Nan
“I am a small town woman. I admire smaller communities where I can grasp how people live, their environment. Nan is like that. When traveling in the winter season, with the cooler air, you can just hop from temple to temple, walk along tiny streets, and get the most of Nan’s soul....
What inspires you to travel?
Learning, learning, learning.
What are some of your favorite destinations?
I'm a big fan of the mountains, green places, places with trees. Stuff that appeals to the hippy hidden under all this hair dye and fancy Adidas.
What are your travel essentials?
Cameras (usually...
What inspires you to travel?
One of the reasons that inspires me to visit a certain destination is its history. I like to go to historical places like Petra in Jordan, Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, the Great Wall in Beijing, Colosseum in Rome. It’s truly amazing how the human beings managed to...
What inspires you to travel?
Curiosity in the unknown, and the magical feeling I get when I find something new and undiscovered!
What are some of your favourite destinations?
Northeastern Thailand for sure - as well as quiet corners of Chiang Rai and Nan. I also love Vietnam and Laos, as well as...
Why did you choose to transform an old building to house a contemporary art gallery?
I’d like to show the community that old and new things can exist together. That’s why I’ve managed to merge edgy modern designs into this old wooden building. It costs a lot more but it’s...
Favorite aspect of the exhibition?
Unlike a gallery, where people walk around then leave, at the Wyndham Thai, people can sit and savor the food and have time to really take a good look at the photos—rather like having a photo on the wall at home.
Do you feel nervous about your audience...
CITY LIVING
Why were clear plastic garbage cans placed around Bangkok?
a. They symbolized government transparency.
b. They symbolized the crystal clear waters of the Chao Phraya.
c. They symbolized the roof of Suvarnabhumi, but without leaks.
d. They were part of a marketing campaign for a new...
How did your career as a DJ get started?
As a young kid I was totally into dance music, so my whole career has been driven by my love for music.
Is it difficult to be original and different from the next DJ?
To be honest it’s not difficult to be different—everybody is different from...
Why did you choose to be a flight attendant?
I like to help people and I also wanted to be in sales. A flight attendant needs to have a service mind and the ability to sell goods on board.
Doesn’t it feel weird calling yourself “Nok”?
Not at all, I’ve gotten used to it...
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