Fah Thai Magazine Jul Aug 2019

OVERTURES
FEATURES
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Travel with
Thai Chic
22 GREEN DAYS
In this green season, a full moon
calls for the graceful vigour
in rattan ball matches, the
adrenaline of marathons,
Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios to
the arts and concerts. There’s
moon and star gazing in the
Maldives too in our calendar
of regional events.
26 FACE FORWARD
Pay more attention to skincare
with our timely tips on the
latest products on the market
that banishes dull skin for a
radiant look.
28 VERDANT WEAR
Men in green doesn’t have to be
an alien concept in fashion. Our
wardrobe picks bring out the best
in stylish menswear.
30 SHADES OF GREEN
Stand out in clothing and
accessories as you stylishly
express yourself. Look smart as
you make others green with envy!
32 AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE
Phuket Old Town’s revival makes
history fun with offerings aplenty:
colourful shophouses, Sino-
Portuguese architecture, local
food stalls and wall art.
36 FIND YOUR
PASSION FRUIT
A taste of passion fruit can
transport you to an island
paradise or the feel of a breezy
summer. We give you the
facts on what makes this fruit
increasingly popular.
38 OH, O AEW
This dessert name may not roll
off the tongue easily but it’s a
real treat for the tastebuds. Try
this refreshing and sweet “only in
Phuket” specialty on your visit to
the Thai island.
40 AN AIRPORT’S
NEW HEIGHTS
Now it’s even more enjoyable
to hang out at Singapore’s
Changi airport regardless of
whether you have a flight or
not. The recent expansion,
Jewel, has now become a
destination in itself, elevating
the airport experience.
44 SAMUI STANDARDS
Only in Samui can you get the
hospitality of a long standing
Thai hotel, enjoy a spa day in a
jungle forest setting, or dine on
true southern food at one of the
finest restaurants.
52 A GOOD
INFLUENCE
With over 2 million
followers, Pearypie
embarks on a mission
to make Thai textiles
a winning and cool
combination – combat
boots included.
58 STILL CRAZY
FOR PHANG NGA
If a perfect holiday
destination means
tranquil shores with
uninterrupted views of
limestone mountains
and spectacular waters,
then Phang Nga is for you.
72 CHENGDU’S
LIVE MUSIC
Consider another side
to Chengdu’s cultural
offerings – an active,
underground music
scene that’s rivals
most places in China.
84 A CRAFTING
SOJOURN
To continue their
visibility and viability,
we visit Chiang Mai
to see how a tribe
perseveres in keeping
their way of life through
handicrafts and weaving.
Photo Amata Chittasenee
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