Munkong Gadget
You’ve probably walked past this little shop countless times when strolling around Digital Gateway. Step inside and you’ll quickly realize Munkong Gadget has a keen ear when it comes to importing top headphone brands. Not only are the staff knowledgeable, but almost...
Banyan Tree
Sun-Thu: International buffet dinner at Romsai at B1,472 from 6-10:30pm.
21/100 South Sathon Rd., 02-679-1200. Open daily 12-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm
Dusit Thani
Wed: The Pavilion offers a French buffet dinner at B1,888 (with two glasses of red wine) with dishes including lobster thermidor...
It might be Thailand’s second biggest island but its out-of-the-way location down by the Cambodian border means Koh Chang still offers the chance to get off the beaten track a little. Accessible only by ferry from nearby Trat, its soaring jungle-clad peaks and sweeping beaches make it an...
Hat
A collaboration between three friends from three different décor brands—studiobo, o-d-a and TAKEHOMEDESIGN—Hat does furniture and décor with emphasis on wood and splases of bold colors: wooden hat/jacket hangers with contrasting tones like red, orange and blue, wooden stools with...
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Galle Face Hotel
Since: 1864
Perhaps the oldest colonial hotel in Asia, it opened in 1864 next to the Galle Face Green, a sprawling lawn by the ocean which gave it its name. Today the hotel features 147 rooms in two wings: Classic and Regency, and it has previously hosted famous...
1.) Kiintim (B35) (BK PICK!)
Kiintim strikes a good balance of flavor: sweet and creamy with a real taste of coconut courtesy of some delicious little fleshy chunks. It also gives off a pleasant aroma. The only complaint might be that it’s a tiny bit too sweet.
Verdict: All smiles.
In front...
A couple of years ago, we were just happy to be able to afford a bottle of wine at a restaurant (thank you Wine Connection) or find the odd bottle of Beerlao Dark. Oh, how Bangkok’s grown! From craft beers to ever-more-exciting bar nibbles and boutique wines, drinking has never been quite...
While many Bangkokians are hooked on their daily cup of coffee, most are still opting for syrupy caffeine hits. With cafés popping up on every corner in Bangkok, BK takes a look at some independent establishments run by owners who are looking to elevate our coffee appreciation in line with the...
Zense of Joy
The Atmosphere: Step into the wax room and you’ll be surrounded by floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a welcoming aroma. There’s also a built-in shower booth for perfect cleanliness—Zense gets straight As.
The Equipment: Hard wax type.
The Staff: They’ve been...
Road Bike
Aran Kamonchan, owner of Aran Bicicletta Cicli & Cafe
I opened a bike café in Soi Ari (Phaholyothin 7) and we’ve been gathering more and more people that enjoy riding bicycles ever since. We also have a cycling team called “Aran Bicicletta Cycling Club."
When I was...
