Fah Thai Magazine July/August 2017

HAPPENINGS
THAILAND
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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