We flew to Phnom Penh from Bangkok to do a story for an Asian travel magazine for a section called The Buzz, which meant we had to cover places that hummed – the best, busiest, most talked-about spots in the city. These are the chicest boutiques in Phnom Penh right now and here’s the best way to shop … Read more
I love shopping Bangkok’s boutiques because I love Thai fashion. Take homegrown brands such as FLYNOW, Theatre, Wonder Anatomie, Tipayaphongpoosanaphong, and Palette – they’re fresh, quirky, colourful, and fun. Below is my list of Bangkok’s best boutiques. Even when Thai fashion is more grown-up and serious, like the elegant evening wear of Asava, for instance, … Read more
Exploring the Isaan wasn’t only about scrambling spectacular Khmer Empire temples at dawn, feasting on fiery northeastern Thai food at local eateries and mouthwatering markets, and absorbing lush bucolic landscapes dotted with farmers tending rice crops and herding cows, Thailand’s northeastern Isaan region is also famous for its silk, another remnant of ancient Angkor, and … Read more
From the buzz of fashionistas chatting excitedly as they find their seats pre-show, to the moment the lights go down, music goes up and the first model hits the runway, fashion shows can be exhilarating – even electrifying – events, and the shows we saw at the 2011 Bangkok International Fashion Week were no exception. … Read more
Interviewing Thai fashion designers and photographing models backstage during the 2011 Bangkok International Fashion Week was the last thing we expected to be doing when we went to Bangkok to work on a first edition Hedonist’s Guide to the city. While it’s not unusual to find us in restaurant kitchens interviewing chefs or out and … Read more