Fah Thai Magazine Jan-Feb 2019

OVERTURES
FEATURES
20 WHAT’S ON
Yachts on parade, Myanmar’s
religious festival, the Lunar New
Year are among our calendar items
to start your year right.
26 FLEURISTAS
Scents of floral notes remain as
the top-ranking perfumes for
men and women. We list the
bottles that capture the sublime
fragrance of walking through a
field of flowers.
28 QUITE THE SPECTACLES
Fashion sunglasses continue
to be all the rage. For your
consideration, we’ve collected
styles ranging from retro to
contemporary.
29 HEAD OVER HEELS
Fashion may proclaim a heelof-the-moment,
but its height
and style still need to match
your outfit. See the season’s
latest styles.
30 CULTURE’S EDGE
Take a break from the ordinary
with a Thai cultural escape that
includes a homestay with an ethnic
tribe or dine high up on a ledge.
32 CURRY MELANGE
In the vast world of curries, even
this mixed recipe isn’t as familiar
among Thai diners, but just as tasty.
34 SEEDS OF LONGEVITY
Rich in history and a boon to
longevity, the pomegranate fruit
benefits all.
36 MEDICINE MAN,
ART EASE
Read about an intimate museum
dedicated to a medical clinic
pioneer and his good deeds
while an online mag aims to
make art less obscure and
easily understood.
40 ULTIMATE STAYS
The island resorts of Samui
and Phuket offer a plethora of
pleasurable luxuries that
continue to delight.
46 AN ECO LIFE
To be a traveller these days
means not just exploring the
world but saving the planet
too. We update the ways to
lessen your impact on footprint.
52 FARM CRUSADER
It’s not enough to know where
your food comes from. For one
entrepreneur in Chiang Mai,
it’s also important to meet and
dine with the producers.
58 WATER TRANSIT
For a path less travelled, get
around Bangkok quickly with
a water boat service. Expect a
journey of unusual stops and
delectable food finds.
68 KUALA LUMPUR
To get to know this Malaysian
capital, check out an extensive
guide to neighbourhoods
for the best in culture
and history.
78 MOUNTAIN MAGIC
An adventuress with a passion
for mountains chose the
awe-inspiring landscape of
Mongolia to catch a Golden
Eagle festival.
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On Da Nang's
Bridge of Hands
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