยทีเดียว ต้องใช้เวลากว่า 

ครึ่งวันในการเยี่ยมชมแกลเลอรี อย่าลืม 

จองที่นั่งในร้านอาหาร National Kitchen 

by Violet Oon เพื่อลิ้มรสอาหารของชาว 

เปอรานากัน แล้วตบท้ายค่ำคืนด้วยการ 

จิบค็อกเทลบนดาดฟ้าของ Smoke & 

Mirror ที่มากับวิวพาโนรามาของมารีนาเบย์ 

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SUTHIPA KAMYAM 

ILLUSTRATING 

LINES OF NATURE 

Graphic designer and illustrator Suthipa Kamyam 

takes the fine point of a pencil to make a big 

statement. For the talented artist, the quirks of 

nature play an even larger role. 

Photos: W. & Co. 

Words: Kongkapan Chaimano 

“The Isolated Land”, Pencil on Paper and Digital Collage 

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I 

t was the last stage of summer when 

Fah Thai met with Suthipa “Toey” 

Kamyam, an illustrator whose works 

have been used widely in the domestic 

and international realm. While we may not 

know Toey’s portfolio, her work appears 

on many familiar brands. A talk on the 

creative process took place at her private 

studio, where time is spent making sure 

never-ending ideas materialise into art. 

Opposite: 

Clockwise from Left 

“Brazil”, Pencil on 

Paper and Digital 

Collage, 35x26 cm., 

for Taylors of 

Harrogate, 2017 

Art Direction: 

Pearlfisher London 

“An Old Weathered 

Wine”, Pencil on 

Paper, 30x40 cm., 

for Cambria Estate 

Winery, 2015 

Art Direction: John 

McNeil Studio 

“The Harvest”, 

Pencil on Paper 

and Digital Collage, 

120x120 cm., for Jim 

Thompson, 2016 

“Caribbean Island 

Wild Flowers”, Pencil 

on Paper and Digital 

Collage, 70x100 cm., 

for Crabtree & Evelyn, 

2016 Art Direction : 

Crabtree & Evelyn 

One sees Toey’s illustrations 

used in various global products 

such as Nespresso or L’Occitane 

en Provence, Crabtree & Evelyn, 

tea company Taylors of Harrogate 

and American company Sonoma 

Cannabis Co. She did work for 

Jelmoli Department store in 

Switzerland and lifestyle company 

Cocolux in Australia, spanning to 

Villa La Madonna in Italy and Okio 

Accessories in Sweden. This full 

range makes her work familiar to us 

all while her well-known domestic 

contribution is the design of scarf 

patterns for renowned textile house 

Jim Thompson. 

Her signature work shows lined 

patterns drawn delicately. Finishes 

hold a unique visual texture with her 

trademark technique of small links 

and mesh shapes. Her drawings 

are complex but the device she 

usually uses is simple. It’s just a 

propelling pencil and up to now, 

she gives no thought to trying new 

tools. A propelling pencil is easy 

to use, she says, with an ability to 

give sharp lines without sharpening. 

Toey adds that it is mostly suited 

to her illustration style. “Drawing 

wasn’t my skill in the first place. 

So when I started, I just wanted to 

use something simple. I finally 

realised its simplicity – it’s 

attractive,” she says. 

Toey was sitting at her desk, 

relaxed and serenely talking about 

how she became an illustrator. 

In high school she was like many 

students, filled with doubts of 

about what major should be chosen 

at university. The answer eventually 

was graphic design and after 

graduation spent two years working. 

Journeying to do her masters in 

Gothenburg in Sweden, it was there 

where she found the love of drawing. 

“Living in Sweden was new to me 

and in a new environment – we 

yearn for novelty. Many of my 

friends there drew quite well, so I 

went around asking them to teach 

me,” the talented artist said. 

She kept on drawing and got 

an opportunity to be an assistant to 

a trainee photographer and practise 

her illustrating skills. Drawing held 

the stronger attraction but difficult 

if one wanted a secure living. So 

Toey returned to working in graphic 

design and carried on drawing in 

her spare time for the personal 

joy it gave. 

However, this love of drawing 

wasn’t just a joy to behold alone 

anymore. In 2014, she decided to 

hold her first exhibition and that 

was the beginning of a career as an 

‘Staying focused while drawing lets me be 

present. If not, a distraction could mean that 

things literally get out of ‘line.’ 

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Top from Left 

“The Raven”, Pencil 

on Paper, 80x80 

cm., for Nordic 

Fashion Biennale, 

2014 

Art Direction : 

Cooper & Gorfer 

“Pterois volitan”, 

Pencil on Paper, 

50x50 cm., for 

Beach Club by 

Haadtien, 2013 

illustrator. “I held the exhibition 

for the simplest reason that I just 

wanted to make it happen – that’s 

all, but the audience turnout was 

totally unexpected and illustration 

jobs gradually were offered to me 

after that,” Toey said. 

Toey’s works are apparently 

influenced by nature as various 

kinds of animals and plants 

often appear as subjects in her 

drawings. She says that nature 

has become her great inspiration 

since she found it so surreal and 

full of mystery and that there’re 

still many other things which we 

haven’t discovered yet. A Surinam 

toad is an example. To make her 

explanation about nature clear, she 

points out that seeing the female 

toad giving birth to offsprings from 

holes in her back is truly stunning. 

“It’s strange but it’s also real and 

meaningful. Nature makes itself 

unique, exotic, unexpected and 

unbelievable,” she states. 

However, inspiration just 

doesn’t come directly when 

needed. She resorted to literally 

going somewhere to get it – like 

trekking. It’s now been more than 

ten years since Toey started the 

activity. Her first trip was to Sapa, 

a hill station town in Vietnam. 

The confession that she knew 

nothing about trekking meant five 

days of suffering that turned out 

to be a beautiful remembrance. 

She loved the scenery and wanted 

to stay in a world where she got used 

to a great existence. 

After the Sapa trip, Toey 

ventured to more nature sites 

in many countries. Each place 

unquestionably inspired her 

but there are some favourites 

– places with an astonishing 

landscape like the Himalayans 

and the Arctic Circle. Anything 

she appreciated on each trip 

became raw material for her 

illustrations. “Every single detail 

of nature is fabulously amazing. 

There’ll always be something 

new and exciting every time you 

look at it. What you see today will 

be totally different tomorrow.” 

It’s not only nature that could 

turns on this young creator – 

but also people, urban myths and 

cultures. “To me, India, Nepal 

and Myanmar are impressive 

and lively. I love seeing people’s 

lives and listening to their tales,” 

she said. 

When asked about the future, 

she replied with a smile and says 

that her focus is on the present. 

But it doesn’t mean there aren’t 

plans, she states. “I would like to 

run my own brand, like creating 

for home decoration with my 

illustrations on them.” 

Top 

“Suluja”, Pencil on 

Paper, 60x40 cm., 

for Nespresso, 2015 

Art Direction: 

MullenLowe France 

Left Bottom 

“Untitled”, Pencil 

on Paper, 60x40 cm., 

for 56th Studio, 2016 

Toey didn’t 

want to draw a 

tiger that was 

‘restrictively 

Thai’ so she 

transformed 

unique and classic 

characters of tiger 

images that she 

saw in Bhutan, 

Tibet and Japan 

and created a 

whole new tiger 

– a new look and 

new postures. 

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Wildes Afrika Colouring Book, Pencil on Paper, 46x24 cm., 2016 

ฟ้าไทยได้สัมภาษณ์คุณเตย 

สุทธิภา คำแย้ม ศิลปินและนัก 

ออกแบบที่คร่ำหวอดในวงการงาน 

ออกแบบทั้งในไทยและต่างประเทศ 

หลายคนอาจจะไม่รู้จักชื่อของเธอ 

นัก แต่คุณต้องเคยเห็นผลงานของ 

เธอจากแบรนด์ชื่อดังอย่าง เนส 

เพรสโซ ล็อกซิทาน หรือแครบทรี 

แอนด์เอเวอลินแน่นอน ความรู้และ 

ความชำนาญรอบด้านทำให้เธอ 

เป็นที่รู้จัก รวมทั้งในฐานะผู้ 

ออกแบบลวดลายบนผ้าพันคอ 

ของแบรนด์จิม ทอมป์สันอีกด้วย 

ลวดลายอันเป็นเอกลักษณ์ของ 

เตยประกอบสร้างขึ้นจากเส้นและรูป 

ร่างที่ละเอียดซับซ้อน แต่เครื่องมือที่ 

เธอใช้ไม่ได้มีความซับซ้อนแต่อย่างใด 

และไม่มีทีท่าว่าเธอจะปันใจให้แก่เครื่อง 

มือชิ้นอื่นใดนอกเหนือจากดินสอกด 

ธรรมดาๆ ด้ามหนึ่ง 

เตยบอกกับเราว่า ความที่เธอ 

ไม่ได้ถนัดวาดรูปเป็นทุนเดิมอยู่ 

แล้ว เธอจึงเลือกใช้สิ่งที่เรียบง่าย 

แต่ดึงดูดใจ เตยเริ่มจากการเรียน 

ปริญญาตรีออกแบบกราฟิกใน 

มหาวิทยาลัย เรียนต่อปริญญาโท 

ที่กอเทนเบิร์กในสวีเดน ประเทศที่ 

สร้างแรงบันดาลใจในการวาดรูป 

ขณะที่ทำหน้าที่เป็นผู้ช่วยช่าง 

ภาพฝึกหัดในเวลาเดียวกัน 

ช่วงเป็นนักออกแบบกราฟิก 

เตยวาดรูปในเวลาว่าง จนกระทั่ง 

เธอตัดสินใจจัดนิทรรศการของ 

ตัวเอง เพียงเพราะคิดว่าอยาก 

เริ่มวาดรูปอย่างจริงจังเสียที 

นิทรรศการประสบความสำเร็จ 

อย่างมากจนเธอได้รับข้อเสนอให้ 

เป็นนักวาดภาพประกอบเรื่อยมา 

ภาพวาดของเธอส่วนใหญ่ได้ 

รับอิทธิพลจากสัตว์ป่าและพันธุ์ 

พืช เนื่องจากเธอหลงใหลในความ 

ลึกลับและความเหนือจริงของสิ่งมี 

ชีวิตที่เธอได้พบเห็นจากการเดิน 

ป่าในช่วง 10 ปีที่ผ่านมา การ 

ท่องเที่ยวของเธอเริ่มต้นที่เมือง 

ซาปาทางตอนเหนือของประเทศ 

เวียดนาม แล้วเริ่มเขยิบไปยังเทือก 

เขาหิมาลัย จนแตะขอบฟ้าใหม่ใน 

แถบวงแหวนขั้วโลกเหนือ เตยได้ 

ค้นพบความอัศจรรย์ของธรรมชาติ 

อันยิ่งใหญ่ และเรื่องเล่าของชาว 

เมืองที่ต่างกันออกไปทุกครั้ง 

เมื่อได้สัมผัส 

เตยมีแผนจะสร้างแบรนด์ 

ของแต่งบ้านอันประดับด้วย 

ลวดลายที่เธอออกแบบจากแรง 

บันดาลใจของตัวเอง แต่อนาคต 

ของเธอจะเป็นเช่นไรไม่ใช่เรื่อง 

สำคัญ เพราะเธอขออยู่กับ 

ปัจจุบันขณะให้ดีที่สุด 

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“The Horses”, Pencil on Paper and Digital Collage, 180x80 cm., for Okio, 2012 

INTRODUCING THE MOST STYLISH 

SUNDAY BRUNCH ON THE ISLAND 

Enjoy live jazz, free-flowing beverages and savour a fine selection of international cuisine. 

Indulge in a spa experience* or relax on the beach* while your children have fun learning 

at the kids club. Our Brunch is just one of the unique dining experiences to be 

discovered at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. 

Find out more at: 

fourseasons.com/kohsamui 

*additional charge 

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SAMUI 

Less than an hour’s flight from the eclectic enigma 

of Bangkok is Samui, known for its castaway 

vacation vibe. But this island also possesses 

another enticing energy that comes from the 

island’s folk stories, supernatural beliefs and 

spiritual symbolism. Words Nadia Willan 

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SAMUI 

Crystal clear waters lap at the whitest sand beaches 

of Samui set against year-round sunshine and blue 

skies. Nearby are 42 islands of Ang Thong Marine 

National Park and part of the largely uninhabited 

islands of Chumphon Archipelago: Koh Samui is set in a 

spectacular landscape that simply inspires. And there is 

something otherworldly and ethereal about Thailand’s 

third largest island that reverberates with the very core of 

your inner being, with places echoing the heart and soul of 

Buddhist spiritualism and Thai culture. 

Top Right 

Na Muang Waterfall 

where a serpent-like 

tree stands 

Middle 

A private park, the 

Magic Garden is 

full of stone 

sculptures depicting 

human, animals 

and deities aimed to 

teach people about 

the afterlife. 

Bottom Right 

A striking landmark 

in Samui is that 

of the legendary 

Chinese warrior, 

Guan Yu, who is 

revered as a 

god of war 

and protection. 

One such place is the Magic Garden 

that takes you off the beaten path 

and into a hillside jungle. Hidden 

away, this private oasis of incredible 

stone sculptures was apparently 

inspired by the owner of the land, 

a durian farmer, who founded 

a waterfall at the beauty spot. 

In his 70s at the time, some 40 

years ago, he decided to spend 

15 years creating a mystical 

garden to teach people about the 

afterlife. The human, animal and 

deity depictions of classic Thai 

folk stories are mesmerising and 

wonderfully soulful. 

Elsewhere on the island, trees 

where spirits are also believed to 

reside are protected with colourful 

ribbons. Silk outfits are left hanging 

from spirit tree branches as a gift 

to the female guardian tree spirits, 

Nang Mai and Nang Takian. At 

Na Muang Waterfall, one part of 

a spirit tree resembles a serpent 

(naga), a symbolically important 

animal in Thai folklore and Buddhist 

teachings, and has been honoured 

with ornate decorations. It is 

believed a cobra sheltered Buddha 

from a storm as he meditated 

and Thai legend tells of a snake 

requesting to change into a man to 

enter the monkhood. 

Grandparents on their way 

to ask the parents of their 

grandson’s paramour for her 

hand in marriage are caught in 

a storm, another Samui legend 

relates. Shipwrecked, they perish 

and turn into stones, Hin Ta and 

Hin Yai (Grandfather Rock and 

Grandmother Rock) as a continuing 

pledge to their mission. The rocks 

resemble the intimate regions of a 

man and woman and the story adds 

some folklore charm to the visually 

interesting rocky scene. 

Whether elaborate make-believe 

or not, the tale demonstrates how 

animism underpins Buddhist beliefs 

in Thailand: that stones, rivers and 

trees have souls. 

Local superstition is that young 

couples who visit the area soon 

break up should they get close to the 

stones. Cars honk their horns as a 

sign of respect to the spirits looking 

over motorists as they pass 

Photo: Thewin Chanyawong 

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SAMUI 

Right 

Luang Por Daeng 

or the Mummified 

Monk at Wat 

Khunaram 

Right, Middle 

Spirit houses are 

believed to have the 

presence of ‘spirits’ 

– respect is given 

with offerings of 

food, flowers and 

the tying of 

colourful ribbons 

Below 

A legendary 

tale surrounds 

the tantalising 

formation of 

Hin Ta and Hin 

Yai of perished 

grandparents 

transformed 

into rocks. 

by the area’s spirit houses. It is this 

wonderfully intriguing blend of 

spiritualism and superstition that 

is so endlessly fascinating, drawing 

visitors into what at times can be a 

somewhat surreal realm. 

Visitors and locals alike are 

drawn to the Guan Yu shrine. 

Dedicated to the god of war and 

protection, the statue looms 16 

metres at Hua Thanon near Lamai 

beach. The deity is also recognised 

for traits of loyalty and honesty 

and it is believed can bestow a long 

and happy marriage on couples 

requesting Guan Yu’s blessing for 

their nuptials. 

The Mummified Monk of Wat 

Khunaram has sat in the temple 

for close to half a century and is 

the remains of Luang Por Daeng, a 

locally born monk who is revered 

throughout Thailand. It is said that 

he was a psychic who predicted 

the exact day of his death to his 

followers. Sitting in a meditative 

pose, he proceeded to fulfil this 

prophecy and thus still remains 

[with legs folded into a lotus style] 

to this day. It is thought that the 

holy body of the meditation master 

who taught Buddhists how to attain 

Nirvana was preserved as a sign of 

his enlightenment. 

Often depicted on Thai amulets 

worn round the neck to protect 

against disease and evil spirits; 

the monk is displayed at the 

temple in a glass case wearing a 

pair of shades, which only adds to 

this rather strange Samui sight. 

Meanwhile, visitors can shake a 

box of wooden sticks (siamsee) 

until one numbered stick falls 

and correspond it to a specific 

written fortune. Those receiving 

what they deem negative 

predictions tie the paper to string 

surrounding the temple’s sacred 

tree to ward off bad luck. 

Mysticysm abounds with the local tale of 

grandparents who turned into Hin Ta and 

Hin Yai rock formations following a shipwreck. 

Set in spectacular natural 

surroundings, there is a sense of 

timeless culture on the island and 

something visceral about Samui’s 

supernatural side that inspires an 

inner journey of contemplation and 

reflection. 

Thai spirit houses are incredibly 

detailed mini shrines that are 

seen in the gardens of homes, 

on street corners and within the 

grounds of buildings in Thailand. 

There are usually two spirit houses, 

strategically positioned, placed next 

to each other. The taller of the two, 

San Phra Phum, which looks like 

a Thai temple with a Khmer prang 

on the top sits on a single pedestal 

and acts as a gatehouse. People 

give offerings of incense, fruit, 

snacks and fizzy drinks to appease 

the guardian spirits of the land and 

bring good fortune. San Ta Yai is 

the smaller of the two and sits on 

four pillars, paying homage to the 

ancestors of the land. It is custom 

to ‘wai’ spirit houses by bowing the 

head with a quick nod and hands in 

the praying position. 

Hansar Moment of Happiness 

Samui, Bangkok, Pranburi, Khao Yai, Cha Am 

www.hansarhotels.com 

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SAMUI 

นั่งเครื่องบินไม่ถึงหนึ่งชั่วโมงดี เราก็มาถึง 

เกาะสมุย เกาะสวรรค์ของนักท่องเที่ยวจากทุก 

มุมโลกที่จับใจไปกับท้องฟ้าสีคราม หาดทรายขาว 

ละเอียดและแสงแดดจ้าตลอดปี เกาะใหญ่ 

อันดับสามของประเทศไทยแห่งนี้ยังเต็มไป 

ด้วยเรื่องเล่าท้องถิ่น และความเชื่อเหนือ 

ธรรมชาติมากมาย 

ณ ป่าลาดเชิงเขา เป็นที่ตั้งของ สวนพระพุทธ 

รูปลึกลับ แหล่งรวมพระพุทธรูปหินที่เจ้าของ 

ที่ดินเริ่มสรรค์สร้างขึ้นตั้งแต่ราว 40 ปีก่อน เพื่อ 

สื่อถึงชีวิตหลังความตายผ่านรูปปั้นมนุษย์ สัตว์ 

และสิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์ 

เชื่อกันว่า ต้นไม้แต่ละต้นจะมีนางไม้และนาง 

ตะเคียนสิงสถิตอยู่ นั่นเป็นเหตุผลว่าทำไมผู้คน 

จึงต่างนำผ้าหลากสีมาพันรอบต้นไม้ บ้างก็นำ 

ชุดผ้าไหมมาบูชาสิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์ที่พวกเขาเชื่อว่า 

อยู่ในต้นไม้เหล่านี้ บริเวณ น้ำตกหน้าเมือง มี 

ต้นไม้ต้นหนึ่งรูปร่างคล้ายพญานาค สัตว์ใน 

ตำนานปรัมปราพื้นบ้านและเรื่องเล่าในพระพุทธ 

ศาสนา ใจความตอนหนึ่งในตำนานเล่าสู่กันมา 

ว่า พญานาคได้แผ่พังพานปกพระพุทธเจ้าขณะ 

พระองค์กำลังทำสมาธิ ส่วนอีกเรื่องพญานาค 

ได้แปลงกายมาเป็นมนุษย์เพื่อขอบวช 

ยังมีตำนานเก่าแก่ของเกาะสมุยเล่าขานกัน 

ปากต่อปากว่า มีตายายคู่หนึ่งเรือล่มกลางมรสุม 

พายุขณะกำลังเดินทางไปขอเจ้าสาวให้กับหลาน 

ชายของตน เมื่อเสียชีวิตไปแล้วทั้งสองได้กลาย 

ร่างเป็น หินตาหินยาย ในที่สุด 

ไม่มีใครทราบว่าตำนานเหล่านี้มีที่มา 

อย่างไร แต่ผู้คนท้องถิ่นต่างเชื่อว่าหากคู่รักเข้า 

ใกล้หินสองก้อนนี้ ทั้งสองต้องมีอันเลิกราจาก 

กัน นอกจากนี้ยังมีความเชื่อว่าผู้ที่ขับรถผ่าน 

ศาลพระภูมิจะต้องบีบแตรเพื่อเป็นการแสดง 

ความเคารพต่อสิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์อีกด้วย 

นอกจากนี้ ทั้งคนสมุยและนักท่องเที่ยวต่าง 

พากันมากราบไหว้รูปปั้นสูง 16 เมตรของ 

เทพเจ้ากวนอู ซึ่งเป็นเทพแห่งนักรบและผู้ปกป้อง 

ที่ตั้งอยู่บริเวณหัวถนน กวนอูยังเป็นเทพแห่ง 

ความซื่อสัตย์ เหมาะที่คู่รักจะพากันไปขอพร 

ศาลพระภูมิเจ้าที่ 

เป็นศาลขนาดเล็กที่ 

พบเห็นได้ตามมุมถนน 

หรือภายนอกอาคารบ้าน 

เรือน มักจะประกอบด้วย 

ศาลสองหลังตั้งอยู่ตาม 

จุดที่เชื่อว่าเป็นมงคล 

ศาลทรงสูงเรียกว่า ศาล 

พระภูมิ ได้รับอิทธิพลจาก 

อาคารทรงเขมร มียอด 

เหมือนกับพระปรางค์ 

ด้านหน้ามักจะมีดอกไม้ 

ธูปเทียนและอาหารตั้ง 

ถวาย อีกหลังหนึ่งที่มี 

ขนาดเล็กกว่าเรียกว่า 

ศาลตายาย ซึ่งเชื ่อว่าเป็น 

ที ่สถิตของวิญญาณ 

บรรพบุรุษในพื้นที่นั้น 

มัมมี่พระ วัดคุณาราม เป็นที่ตั้งสังขารที่ 

ไม่เน่าเปื่อยของหลวงพ่อแดงผู้เป็นที่เคารพ 

ของประชาชนทั่วประเทศไทย เล่ากันว่าหลวง 

พ่อแดงสิ้นอายุขัยขณะนั่งสมาธิ ผู้คนต่างเชื่อ 

ว่าสังขารที่ไม่เน่าเปื่อยเป็นสัญลักษณ์บ่งบอก 

ว่าพระรูปนั้นได้เข้าสู่นิพพานแล้ว ที่นับว่า 

แปลกตาคือ สังขารของหลวงพ่อแดงสวมใส่ 

แว่นตากันแดด โดยด้านหลังพระวิหารที่ 

ประดับประดาอย่างวิจิตรจะเป็นสถานที่รับ 

บริจาคแว่นตากันแดดจากประชาชนทั่วไป 

ด้วย ผู้ที่มาเยี่ยมชมสามารถเสี ่ยงเซียมซีเพื่อ 

รับคำทำนายดวงชะตา หากได้คำทำนายที่ไม่ 

ดีนัก สามารถร้อยกระดาษไว้กับเชือกแล้ว 

แขวนไว้ตามจุดต่างๆ ภายในวัด ซึ่งเชื่อกันว่า 

จะสามารถช่วยขจัดโชคร้ายให้พ้นตัวได้ 

บนเกาะสมุยที่ห้อมล้อมด้วยธรรมชาติ 

แห่งนี ้เต็มไปด้วยวัฒนธรรมที่อยู่เหนือกาล 

เวลา พร้อมกับสิ่งลี้ลับเหนือธรรมชาติที่เชิญ 

ชวนให้เราแปลกใจเสมอ 

ซ้ายบน 

เป็นความเชื่อแต่โบราณ 

ที่ว่า การจุดธูปเป็นการ 

สักการะบูชาเทพเจ้าบน 

สรวงสวรรค์หรือสื่อสาร 

กับดวงวิญญาณด้วย 

ของหอม 

ขวาบน 

วัดคุณาราม 

ขวาล่าง 

การถวายพวงมาลัย 

หลากสีหลายชั้นเป็น 

เครื่องแสดงความเคารพ 

ต่อสิ่งศักดิ์สิทธิ์และดวง 

วิญญาณที่มองไม่เห็น 

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DANANG / HOI AN 

Tandem 

Photos: Bigs Vatcharasith 

Words: Yelin Qui 

Ride 

w 

Feast and Frolic 

Danang is best done on the swerving 

finesse and horsepower of a motorbike. 

Our writer becomes a pillion passenger 

through narrow roads to taste a 

Vietnamese-style crepe and see the fiery 

breath of a dragon. 

Model: Pim Bubear Stylist: Saranya Ariyakul Makeup: Kachapond Phraengam 

Assistant Photographer: Chisanupong Pansap 

Fresh off the Danang Airport, I’m ushered onto the back of my 

friend’s motorbike, and moments later; we’re speeding through 

the dizzying theatre of downtown traffic. The streets were steadily 

buzzing with noisy swarms of motorbikes. As the fantastic urban 

tableaux bursts into view, my tired senses were all of a sudden awake. 

I see a family of four piled onto one bike; on another, a man perched on 

the seat of his ride for a nap, utterly oblivious of the honking and roaring 

around him while granny zigzagged through the wet market, balancing 

dozens of eggs on the backseat. 

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Right: 

Trichaws, or cyclo, 

are everywhere on 

the streets of 

Hoi An, tempting 

in its leisurely pace. 

Opposite: 

My friend takes me 

to Bà Duong - she 

loves both the 

exterior crunch of 

the batter and the 

bean sprouts tucked 

the Vietnamesestyle 

crepe. 

To first-time visitors, the daily 

cacophony of motorbikes might 

spell chaos and danger; to locals, 

these magical vehicles, along 

with the impossible payload or 

passenger configuration, carry the 

fantastic spirit and energy of a fast 

developing city. 

First stop, dinner at Bà Duong, 

a well-known food joint hidden 

deep in a narrow alleyway 

[K280/23 Hoang Dieu]. We sat 

at the table closest to the open 

kitchen, where the shop’s main 

attraction, Bánh Xèo, was fried 

and stacked. The golden sizzling 

rice crepe holds a fold of bean 

sprouts, stir-fried shrimp, pork, 

fried sausage on a stick, spring 

onions and lettuce. Like most local 

foods here, condiments and fresh 

accompaniments matter as much 

as the main ingredient. You lay 

open the Bánh Xèo, spread all of 

the goodies on top, roll it up and 

wrap in a thin rice paper before 

dipping into the thick peanut sauce, 

Print swimsuit (Top) and skirt from Kloset 

One hand around my weekender bag, the other tightly 

clutched to the tail fairing, I was clearly not prepared 

for this unusual means of transport. “You are going 

to love the motorbike,” my friend claimed, reassuring 

me that her metal and tin horse will ferry us to all the 

best foods and views. 

consisting of peanut, hoisin sauce, 

chillies and pork liver. My first 

mouthful of Vietnam packed so 

much flavour that it quite literally 

knocked me out of my seat. I leaned 

over to fetch an additional order 

from the kitchen counter next to 

me and lost my balance! 

A divine first meal and a good 

laugh set my Danang trip on the 

right track. Minutes later, joined by 

more friends, we rode to the city’s 

best-known site, Dragon Bridge. 

As far as heavy symbolism goes, 

there are few I know as ostentatious 

as this dragon-shaped bridge that 

breathes fire and spits water. Long 

a symbol of prosperity in Asia, the 

dragon cannot be a more perfect 

image for a once buoyant shipping 

port poised for re-awakening. 

Standing atop this marvel of 

engineering, you could see the lone 

skyscraper up north – Danang’s 

administrative centre – and other 

iconic bridges punctuating a 

resurgent city with improving 

infrastructure and growing confidence. 

After nightfall, we rode along 

the strip of bars and restaurants on 

the Han River bank and stopped by 

Strapless jumpsuit from Soda 

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Silk trousers from Soda 

Top Left: 

You can choose 

between hiking up 

to the top of the 

Marble Mountain 

or paying for the 

elevator at 15,000 

VD (one way) 

Bottom: 

A must-try bowl 

of Mì Quang 

Opposite: 

The famous Japanese 

bridge in Hoi An 

the infamous Golden Pine Pub, a 

rowdy place with cheap drinks and 

a local-expat-mix crowd spilling 

well into the street [52 Bach Dang 

Street]. The chatty staff kept us 

entertained as well as inebriated; 

some 3 hours of dancing and pool 

games later, we were stumbling out 

of the pub, pining for a late night 

snack. It was the fateful moment 

when I discovered a central 

Vietnam specialty, Mì Quang: a 

handful of flat wide rice noodles 

half-submerged in rich broth, 

Embroidered top and stripe pallazzo from Kloset 

Riding into the town of Hoi An, for once, 

our motorbikes were rendered useless 

because the central Ancient Town barred 

entrance of any automobiles. The journey 

continued on foot. 

topped with pork (or shrimp, 

chicken), boiled eggs, peanuts, 

rice crackers, fresh herbs, and 

unlimited selections of greens, 

chillies and sprouts on the 

side. It was somewhere between 

a noodle soup and a salad, 

making it arguably the healthiest 

post-drinking snack one could 

ever have. 

Danang visitors often have 

the historic town of Hoi An on 

their itinerary, and so I did. Early 

morning, after a hearty bowl of 

Pho, I was on the motorbike again, 

cruising along the endless coastline 

towards Hoi An. For 45 minutes 

of a breezy ride, you can see long 

stretches of scenic beaches, mega 

resorts, and hundreds more under 

construction, witnessing all the 

signs and commotions of a Koh 

Samui-like resort town in the 

making. Be proud of yourself for 

beating other tourists to it! 

As a natural breaking point, we 

stopped at the Marble Mountains 

about halfway between Danang 

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Below: 

The Gothic-styled 

Sacred Heart 

Cathedral in 

Danang. It’s also 

nicknamed the 

‘Rooster Church’ and 

the only church in 

Danang constructed 

under French 

colonialism. 

and Hoi An. It’s a cluster of five 

marble and limestone hills, jutting 

out conspicuously against the 

surrounding plains. It makes for a 

pleasantly easy hike, dotted with 

Buddhist sanctuaries in hidden 

grottoes, various pagodas on the 

way, and panoramic viewing points 

at the hilltops. 

Riding into the town of Hoi 

An, for once, our motorbikes 

were rendered useless because 

the central Ancient Town barred 

entrance of any automobiles. It 

speaks to the extraordinary steps 

the Vietnamese people take to slow 

time and stall erosions of modern 

businesses, making it well worth 

the UNESCO World Heritage Site 

title for almost two decades. 

The principal port of the 

ancient Cham Kingdom, and a 

major international trading centre 

in the 16th and 17th centuries, 

Hoi An played host to merchants 

from China, Japan, France and the 

Netherlands. The layered look of 

ถนนจากสนามบินดานังคลาคล่ำไปด้วย 

มอเตอร์ไซค์เหมือนฝูงมด ภาพที่เห็นคือ 

กิจกรรมอันหลากหลายบนท้องถนน ครอบครัว 

ซ้อนสี่บนมอเตอร์ไซค์คันเดียว พนักงานใส่สูท 

จอดรถซื้อ บั๋นหมี่ หรือแซนวิชเวียดนาม คุณยาย 

กำลังขนไข่ไปขายในตลาดเฉอะแฉะ เราจะเห็นทุก 

อย่างนี้ได้ระหว่างขี่มอเตอร์ไซค์ผ่านเข้าตัวเมือง 

เริ่มแรกแวะทานอาหารเย็นที่ บ่าเซือง ร้าน 

อาหารชื่อดังสำหรับคนท้องถิ่นดานังในตรอก 

แคบ อย่าลืมสั่งบั๋นแซว แผ่นแป้งทอดสีเหลือง 

อร่ามทานพร้อมกับถั่วงอก กุ้งผัด หมู ไส้กรอก 

ทอด ต้นหอม และผักกาด ม้วนใส่ตามชอบ 

แล้วจิ้มน้ำจิ้มถั่วสไตล์เวียดนาม แค่คำแรกก็ 

เกือบสั่งเพิ่มอีกชุดแทบไม่ทัน 

เราไปต่อที่สะพานมังกร สัญลักษณ์แห่ง 

ความมั่งคั่งที่สามารถมองเห็นศาลากลาง 

ของดานังและตึกระฟ้าทางทิศเหนือท่ามกลาง 

เมืองที่กำลังเติบโต แค่ไม่กี่ก้าวเดิน คุณสามารถ 

หาเครื่องดื่มราคาย่อมเยาได้แถวริมแม่น้ำหาน 

เราเลือกผับโกลเด้นไพน์ที่เต็มไปด้วยทั้งชาวเมือง 

ดานังและนักท่องเที่ยวจากทั่วโลก ถ้ายังไม่จุใจ 

ลองหาหมี่กว่านเส้นก๋วยเตี๋ยวในน้ำซุปพร้อม 

กับหมู (กุ้งหรือไก่) ไข่ต้ม ถั่วลิสง ขนมข้าวกรอบ 

สมุนไพร และผักเครื ่องเคียงเต็มอัตรา ทาน 

รองท้อง รับรองต้องติดใจ 

รุ่งขึ้น หลังจากทานเฝอเป็นอาหารเช้า เรา 

ขี่มอเตอร์ไซค์เลียบชายฝั่ง 45 นาทีเพื่อไปยัง 

ฮอยอัน เมืองเต็มไปด้วยมนต์เสน่ห์ที่ทุกคนต้อง 

Photo: Lena Bui 

มาเยือน ระหว่างทางเราได้แวะชมภูเขาหินอ่อนที่ 

ประกอบด้วยเนินเขาหินอ่อนและหินปูนห้าลูกตั้ง 

ตระหง่านบนที่ราบ ภายในเต็มไปด้วยถ้ำและซอก 

หินที่ประดิษฐานพระพุทธรูปและเจดีย์หลากหลาย 

รูปแบบ จากนั้นดื่มด่ำไปกับวิวจากยอดเขา 

เพื่อเหตุผลทางด้านการอนุรักษ์ รถทุกชนิด 

ไม่ได้รับอนุญาตให้เข้าไปยังเมืองโบราณฮอยอัน 

สมกับที่ได้เป็นเมืองมรดกโลกของยูเนสโกมา 

ตลอด 20 ปี 

ฮอยอันเป็นเมืองท่าหลักของอาณาจักร 

จามโบราณช่วงศตวรรษที่ 16-17 รูปลักษณ์ 

ของเมืองได้รับการรักษาไว้จนถึงปัจจุบันเพื่อ 

แสดงถึงการผสมผสานระหว่างวัฒนธรรม 

หลากหลายให้เหมือนกับชื่อเมืองที่แปลว่า 

“สถานที่พบปะอันสงบสุข” 

อาคารแต่ละหลังประดับด้วยกรอบไม้สลัก 

ศิลปะจีน กำแพงสีแดงทอง พืชพรรณที่แผ่สาขา 

ไปทุกทิศทางบนหลังคากระเบื้องสีอิฐ แม้ว่า 

ปัจจุบันอาคารส่วนใหญ่จะไม่ได้เป็นร้านรวง 

ดั้งเดิมอีกต่อไปเนื่องจากถูกปรับเปลี่ยนเป็น 

ร้านอาหาร คาเฟ่ ร้านตัดเย็บเสื้อผ้า ร้านเครื่อง 

หนัง และอื่นๆ แต่ชาวเมืองต่างก็ยังทำงานอยู่ใน 

เมืองเก่า จึงมีร้านอาหารเปิดให้บริการตาม 

ถนนและริมแม่น้ำมากมาย ขอแนะนำให้ลิ้มรส 

บั๋นหมี่จากร้านมาดามคาห์นสุดอร่อย หาย 

เหนื่อยแล้วหาโอกาสเดินเที่ยวชมทุ่งนา ดูชาวนา 

นอนพักบนหลังควาย แล้วไปที่หาดอันบัง นั่งทาน 

บั๋นหมี่ไปจิบเบียร์เย็นๆ ไปอย่างสบายอารมณ์ 

บน 

สะพานญี่ปุ่น แลนด์มาร์ก 

ขึ้นชื่อของเมืองฮอยอัน 

ต้องซื้อตั๋วเพื่อเข้าชม 

ราคาคนละ 120,000 

เวียดนามดอง (ราว 180 

บาท) แถมตั๋วเข้าชมสถาน 

ที่ต่างๆ ภายในเมืองเก่า 

อีก 4 แห่ง 

Print outfits from Kloset 

the town, exceptionally preserved 

till today, shows the confluence 

of cultural influences. And Hoi An 

thus aptly translates as “peaceful 

meeting place”. 

Under auburn clay roof 

tiles, you can find elegantly 

articulated open beam systems, 

and intricately carved Chinesestyle 

wood panels. Everywhere you 

look, the golden-poppy-coloured 

walls abound, with lush vegetation 

growing from all possible crevices 

and in all directions. Inside 

the marvellous architecture, 

disappointingly, few shops of 

substance exist today. Most spaces 

have been transformed into 

restaurants, posh cafés, tailors and 

leather goods shops. Fret not, as 

locals continue to live and work 

in and around the Old Town, so 

the wet market on the riverside 

and scattered street food stalls are 

still worth the visit. Try grabbing 

a Vietnamese sandwich by Madam 

Khanh, the fabled Bánh Mì Queen, 

then pack a box of fresh-cut fruits 

from Central Market, and head for 

the less touristy An Bang beach, 

where the quiet beauty of Hoi An 

will finally settle in, just like the 

gentle waves in front of you. 

By the end of my trip, no longer 

was I fearful on the motorbike, I 

became a convert of this go-getter 

vehicle. I took out the camera 

to capture my last moments in 

the city, when our motorbike 

nimbly dodged traffic, on our way 

back to the airport. It’s not an 

exaggeration that the city works, 

eats and dreams on motorbikes; 

I can’t think of a better way to 

experience it than on one of these 

two-wheeled chariots. 

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SUKHOTHAI 

SPINNING WHEELS 

FOR HISTORY 

A visit to Sukhothai 

and its rich history is 

usually done on foot 

to closely connect to 

its past. Now, touring 

on wheels to cover 

the expanse grounds 

of ruins and relics gets 

you further by being 

a lot faster yet at a 

leisurely speed. 

Words: Phoowadon Duangmee 

Photos: Chusri Ngamprasert 

What kind of 

cyclist are 

you? Superfit 

obsessive 

with a racer that’s up for 

a long and tough spin on 

the road? Maybe you’re a 

fair-weathered rider who 

rambles along country lanes, 

limiting the distance to 20 

kilometres a day or one who 

cycles along a gentle path to 

cultural landmarks and beer 

stops? If you fall into the 

latter category, then cycling 

around Sukhothai Historical 

Park could be for you. 

Located in the lower part of northern Thailand, 

visitors come to the historic town of Sukhothai with 

knowledge that it was once the capital of the first 

Kingdom of Siam from the 13th and 15th centuries. 

Such illustrious history makes it one of Thailand’s 

most impressive World Heritage sites. With the old 

town having 21 historical ruins within the old city 

walls and 70 more remnants outside (the compound), 

it offers much adventure for amateur and serious 

archaeologists who’ll consider touring ancient 

remnants while on two wheels. 

“We explore the historic monuments outside the 

wall today – we’ll try to enjoy cycling in its purest 

experience at our own pace, take photographs, stop for 

lunch and have some beer,” I said with determination, 

while discussing the riding plan and setting up our 

bikes with Jang, my girlfriend. 

“At high noon, when the air is too warm, we drop in 

the museum to take a closer look at Sukhothai’s finest 

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SUKHOTHAI 

Opposite 

High above, a 

sitting Buddha 

image at Wat Si 

Chum, Sukhothai 

Province, looks on 

compassionately 

and visitors. 

Top Right 

A cyclist takes 

a break at Wat 

Chetuphon, 

Sukhothai 

Historical Park. 

Buddha and art relics. Just before 

the end of the day, we look for a 

place for sunset beyond the ruins. 

Then we will have an extra beer 

before calling it a day,” I said with 

further conviction. With the ideal 

programme in place, we set off 

from Sukhothai Treasure Hotel, our 

base camp for a few days, and head 

west to begin the history. 

Nestled on the west side 

of Yom River, the old city was 

established in 1238 and flourished 

until 143. With its finest religious 

art and architecture, this early 

kingdom marked the golden age of 

Thai civilisation. The remains of 

Sukhothai today features around 

45 square kilometres of rebuilt 

ruins, making up one of the most 

remarkable historical parks in 

Thailand. Like Angkor in Cambodia 

and other ancient cities in Asia, the 

old city of Sukhothai is founded 

inside the city’s rectangle walls – 

which runs two kilometres east to 

west and 1.6 kilometres north to 

south. A huge gate in the centre of 

each wall stands where the local 

Unlike the Ayutthaya Historical Park, 

UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in Central 

Thailand, Sukhothai is blessed with 

solitude and beauty. 

Above 

A Standing Buddha 

at Wat Mahathat 

in the compound of 

Sukhothai 

Historical Park 

Bottom Left 

A Buddha image 

is displayed at 

Ramkhamhaeng 

National Museum. 

folks and visitors rub their eyes in 

wonder as they pass through the 

ancient gates. 

Inside are the royal palace and 

cluster of large ruins of temples 

such as Wat Mahathat and Wat Sra 

Si and Wat Si Sawai. However, there 

are some important temples outside 

the city wall since more than 200 

ruins are scattered around the old 

city and rice paddy fields. All of 

them can be fascinating and ideal 

for cycling among Thailand’s brick 

fragments from the first civilisation. 

We reach the old city of 

Sukhothai, also referred as the 

“Dawn of Happiness” from the Thai 

word “suk (happiness) and u-thai 

(dawn) and reach Kamphaeng Hak 

on the east gate. Then, taking a 

left turn along the local road and 

heading south, it lands you at Wat 

Chetuphon. 

Sukhothai Historical Park is an 

easy place to be a bike tourist if 

you’re going it alone. It’s relatively 

straightforward for a visitor to drop 

in the bicycle rent shop (30 baht 

per day) and enjoy an adventure 

at their own pace. The cycle lanes, 

with well-marked sights, go side by 

side with the local roads, slithering 

through the ancient landscapes. 

On the southern side we teetered 

through a field of enormous 

potholes and into the cluster of 

small ruined temples, appealing 

in their dark brown stones. A man 

on his motorcycle passes by with a 

little boy in school uniform perched 

on it. On our simpler wheels, we 

exchange a brief smile. Two cyclists 

are about to leave the temple 

ground when we arrive at Wat 

Chetuphon. By then, we have the 

temple to ourselves. 

Unlike the Ayutthaya Historical 

Park, UNESCO’s World Heritage 

Site in central Thailand, Sukhothai 

is blessed with solitude and beauty. 

Few street hawkers and food 

vendors approach you since the 

park keeps them at bay, letting 

visitors make the most out of their 

time walking amongst the ruins. 

“It’s splendid!” Jang exclaims 

excitedly, as we approach the 

striking sculpture of the Standing 

Buddha on a huge stucco wall. Built 

within the circle of water lines in 

early 15th century; four Buddha 

images – Walking, Reclining, 

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SUKHOTHAI 

Top Right 

A cyclist walks 

around Wat 

Chetuphon in 

Sukhothai 

Historical Park. 

Bottom Left 

Ruins of an ancient 

Buddhist temple, 

Wat Si Sawai, with 

columns and three 

pagodas in the 

Khmer Style 

Bottom Right 

A bicycle shop rents 

out bikes for only 30 

baht a day. 

Standing and Sitting – flanked each 

side of a solid stone panel. Yet it is 

the Walking Buddha that survived 

to the 21st century. 

“The head and hands may be 

gone, but the sculpture remains 

beautiful,” Jang points out, while 

visualising how the missing face 

would have looked. 

From the temple of Wat 

Chetuphon, we negotiate a small 

trail to the monument of Wat Chedi 

Si Hong. The temple has a smaller 

chapel hall and a bell-shaped 

pagoda. This leafy and modest 

temple is worth roaming around to 

see the elephant stucco sculpture 

and disintegrated chapel wall, 

making a perfect backdrop for a 

portrait shot. 

Leaving the elephant stucco and 

Walking Buddha image behind, we 

stand still beneath the merciful gaze 

of the Sitting Buddha high atop 

Wat Si Chum. 

Located outside the western wall, 

the old temple houses Phra Aajana 

Buddha which is about 16 metres 

high by 11 metres wide. To make 

any spiritual connection with the 

700-year-old Buddha image you’re 

advised to sit before altar and look 

upwards into Buddha’s eyes. 

“So beautiful, isn’t it? Seeing the 

hand, the expression, one could sit 

here forever,” I tell my girlfriend. 

As the morning wore on, the 

heat intensifies. We fall prey to 

the allure of lunch. The winning 

combination of a cool beer, hearty 

noodles, air-con and seats are way 

more comfortable than the bike 

saddles. The folks in Sukhothai are 

proud of their unique noodles with 

ground peanuts and lime juice so a 

trip to the noodle stand is a treat. 

Our appetites are sated, 

we drop in at Ramkhamhaeng 

National Museum for some of the 

masterpieces on display from the 

Sukhothai period. In its heyday, 

the kingdom is accredited with 

the invention and development of 

many of the unique characteristics 

that define Thai culture. The Thai 

alphabet was created here in 1283. 

The Buddha of Sukhothai is noted 

as a classic beauty. Though the 

original stone inscription has been 

allocated for exhibition in Bangkok, 

Ramkhamhaeng National Museum 

is definitely worth the effort for 

some of the finest Buddha images 

and pottery collection. 

Just before the sun sets behind 

the ruins of the kingdom, we visit 

Wat Phra Phai Luang outside the 

northern gate. Built in the 12th 

century at the time when Sukhothai 

was just an outpost of the Cambodian 

empire, the temple was dedicated 

to the god Vishnu. Prang, the stone 

tower shaped like a lotus bud, still 

stands against the test of time but the 

lingam representing Shiva has been 

removed, leaving a canopy as a home 

sweet home for bats. 

We find a green lawn with 

luxurious grass. After the ‘strenuous’ 

cycling, the green meadow proves 

to be the perfect place to soothe a 

tired body. As we lay down on the 

meadow, I watch the clouds drift 

like a time lapse over a 900-yearold 

statue. The face is gone, just the 

imprint in a pile of red bricks is left 

for the visitor to guess what the face 

has been. 

The former kingdom 

of Sukhothai and her 

associated historic 

towns are well-known sites 

in the north of Thailand. 

Linked by a splendid past, 

the 3 major ancient towns 

in the Kingdom include 

Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai and 

Kamphaeng Phet. 

Grand ruins from the once prosperous 

Siamese kingdom show the unique 

arts, culture and architecture that 

trace back 700 years. Every piece 

of ancient brick that once formed 

these archaeological remains, temples 

and palace walls in the historic town of 

Sukhothai and nearby towns reflects 

a civilisation whose contributions 

transcend time. Such evidence of this 

acclaimed past and the influencing 

spread of Sukhothai resulted in 

connecting Si Satchanalai and 

Kamphaeng Phet into a resplendent 

trio of innovative places. 

Immerse in the 

Majestic Past of the 

Sukhothai Kingdom 

and the Surrounding Historic Towns 

In 1991, UNESCO listed Sukhothai 

and the historic sister towns as a 

World Heritage site. The Sukhothai 

style and contributions have been 

destined for preservation, to be 

appreciated by generations to come. 

The rich heritage of the Sukhothai 

Kingdom allows us to learn more 

about the origins of the Thai people in 

this region. As a popular destination 

for ancient sites in Thailand, the area 

attracts local and foreign tourists who 

gaze at the rich vestiges of a kingdom 

that flourished and played a prominent 

role in the continent. 

Consequently, a few organisations 

are now key players in developing 

the heritage and cultural tourism 

in the connected historic towns. One 

of them is the Designated Areas for 

Sustainable Tourism Administration 

(Public Organization) or DASTA, whose 

initiatives facilitate and support various 

local development networks as part 

of the management of integrated 

tourism. The organisation aims to 

promote quality and sustainable 

tourism operations, aiming to 

preserve all three sites’ distinctive 

historical and cultural values. 

Many of these creative tourism 

projects allow people to experience 

the enriching background and the 

local lifestyle. They also learn 

about the development of the Phra 

Ruang historic route which links 

Si Satchanalai, Sukhothai, and 

Kamphaeng Phet. 

When present meets past, visitors 

can also savour the authentic cuisine. 

The use of local ingredients creates 

dishes that reminisce on the 

bygone era of Sukhothai. Tourists 

can also enjoy various other activities 

such as weaving their own palm 

leaf mobile with the local fish motif, 

or learning about pottery and celadon 

making for a full experience. 

For more information, please contact the Designated Area of Sukhothai, Si-Satchanalai and 

Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park (DASTA 4). Tel: +66 (0) 55 610481-2, dasta.or.th/dastaarea4, 

facebook.com/dastahistoricalpark 

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SUKHOTHAI 

บนและขวา 

วัดมหาธาตุ ถือเป็นสถาน 

ที่สำคัญที่ผู้คนกล่าวขาน 

และถ่ายภาพมากที่สุดใน 

อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์ 

สุโขทัย องค์พระประธาน 

โบราณขนาดใหญ่ 

ประดิษฐานอยู่ท่ามกลาง 

ซากปรักหักพังของเสา 

พระอุโบสถ แต่ยังคงความ 

งดงามแม้จะผ่านกาลเวลา 

มาเนิ่นนาน 

ล่าง 

เจดีย์ของวัดเจดีย์สี่ห้อง มี 

เอกลักษณ์เด่นตรงรูปปั้น 

ช้างล้อมบริเวณฐานเจดีย์ 

ไม่ว่าคุณจะเป็นนักปั่นแบบไหน หากคุณหลงใหล 

ในเรื่องราวความเป็นมาในอดีต อุทยานประวัติ 

ศาสตร์สุโขทัยก็เป็นอีกแห่งหนึ่งที่ไม่ทำให้คุณผิด 

หวังอย่างแน่นอน 

จังหวัดสุโขทัยเป็นอดีตราชธานีในศตวรรษ 

ที่ 13-15 มีสถานที่สำคัญทางประวัติศาสตร์ถึง 

21 แห่งภายในกำแพงเมือง และมีอีกกว่า 70 แห่ง 

อยู่ภายนอก เหมาะที่จะปั่นจักรยานเพื่อเยี่ยมชม 

พร้อมจินตนาการถึงภาพในอดีตเป็นอย่างยิ่ง 

เราตั้งหลักที่โรงแรมสุโขทัย เทรเชอร์ จาก 

นั้นเดินทางยังเมืองประวัติศาสตร์สุโขทัยทางทิศ 

ตะวันตกที่สร้างขึ้นในพ.ศ. 1781 และรุ่งเรือง 

จนถึง พ.ศ. 1980 เป็นอาณาจักรในยุคทองของ 

อารยธรรมไทย ปัจจุบันเป็นหนึ่งในอุทยานประวัติ 

ศาสตร์ที่มีชื่อเสียงที่สุดในประเทศ 

สุโขทัยโอบล้อมด้วยกำแพงเมืองทรง 

สี่เหลี่ยมผืนผ้า ภายในกำแพงเป็นที่ตั้งของ 

พระราชวังและวัดวาอารามต่างๆ เช่น วัด 

มหาธาตุ วัดสระศรี และวัดศรีสวาย ส่วนด้าน 

นอกกำแพงเมืองยังมีโบราณสถานมากกว่า 

200 แห่งท่ามกลางทุ่งนาเขียวขจีให้เราได้เชยชม 

ไม่รู้เบื่อ คงจะดีไม่น้อยหากเรามีจักรยานเป็น 

พาหนะคู่ใจในทริปนี้ 

ที่นี่ คุณสามารถหาเช่าจักรยานได้ในงบ 

เบาๆ เพียง 30 บาทต่อวัน จากนั้นคุณก็พร้อม 

ปั่นไปตามเลนจักรยาน พร้อมพกพาความรู้สึก 

เต็มอิ่มกับภาพวิถีชีวิตของชาวเมืองสุโขทัยที่ 

เปี่ยมด้วยรอยยิ้ม 

อย่าพลาดชมพระพุทธรูปปางต่างๆ ที่ 

สร้างขึ้นตั้งแต่ศตวรรษที่ 15 เพราะถึงแม้จะไม่มี 

เศียรและกรแล้ว แต่ก็ยังความงดงามน่าประทับ 

ใจ จากวัดเชตุพน ที่หมายถัดไปของเราคือวัด 

เจดีย์สี่ห้อง มีเอกลักษณ์เด่นตรงที่มีเจดีย์ทรง 

ระฆังคว่ำพร้อมกับรูปปั้นช้างล้อม จากนั้นลอง 

แวะวัดสีชม ชมความงดงามของพระอจนะ 

พระพุทธรูปปางมารวิชัยขนาดใหญ่ ซึ่งมีความ 

สูงถึง 16 เมตร และกว้าง 11 เมตร 

หลังจากชมความงามของสถานที่อันเคย 

รุ่งเรืองในอดีตจนขาเริ่มล้า ขอแนะนำให้พักทาน 

อาหารประจำถิ่น ก๋วยเตี๋ยวสุโขทัย บีบมะนาว 

และถั่วลิสงบดสุดอร่อย หากหายเหนื่อยแล้ว ปั่น 

ต่อไปยังพิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติรามคำแหง 

เพื่อชมต้นกำเนิดของอักษรไทย และปิดท้ายวัน 

ก่อนพระอาทิตย์ตกดินที่วัดพระพายหลวงซึ่ง 

สร้างขึ้นในศตวรรษที่ 12 ช่วงเวลาที่สุโขทัยยัง 

เป็นเพียงเมืองหน้าด่านของอาณาจักรเขมร 

เพื่อชื่นชมความงามของพระปรางค์ที่อุทิศให้กับ 

พระวิษณุ เป็นอันจบทริปปั่นจักรยานทั่วอาณา 

จักรสุโขทัย แหล่งกำเนิดวัฒนธรรมไทย ศูนย์ 

รวมเครื่องปั้นดินเผา และพระพุทธรูปอันงดงาม 

ตระการตา 

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GALLERY 

Words & Photos Simon Bond 

Through the process of 

light painting or light 

drawing, photographer 

Simon Bond does a 

dance of luminescence 

that magically wraps 

around cultural symbols. 

Light painting is a very modern 

looking technique, although it has 

actually been around since the early 

days of photography. In this series of 

photos, a piece of equipment called a 

pixelstick was used to create the lighting 

effects. Light painting involves using a 

light source to “paint” into a scene during 

a long exposure photo. All of the photos 

seen here are 5-30 second exposures. The 

pixelstick is a long metal pole containing 

200 LED lights that can be programmed to 

emit any light colour that you desire. 

White light swirls into a 

whimsical pattern and envelopes 

a dancer in an ethereal glow. 

The photographer intentionally 

choses a colour that adds a more 

profound depth to his subject. 

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OPPOSITE PAGE 

The pixelstick is a great way of adding 

context to a scene, by light painting into it. 

This is a familiar scene from Thailand, with 

Wat Suthat Thepwararam near the centre 

of Bangkok. In this photo I painted the Thai 

flag, the same (concept) as I did in another 

photo in Myanmar with their flag. 

TOP 

The humble tuk-tuk is a transport staple 

available to everyone living and travelling 

in SE Asia. Considered a great way to see 

Bangkok, these vehicles cut down on 

walking on humid days. The drivers are 

often strong characters; you have to be on 

your toes to get the best deal! This photo 

is a simple photograph of a tuk-tuk using 

the colours red and blue, which are the 

common colour schemes for a tuk-tuk. 

BOTTOM 

The north gate is part of the Bayon 

temple in the Angkor temple complex. 

The combination of nature and ancient 

architecture is what draws many people to 

one of the most famous tourist attractions 

in the world. In this photo, light flows 

around the trees in front of Buddha and 

continues on. 

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The path to enlightenment is a 

precept followed by Buddhists 

in the hope to gain wisdom. 

In this photo of the U Bein 

bridge, I use the pixelstick to 

silhouette some monks and 

hopefully indicate my idea of 

the path to enlightenment. 

This was a tricky photo to 

make and I was indebted to 

some people who helped me 

photograph this. The distance 

between the camera and where 

this light painting happened 

within a 5-minute walk. I had 

to do the light painting on the 

bridge and at the same time 

coordinate with someone to 

capture it all with my camera. 

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Go with the flow, it’s said. This 

often-used saying points out that 

when life pushes you gently to a 

particular direction, it’s for a 

reason. I apply this thinking to the 

photo as the light painting flows 

towards Buddha at Pyathetgyi 

Pagoda on the plains of Bagan. 

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER 

Simon Bond is a travel photographer based in Asia, but originally from the 

UK. His work has been published in many respected magazines, including 

National Geographic. He’s always looking for the story in his images and 

likes to apply creative photography techniques to the scene in front of 

him to enhance the message to an audience. You can learn more about the 

photographic techniques through his book “Simple Scene, Sensational 

Shot”, or for more advanced photography methods, you could check out 

his blog www.creative-photography-school.com. He has photographed 

in almost every country in Asia, and you can see his travel photography 

portfolio at www.simonbondphotography.com 

The flag of Myanmar is a fairly recent 

design and I wanted to use the pixelstick 

to capture it in a light painting. In this 

case, I used photoshop to create an image 

with red, yellow and green. The image file 

was then uploaded onto an SD card so it 

could be transmitted with the pixelstick 

during the light painting. This photo was 

taken at Dhammayangyi Pagoda, one of 

the most famous in Bagan. 

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 

ตามติดชางภาพเงินลานสูปฏิบัติการณสองโลกใตน้ำ 

เปดประตูสูมหาสมุทรสุดยิ่งใหญที่ซึ่งจินตนาการอาจพาคุณไปไมถึง 

Get strategic and be 

socially connected in 

Bangkok. The area of 

Charoen Krung just 

happens to be the 

neighbourhood du jour. 

Great meals await, 

creative mixology is 

non-stop and emerging 

art shows open late into 

the night. 

COMING SOON 

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BANGKOK 86 / CHIANG MAI 90 / SAMUI & PHA NGAN 94 / PHUKET & TRANG 98 / PATTAYA & TRAT 100 / HONG KONG 102 / 

SINGAPORE 106 / KUALA LUMPUR 108 / YANGON & NAY PYI TAW 109 / PHNOM PENH, LUANG PRABANG & HOI AN 110 / MUMBAI 112 / MALDIVES 113 

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BANGKOK 

SPOTLIGHT 

More Cool in the City: Charoen Krung 

A wave of cool has officially hit Bangkok’s Soi Nana (Wongwian 22), 

an ‘it’ destination that’s easily accessible from either Yaowarat 

(Chinatown) or Hua Lamphong MRT Station (Exit 2). A stroll 

along Soi Nana sees a neighbourhood inhabited by a collective 

of people fuelled on innovative ideas and a strong creative 

spark. Imagine this amidst the old grandeur of classic architecture 

that may date back some centuries. Here’s our helpful guide to 

some Soi Nana standouts when you make the visit. 

ONEDAY WALLFLOWERS OLD TOWN 

The journey should begin with Oneday Wallflowers Old Town. 

Operated by the owner of popular coffee hangout Casa Lapin 

and best known for its signature décor, Oneday Wallflowers 

Old Town comes with the same uniquely exceptional style. It is 

the home to wildflowers in the heart of this old town housed 

in an antique building, complete with airy freshness from its 

high ceilings. The industrial-chic décor and raw utilitarian appeal 

mixes in with serene touches of an English cottage and a glass 

roof lets natural light in. The flowers are meanwhile kept in cold 

storage in an anterior 4x8 square metre glass room, also a Oneday 

Wallflowers Old Town’s stunning design filled with varieties 

of wildflowers from different farms from all over the world. 

Bouquets are arranged by their florist’s signature style – instantly 

and exceptionally charming. Next to the glass room is space 

for exhibiting made-to-order flowers and a workshop for those 

passionate about the shop’s unique style of floral arrangements. 

facebook.com/onedaywallflowers, +66 (0) 94 661 7997 

PATANI STUDIO 

Fans of classic analogue photos and film cameras will be smitten 

too once they venture into Patani Studio. Seekers of aesthetics 

should first make an appointment or knock on the door behind this 

classic studio. It’s hidden, and for good reason, as the owner has a 

cat whose fluffy paws tend to run into the bustling street. A true 

believer in moments captured by film, the place offers analogue 

photography services, film developing in monochrome, colour 

negatives and E-6 as well as analogue contact printing in both 

monochrome and colour [RA-4]. Patani Studio is known among 

hard-core photography lovers because of their varied stock of Ilford 

black and white photographic paper for darkroom enlargement. 

facebook.com/patanistudio +66 (0) 81 985 9691 

NAHIM CAFÉ X HANDCRAFT 

Only a few steps away, the brick-and-mortar space of 

NAHIM Café x Handcraft dwells in all its chic cuteness. 

A showcase of sweet pastel décor and alpaca graffiti 

makes it perfect for snapshots. The café is designed 

with cutesy little details from its decorative items, 

staff uniforms to tableware. NAHIM Café x Handcraft 

also dedicates a corner of handmade items from the 

owner’s friends or customers who cannot get enough of 

these items and want to bring some back home. 

facebook.com/nahimcafe.handncraft, +66 (0) 2623 3449 

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PROJECT 189 BANGKOK 

Opposite the studio is a door that leads visitors to 

Project 189 Bangkok. Project 189 Bangkok is an 

artist-in-residence programme housed in a functional 

ruin of an older building in Chinatown. The project is 

privately funded and collaboratively curated. Artists 

and guests are invited to join the creative working 

space in the aged building situated in a historical 

neighbourhood. Creative juices get going in a space 

that produces work that reflects the surroundings and 

lifestyle that’s different from traditional art spaces. 

facebook.com/project189bkk, +66 (0) 89 890 0450 

BA HAO 

Before the curtain closes on the day, hop into a 

bar that brings back the 70s vibe to Bangkok’s 

Chinatown again. Ba hao, or “house no. 8” 

offers a completely unique experience from a 

comfortable living space to delicately done foods 

in the old Chinatown quarter of Bangkok. Ba hao 

aims to bring guests friendly service, affordable 

and Chinese-inspired bar comfort food with 

recipes that combine favourite old-time snacks 

and China’s popular street food with a touch of 

signature savoury and sweet. The place is also 

an ideal venue for an evening enjoying tea, beer, 

signature cocktails and other spirits with fixed 

price for cocktails at 288 baht, a memento of Ba 

hao’s name. Plus, the 3rd and 4th floor 

of Ba hao offers accommodation, 

with “MAITRI CHIT” that gives 

guests a spectacular view of 

Soi Nana and “SANTIPHAP” 

that boasts magnificent image 

of the sacred Traimit Temple. 

ba-hao.com, +66 (0) 81 454 4959 

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GET GOING, GET INSPIRED 

A little bit further away from Soi Nana, inspiration seekers will find themselves in the creative district 

where various representations of street art call Soi Charoen Krung 28-32 home. Seeking for the 

best, the most captivating piece? Then walk along to see the district’s highlight graffiti on the wall of 

the Embassy of Portugal in Soi Charoen Krung 30. The wall sculpture was from the creative mind of 

famous Portuguese artist Vhils from the Scratching the Surface Project in February. The same soi is 

also the location where artwork from Italian street artists STEN † LEX is featured. 

THAILAND CREATIVE & DESIGN CENTRE 

OR TCDC CHAROEN KRUNG 

is a few steps away. As the resource centre of 

creativity and design, TCDC strives to incorporate 

art and creativity into real-life application. Regarding 

Charoen Krung’s significance as the cultural and 

historical melting pot, TCDC at the Grand Postal 

Building or TCDC Charoen Krung was officially 

opened in May 2017 with the goal to serve as 

creative space for artists, aesthetic seekers and 

creative entrepreneurs to get inspired amidst the 

rich and cultural district of Charoen Krung. 

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DIFFERENT ERAS, SAME CLASSIC TOUCHES 

Originally built in the late 1800s as the residence of the royal 

governess of His Majesty King Vajiravudh or King Rama VI, the 

Raweekanlaya Bangkok underwent a modification that now 

features 38 guestrooms and artfully reflects the charm of the 

Old Siam days with the contemporary. The style and the design 

theme of this residence are a sophisticated interplay between 

modern comfort and traditional Thai décor from the era of King 

Rama VI with precious artistic elements. Located on 900 square 

metres of lush greenery, the hotel promises to offer guests 

the warm ambience as well as the holistic and rejuvenating 

experience amidst the serenity of classic Siamese heritage. 

raweekanlaya.com, +66 (0) 2 628 5999 

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CHIANG MAI 

PLACES YOU MAY WANT TO VISIT ON NIMMAN 

GONGDEE MUSEUM 

A gallery set out to showcase some 

of the finest wood creations with an 

Asian and Western blend. The décor 

shop showcases its global style in 

interior and exclusivity in design. 

Open 8am to 8pm, 30 Nimmanhaemin 

Soi 1, +66 (0) 53 225 032 

SPOTLIGHT 

Streetful of Desirables 

If you find one kilometre a 

short walk, meander along 

Chiang Mai’s Nimmanhaemin 

Road that’s long on attractions. 

Wowing visitors along the path 

are encounters with fine dining, 

local food, specialty coffee, arts 

and crafts and shopping galore. 

It is one of the funkiest 

streets in Chiang Mai but traffic 

congestion and relatively steep 

prices in the area make local 

residents shy away. But out 

of towners are never deterred 

on Nimman, as it’s commonly 

called. Both Thai and foreign 

visitors still flock to this trendy 

area, drawn by a great variety of 

things on offer. 

Nimman begins from the 

junction with Huay Kaew Road 

in the North to Suthep Road in 

the South. The four-lane road 

seems a lot more pedestrian 

friendly than the neighbouring 

superhighway. 

Convenience comes with 

a price, though. Nimman is 

notorious for its rush-hour 

traffic congestion. But for those 

staying in hotels on Nimman, 

strolling along the street is 

pretty pleasant. Hotel and 

guesthouse rooms have kept 

increasing on this relatively 

short-distanced road. The 

latest saw the 147-room 

“U Nimman Chiang Mai” 

hotel opening at the corner of 

Rincome junction. 

The North side is packed 

with attractions especially now 

that U Nimman Chiang Mai is 

there with Think Park Plaza 

and Maya shopping mall on the 

opposite side of the hotel. 

An outdoor flea market sells 

goods out front at night. 

THE BOOKSMITH 

An indie bookshop that has grown into a chain and has become 

a Thai distributor of imported magazines such as design-centric 

Kinfolk. Opened in Oct 2012, its flagship store is on Nimman 

and specialises in art and design books. 

Open 10am to 10pm, in front of Nimmanhaemin Soi 3 

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CHIANG MAI 

U HOTEL NIMMAN 

Designed by Thailand’s national artist Ong-art Satraphan, the 

hotel is one of the latest properties on the road. Non-guests 

can check out the hotel’s terrace bar on the ground floor or 

have a meal at EAT@Rincome, an all-day dining restaurant. 

1 Nimmanhaemin Road, right at the Rincome junction, 

+66 (0) 52 005 111 

RISTR8TO 

A jewel of a coffee spot on Nimman, Ristr8to (pronounced 

ris-trae-to) is a specialty café in Chiang Mai with excellent 

baristas and a hipster vibe. A good coffee is guaranteed and 

the waffle is worth a try. 

Open 7.08am to 6.08pm 

15/3 Nimmanheamin Road near Soi 3, +66 (0) 53 212 278 

TONG TEM TOH 

A place for authentic Northern cuisine, 

Tong Tem Toh is consistently packed. 

Popular with Thais and foreigners alike, 

all seasonal northern specialties are on 

offer. Prices are inexpensive. 

Nimmanhaemin Soi 13, 

+66 (0) 053 894 701 

THE SALAD CONCEPT 

You won’t miss seeing the glass restaurant at the corner of 

Soi Nimman 13. Look inside and you’ll see all the greens that 

are fit to drink and consume. The healthy food joint offers hot 

dishes, smoothies and health drinks, all a must-try. 

At the corner of Nimmanhaemin Soi 13, +66 (0) 53 894 4455 

GUU FUSION ROTI & TEA 

Highly recommended for roti-lovers. 

The place offers an extensive menu 

featuring both the sweet and savoury. 

Roti is paired with curry and other 

local delicacies. Plan ahead, it can be 

crowded during dinnertime. 

Open 9am to 20.30pm 

At the corner of Nimmanhaemin Soi 3, 

+66 (0) 53 105 731 

NIMMAN THAI COOKING SCHOOL 

If you have some 3 hours to spare 

and love Thai cooking, this is a place 

to be. Nimman Thai Cooking School 

offers classes that you can book 

online and select any 5 dishes to 

learn. They also pick you up and drop 

you off at the hotel. 

Open 9am to 8.30pm, Nimmanhaemin 

Soi 17, +66 (0) 83 575 0424 

MINIMAL GALLERY 

A night with a dose of art and drinks 

could happen here at Minimal Gallery. 

The first floor houses an art space and 

a minibar so you can sip your drinks 

and indulge in the arts. Head upstairs 

for the art studio which regularly holds 

exhibits by local talents. 

Open 12pm to 12am, 24/2 Nimmanhaemin 

Soi 13, +66 (0) 84 169 3283 

CHABA BOUTIQUE 

A small shop packed with clothing and accessories in the 

vibrant boho style. Their collections are unique and use 

natural materials. The shop has two branches on Nimman 

with the second one at Think Park Plaza. 

Open 10am to 9pm, Nimman Promenade Soi 4 

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SAMUI / PHA NGAN 

SPOTLIGHT 

Party… 

Beach Style 

Be young. Be free. Live in the moment… 

and party in a bliss. Koh Pha Ngan’s 

Full Moon Party is a world famous 

festival of a night and a regular 

monthly event in the region, with 

parties held on July 10th and August 

7th, 2017. Boats take revellers across 

from Koh Samui and back again, with 

lazy days on the beach adding some 

pre-event chilling and promising 

some post-festival recovery. 

If you find the idea of a Full 

Moon Party too full on, then the 

balmy evenings of July and August 

are ideal for laid-back drinks on the 

beach, watching fire dancers and 

mini beach parties in popular island 

hotspots such as Chaweng. Head to 

a beach where you can lounge on 

cushions on a mat on the sand or 

enjoy an intimate dinner under the 

stars with a table in the sand. 

As the sun sets, follow a massage 

on the beach with a sundowner and 

perhaps dinner and some dancing, 

Thai-island style. For a more 

upmarket beach-party atmosphere 

grab a cabana and relax in style at 

Nikki Beach, known for its Sunday brunches, 

at home on glorious Lipa Noi Beach in 

Samui. The beach-club experience is all 

about lounging in a fabulous beachside 

location with a cool pool, delicious food 

and great people watching! 

Tel: +66 (0) 77 914 500, nikkibeach.com 

BE WELL, GET BETTER 

The beauty of islands such as Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngnan, 

as well as the mainland coastline of the Gulf of Thailand, inspires 

a feeling of wellbeing. 

There are plenty of year-round retreats and special 

workshops that attract international yoga masters to come and 

teach. In August, Australian Kula Yoga teachers will be running 

a blissful week of yin yoga, vinyasa flow and meditation in Koh 

Samui at the Vikasa Retreat Centre. 

Drop-in studios on the island include The Yogarden in 

Fisherman’s Village in Bophut; Yoga House in Lamai; and 

Absolute Sanctuary in Choeng Mon. Enjoy healthy lunches and 

Samui’s café culture to make the most of wellness getaways. 

The natural beauty of Thailand’s beaches brings out a 

sense of freedom and inner peace that really takes you to a 

place of deep relaxation. It is little wonder that Thailand has a 

global reputation as a wellness retreat oasis; a haven for yoga, 

meditation and detox workshop experiences in a beautiful part 

of the world. kulayoga.com.au/workshops/retreats; house-yoga.com; 

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SAMUI 

A LEISURELY MARINE PARK DAY 

The long sunshine days of July and August are perfect for boating and getting 

out on the open water. It’s a special time in Samui before the monsoon rains 

in September and after the scorching heat of April and May. Beyond the 

white sand beaches, the Ang Thong Marine National Park is a Gulf of Thailand 

beauty; a stunning archipelago of 42 islands. Think lush rainforest clad islands, 

limestone mountains and seemingly endless blue waters. 

Take a speedboat or cruising boat tour, there are many, and enjoy 

snorkelling outside of the park which can be reached in an hour or so from 

Samui. Visit a lagoon that looks like a lake; explore with a kayak adventure; 

and snap away picture-perfect shots of an island that looks like a monkey with 

views that are nothing short of awe-inspiring. 

If ever there is an experience that defines Koh Samui and beach holidays 

in Thailand, it is exploring this extraordinary marine landscape. 

THE SUGARCANE SPIRIT 

Discover local features that are particular to a destination. What better 

way than to stop off for a pleasant lunch on the island of Koh Samui 

with a visit to a rural distillery. Alambic Distillery is home to a very 

distinctive local spirit – an agricultural rum created at K&S Rum that, at 

the moment, is only available in Samui. 

Free to visit, the distillery is set in one of the pretty spots on the 

island a short ride away from the beach. Owner Ludovic, who gets his 

sugarcane delivered from North Thailand, is happy to chat with visitors 

and explain the process which all takes place mainly in one shed. It 

doesn’t get much more artisanal than this. Meanwhile, a French chef 

rustles up Thai cuisine, tapas, accras and samosas as well as French and 

Caribbean dishes. A bar serves up a shot of rum with a spiced-citrusy 

juice and cocktails too, all in a chilled-out and shaded terrace restaurant 

that is totally original. Of course, if you develop a taste, you can always 

take home a bottle or two! rum-distillery.com 

SPOTLIGHT 

ALIX Gets Wooed 

Known as the luxury, stylish 

and inspirational hotel chain, 

W Hotels never ceases to 

amaze jetsetters with new 

ideas to glamourise their 

dream stay. It has recently 

formed a collaboration 

with the Council of Fashion 

Designers of America (CDFA) 

to pave way for fashion 

talents’ inspiration and 

business. This time, the 

world-class luxury destination 

W Samui had the opportunity 

to turn the swanky Woo Bar 

into an exclusive runway for 

New York-based bodysuit 

brand ALIX. 

A graduate of the reputed 

Parsons School of Design, 

Alexandra 

Alvarez was 

smitten by 

the glamorous 

simplicity and contemporary 

silhouette of bodysuits and 

decided to make them the 

basics that every woman 

needs. From its debut in 2014, 

ALIX has now expanded its 

bodysuit design with various 

fabrications from jersey to silk 

and launched the new swimsuit 

collection for SS2016. It has 

also teamed up with famous 

retailers, namely Net-A-Porter, 

Shop Bop, Saks Fifth Avenue 

and Harvey Nichols. 

wretreatkohsamui.com, 

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SPOTLIGHT 

Brave the Waves 

For four days and five nights between July 19 and 23, Phuket turns into a place for 

professional racers from around the world during the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek. 

Raceweek is the first event in the annual Asian Yachting Grand Prix comprising of four 

days of professionally run, international-standard yacht racing off Phuket’s south coast 

during the windy southwest monsoon. Over six or seven classes (depending on entries), 

include the IRC Classes, Sports Boat, Bareboat Charter, Cruising, Multihulls, the breathtaking 

Firefly 850 and the splendid Classic Class. The “Regatta Bar” opens daily – offering 

ice cold post-race pints as bragging rights are given when participants come off the boats. 

A one of a kind, Raceweek is 

Asia’s most exciting and fastest 

growing regatta. The event that 

features racing on water and land 

as well as beachside parties will 

show how Phuket as a must-visit 

destination and a racing ground. 

Raceweek is held under the 

auspices of the Ao Chalong Yacht 

Club, in conjunction with the 

Tourism Authority of Thailand, 

the Sports Authority of Thailand 

and the Yacht Racing Association 

of Thailand. +66 (0) 89 000 4664, 

phuketraceweek.com 

HIDDEN TALENT 

Phuket Art Village is a hidden treasure off the Rawai main strip where original art 

pieces by talented Thai artists dwell, as most of their creators are from the area. 

Located at the end of Soi Naya 2 in Tambon Rawai, the plot that covers 

around one rai (1,600sq m) used to be Rawai Art Village. It wasn’t until Somrak 

Maneemai, an artist from Krabi, gathered with a group of talented artists to create 

works of art and display them in the artsy community. Since then, the pace of creativity 

renamed the place as Phuket Art Village. 

The village is home to eight studios that feature contemporary art in different 

media – from painting to music. Visitors are free to stroll through the studios in 

the village and appreciate art from displays as well as talk to local artists. 

Tel: +66 (0) 89 471 5653, +66 (0) 95 026 6100, facebook.com/Phuket-Art-Village/ 

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FROM TIN TOWN TO CULTURED ROAD 

Billing itself as a small town with a glorious past, the Kathu district has made a comeback 

and repositioned itself on the tourism map with the Kathu Culture Street Festival. The 

cultural event, in the town once a rich source of the grey metal, celebrates on the streets 

of Kathu from July 9-11 around Kathu market on Wichit Songkhram Road. 

First held in 2009, the street event is how folks at Kathu district demonstrate 

their way of life and tell their history of the rare element – from the last century and 

carried on to the next generation. Located just 9km from Muang, the district once 

relied on rice farming and tin mining. It also is one of the first to have a vegetarian 

tradition ahead of the town of Phuket. 

The event will demonstrate the old days of Kathu and of course tell the story 

of how the town became known for tin mining, all detailed in its exhibition. Along 

the streets, you will have a chance to taste local food influenced by Chinese cuisine, 

many of which are vegetarian dishes. To add more nostalgia, locals leave their homes 

bedecked in the traditional Chinese attire. facebook.com/culturlstreetkathu 

THE CAKE IS LEGEND 

After 21 years, the Trang Cake Festival simply gets larger and 

more vibrant. Bakers from all over Trang will showcase their 

best work on cakes from Trang at the King Rama V plaza in 

Muang district in early August. 

The history of the unique cake started when a Chinese 

immigrant named Kugming Heng arrived in Trang and baked his 

own cake made simply from flour, eggs and sugar to accompany 

morning coffee. The original recipe was later shared among 

locals who also wanted to sell the cake. 

Fast forward to two decades and the cake now becomes 

an OTOP product, with various flavours – from coffee to green 

tea and fruits like orange or lychee. However, bakers manage 

to keep the original recipe and not add preservatives in the 

ingredients. The unique quality is that the cake is still fresh and 

tastes great after four or five days. A bite of the famous cake 

where it’s created is always a treat. 

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PATTAYA / TRAT 

SPOTLIGHT 

Spicing Up Life 

Spicy food reigns supreme in your life? If so, rev up your taste buds further at the 

unique Asian Spicy Garden. Visiting this place will give you a chance to explore the 

world of spices through tours of the botanical garden and museum. Learn about the 

diversity of spices and herbs and their widespread use in the kitchen. Walk through a 

garden of freshness and be amazed at a variety of exotic flavourings that are cooked 

in Asian spicy foods. And in the museum part, enjoy your time learning about the 

production of spices. Finish the tour with a cooking show demonstration to discover 

the secrets of Thai cuisine. Here on, you’ll taste some of the most popular Thai dishes 

such as Som Tum, Tom Yum Kung, including that of exotic Thai fruits. If you feel 

a tasting is not enough, just join the cooking classes and learn how to create your 

favourite Thai food and let your cooking skills shine. spicy.siamtv.ru 

CRUISIN’ ON THE RIVER 

If the hustle and bustle of Pattaya gets a 

bit much, consider a day trip cruising along 

canals on a long tail boat. Just an hour away 

is a journey on a long tail boat, meandering 

through canals in Samut Prakan province. 

You will find yourself back in time as local 

lifestyles appear on both sides of the canal. 

Seeing lush rice fields, gardens and old 

villages also highlight how river trips are 

hard to find in city settings. Blend in with 

locals and pay a visit to markets along the 

way. A great selection of local food abounds 

and on this tour, feel free to eat whatever 

you like. Escape the city for one day and 

just soak up memorable moments on a long 

tail boat. pattayabikeandboattours.com/gb/ 

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STRIKE A RELAXING POSE 

Even though you’re travelling, maintain a healthy lifestyle. Even better, 

unwind with a breathtaking view and some yoga. This can be done at the 

Blue Lagoon Koh Chang, where one gets invited to join a yoga class in a 

serene environment surrounded by lush nature. The class takes place on 

a terrace above a beautiful lagoon. Two yoga sessions are provided each 

day, during morning sunrise and evening sunset. Opt to start your day 

with morning yoga or ease your travel tensions with evening yoga after a 

long day. Experience the pure relaxation that happens to your body and 

mind, while listening to the sound of nature and feeling the refreshing sea 

breeze and finally, contentment. kohchang-bungalows-bluelagoon.com/yoga 

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 

Sorry to disappoint but this is not the museum where the exhibits come 

to life at night when the doors close – like in a particular fantasy film. 

However, the good news is that this museum goes from day to night and 

comes fully loaded with creative fun. The Parody Art Museum welcomes 

visitors who can bring a sense of fun and humour coupled with a 

knowledge for popular artwork and their masters. 

This nocturnal event shows a great range of art pieces you may 

know already and uniquely re-created by independent artists under the 

concept of ‘parody’ and applied to drawings, sculptures and video clips. 

The museum founder’s motives aim for mirthful fun and joy for visitors 

upon seeing the original art and beauty reinterpreted in a different set of 

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HAPPENINGS 

HONG KONG 

TAKE ME HOME. 

SPOTLIGHT 

SKA and Reggae 

Rhythm 

Not wanting the 

vacation mode to 

end? The Endless 

Summer Hong Kong 

International Ska and 

Reggae Festival offers 

a lengthy all afternoon 

into night programme 

at the PMQ venue. In 

its previous life, PMQ 

served as the Police 

Married Quarters. 

In 2010, the HKSAR 

government preserved 

the site and invited the 

creative industries to 

renovate and use the 

premises. Now PMQ 

serves as a vibrant 

retail and design 

space, and where 

concerts rock. Right in 

the heart of Central, 

the festival at PMQ 

promises to be the 

city’s biggest event 

and celebration of 

Jamaican music. Some 

of Asia’s top quality 

acts perform with fullsize 

bands who keep 

the rhythm going with 

rocksteady, dub and 

dancehall. 

Aug 26, 5-11pm, 

PMQ 35 Aberdeen 

Street, ticketflap.com/ 

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MOROCCAN TREAT 

Many of us have been in an Ashley 

Sutton designed space, the creative 

mastermind behind some of 

Bangkok and Tokyo’s most popular 

restaurants, bars, and clubs such 

as Iron Fairies, Maggie Choo’s, Sing 

Sing Theatre, J. Boroski Mixology 

and many more. 

The latest place to dine and 

drink is Lilya, a Morrocan-inspired 

lounge and bar in the Central area. 

An eye-catching and colourful 

display of Babouche slippers greet 

people at the entrance. Phones 

should be at the ready and aimed 

at the elegant Arabic graphics and 

Mystical Fatima hands on the wall. 

Low couches provide seating 

to enjoy beautifully-presented 

meals and drinks presented in their 

exclusively designed cocktail glasses. 

A promise of an inspired menu and 

stimulating music transports you. 

Lilya, 2/F, 77 Wyndham Street, 

Central 

PRIVATE NOSHES 

One of the very few co-working spaces for chefs and food 

people, Bite Unite offers the public a novel option to book a 

chef for a private meal eaten at their cosy space in Wan Chai. 

You can also find a chef to cook customised meals for you. 

The space hosts several events, like this month’s special on 

French sweet canapés. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, 

eating well should be on your itinerary. 

Simply go to their website and scroll through their roster 

of chefs. Select a cuisine or menu that appeals to you, gather 

like-minded friends and book yourselves a restaurant-quality 

meal. biteunite.com 

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HAPPENINGS 

HONG KONG 

ROMANCE ROCKS 

Hong Kong gears up for Valentine’s 

Day, formally known as the Seven 

Sisters Festival. It is a familiar tale 

of star-crossed lovers, and we all 

have heard various versions of the 

doomed couple and this is the time 

of year their story is celebrated. The 

origins of the holiday involves two 

lovers Altair and Vega. According 

to Chinese legend, the lovers – a 

mortal cowherd and a goddess 

weaver – get wrenched from each 

other’s arms. In a variation on 

the story, this festival marks their 

reunion. Magpie birds take pity on 

the pair and create a temporary 

bridge for them to be reunited. 

Among young romantics, 

the festival in Hong Kong means 

additional offerings at Lover’s Rock 

on Bowen Road in Wanchai. The 

area which the massive stone sits 

on also offers breath-taking views 

of Victoria Harbour. Considered 

miraculous, the Lover’s Rock is 

believed to be the home of the God 

of Love. Pilgrims, mostly women, 

troop to the prominent monolith 

to make offerings of roast chicken, 

suckling pig and oranges. They 

also hang prayer-papers, burn joss 

sticks and offer spiritual money to 

ask for eligible husbands for the 

single ladies and faithful partners 

or fertility for the married ones. 

Old ladies also come to the rock to 

ask for prosperous married life for 

their children. 

August 2, Lover’s Rock, 

Bowen Road, Wanchai 

FLORENTINE STYLE 

If your idea of a steak is a thick 

cut like the ones favoured by 

the folks in Florence, Italy – then 

you’ll appreciate the specialty of 

Bistecca. Patterned after the rustic 

butcher shop in the traditions of 

Northern Italy, the establishment 

now has a new head chef, Marc 

Benkoe, who expands on the 

menu with his expert preparations. 

He’ll ensure the enjoyment of a 

dry aged Porterhouse steak that’s 

featured in many of the world’s 

best steakhouses. It’s prominently 

displayed in the open kitchen, then 

authentically char-grilled over a 

wood fire. 

Chef Benkoe introduces other 

dishes like Burrata with heirloom 

tomatoes, oregano and basil pesto, 

Pan-seared Foie Gras with figs, aged 

balsamic, port wine and brioche, 

among many. He also makes sure 

that the selection of unique wines 

accompanies these dishes. 

Grand Progress Building, 15-16 

Lan Kwai Fong 

HONOUR AND GLORY 

If you’re ever around Man Mo temple, along 

Hollywood road – check out the celebration for 

Kwan Tai’s birthday, a general of the Han dynasty 

(second century AD), who became the god of 

war. Hong Kong holds many celebrations on 

this festive occasion, in particular at the temple. 

Elaborate ceremonies mark his birthday across 

town, including those at the Man Mo Temple on 

Hong Kong Island, where an ever-burning lamp 

flickers before Kwan Tai’s statue. 

Shrines to the god are also found in everyday 

people’s homes, restaurants and businesses. 

Many believe Kwan Tai to be a wealth god who 

protects honourable businessmen and who give 

a longer life to those who need his help. In Hong 

Kong, an altar dedicated to Kwan Tai can be 

found in almost every temple, alongside the 

main deity. 

You can visit the Man Mo temple on 

Hollywood road to see a statue of him from the 

19th Century. Unlike most temple statues, it is a 

colourful one, red-faced and with a gold crown. 

The “God of War” carries a sword and is the 

patron of the police and also the triads. Kwan 

Tai was a real person like most Taoist “gods”; 

from the Three Kingdoms period and a symbol 

of integrity and loyalty. The Han dynasty general 

then became immortalised as the God of War 

is widely regarded as a symbol of loyalty and 

integrity. 17 July, Man Mo Temple, 126 Hollywood 

Road, Sheung Wan, Sham Shui Po Kwan Tai 

Temple, 158 Hai Tan Street, Sham Shui Po 

SPOTLIGHT 

The Sound of Nostalgia 

The “Sound of Silence” 

by Paul Simon & Art 

Garfunkel blew away 

radio listeners when 

it debuted in the mid- 

1960s. Over the next 

decades, the sound 

of Simon & Garfunkel 

touched listeners around 

the world. A production 

that captures the 

nostalgia and history 

of the famed duo, The 

Simon & Garfunkel 

Story, makes its way to 

Hong Kong in August 

after selling out in 

Europe. The show tells 

how two young guys 

from Queens in New 

York became the world’s 

most successful music 

duo. It begins with their 

humble beginnings as 

1950s rock n roll duo Tom 

& Jerry, their breakup and 

a move on to solo careers. 

A live band will 

perform all their hits, 

including “Mrs 

Robinson”, “Bridge 

Over Troubled Water”, 

“The Sound Of Silence” 

and more. Photographs 

from the 1960s plus 

film footage will be 

accompanied by a full 

band. July 29-1 August, 

Hong Kong Academy for 

Performing Arts 

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HAPPENINGS 

SINGAPORE 

FULL ON FOOD 

Singaporeans always crack the joke that eating is the national pastime and 

food – well, it’s a national obsession. The Singapore Food Festival, first 

introduced in 1994, is proof that the joke is not an overstatement. 

From its humble beginnings, the Singapore Food Festival, an annual event 

that takes place every year in July, has grown over the years to become a key 

event in the city state at various locations. Featuring a colourful plethora of 

local cuisines that pay tribute to a multi-cultural heritage, the festival serves 

up a unique opportunity for visitors to get acquainted with local food in both 

traditional and contemporary ways. 

Highlighting is STREAT– with street food, like ‘laksagne,” laksa-flavoured 

lasagna and emerging dining concepts at various price points. July 14-30, 

visitsingapore.com 

A NATION CELEBRATES 

Singapore roars to life on National Day, as it 

remembers its colourful rise to independence. 

Get into the mood of the celebration by wearing 

anything red and flying the Singapore flag. 

This year, National Day Parade returns to 

the Marina Bay Floating Platform. Spectators can 

sit back and enjoy interactive activities, the Red 

Lions’ parachuting performance, the parade of 

the Singapore Armed Forces, harmonies from a 

2000-strong combined school choir and dazzling 

pyrotechnics set against the stunning cityscape 

framed by the Marina Waterfront. 

National Day Parade 2017 will celebrate 

Singapore’s strength in unity, and rally all 

Singaporeans to remain united in times of 

uncertainty and challenges. The theme this year, 

OneNationTogether, calls all Singaporeans to take 

pride in the nation. August 9, ndp.org.sg 

UNBEATABLE BEATS 

Grab your gear and head to the biggest alternative music festival of its kind in 

Singapore and the region. 

The annual festival, Baybeats, presents a fist pumping line-up 

showcasing prominent Singapore and international acts. The festival 

covers genres including folk, pop, metal, post-rock, emo, punk, electro 

and everything in between. 

Launched in 2002 as a platform to showcase Singaporean musicians 

and indie performers from across Asia to a local audience, the festival is an 

opportunity for musicians to meet and exchange ideas and for audiences to 

celebrate free live alternative music over three fun-filled days. 

Baybeats runs at Esplanade Theatres on the Bay – from the main 

Baybeats Arena to outdoor theatres and two smaller spaces that profile more 

intimate performances, such as electronic music and DJ sets. June to August 

SPOTLIGHT 

Owl Night Long 

For two weekends every August, art 

and culture spill onto the streets 

when dusk falls at the Singapore 

Night Festival. The event is treated 

as the most special time for all art 

lovers who would like to see art in a 

different light. 

With the goal of showcasing 

arts of all forms, the festival brings 

together a diverse range of arts 

institutions, lifestyle enterprises, 

culture vultures and individuals who 

need to be inspired. 

Singapore Night Festival 

transforms the Bras Basah/Bugis 

heritage precinct into a midsummer’s 

celebration of sorts. The massive 

street party of fun and entertainment 

offer heaps to see and do. Various 

street and music performances, by 

local and international artists, all 

play their original works until late 

into the night. 

The signature highlight of the 

festival is the interactive light 

installations that turn the facades 

of the Singapore Art Museum and 

the National Museum of Singapore 

into works of wonder. 

Night owls will enjoy strings of 

events held late into the night at 

cultural institutions such as the 

National Museum of Singapore, the 

Peranakan Museum, Singapore Art 

Museum, The Substation and more. 

August 18-19, August 25-26, nightfest.sg 

BEYOND A FOAMY SIP 

If you are of legal drinking age, then Beerfest 

Asia is an event not to be missed. The festival 

returns to tempt both beer and beverage 

enthusiasts with its diverse selection of beers 

at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore. 

Featuring more than 500 types of commercial, 

craft beers and ciders while also embracing an 

exquisite range of spirits from all over the world, 

beer enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice 

with the variety of drinks available. 

Guests can indulge in beer 

tasting platters and sample 

over 100 first-time-ever 

in Singapore bottles and 

Beerfest Asia-only special 

brews, thereby fulfilling a beer 

bucket list in a single festival. 

Each ticket includes one 

complimentary welcome beer to 

be redeemed on festival grounds. 

August 17-20, beerfestasia.com 

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HAPPENINGS 

MALAYSIA 

KUALA LUMPUR 

MYANMAR 

YANGON / NAY PYI TAW 

SPOTLIGHT 

Catching the Poké Trend 

It’s got nothing to do with the Pokémon game, but it’s just as 

phenomenally popular. Poké, the traditional Hawaiian dish of 

seasoned fresh fish has become a trendy food in the United States, 

the United Kingdom and Australia with long lunchtime queues a 

common sight for a poke bowl. And it is Malaysia’s turn to catch 

poké fever. Opened in August 2016, the Fish Bowl is the first 

restaurant in Malaysia that serves this satisfyingly delicious poké. 

This Hawaiian classic recipe requires chunks of raw ahi tuna tossed 

with shoyu or soy sauce, topped with green and white onions 

and sesame oil. It’s served over a bowl of warm rice, preferably 

vinegared sushi rice. But there are several variations of the dish 

you can choose. Healthier toppings can be added to the bowl such 

as corn, quinoa, cucumber, seaweed, etc. At The Fish Bowl, Poké is 

considered a comfort food that you can go enjoy at any time of day. 

It’s possible that a drop in for this healthy sustenance that’s all 

the rage may create a poke addiction that can reach Pokémon Go 

levels! facebook.com/thefishbowlmalaysia/ 

A CLASS-Y TAKE ON BATIK 

A beautiful batik clothing or product is always a smart acquisition, 

but add some fun and consider making it a DIY project to create a 

unique piece. All that’s needed is just four hours. At Batik Boutique, 

there’s a batik class that explores the process of batik and tie-dye 

making which everyone can learn. Not only can personalised batik 

pieces be made, but one also takes part in supporting local female 

artisans since Batik Boutique aims to help in lessening poverty in 

Malaysia and help women utilise a sustainable skill and gain a fair 

income. For those in Kuala Lumpur or bound for a Malaysia getaway, 

engage in a class and have fun creating multi-coloured designs on 

cloth but more importantly, be part of a good cause. 

batikboutique.com 

YANGON OASIS 

In mid-rainy season, it’s goodbye to 

hanging out in the Yangon outdoors. 

Social meetups and mellow moments 

with friends in the ambiance of café 

are but a distant memory. But then 

again – maybe it’s still possible. 

Situated among vintage buildings in 

the corner of Nawaday and Boyar 

Nyunt Street in busy downtown 

Yangon, Craft Café is like the oasis in 

town. Now popular among Yangon’s 

youth and tourists, the draw is the 

inviting décor, friendly atmosphere 

and delicious food. The three storeyed 

Singaporean-style café opens early 

from 7am until 11pm; offering 

traditional coffee as well as an 

Asian or Western breakfast, brunch, 

lunch and dinner, however you like 

it. Highlight dishes are Singapore 

Chicken Rice, Laksa, Kaya Toast, Eggs 

Benedict, a Beef Burger and the 

BBQ Chicken Chop. Free and fast 

wifi makes this an ideal café to sip a 

favourite cup of coffee while working 

on your laptop, or simply to take a 

break from the heat or rain. 

Tel: +95 9 960 608333, open daily 

CAFETERIA COMFORT 

It may not be as popular a destination as its original location in Yangon, but 

Shwe Pu Zun café offers its comforting presence at Nay Pyi Taw. Having 

expanded its business there, Shwe Pu Zun caféteria is the familiar face you 

see upon arrival in the capital city that’s just right for a casual meal. The 

bakery-cum-eatery is tastefully decorated and separated into two main 

sections. One offers selections of homemade breads and pastries, while the 

other space offers indoor or outdoor seating. Here is where one can sample 

delicious and classic Myanmar favourites such as Mohinga or Shan noodles. 

Try their coffee too, as the beans come from their plantation. 

Tel: +95 67 417 100, open daily 

DWELLINGS SMALL YET GREEN 

Could we really live in a house without having to pay for 

monthly electricity and water bills? The GreenMan Tiny Home 

is Malaysia’s first ever extreme zero energy, completely 

off-grid, carbon neutral and affordable house. This selfcontained 

home is comfortable despite its small size and 

environmentally friendly though its biodegradable materials 

and waste management system. 

This unique home is the brainchild of Matthias Gelber, 

known internationally as “The Green Man” and his mission is to 

start a green revolution in Malaysia. The GreenMan Tiny Home 

design gets its inspiration from Kampung houses, the traditional 

Malaysian village house. It was built with eco-friendly materials 

and raised above the ground to keep the interior cool. It is proof 

how Malaysian people and others around the world can reduce 

environmental impact on local surroundings and the earth while 

still living comfortably and in style. See it yourself and get inspired 

by this GreenMan Tiny Home at the Construction Research 

Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) in Kuala Lumpur. 

greenmantinyhome.com 

SPOTLIGHT 

Food and Drinks Allowed 

YGN Bus Café is Myanmar’s first ‘pit stop on wheels’ located 

in the ever-popular Kandawgyi Park where Yangon locals 

usually take a relaxing stroll. The sitdown eatery is a 

well-restored red city bus that’s been transformed into a 

vintage-style café. YGN Bus Café has quickly become the 

town’s favourite spot to hang out with friends and family 

after it opened at the end of 2016. Expect nostalgic touches 

in the décor, complete with one-of-a-kind memorabilia. 

Beyond its attractive looks, the café also serves tasty cakes, 

coffee with signature latte art, non-caffeinated drinks and 

food. Consider having a bite with the Charcoal Chicken 

Burger – a signature dish one shouldn’t miss. Jump on the 

local café scene and get on the bus. Tel: +95 9 772 625086, 

open daily from 10am - 09.30pm 

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HAPPENINGS 

CAMBODIA / LAOS / VIETNAM 

PHNOM PENH / LUANG PRABANG / HOI AN 

Réhahn captures a 

portrait of a 

Vietnamese woman. 

Photo is courtesy of Rehahnphotographer.com 

LUANG PRABANG, 

A PALATE TEASER 

Luang Prabang, with its setting as a 

sleepy riverside town of 33 gilded 

temples, saffron-robed monks, and 

faded Sino-European villas, can 

effortlessly slow your pulse and help 

you perfect the art of doing nothing. If 

you need to awaken from “sleep mode,” 

a sure-fire way is to challenge the taste 

buds. Do as the locals do and stroll to 

the nearest food stand and tuck into 

a “papaya salad” – the unofficial Lao 

national dish. 

Luang Prabang is famous among Thai 

visitors for its sensational som tum or 

papaya salad. And “Nang Tim Somtom”, 

a small food stand opposite the temple 

called Wat Nong, is best for visitors. 

The number of chillies 

used measures the scale of 

spiciness in a dish. It varies 

from one or two pieces for 

a mild spiciness to three 

to five for moderate (to 

a handful of chilli for the 

extremists). 

In places in Laos, 

pinches of monosodium 

glutamate (MSG) – or 

“paeng nua” – go into every 

single dish. If you’re not 

comfortable with MSG, you 

might tell the food vendor to 

omit the “delicious power” 

from your papaya salad. 

Food Stand Opposite Wat Nong 

SPOTLIGHT 

Tribes and Portraits of Vietnam 

French photographer Réhahn opens 

his Precious Heritage Gallery- 

Museum in Hoi An in Central 

Vietnam, showcasing his five 

years of exploring Vietnam and 

his own tribute to the country’s 

ethnic groups. 

Nestled in the former French 

Quarter of Hoi An, the museum 

displays over 200 photographs, as 

well as more than 30 rare traditional 

costumes and various artefacts such 

as pipes, earrings, etc. The space is 

organised into two areas, the first 

is a gallery dedicated to Réhahn’s 

photographs and models, while the 

other museum section covers 2 levels 

and focuses on ethnic groups. 

Born in Normandy, France and 

now based in Hoi An, Réhahn travelled 

to over 35 countries in the name of 

photography. He was listed among 

Steve McCurry and Jimmy Nelsson as 

one of the world’s best portrait and 

travel photographers. The French 

photographer is famous for catching 

the soul of his subjects. 

Réhahn is equally passionate 

about culture and ethnic diversities. 

“I have visited 45 of the 54 ethnic 

groups of Vietnam and I hope 

to meet the remaining 9 in this 

coming year to then start preparing 

my book,” Réhahn has said. 

The museum displays in 

Vietnamese, French and English. 

26 Phan Boi Chau, Hoi An, 

rehahnphotographer.com, open daily 

from 8am to 8pm, entrance is free 

UP FOR A SUNDOWN 

Visitors to Phnom Penh make the trip at least once to Russian Market for 

the hustle and bustle and shopping sprees over affordable name-brand 

clothing. Now they can visit the market more often for other reasons, 

thanks to Sundown Social Club – the city’s new watering hole perched 

over the sweltering bazaar. 

The Sundown Social Club stands three stories above the northern 

edge of Russian Market – where local vendors ply their trade for fresh 

fruits, vegetables and meats. The newly opened club is definitely an oasis 

of calm, as well as a great way to watch time go by. You can bite into a 

burger or shake off hot and humid Phnom Penh with a cold beer. 

St 440, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, facebook.com/sundownsocialclub 

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HAPPENINGS 

INDIA 

MUMBAI 

HAPPENINGS 

MALDIVES 

July and August are monsoon months. City folk welcome the relief 

from the summer heat, the end of season sales in July and music 

celebrating the romance of the rains. This year, work on a new 

metro is making it difficult to move around. But Mumbai never lets 

anything stop her never-say-die spirit. 

MONSOON GETAWAYS 

The Sahyadri range of hills come alive in the rains. These are 

the months when nature lovers leave the city on day trips to 

enjoy the brief season of mists, waterfalls and freshly-washed 

green meadows. You could go to villages famous for peacocks 

or fireflies or hike to forts and Buddhist caves. If you have more 

than a day, it is worth going to the Kaas plateau, which is covered 

with carpets of rare flowers between August and September. You 

could also stay at a heritage resort in the hill towns of Panchgani, 

Matheran or Mahabaleshwar. morachichincholi.com; grassroutes.co.in; 

prospect-hotel.com; the-verandah-in-the-forest.neemranahotels.com; 

natureindiatour.blogspot.in 

SPOTLIGHT 

Surf’s Up 

The name Four Seasons is 

associated with comfort and 

luxury. Add surfing to the mix 

as a better way to make your 

vacation an unforgettable 

experience. Learn what a bottom 

turn is and maybe execute one 

in no time. Pro surfers from 

Tropicsurf in Noosa, Australia 

will guarantee a fun way to ride 

the waves at the Four Seasons 

Resort Maldives at Kuda Haraa’s 

pristine shores. Various surf 

courses are available, from 

beginner level to Tropicsurf 

“surfari” cruise which promises 

a marvellous trip aboard the 

luxurious Four Seasons Explorer. 

fourseasons.com/maldiveskh 

RAINY DAY FARE 

Marine Drive, Juhu Beach and the Gateway 

of India are the places to go for views of 

waves, sometimes eighteen feet high, 

lashing the sea walls. Intrepid residents 

enjoy walks along the seafront and getting 

soaked to the skin. 

For the visitor, Soam, just off Marine 

Drive is a good place for monsoon comfort 

food, while you stay dry. They create a 

seasonal menu with ginger tea and assorted 

vegetable fritters, including pineapple or 

raw mango dipped in chickpea batter. It is a 

safe place to experiment with chaat which 

are spicy street snacks. 

Other Marine Drive restaurants where 

you can enjoy a sundowner or a barbecue 

while watching dramatic cloudscapes 

are Intercontinental - The Dome, 

Bayview at Marine Plaza and Pizza by 

the Bay. Monsoon-themed food festivals 

showcasing corn on the cob, many kinds of 

tea and fried snacks (chai 

and pakoras) are 

usually arranged. The Sea Lounge at 

Taj Mahal Hotel is unbeatable for its views 

and old-world service. Sizzler festivals 

featuring grilled food on steaming sizzler 

plates are very popular at this time. 

facebook.com/soamrestaurant; 

ihg.com; hotelmarineplaza.com/bayview; 

pizzabythebay.in; taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/ 

taj-mahal-palace-mumbai/restaurants/sealounge-restaurant 

INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE MUSEUM 

The fifteenth of August is Independence Day and there’s no better 

place to check out the origins of the city and its cultural past than a 

little jewel box of a museum set in a garden. The 160 year-old 

Bhau Daji Lad Museum (previously named the Victoria and Albert) 

has a permanent collection of photographs, paintings, sculptures and 

lithographs. There are always new events and exhibitions happening 

in this newly renovated museum. Check out their calendar or 

Facebook page on your travel dates to see what is on offer by 

way of workshops, lectures, screenings and theatre performances. 

bdlmuseum.org 

YOGA BY THE OCEAN 

Located on the unspoiled Thaa Atoll, Como Maalifushi boasts a superb natural landscape and 

privacy that goes hand-in-hand with its visual feast. As an added bonus, the resort is also well 

known for the Como Shambhala Retreat, an award-winning wellness and spa programme. 

Trained and experienced experts manage Asian-based therapies, nutrition, exercise and yoga. 

The best option, however, is the Como Shambhala Yoga as an ideal way to channel peace 

and bring balance to the body and mind with the calming yet stunning view of the sea. 

Personal instruction is also available for those who feel the need to explore the benefits of 

this ancient discipline and learn beneficial poses. comohotels.com/maalifushi 

SWIMMING WITH THE WHALE SHARK 

LUX* South Ari Atoll is the answer for those searching for appealing 

activities during their holidays. Located on the picturesque island of 

Dhidhoofinolhu, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers various water sports and 

land activities for adrenaline seeking lovers. Meanwhile, the resort 

offers memorable experiences scuba diving at the resort’s 5-Star 

PADI IDC Dive Centre. If luck has it, the whale shark – the biggest 

fish in the world yet a gentle giant and 4-14 metres in length – may 

appear to make the diving experience even more life-defining. 

Also enjoy the magnificent marine underworld like the splendidly 

colourful reef fish in their natural paradise. luxresorts.com/en/hotelmaldives/luxsouthariatoll 

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HRH PRINCESS UBOLRATANA RAJAKANYA VISITS BANGKOK 

AIRWAYS BOOTH AT ITB 2017 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS RECEIVES ITS LATEST ATR 72-600 

Bangkok Airways led by Air Marshall 

Dechit Chareonwong, Flight 

Operations (4th from right) and Capt. 

Tipparat Pakpoomsin, Flight Operations 

(2nd from right) together with the 

company’s airline pilots welcomed 

two of its latest ATR 72-600 at 

Suvarnabhumi Airport. 

The 70-seater ATR 72-600 aircraft 

are the last two from a total of nine 

purchased by Bangkok Airways from 

manufacturer ATR in France. The brand 

new ATR 72-600 is equipped with a 

new full-glass cockpit and features a 

HRH Princess Ubolratana 

Rajakanya Siri Vadhana Phannavadi 

visited the Bangkok Airways 

booth at the exhibition grounds 

of the Internationale Tourismus 

Boerse 2017 (ITB) held in Berlin, 

Germany. The princess was 

greeted by Bangkok Airways 

President Mr. Puttipong 

Prasarttong-Osoth (2nd left) 

and airline executives. 

ITB Berlin is the world’s 

leading travel trade show and 

held in Berlin on March 2017. 

Bangkok Airways had its first 

booth and attendance at the 

fair since 1998. 

high comfort layout with larger overhead 

compartments, offering extra comfort 

for passengers. These ATR 72-600s 

will be serving both the domestic 

and international routes of Bangkok 

Airways such as Phuket, Sukhothai, 

Trat, Lampang, Luang Prabang, Yangon, 

Mandalay and Siem Reap. 

Currently the Bangkok Airways fleet 

consists of 36 aircrafts; 6 ATR 72-500s, 

9 ATR 72-600s, 12 A319s and 9 

A320s. For more information, please 

visit www.bangkokair.com or the call 

centre at 1771 (available 24 hours). 

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สิริวัฒนาพรรณวดี เสด็จเยี่ยมบูธของ 

สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส ในงาน 

มหกรรมการท่องเที่ยวโลก 

Internationale Tourismus Boerse 

2017 (ITB 2017) ณ กรุงเบอร์ลิน 

ประเทศเยอรมนี โดยมีนายพุฒิพงศ์ 

ปราสาททองโอสถ กรรมการผู้อำนวย 

การใหญ่ บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด 

(มหาชน) (ที่ 2 จากซ้าย) และคณะผู้ 

บริหารเฝ้ารับเสด็จ 

งานไอทีบี เบอร์ลินได้รับการยกย่อง 

ว่าเป็นงานด้านการท่องเที่ยวที่มีชื่อเสียง 

ติดอันดับโลก ซึ่งจัดแสดงจนถึงวันที่ 12 

มีนาคม 2560 ทั้งนี้สายการบินบางกอก 

แอร์เวย์สได้เข้าร่วมงานจัดแสดงครั้งแรก 

ในปี พ.ศ. 2541 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน) 

นำโดย พล.อ.ท. เดชิศร์ เจริญวงศ์ รองกรรมการ 

ผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ส่วนปฏิบัติการ (ที่ 4 จากขวา) และ 

กัปตันทิพรัต ภาคภูมิสิน ผู้อำนวยการส่วนปฏิบัติ 

การบิน (ที่ 2 จากขวา) พร้อมทีมนักบิน รับเครื่องบิน 

แบบเอทีอาร์รุ่น 72-600 จำนวน 2 ลำใหม่ล่าสุด ณ 

ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ 

การรับมอบเครื่องบินทั้ง 2 ลำดังกล่าว ทำให้ 

บริษัทฯ ได้รับเครื่องบินแบบเอทีอาร์ 72-600 ครบ 

ทั้ง 9 ลำจากทางบริษัท เอทีอาร์ ประเทศฝรั่งเศส 

เครื่องบินโดยสารเอทีอาร์รุ่น 72-600 มีความจุ 

จำนวน 70 ที่นั่ง ประกอบไปด้วยห้องนักบินที่มี 

ความทันสมัย มีการแสดงผลเป็นระบบดิจิตัล 

ทั้งหมด พร้อมกับที่นั่งที่กว้างขวางสะดวกสบาย 

โดยทางสายการบินฯ จะนำมาให้บริการในเส้นทาง 

บินภายในประเทศและระหว่างประเทศ อาทิ ภูเก็ต 

สุโขทัย ตราด ลำปาง หลวงพระบาง ย่างกุ้ง 

มัณฑะเลย์ และเสียมราฐ เป็นต้น 

ปัจจุบันสายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์สมีเครื่อง 

บินประจำฝูงบินทั้งหมด 36 ลำ ประกอบไปด้วย 

เครื่องบินแบบเอทีอาร์ 72-500 จำนวน 6 ลำ เอที 

อาร์ 72-600 จำนวน 9 ลำ แอร์บัส A319 จำนวน 

12 ลำ และแอร์บัส A320 จำนวน 9 ลำ 

สำหรับข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมสามารถเยี่ยมชมได้ที่ 

www.bangkokair.com หรือสำรองที่นั่งกรุณา 

ติดต่อ call centre โทร 1771 (ครั้งละ 3 บาททั่วไทย 

เฉพาะโทรศัพท์พื้นฐาน) 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS (BA) ANNOUNCES OPERATING RESULTS 

FOR FIRST QUARTER 2017 

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited 

(BA) announces its operating results for 

the first quarter of 2017 with the 

average passenger load factor at 71.3 

per cent in this quarter. 

Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, 

President of Bangkok Airways 

commented that, “in the first quarter of 

2017, total revenue of the company was 

7,469 million baht. The net profit was 

reported at the amount of 565 million 

baht in which the profit attributable to 

the equity holder of the company was 

548.4 million baht, with earnings per 

share equal to 0.26 baht. In this quarter, 

the company’s passenger yield per RPK 

was 4.91 baht while the growth in 

number of passengers rose by 2.7 per cent.” 

Furthermore, the airport-related 

businesses of the company – including 

catering services and ground services 

– had an overall positive performance 

that grew from the same period in 

2016 by 11.9 per cent. This is mainly 

derived from a 14.4 growth in revenue 

for Bangkok Air Catering (BAC) when 

compared to the first quarter of 2016. 

The increased revenue was derived 

from additional airline customers. 

For ground services, the revenue grew 

by 10.4 per cent while the number of 

flights grew by 9.7 per cent, compared 

to the same period of 2016.” 

Mr. Puttipong states, “earlier this 

year, Bangkok Airways launched 

its non-stop flight service between 

Samui and Guangzhou (China) with 7 

flights per week. Additionally in the 

first quarter, the airline increased its 

flight frequency on various routes such 

as Bangkok-Danang (Vietnam) from 4 

flights per week to 7 flights per week, 

Chiang Mai-Mandalay (Myanmar) from 

4 flights per week to 7 flights per week, 

Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son from 10 

flights per week to 14 flights per week.” 

In February 2017, Bangkok Airways 

became the first airline in Thailand to 

receive the new air operation certificate 

(AOC) in accordance with ICAO 

standards from the Civil Aviation 

Authority of Thailand. “Receiving 

this certificate demonstrates that 

Bangkok Airways’ operational 

management and control systems 

are rising up to the highest standards 

and are internationally recognised.” 

added Mr. Puttipong. 

บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน) หรือ 

สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส (BA) ประกาศผลการ 

ดำเนินงานของบริษัทฯ ในไตรมาสที่ 1 ปี 2560 

บริษัทฯ มีรายได้รวมอยู่ที่ 7,469 ล้านบาท และมี 

กำไรสุทธิเท่ากับ 565 ล้านบาท โดยมีอัตราบรรทุก 

ผู้โดยสารเฉลี่ย (Load Factor) อยู่ที่ร้อยละ 71.3 

จากการเปิดเผยของ นายพุฒิพงศ์ 

ปราสาททองโอสถ กรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ 

บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน) ถึงผลการ 

ดำเนินงานของบริษัทฯ ในไตรมาสที่ 1 ปี 2560 ว่า 

“รายได้รวมของบริษัทฯ อยู่ที่ 7,469 ล้านบาท และมี 

กำไรสุทธิ 565 ล้านบาท โดยเป็นกำไรสุทธิที่เป็นส่วน 

ของผู้ถือหุ้นของบริษัทฯ เท่ากับ 548.4 ล้านบาท 

กำไรต่อหุ้นอยู่ที่ 0.26 บาทต่อหุ้น บริษัทฯ มีรายได้ 

จากการขนส่งผู้โดยสารต่อหน่วย (Yield) เท่ากับ 

4.91 มีอัตราการเติบโตของผู้โดยสารอยู่ที่ร้อยละ 

2.7 นอกจากนี้ บริษัทฯ มีอัตราการเติบโตของรายได้ 

รวมของธุรกิจที่เกี่ยวข้องกับธุรกิจสนามบินร้อยละ 

11.9 เมื่อเทียบกับช่วงเวลาเดียวกันของปี 2559 โดย 

เป็นผลมาจากธุรกิจครัวการบินซึ่งมีรายได้เพิ่มขึ้น 

ร้อยละ 14.4 เมื่อเทียบกับไตรมาส 1 ปี 2559 ซึ่งการ 

เพิ่มขึ้นดังกล่าวเป็นผลมาจากจำนวนสายการบิน 

ลูกค้าที่เพิ่มขึ้น และสำหรับธุรกิจบริการภาคพื้นและ 

การให้บริการในลานจอดและอุปกรณ์ภาคพื้นนั้นมี 

รายได้เติบโตขึ้นในอัตราร้อยละ 10.4 ซึ่งเป็นผลมา 

จากจำนวนสายการบินลูกค้าที่เพิ่มขึ้น ส่งผลให้ 

จำนวนเที่ยวบินที่ให้บริการมีอัตราเพิ่มขึ้นร้อยละ 9.7 

เมื่อเทียบกับไตรมาส 1 ของปี 2559” 

“สำหรับการขยายเส้นทางบินและเพิ่มเที่ยวบิน 

ของบริษัทฯ ในไตรมาสแรก ปี 2560 บริษัทฯ ได้เปิด 

ให้บริการเส้นทางบินตรงระหว่างเกาะสมุย-กวางโจว 

(ประเทศจีน) เมื่อเดือนมกราคมที่ผ่านมา โดยให้ 

บริการสัปดาห์ละ 7 เที่ยวบิน และได้เพิ่มความถี่ของ 

เที่ยวบินในเส้นทางบินทั้งในประเทศและระหว่าง 

ประเทศ ได้แก่ เส้นทางบินไป-กลับ ระหว่าง 

กรุงเทพฯ-ดานัง (เวียดนาม) จากจำนวน 4 เที่ยว 

บินต่อสัปดาห์เพิ่มเป็น 7 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์ 

เชียงใหม่-มัณฑะเลย์ (เมียนมาร์) จากจำนวน 4 

เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์เพิ่มเป็น 7 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์ 

เชียงใหม่-แม่ฮ่องสอน จากจำนวน 10 เที่ยวบินต่อ 

สัปดาห์เพิ่มเป็น 14 เที่ยวบินต่อสัปดาห์” 

“ในเดือนกุมภาพันธ์ที่ผ่านมา สายการบินบาง 

กอกแอร์เวย์ส เป็นสายการบินแรกของประเทศไทย 

ที่ได้รับใบรับรองผู้ดำเนินการเดินอากาศใหม่ตาม 

มาตรฐานองค์กรการบินพลเรือนระหว่างประเทศ 

หรือ ICAO จากสำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่ง 

ประเทศไทย (กพท.) ซึ่งใบรับรองนี้แสดงให้เห็นว่าการ 

จัดการในการดำเนินงานและระบบการควบคุมของ 

บริษัทฯ มีมาตรฐานสูงและได้รับการยอมรับในระดับ 

สากล” นายพุฒิพงศ์กล่าวเสริม 

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BANGKOK AIRWAYS 

INTRODUCES 

THE BEST OF THAI 

AND ASEAN MENUS 

THAI AND BANGKOK AIRWAYS ENTER CODE SHARE AGREEMENT 

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) led by 

Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo – Acting President and Bangkok Airways 

Public Company Limited by Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth 

– President; signed a Code Share Agreement at THAI’s Head 

Office to strengthen their respective route networks, to 

facilitate commercial sales and to improve passenger 

convenience in flight connections between the two air carriers. 

Flights Operated by Bangkok Airways 

Domestic flights on 10 routes: round-trip flights include 

Bangkok-Samui, Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Bangkok-Chiang Rai, 

Bangkok-Phuket, Bangkok-Krabi, Bangkok-Lampang, Bangkok- 

Sukhothai, Bangkok-Trat, Chiang Mai-Mae Hong Son and 

Samui-Phuket. International flights on 4 routes: round-trip flights 

include Bangkok-Danang (Vietnam), Bangkok-Luang Prabang (Laos), 

Bangkok-Malé (Maldives) and Bangkok-Siem Reap (Cambodia). 

Flights Operated by THAI 

Round-trip international flight on Bangkok-Singapore route 

and other future routes are being considered. 

For more information, reservations and ticketing, passengers may visit 

www.thaiairways.com or call the THAI Contact Centre at Tel. +66 (0) 

2356 1111 or through travel agents across Thailand. 

Passengers may also visit www.bangkokair.com or call the Bangkok 

Airways Call Centre by calling 1771; 24 hours a day (at a service charge 

of 3 Baht nationwide, landline calls only). 

นางอุษณีย์ แสงสิงแก้ว รักษาการกรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ บริษัท 

การบินไทย จำกัด (มหาชน) และนายพุฒิพงศ์ ปราสาททองโอสถ กรรมการผู้ 

อำนวยการใหญ่ บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน) ได้ร่วมทำพิธีลงนาม 

สัญญาความร่วมมือระหว่างกันบนเที่ยวบินร่วม (Code Share) เพื่อเป็นการ 

เพิ่มความแข็งแกร่งให้กับเครือข่ายเส้นทางบิน รวมทั้งรองรับการขยายช่อง 

ทางการขายและเพิ่มความสะดวกสบายให้กับผู้โดยสาร ในเส้นทางบินเชื่อมต่อ 

ของทั้งสองสายการบินให้มากยิ่งขึ้น ณ สำนักงานใหญ่ การบินไทย 

เที่ยวบินที่ทำการบินโดยสายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

เส้นทางบินภายในประเทศ 10 เส้นทางบิน ได้แก่ เส้นทางไป-กลับ 

กรุงเทพฯ-สมุย กรุงเทพฯ-เชียงใหม่ กรุงเทพฯ-เชียงราย กรุงเทพฯ-ภูเก็ต 

กรุงเทพฯ-กระบี่ กรุงเทพฯ-ลำปาง กรุงเทพฯ-สุโขทัย กรุงเทพ-ตราด 

เชียงใหม่-แม่ฮ่องสอน และสมุย-ภูเก็ต เส้นทางบินระหว่างประเทศ 4 เส้น 

ทางบิน ได้แก่ เส้นทางไป-กลับ กรุงเทพฯ-ดานัง ประเทศเวียดนาม 

กรุงเทพฯ-หลวงพระบาง ประเทศลาว กรุงเทพฯ-มัลดีฟส์ (มาเล่) 

สาธารณรัฐมัลดีฟส์ และกรุงเทพฯ-เสียมราฐ ประเทศกัมพูชา 

เที่ยวบินที่ทำการบินโดยสายการบินไทย 

เส้นทางบินระหว่างประเทศ ได้แก่ เส้นทางไป-กลับ กรุงเทพฯ-สิงคโปร์ และเส้น 

ทางอื่นๆ ในอนาคต อยู่ในระหว่างการพิจารณา 

ทั้งนี้ ผู้สนใจสามารถดูรายละเอียดเพิ่มเติม สำรองที่นั่ง และออกบัตรโดยสารของ 

การบินไทยได้ที่เว็บไซต์ www.thaiairways.com หรือสำนักงานขายการบินไทย THAI 

Contact Centre โทร 0 2356 1111 หรือตัวแทนจำหน่ายทั่วประเทศ 

สำหรับข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับสายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส เส้นทางบินที่ให้บริการหรือ 

สำรองที่นั่ง สามารถติดต่อ Call Centre หมายเลข 1771 ตลอด 24 ชั่วโมง (ค่าบริการ 

ครั้งละ 3 บาททั่วไทย เฉพาะโทรศัพท์พื้นฐาน) หรือเว็บไซต์ www.bangkokair.com 

Bangkok Airways recently organised a 

press conference and presentation of its 

new in-flight menus under the concept, 

“The best of Thai and ASEAN cuisine,” 

represented by M.L. Sirichalerm Svasti, 

In-Flight Services Consultant of Bangkok 

Airways, together with Ms. Aramsri 

Tassanasuwan, In-flight Services Manager 

of Bangkok Airways and Mr. Amorn 

Rassamesangpetch, Director, Corporate 

Communications of Bangkok Air 

Catering at the Vanilla Room of Bangkok 

Air Catering at Suvarnabhumi Airport. 

The airline’s new menus will feature six 

Thai renowned recipes and the signature 

dishes of 10 ASEAN countries. 

Ms. Aramsri said, “One of our missions 

is to make sure that everything we 

provide on board is at its highest quality. 

Most of our products are environmentally 

friendly and are either from a local 

community or a project that supports the 

welfare of local communities – such as 

the macadamia nuts and coffee 

products from the Mae Fah Luang 

foundation, juice products from the Doi 

Kham Royal Project, UHT milk and milk 

candy products from the Chitralada 

Royal Project, to name a few.” 

M.L. Sirichalerm Svasti a.k.a. Chef 

Mc Dang said, “This year’s menu concept 

is to support government policies on 

Thai food promotions. So the Bangkok Air 

Catering team and I have designed a 

new menu concept showcasing 6 of the 

renowned Thai dishes which are Phad 

Thai, Chicken Green Curry, Chicken 

Massaman Curry, Tom Yum Kung, Tom 

Kha Gai and Som Tum.” 

“Furthermore, to welcome the official 

ASEAN community, we have crafted 

some signature dishes from other ASEAN 

countries to serve our passengers on 

their national days such as a Shrimp 

Noodles (Singapore), Nasi Uduk (Indonesia), 

Pho with Chicken Sausage (Vietnam) and 

Amok or Steamed Fish with Curry Paste 

(Cambodia). For passengers travelling from 

other airports, locally inspired menus such 

as Chicken Potato Masala with Balachaung 

(Burmese condiment) will be served on the 

Yangon-Bangkok flight, Mutton Vindaloo 

(Tender lamb pieces cooked in Goan style 

curry) and Paratha will be served 

on the Mumbai-Bangkok flight and 

Braised Pork with preserved vegetable 

Szechuan in light soya sauce egg 

noodles with blanched choy sum 

menu will be served on Hong 

Kong-Samui flight to name a few.” 

“The offering aims to provide 

authentic tastes of famous Thai and 

ASEAN menus with our ‘boutique twist’, 

which we believe will add an even 

more memorable flying experience for 

everyone,” M.L. Sirichalerm added. 

สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส จัดงานเปิดตัวเมนู 

อาหารบนเครื่องใหม่ภายใต้แนวคิด “สุดยอด 

อาหารไทย-อาเซียน” นำเสนอเมนูอาหารประจำ 

ชาติของ 10 ประเทศสมาชิกอาเซียน และ 6 เมนู 

อาหารไทยที่ได้รับความนิยมไปทั่วโลก โดยมี 

ม.ล. ศิริเฉลิม สวัสดิวัตน์ ที่ปรึกษาการให้บริการ 

บนเครื่องบิน สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

นางสาวอร่ามศรี ทัศนสุวรรณ ผู้จัดการส่วน 

สนับสนุนการบริการในห้องโดยสาร สายการบิน 

บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส และนายอมร รัศมีแสงเพชร 

ผู้อำนวยการฝ่ายสื่อสารองค์กร บริษัท ครัวการ 

บินกรุงเทพ จำกัด ร่วมแถลงข่าว ณ ห้องประชุม 

วานิลา บริษัท ครัวการบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด 

ท่าอากาศยานนานาชาติสุวรรณภูมิ 

นางสาวอร่ามศรี กล่าวว่า “บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

มุ่งมั่นสร้างสรรค์และส่งมอบผลิตภัณฑ์และการ 

บริการที่เป็นเลิศเพื่อประโยชน์ต่อผู้โดยสาร ซึ่งถือ 

เป็นหนึ่งในพันธกิจหลักของบริษัทฯ เราเลือกใช้ 

ผลิตภัณฑ์ที่มีส่วนช่วยเหลือและสร้างประโยชน์ต่อ 

ชุมชนหรือผลิตภัณฑ์ที่เป็นมิตรกับสิ่งแวดล้อม 

อาทิ กาแฟและถั่วแมคคาเดเมียจากมูลนิธิแม่ฟ้า 

หลวง ผลิตภัณฑ์น้ำผลไม้จากโครงการหลวงดอยคำ 

ผลิตภัณฑ์นมสดและนมอัดเม็ดจิตรลดา จาก 

โครงการส่วนพระองค์จิตรลดา” 

ม.ล. ศิริเฉลิม กล่าวเสริมว่า “แนวคิดการ 

ออกแบบเมนูอาหารบนเครื่องของบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

ในปีนี้ ยังคงเน้นการสนับสนุนโครงการสานพลัง 

ประชารัฐของภาครัฐในการส่งเสริมการบริโภค 

อาหารไทย เราจึงนำเสนออาหารไทย 6 เมนูที่ได้ 

รับความนิยมจากทั่วโลก ได้แก่ ผัดไทย แกงเขียว 

หวานไก่ มัสมั่นไก่ ต้มยำกุ้ง ต้มข่าไก่ และส้มตำ 

ไทย มาให้บริการผู้โดยสารของบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

และเพื่อเป็นการต้อนรับการเข้าสู่ประชาคม 

เศรษฐกิจอาเซียนอย่างเป็นทางการ เราได้คัดสรร 

เมนูอาหารที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์ของแต่ละประเทศ 

สมาชิกอาเซียน อาทิ บะหมี่สิงคโปร์กุ้ง (สิงคโปร์) 

นาสิกอูดุก (อินโดนีเซีย) เฝอไก่ยอ (เวียดนาม) 

ห่อหมกปลา (กัมพูชา) มาให้บริการแก่ผู้โดยสารของ 

บางกอกแอร์เวย์สในวันชาติของประเทศนั้นๆ สำหรับ 

ผู้โดยสารที่เดินทางออกจากสนามบินอื่นๆ อาทิ เส้น 

ทางบินย่างกุ้ง-กรุงเทพฯ จะเสิร์ฟเมนู แกงไก่มันฝรั่ง 

พร้อมบาลาฉ่อง (น้ำพริกคั่วกุ้งแบบพม่า) เส้นทาง 

บินมุมไบ-กรุงเทพฯ จะเสิร์ฟเมนูแกงกะหรี่แกะพร้อม 

โรตี เส้นทางบินฮ่องกง-สมุย จะเสิร์ฟเมนูบะหมี่หมู 

ตุ๋นกับผักดองและซีอิ๊วขาวพร้อมผักบ๊อกฉ่อย 

เป็นต้น โดยจะยังคงเอกลักษณ์ความเป็นบูทีคตาม 

สโลแกน Asia’s Boutique Airline ซึ่งผมเชื่อว่าจะ 

ถูกใจและเป็นส่วนหนึ่งที่ทำให้ประสบการณ์การเดิน 

ทางกับบางกอกแอร์เวย์สเป็นความรู้สึกพิเศษ” 

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AIRCRAFT INFO 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS OPERATES FOUR TYPES OF AIRCRAFT 

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, led by Ms. Chanthip Thongkanya, Vice 

President – Office of the President, hosted the “Blue Volunteers” Youth Camp at 

Fountain Tree Resort, Pak Chong district, Nakhon Ratchasima. The project aims 

to create social awareness and understanding of sustainable activities among the 

younger generation, as well as develop the participants into role models who can 

create their own community in the future. 

The Blue Volunteers Youth Camp is one of many CSR projects within Bangkok 

Airways that recruits 60 volunteers aged 15-20 in Samui, Sukhothai and Trat. 

Selected are people with the potential for strong leadership skills with strong 

interests in social work and community building. 

Also, the Blue Volunteer campaign consists of three phases. In the first phase 

(25-28 April 2017), 60 participants attended a series of workshops, including topics 

on social awareness, project design, teamwork implementation and the Green Hotel 

project and Sustainable Economy theory. During the second phase (May-December 

2017), volunteers will work on their planned projects and collaborate with local 

communities. In the last phase (2-3 December 2017), volunteers from all areas will 

get together and present their project outcomes. Scholarships and educational trips 

are provided to those with outstanding results on their social projects. 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS 

HOSTS 

“BLUE VOLUNTEERS” 

YOUTH CAMP 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด 

(มหาชน) หรือ สายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส 

โดยนางจันทร์ทิพย์ ทองกันยา รองกรรมการผู้ 

อำนวยการใหญ่ สำนักกรรมการผู้อำนวยการ 

ใหญ่ (กลาง) และนางนวรัตน์ วรรณตรง 

ผู้อำนวยการส่วนรับผิดชอบต่อสังคม (ที่ 3 จาก 

ซ้าย) จัดโครงการค่ายเยาวชนต้นแบบ “Blue 

Volunteers” เพื่อสนับสนุนและส่งเสริมให้ 

เยาวชนมีจิตสำนึกที่ดีต่อชุมชน เพิ่มความรู้ 

ความเข้าใจเรื่องกิจกรรมในการทำงานเพื ่อ 

สังคมอย่างยั่งยืน และพัฒนาศักยภาพเพื่อเป็น 

ตัวแทนชุมชนในการดำเนินกิจกรรมต่างๆ ที่จะ 

นำมาพัฒนาท้องถิ่นในอนาคต ณ ฟาวเท่นทรี 

รีสอร์ท อำเภอปากช่อง จังหวัดนครราชสีมา 

โครงการค่ายเยาวชนต้นแบบ “Blue 

Volunteers” เป็นหนึ่งในโครงการรับผิดชอบต่อ 

สังคมของสายการบินบางกอกแอร์เวย์ส ที่ 

คัดเลือกเยาวชนอายุ 15-20 ปี ในพื้นที่รอบ 

สนามบินสมุย สนามบินตราด และสนามบิน 

สุโขทัย จำนวน 60 คน ที่มีประสบการณ์หรือ 

ความสนใจในด้านการทำงานจิตอาสา มีภาวะ 

ผู้นำ และมีใจเปิดกว้างรับสิ่งใหม่ๆ พร้อมพัฒนา 

ความรู้ความสามารถของตนเองมาร่วมทำ 

กิจกรรม โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อสร้างกลุ่ม 

เยาวชนรุ่นใหม่ให้เข้ามามีส่วนร่วมในการทำงาน 

เพื่อสังคมและชุมชนที ่ตนอาศัยอยู่ พร้อมทั้ง 

สนับสนุนกิจกรรมต่างๆ ของส่วนรับผิดชอบต่อ 

สังคมของสายการบินฯ ตลอดปี 2560 

AIRBUS A319 

NUMBER OF FLEET : 14 

NUMBER OF DUAL CLASS : 

4 (Business & Economy) 

PASSENGER CAPACITY : 

12 seats & 108 seats 

NUMBER OF SINGLE CLASS : 

4/4 (Economy) 

ENGINE : IAE V2500 

AIRBUS A320 


LENGTH : 37.57 m 

WINGSPAN : 34.1 m 

HEIGHT : 12.17 m 

ENGINE : IAE V2500 

ATR 72-500 





ENGINE : 2 x 2,750 hp 

Pratt & Whitney 

Canada PW127F 

ATR 72-600 


LENGTH : 27.166 m 



ENGINE : 2 x 2,750 hp 

Pratt & Whitney 

Canada PW127M 


138/144 seats 




CRUISING SPEED : 920 km/h 

MAX OPERATIONAL ALTITUDE : 

39,800 ft 

CRUISING SPEED : 

870 km/h 


39,800 ft 


162 seats 


509 km/h 


25,000 ft 


70 seats 


509 km/h 


25,000 ft 


70 seats 

••••• 

TRAT AIRPORT 

RECEIVES EIA 

MONITORING 

AWARDS 2016 

Recently Trat Airport, managed by 

Bangkok Airways Public Company 

Limited, received the EIA Monitoring 

Awards 2016 in excellent class and 

as an excellent organisation 

(Air Transport Category) in complying 

with the environmental policy for 

4 years. The award was presented 

by General Surasak Karnjanarat, 

Minister of Natural Resources and 

Environment (right) and received by 

Bangkok Airways’ Vice President 

of Airports, Mr. Narongchai 

Tanadchangsaeng (left). The event 

took place at the Convention Centre, 

Rama Gardens Hotel, Bangkok. 

เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ สนามบินตราด ภายใต้การบริหารของ 

บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน) ได้รับ 

รางวัลยอดเยี่ยมสถานประกอบการที่ปฏิบัติตาม 

มาตรการในรายงานการวิเคราะห์ผลกระทบสิ่ง 

แวดล้อม และมีการจัดการสภาพแวดล้อมดีเด่น 

ประจำปี 2559 ( EIA Monitoring Awards 2016) 

ในโครงการพัฒนาสนามบินตราด ประเภทคมนาคม 

จากสำนักงานนโยบายและแผนทรัพยากรธรรมชาติ 

และสิ่งแวดล้อม ซึ่งสนามบินตราดได้รับรางวัล 

ประเภทดีเด่นมา 4 ปี (พ.ศ.2551 พ.ศ.2552 

พ.ศ.2554 และพ.ศ.2557) โดยมีนายณรงค์ชัย 

ถนัดช่างแสน รองกรรมการผู้อำนวยการใหญ่ ฝ่าย 

สนามบิน (ซ้าย) เข้ารับรางวัลจากพลเอก สุรศักดิ์ 

กาญจนรัตน์ รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงทรัพยากร 

ธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม (ขวา) ณ ห้องคอนเวนชั่น 

เซ็นเตอร์ โรงแรมรามาการ์เดนส์ กรุงเทพฯ 

OUR SCHEDULE FLIGHTS AND FREQUENCY 

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS 

Bangkok, Koh Samui, Phuket and Chiang Mai : 

Numerous flights every day from a variety of destinations 

Chiang Mai : 1 flight per day from Phuket ; 

1 flight per day from Koh Samui 

Chiang Rai : 3 flights per day from Bangkok 

Hat Yai : 

2 flights per day from Phuket 

Koh Chang/Trat : 3 flights per day from Bangkok 

Krabi : 3 flights per day from Bangkok ; 


Lampang : 3 flights per day from Bangkok 

Mae Hong Son : 2 flights per day from Chiang Mai 

Pattaya : 1 flight per day from Phuket ; 


Sukhothai : 3 flights per day from Bangkok 

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS 

Chengdu : 4 flights per week from Koh Samui 

Chongqing : 3 flights per week from Koh Samui 

Danang : 1 flight per day from Bangkok 

Dhaka : 

1 flight per day from Bangkok 

Guangzhou : 1 flight per day from Koh Samui 

Hong Kong : 2 flights per day from Koh Samui 

Kuala Lumpur : 1 flight per day from Koh Samui 

Luang Prabang : 2 flights per day from Bangkok 

Malé : 

1 flight per day from Bangkok 

Mandalay : 1 flight per day from Bangkok ; 

1 flight per day from Chiang Mai 

Mumbai : 1 flight per day from Bangkok 

Nay Pyi Taw : 6 flights per week from Bangkok 

Phnom Penh : 6 flights per day from Bangkok 

Siem Reap : 5 flights per day from Bangkok 

Singapore : 2 flights per day from Koh Samui 

Vientiane : 2 flights per day from Bangkok 

Yangon : 4 flights per day from Bangkok ; 

1 flight per day from Chiang Mai 

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AIRPORT MAP 

BANGKOK AIRWAYS AT SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT, BANGKOK 

LEVEL 4 

DEPARTURE 

ชั้น 4 ผู้โดยสารขาออก 

LEVEL 3 

INTERNATIONAL BOARDING 

LEVEL 2 

DOMESTIC AND ALL ARRIVALS 

ชั้น 2 ภายในประเทศ 

Domestic Baggage Claim 

Customs 

Oversize Baggage Claim 

Security Screening 

Departures 

International Baggage Claim 

Meeting Point 

Left Baggage 

Waiting Area 

Airport Information 

Toilet 

Immigration 

Airline Lounge 

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CHECKING OUT 

True Colours 

While cultural landmarks and 

heritage buildings embrace 

Phnom Penh; these days this 

Cambodian capital engages in 

colourful self-expression with 

terraced buildings and rooftops 

showing off their fresh, bright 

shades. As the city moves away 

from a grim past, its present 

life involves trendy spots, 

vibrant market scenes and a 

lively nightlife. 

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Fah Thai Magazine July/August 2017

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