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Image: Shoes Maker Home
In a Bangkok alley, a 60-year-old family business reinvents itself

Inside Wongwian Yai’s Trok Thongbai, Chinese immigrant Piangyoong Sae Liao opened a shoe factory in 1959. His grandchildren have carried on his legacy with a boutique hotel, Shoes Maker Home. We talked with co-founder Monpen Kityingsopon about the rich history behind the family business and how they’re keeping it alive, even if they no longer make shoes.

9 months ago
city living
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Sep 03, 2021
CCSA guidelines reveal barriers to movement for domestic travelers

Read the fine print before you buy your ticket.

9 months ago
travel
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Sep 02, 2021
Image: Doc Club & Pub
Silom’s Doc Club & Pub gets an official opening date

Film geeks, unite!

10 months ago
movies
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Sep 01, 2021
Like Popcat? Try Popyut, a game that wants you to “pop” Prayuth

Like Popcat, only more personal.

10 months ago
city living
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Aug 16, 2021
Image: Sushi Seki
Impress your mom with a salmon garland this Mother’s Day

Nothing says “I love you” like 400g of Norwegian salmon formed into the shape of a jasmine garland.

10 months ago
restaurants
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Aug 10, 2021
Image: Scene from the film "School Town King"
The director of a Klong Toey rap documentary wants your help to get it on Netflix
“I’m a kid from slum / the one you looked down on like scum.”
10 months ago
movies
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Aug 09, 2021
Japanese gelato maker pays tribute to late uncle with Olympic flavor

For some, the Olympics are more than entertainment. 

10 months ago
restaurants
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Aug 03, 2021
Commemorate Thailand’s “uninspiring” current state with new drop from top illustrator

A keepsake from our most recent darkest hour.

10 months ago
arts
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Aug 02, 2021
Founder of Thai aromatics brand accuses people of playing dead for politics

This stinks.

11 months ago
city living
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Jul 29, 2021
Image: Never Normal
This Lad Phrao creative space is becoming a seedbed for emerging artists
In 2019, ad agency pro Narin “Bee” Bovonrattanpran discovered an empty lot tucked away in Lad Phrao and set out to build a creative space for the community. Narin explains why this venue, Never Normal, has never stopped evolving, and why it will always be far from ordinary.
11 months ago
city living
By Porpor Leelasestaporn | Jul 27, 2021
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