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093 21 March-5 April 2020

What will you eat

in the rest of 2020?
 Hello,
Bangkok
@timeoutbangkok

WE LOVE THIS city as much as you do. We’ve always
been—and will always be—obsessed with helping
you discover the very best aspects of this melting pot,
finding cool ways to enjoy the Bangkok that we call
home.
And in these trying times, our love for this city has
not changed.
As you all know, from March 18, the government
ordered a shutdown on all entertainment, education
and sports venues—bars, clubs, concert halls,
movie theaters, schools, universities, gyms, sports
stadiums—for at least 14 days for strict sanitation
procedures. By all means, it’s the most advanced
measure ever announced since the onset of the
coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak. As much as we
want to say everything is fine, our guts—my guts—say
it’s not. So in the next few weeks or months, or for
however long it takes to contain this virus, we won’t
always be your Time Out; sometimes, we will be your
Time In—just like our Time Out friends at other cities
around the world.
We will still tell you about the coolest exhibitions (those
that remain open), the local restaurants you should visit,
and things to do around the city. But we will also suggest
ideas on what you can do when you’re stuck inside, on
self-quarantine or working from home. These include
awesome tools that help make working remotely a lot
easier, plus lists of the best food outlets that do deliveries,
irresistible shopping sites, Netflix movies and series to
binge on, and workout routines to keep yourself fit and
healthy.
We won’t force you to stay in because that would kill the
city’s entire economy and affect local businesses. But,
when you do go out, use common sense and listen to your
gut feeling. Avoid mass gatherings and crowded places.
Wear masks in public. Practice social distancing. Adopt
recommended precautionary measures. Just make sure
you do everything to ensure you’re safe and healthy.
And please, do your part in supporting local ventures.
In the end, life will go on. Bangkok has been through
many challenges, and we will get through this, too.
Together.

Take care,
Top Koaysomboon
Editor-in-Chief of Time Out Bangkok

DO THESE A few things to keep in mind to protect yourself from COVID-19

Do the waii instead

Instead of shaking hands, try
adopting the local waii. Practiced in
Thailand for centuries, it’s a way to
extend a greeting or show respect
without touching other people.

Social distancing is key.
Physically distancing yourself from
others can help stop the spread
of the virus. Authorities suggest
keeping a length of at least two
meters between yourself and the
next person. During this outbreak,
you’re also advised to refrain from
shaking hands, hugging and kissing.
Eating alone is also advised.
(Sorry, mate!)
Never share a glass, cup, spoon and
dish with others.
There are times when you have to
partake in a Thai sumrub (sharing)
meal. Make sure you use a serving
spoon or serving chopsticks, and
share your tableware with no one.
Seriously.
Wash your hands often
The COVID-19 virus is covered in
a fat-based bubble. Washing your
hands—and wrists—with simple
soap for at least 20 seconds helps
destroy this fatty bubble,
leaving the virus to die.
(It’s easier than you think.)
Wear masks in packed public
spaces
Wearing a mask in public has
become a common practice in most
Asian nations. It helps the spread
of the virus by preventing you from
touching your nose and mouth,
especially when you’re commuting
on Bangkok’s public trains and
buses, which can sometimes be
pretty jammed.

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Two-week closure
Prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha earlier announced that bars, nightclubs,
entertainment venues, cinemas and massage parlors in Bangkok and peripheral areas
have to temporarily close from 18 to 31 March. All concerts, festivals, parties and
religious events must also be cancelled, while operations of boxing rings and stadiums
are suspended until further notice. Schools, universities and fitness centers will also be
closed for 14 days. The closure of these venues is a preventive response to the increasing
number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand. The prime minister reiterated, however, that
this is not a complete lockdown. Restaurants, shopping malls and markets can remain
open but must exercise strict precautionary measures. The Songkran festivities from 13
to 15 April are also postponed indefinitely to stop large-scale migrations into and from the
country. ■
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City life

Virus-free
certification
The Civil Aviation Authority
of Thailand is mandating all
international passengers flying
into Thailand to present medical
certificates showing that they are
fit to fly and not infected with the
novel coronavirus or COVID-19,
as well as a medical insurance
that covers the disease up to a
minimum of USD100,000. The
announcement has inconvenienced
many incoming travelers because to
get hold of a medical certification in
some countries is nearly impossible
during this crisis.

STRIVING FOR SURVIVAL

RESTAURANTS ARE ONE of the
hardest-hit businesses during
this global novel coronavirus
pandemic. Empty dining rooms
are not an unusual sight as people
are preferring to stay in rather
than eat out. Many restaurants
have started offering delivery
services to make sure their
kitchen staff and service crew are
financially supported during the
crisis. Le Du is now pushing one
of their signature dishes khao
khluk kapi (stir-fried rice with
shrimp paste) with giant river
prawns for takeaway and delivery,
while Thai restaurant Charmgang
and Bo.lan are packaging their
sophisticated Thai meal for diners
to enjoy at home. To entice visitors,
Foodie Collection, the group behind
Vesper, il Fumo, La Dotta, 80/20 and
1919 Italian Bar & Restaurant, is now
selling gift vouchers with extra credits
(For instance, B2,000 vouchers gets
you an extra B500) for dining at any
of their restaurants and bars. We can
expect many more restaurants to
follow suit with similar marketing
stunts. Though we should take
extra precautions, we should also be
mindful of supporting local business
during these tough times so we can
maintain the glorious food scene
we once knew once the situation
subsides.
Feeder service
commences
Feeders or shuttle bus services that
conveniently take passengers from one
transport hub to another, have been
introduced in Bangkok. The first service
runs from Southern Bus Terminal in
Pinklao to Bang Wa BTS Station, and is free
of charge for the first six months. Looking
to open within this month are two other
routes, from Din Daeng to Sanam Pao BTS
station, and from Kheha Romklao to Lat
Krabang Airport Rail Link. ■

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Andy Warhol Pop Art
One hundred twenty-eight original
TO BOOK
works by legendary pop art icon
Andy Warhol will be showcased at
River City Bangkok’s RCB Gallery
for the first time in Thailand. All
the pieces in this collection, all of
which were created in the 1960s,
give new perspectives of the
artist and reveal a side that was
influenced by his European roots.
(His parents were from a small
town in what is now Slovakia.)
Andy Warhol was a leading DON’T
figure in the pop art scene, and
MISS
is best known for silkscreened
paintings Campbell’s Soup Cans
(1962) and Marilyn Diptych (1962).
This exhibition will show his Moonchild 
Alt-R&B/neo-soul band Moonchild, comprised
works in four categories: portraits, of Amber Navran, Max Bryk and Andris Mattson,
magazines, celebrities and silk is coming to Bangkok in May. Known for their
printing. Talks and workshops will “spaced-out tunes,” the Los Angeles-based
trio of multi-instrumentalists is known for hit
also be offered. tracks “The List” and “Back to Me.” Their latest
à 1 May-16 August at RCB Galleria, River City Bangkok, Soi Charoen album Little Ghost was released in 2019. ■
Krung 24. Tickets priced at B400 (adults) and B300 (seniors/ à 30 May at Lido Connect, 256 Rama I Road. Tickets priced at B1,300
students), via ticketmelon.com  (early bird) and B1,500 (regular), via ticketmelon.com 

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 Advertorial

Extended Celebrations
Chang’s 25th anniversary feasts combining sumptuous Thai fare and
delicately crafted Cold Brew Lager continue at selected restaurants
until the end of March

Local beer purveyor Chang successfully

broke the rules of fine-dining by pairing
sumptuous and finely crafted Thai fare with
its newly released Chang 25th Anniversary
Cold Brew Lager at weekly culinary events
in acclaimed restaurants such as Baan
Suriyasai, Chim by Siam Wisdom and Royal
Osha. These exclusive dinners have been
lavishly praised by top media professionals,
beloved local bloggers and epicurean diners.
Those who missed out on these dining
events still have the chance to experience
an amazing beer-pairing culinary treat.
Participating Thai restaurants Chim by
Siam Wisdom, Royal Osha and Saffron are
offering co-promotional set dinners until
31 March (B2,500 per person inclusive of
Chang 25th Anniversary Cold Brew Lager.)
Meanwhile, casual eatery Wander BKK and
Cafe Chilli Issan Rustic are also churning out
special set dinners to be served with Chang’s
newly released lager for B999 and B2,000
Royal Osha
respectively.

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The frothy fun does not stop there.

You can also try Chang’s delicately flavored
25th Anniversary Cold Brew Lager at modern
Isaan haunt 100 Mahaseth, acclaimed
Southern Thai restaurant Klangsuan and
royal Thai venue Baan Suriyasai. Each of
these dining rooms are offering a “signature”
dish—oxtail tacos with cassia leaf curry, stir-
fried pork with spicy kua kling (stir-fried pork
100 Mahaseth Klung Suan with curry paste) and ma hor (shrimp relish
served with local citrus), respectively—to
pair with the special-edition beer. ■
àFind out how Chang 25th Anniversary Cold Brew Lager
enhances the diverse flavors of Thai cuisine by booking your seats

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 The dining trends that
we will see in 2020.
By Time Out Bangkok
editorial
BANGKOKIANS TAKE EATING quite seriously—our
home, after all, is a known food capital. Each year
brings about new food trends, new drool-worthy
dishes and new customer preferences. Some trends
come and go, some last many years, and a few have
become mainstays, changing the food scene in
ways both subtle and dramatic, and continuously
transforming the way we eat.
Time Out Bangkok examines the city’s vibrant
gastronomy scene to come up with a list of what
gastrophiles should be expecting this year.

Hotel food delivery

Plant-based meat

Casual eateries
by gourmet chefs

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Hotels doing delivery

As the threat of coronavirus hangs over
Bangkok, diners have chosen to stay indoors and
away from the crowd. But that hasn’t prevented
the city’s gourmands from wanting to savor fine
food. In response, a few five-star hotels have
jumped into the food delivery scene. Centara
Grand at Central World, for one, has kickstarted
a partnership with Grab Food, offering dishes
from three of its dining outlets—Spanish and
Mediterranean eatery Uno Mas, European
steakhouse Red Sky and pastry shop Zing
Bakery—for delivery.
Similarly, edgy hotel W Bangkok offers fare
from The Kitchen Table on Food Panda and
Lineman. Fans of the restaurant’s international
fare will get to savor many of its popular dishes—
from Thai salads and curries to pizza and
sandwiches—in the comfort of their own homes.
Luxury hotel Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
has also joined the delivery club, but has taken
things a step further. Instead of just sending
gourmet food to your doorstep, the hotel will
“deliver” their chefs! Their Grab a Chef program
allows you to hire the culinary masterminds
behind the hotel’s many famed restaurants—
from Italian institution Rossini’s to Thai diner
W Bangkok Basil—to cook for you at home. Prices start from
B35,000.

The emergence of
ghost restaurants
Food delivery apps have reshaped the F&B
industry, allowing customers to conveniently
have food from their favorite eateries delivered
to their doorsteps—way before coronavirus hit.
The popularity of these apps has contributed
to the emergence of one big food trend: ghost
restaurants. We’re talking food outlets that are
delivery-only and rely heavily on food delivery
apps: no storefronts, no dining rooms.
Some of our favorites include Urban Pizza, The
Pizza Company’s spin-off brand that churns out
New York-style pies—thin crust and gigantic—
through Food Panda, Grab or GET. There’s also
Paleo Robbie, which creates meals-for-delivery
following the paleo diet philosophy, (i.e., lots of
lean protein and organic veggies, and without
refined sugar, dairy, MSG and meat raised using
artificial growth hormones or unnecessary
antibiotics). For vegans, check out Vegan Crush,
a vegan delivery-only restaurant that sends out
100-percent plant-based meals every Monday.
Their food is low in sodium and oil, and is
created with unprocessed natural ingredients.
Pranaa is also another option. The health food
provider prepares wholesome international fare Paleo Robbie
that are free from oil, sugar and refined carbs.

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Beast and Butter
More plant-based options
Meat alternatives are nothing new. But it wasn’t
until last year that what we now call “plant-based
meat” started making waves—big ones—in the
local restaurant scene. New players like Beyond
Meat, Impossible and OmniMeat have injected
scientific innovation into non-meat products,
taking them to a new level, to the point that even
carnivores are finding them irresistible.
Chain restaurants like Sizzler started putting
plant-based meat on its menu since the
vegetarian festival last year, while vegan eateries
Gourmet chefs
opening up casual
joints
Bangkok has become a playground for high-
profile chefs to showcase their sophisticated
cuisine at fine-dining restaurants. But towards
the end of 2019, we started seeing Michelin-
accredited chefs taking food back to its humble
roots at more casual establishments. Chef
Napol Jantraget and Saki Hoshino of 80/20
have started churning out their own versions
of nam prik (chili relish) at Krok, reinventing
the ubiquitous condiment in funkier ways, and
serving them with hearty proteins, vegetables
and rice at affordable prices. Meanwhile, Chef
Thitid Tassanakajohn of Le Du re-imagines
pad thai at his new venture May Rai. Chef Ton’s
version of the beloved street food is served
alongside a well-selected list of natural and
organic wines. Supanniga Eating Room has also
launched Sood Kua on Lineman, which serves
stir-fried proteins of your choice, such as minced
pork and crab roe, with rice, salt and chili.
Krok
Eat on
WE’VE HAD
ENOUGH OF THESE...
Overpriced rooftop bars
Please, nobody these days wants to
like Bare Food, Vistro, Veganerie and Broccoli dole out excessive amounts of cash
Revolution offer their own creative plant-based while sipping expensive cocktails,
takes on dishes that are traditionally made with especially if they come with a generous
meat. But for those who want to try cooking serving of polluted air.
meatless fare at home, upscale supermarkets like
Villa Market carry Beyond Meat burger patties and
Beyond Meat beef-free crumbles. For something
a little more gourmet, check out Chiangmai-
born Beast and Butter or famous burger place 25
Degrees where they make their veggie burgers
in-house from scratch.
Secret bars
Calling your establishment a “secret
bar” while posting Facebook ads that
tell everyone how to find it is completely
missing the point.
Bubble tea
There are enough people with
diabetes in Thailand.
May Rai
Faux omakase restaurant
We don’t need another sushi place that
brands itself as an omakase restaurant
but serves up cheap, low-quality cuts.
Sood Kua
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More global culinary

legends coming to
our shores
Bangkok’s appetite for fare delivered by world-
renowned, Michelin star-decorated chefs
is insatiable. And we expect the demand to
increase in 2020. Two more famous chefs are
making their debuts in the city, joining big
names like Martin Blunos, Hank Savelberg,
Jean-Michel Lorain and Alain Ducasse (who
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse just recently opened Blue by Alain Ducasse at
Iconsiam). These are Chef Andreas Caminada of
three-Michelin-starred Schloss Schauenstein
in Fürstenau in Switzerland, who is launching
IGNIV, a “sharing concept” restaurant, at The
St. Regis Bangkok (scheduled to open in May
2020); and Chef Mauro Colagreco, frontman
of three-Michelin-starred Mirazur in Menton,
who is bringing Cote by Mauro Colagreco, a
Mediterranean restaurant, at the soon-to-open
Capella Bangkok. In addition, Alain Ducasse ’s
chocolate salon Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse will
IGNIV Mauro Colagreco debut in Bangkok at Chidlom’s Athena 23 mall.

The appearance
of unfamiliar
cuisines
Bangkokians have been developing a
taste for unfamiliar international fare
over the last few years. Taking advantage
of the city’s rapidly evolving palate are
modern Latvian restaurant Baltic Blunos
in Sukhumvit and Yangon-born Burmese
restaurant Feel in Pratunam.
This year, more restaurants are giving
us a taste of more exotic cuisines. Lola’s
Kitchen, located in close proximity to the
Philippine Embassy on Sukhumvit, is a
worthy addition to the very few Filipino Chicken adobo
restaurants in Bangkok—the menu allows
locals to savor Pinoy dishes like chicken
adobo and bulalo (beef shank soup). Over
at Soi Sukhumvit 33/1, you have Sabor
Brazil, a restaurant that specializes in
grilled dishes from the South American
country.

Sabor Brazil Lola's Kitchen

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What else we
want to see in
Bangkok

Sustainable packaging
Drop by Dough It would be better if food delivery
providers like Grab, GET and Food
Panda can come up with more

Food bloggers becoming restaurateurs

A few of your favorite food bloggers, after years of treating their fans to updates on the most
sustainable packaging to help reduce
the amount of trash left after every
delivery meal. We suggest using
happening food joints in town, are themselves subject to the call of critics now that they’ve put reusable food boxes made of durable
up their own food outlets. YouTuber Mark Wien has teamed up with food blogger iTan (Kittidech material that can be dropped off at
Vimolratana), Chef Gigg Kamol and actor Pongtap Arutan to open a restaurant called Phed Mark, designated stations and sterilizing
which serves pad kaprow (stir-fried dishes with basil) at affordable prices. Then you have Fashion stations to make sure the containers
on Food vlogger Kanokwan “Ching” Asawanuchit, who took a quick break from her khao gaeng are clean.
restaurant to start Yum Sane, another food venture that doles out yum (spicy salad) at the food courts
of Emporium, Emquartier and The Mall Bangkhae. Lifestyle blogger duo Oats x Somewhere have
taken the sweet path with a donut shop in Udomsuk called Drop by Dough, while the peeps behind
the vlog Bearhug have set up a bubble tea shop called Bearhouse.

Produce sourced locally or from

nearby areas
Many restaurants have done their
part in reducing food waste, either
by using all parts of an ingredient or
creating compost out of leftovers.
But what we want to see more of are
“carbon-neutral” restaurants that limit
the distance their ingredients travel
to reduce the use of fuel and carbon
emissions.

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Jaew Jim Thompson

THAI FINE-DINING STEPS UP ITS GAME

Sophisticated Thai cuisine wants to make its presence felt in 2020. First in the line-up
is Jaew Jim Thompson, which is reinventing Thai cuisine through the vision of Canadian
chef Andrew Martin. David Thompson, formerly of Nahm fame, steps back into the scene
with an elegant new restaurant called Mahanathi at new luxury hotel Orient Express
Mahanakhon Bangkok. Waldorf Astoria is adding more big guns to the city’s fine-dining
scene as it unveils a new Thai restaurant to take over the space vacated by Nordic-Thai
venue Front Room.

Dining alone is suddenly

de rigueur
The food courts at Emporium and Emquartier have introducing
new seating arrangements designed for solo eaters. Each
seat faces the wall and comes with electric outlets to charge
your electronic devices—every lonely diner’s best friend.
Popular hotpot chain MK has also dedicated a corner in some
of its restaurants for one-diner tables. And with authorities
encouraging social distancing to prevent the spread of
COVID-19, we’re pretty sure more restaurants would make
adjustments for eating by your lonesome. Food court at Emporium

The restaurant scene

heats up by the river
Dining by the Chao Phraya has become even more exciting.
Last year, we beheld the unveiling of Blue by Alain Ducasse
at Iconsiam and the reopening of the revamped Lord Jim’s
at Mandarin Oriental. Later in the year, Capella Bangkok’s
Mediterranean restaurant Cote by Mauro Colagreco and
Thai establishment Phra Nakhon are expected to provide
steep competition. The same can be said for Yu Tian Guan,
a destination for Cantonese delicacies, as well as Italian
Blue by Alain Ducasse dining room Riva del Fume, both at the the soon-to-open Four
Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.■

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 The best
dating apps
Tools helping you find love during
this hopeless moment 
by Khemjira Prompan
Tastebuds
Whether you’re looking for that
perfect someone or just need
a concert buddy, you should
download Tastebuds. The app
scans your music library or lets you
manually add your favorite bands to
your profile to turn up matches who
dig the same kind of tunes.
Best for: If having similar taste in
music is your priority
Works with: iOS
TIME
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FAV
Coffee Meets Bagel á
If you value quality over quantity,
then you need to download Coffee
Meets Bagel. CMB serves you only
a few quality matches each day at
ONLINE DATING HAS become essential for modern-day lovers and loners. noon based on filters like lifestyle
The matchmaking app industry is still raking in business left and right, and religion. Matches disappear in
despite complaints of countless cringe-worthy profiles, creepy users and eight days so you have to come up
inevitable ghosting. We list down the best dating apps in Bangkok. You’ll with your opening line quick.
find there’s something for everyone and that Tinder is no longer the only Best for: Finding quality matches
viable option.  Works with: iOS, Android  Best for: Finding from an FWB to
Bumble
If you’re a brave woman, check
out Bumble, a dating app that
requires female swipers to make
the first move. This prevents girls
from getting that first creepy text or
inappropriate pics from pervs. But
you’ve got only 24 hours to start the
conversation, to which they should
then respond within 24 hours. If
time runs out at either end, the
match expires. 
Best for: Women who fed up with
that first creepy text from pervs
Works with: iOS, Android 
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Happn
Happn lets you find that cutie
you’ve just crossed paths with—
and possibly meet him or her—
using geolocation technology,
which pinpoints the real-time
location of other users who are
within 250 meters of your location.
Best for: Those who don't want to
approach people in real life
Works with: iOS, Android 
OkCupid
If you’re up for something casual
or looking solely for a hookup,
then OkCupid’s got you covered.
It works like a typical dating app
by asking endless questions about
your personal interests to find you
potential matches, but you can also
just select “hookup” to cut to the
chase.
Best for: Finding potential matches
Works with: iOS, Android 
Tinder
Despite the sheer number of
shirtless dudes flexing their biceps
or the possibility of receiving
creepy, cringe-worthy messages,
Tinder is still one of the most widely
used apps. It’s easy to use, and lets
you swipe, swipe and swipe away
until you find a sleeping buddy or,
for the rare lucky ones, a partner
down the aisle.
Works with: iOS, Android
an LTR 
Bristlr
Like dudes with beards? Download
Bristlr, an app that matches the
bewhiskered to those with a facial
fuzz fetish. You can only chat after
you both heart each other. ■ 
Best for: Someone with a facial hair
fetish
Works with: iOS, Android 
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 Shopping
& Style
SPOTLIGHT ON

A cheaper Leaf
If you’ve been thinking of owning a fully-electric
car, the time to purchase one is now. Nissan
Thailand has released a new price for the Nissan
Leaf at only B1,490,000—that’s B500,000
cheaper than the first listed price. The Leaf,
which is now in its second generation, is one of
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the world’s best-selling electric cars, with more
than 400,000 units sold worldwide since 2010.
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forced to retail the car at nearly B2,000,000—a
price that did not really appeal to too many people
(in addition to the limited charging stations in
Thailand). This special price, which includes an
eight-year warranty on the battery, will only be
available until 5 April.
àThe Leaf is available only at selected Nissan showrooms. Visit www.
nissan.co.th for more information.

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Finding OPPO
Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has dropped
its new high-end smartphones, and they do not
come cheap: OPPO Find X2 5G at B33,990 and
OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G at B40,990. But you do get
what you’re paying for. Both models come with a
sleek anti-fingerprint body, a high-end 6.7-inch
AMOLED display with 3,168 x 1,440 resolution
and 120Hz refresh rate, and professional-quality
cameras co-created with Sony that shoot RAW
files, among many other desirable qualities. Is
your screen time at an all-time high? No worries.
The Find X2 comes with OPPO’s signature 65W
SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge, which juices up
your smartphone in only 38 minutes. And did
we mention that it comes with pre-equipped 5G
capability?
àGet your hands on the Find X2 5G and Find X2 Pro 56 at OPPO
outlets near you.
Live a life
Uniqlo launched the first issue of its Lifewear
Magazine, under the direction of ex-Popeye
editor Takahiro Kinoshita, last season. The
follow-up issue is here and it focuses on the
world’s most “livable cities”—Tokyo, Kyoto, New
York and Copenhagen—and how they all embody
the Uniqlo philosophy of making things for real
people. It also features interviews with designer
Jonathan Anderson and artist Daniel Arsham,
a Havana travel story, and a Tokyo city guide
powered by Monocle.
àGrab your free copy at selected Uniqlo stores across Thailand.
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The Mazda CX30 is rocking
Bangkok roads
Japanese automobile giant Mazda has launched
its new subcompact SUV, the CX30, which sits
somewhere between the smaller CX3 and the
souped-up CX5. The CX30 is a true head-turner
at first glance, thanks to a sleek aerodynamic
exterior that reflects Mazda’s kodo philosophy
of “breathing life into a car.” Inside, you have
refined aesthetics similar to those of European
cars: tasteful design, modest color schemes and
more automated comfort facilities, including
an electronic sunroof and a lift-gate opener. The
CX30, which is powered by a Skyactive-G 2.0-liter
engine, is available in three types, and is priced
from B989,000 to B1,199,000. We’re betting it’ll
give the Toyota CH-R and Honda HR-V a run for
their money.
à Book a test drive at a Mazda showroom near you. www.mazda.co.th
Hola, H&M
H&M has introduced its new collaboration with
Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz. Taking
inspiration from her hometown of Cali (also
known as Colombia’s salsa capital), Ortiz has
created a capsule line of feminine dresses,
ruffled skirts and asymmetric swimwear
boasting elegant prints inspired by nature. Loose
silhouettes, lightweight fabric and classy prints—
these are exactly what you would want in your
wardrobe this summer. ■ Top Koaysomboon
àThe new collection is available at selected H&M stores nationwide
and online via www.th.hm.com.
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Drink
TIME OUT MEETS

Andrew MartinThe head chef at Jim Thompson’s

new Thai restaurant is in a committed
relationship with Thai fare

ANDREW MARTIN FIRST came into the spotlight

at 80/20, where the Canadian chef debuted
unforgettable progressive Thai creations with
great enthusiasm. Andrew, also an alum of Nahm
and Bo.Lan, soon left the fusion restaurant to
take over executive chef duties at famed dining
room Issaya.
Now, he’s moved on to a new role, steering the
kitchen at Jaew Jim Thompson, the recently
launched restaurant by the renowned Thai silk
brand. At his new outpost, Chef Andrew hopes to
use his unique vision for Thai cuisine to tantalize
more taste buds.
Time Out catches up with the adventurous
chef, and finds out how he fell in love with Thai
cuisine, how his travels have influenced his
cooking and his plans for Jaew.

How did you discover Thai cuisine?

My ex-girlfriend wanted to go to Thailand from
watching The Beach. I didn’t know much about
Thailand so I started looking into it. I started to
go to Thai restaurants in Canada and became
interested in Thai cuisine. However, we broke up
so I went to Thailand by myself. I traveled around
the country and had an amazing time. I never
forget the first time I had yum naem [fermented
meat salad]. I’ve been obsessed with Thai food
ever since.
I went back to Canada and worked for a place
called Mae Nam. The owner hooked me up with
Dylan from Bo.lan and I [went back to Thailand]
to work with him and he hooked me up with
Nahm. I planned to go back to Canada to start my
own bar. But I met Joe [of 80/20] and we became
buddies, and he asked if I wanted to join their
team. We had a really fun time there.
What happened next?
You know they wanted to do their own thing.
We split up so I went to Issaya. But I didn’t get
to be who I wanted to be. There wasn’t any
opportunity to do any cooking and be myself.
I was more of managing the restaurant. It’s not
my style but I got to learn a lot about how to be
a businessman. And I never had that before. So
that was extremely beneficial.
When Sanya [Souvanna Phouma, creative
force behind Jaew] asked if I wanted to do this, I
was in a good place. I felt like a well-rounded chef
because I got to be chef, businessman, manager.
You don’t just cook. You have to do numbers,
inventory, stocks. I felt that I was ready to cook
again. He was incredibly creative and put this
whole project together.
You’re known for your adventurous take on Thai
food. How do you come up with your ideas?
It’s really nice of you to say that. You just have
to be yourself. I am an adventurer. I like to do
things that scare me and I feel uncomfortable
with. That’s when you find something really
exciting. You just have to trust yourself. I think
it’s just inspiration from my travels. I don’t
like to try too hard. All the food I cook is just
inspired by Thailand. I don’t want to change

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 WHAT IT IS...
Siam Kempinski’s
new Mediterranean
restaurant

WHY COME...
SEE MORE Greek, Italian, French
and Middle Eastern
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BANGKOK/ ambiance

what Thai food is because it’s my favorite thing

in the whole world. There are sayings like “Never
force love” or “don’t force a relationship.” If
you’re with someone, it shouldn’t be hard. And
food should be the same.

What has been your most memorable trip in

Thailand?
I went to Hin Lad Nai [village] in Chiang Rai. It
was a pretty eye-opening experience. It was a
journey for wild honey with Chef Van [of Dag].
That was amazing. We got to stay in the village.
The elders were so generous and they shared
with us their food. We went out and watched the
leaders of the tribe harvest the honey, sticking
his hands to get honey without protection. I
grew up between the city and outside the city in
Canada. So I love being out in nature, and to do
that in Thailand is really special.

How have you changed as a chef from your 80/20

days?
I was a much different person then. I am much
more mature now. I am still a kid at heart; I still
like to have fun, but I’ve grown up a lot, too.
Working with [80/20] helped me learn about
Thai ingredients and it opened up my world.
Then, in-between at Issaya, I learned a lot about
business. It’s good but I felt like I needed to
express myself. I think now I am much more
grown up as a human being. I still like to have
fun and be experimental as when I was at 80/20,
but I think the food I cook now is more Thai. I
understand the flavors more.

How does Jaew Jim Thompson stand out from other

Thai restaurants in the market?
I guess every restaurant is doing their own thing,
and I am doing my own thing. I am just inspired
by what I love about Thailand and twist them up
a little bit. But I am not doing a new green curry
or som tum. It would be the biggest honor for me,
as an outsider, if Thai guests come in and enjoy
my food. At the end of the day, I just want to make
people happy, no matter where you come from.
Do you see yourself opening a Thai restaurant in
Canada in the future?
I didn’t have any plan of staying in Thailand
[back in the beginning]. But there’s a sense of
time and a sense of place. Again, I love Thai
food, and I love cooking with Thai ingredients.
And if I am in Canada, I would be cooking [Thai
food]. But the thing is I wanna cook with [Thai]
ingredients, and the best place to cook with
them is here. And the best place to learn and get
inspired is from here. No one knows what’s going
to happen tomorrow, we just have to do the best
we can day by day.■ Phavitch Theeraphong
Alati
G/F Siam Kempinski, Rama 1 Road, 0 2162 9900. BTS Siam. Open daily 12:00-22:30
SIAM KEMPINSKI IS taking diners to the rocky
beaches of Mykonos and the exotic souks of
Lebanon with Alati, a new dining outlet that
specializes in olive oil-drenched, spice-filled
fare.
Alati, a name derived from the Greek term for
salt, takes over the space vacated by Brasserie
Europa. The dining room’s elegant dark wood
details, marbled surfaces and black paneling
remain untouched, but is now enlivened
by bright blue leather seats and a patterned
carpet—additions that inject a fresher, younger
vibe to the space.
Culinary options span Southern French
favorites, delicacies from the Italian coast and
Middle Eastern fare. The muhammara (B380), a
Turkish and Lebanese spread made with roasted
capsicum and walnut, is served with creamy
burrata, while the hummus (B290) is indulgently
nutty, its flavors enhanced by rich chicken liver
and pomegranate.
Seafood lovers will find the seared tuna (B520)
exceptionally delightful, served with beetroot,
shallots and orange, while the steamed halibut
(B780) finds a perfect pairing with Sicilian
caponata (eggplant salad) and pistachio pesto.
The cauliflower tajine (B450) is slow-cooked
in a clay pot, and benefits from the fragrant
combination of saffron, apricot, almond and
orange.
The desserts don’t disappoint, either. Try
the Lebanese rice pudding (B260) with orange
blossom syrup and apricot, or go for the
indulgent chocolate choux (B260) made with
70-percent dark chocolate, and topped with
chocolate crumble and ice cream.
Meals don’t have to end with just dessert and
coffee. Every Thursday evening, Mahmet, a
Turkish fortune teller, divines your future by
reading coffee grounds.■ Phavitch Theeraphong

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Eat & Drink

TIME OUT HOT SPOTS

Paak
126 Soi Saladaeng 1, Silom, 08 9152 2677. Open
daily 10:00-21:00

SET IN THE recently opened

The Commons Saladaeng, Paak
(taken from the Thai word for
“vegetables”), transforms fresh
healthy greens into drool-worthy
snacks and drinks for health-
conscious diners. Smoothies
are made with fresh fruits and
vegetables, as in Hail Caesar, which
has cos lettuce, avocado, yogurt
and parmesan—the combination
is meant to be the liquid version
of the Caesar salad. Cero Green is
for veg lovers, and has a healthy
mix of celery, cucumber, broccoli
and baby spinach. Wholesome
dishes like baby spinach salad with
chicken, and crispy vegetable with
tom yum dip are also served, as
well fun cocktails with a generous
injection of fruits, herbs and
greens.

Atomic Pills
71 Rachakru Medical Center, Soi Phaholyothin 5, 09 2448 8269. BTS Ari. Open Mon-Fri 7:00-19:00, Sat-
Sun 8:00-20:00

THREE DOCTOR FRIENDS , one of whom was a finalist in Masterchef

Thailand, has put up a dessert café that prove sweet treats don’t have to be
detrimental to your health. Atomic Pills uses health-friendly ingredients
such as stevia, honey, almond-flour, fruits and seeds to create desserts that
are less guilty, more pleasure. Try the Banana & Grain, a banana cake made
with superfood like sunflower seeds, chia seeds and flaxseed, as well as dark
chocolate and ground hazelnut. Drinks options include espresso variations
and fruit smoothies made with low-sugar house-made jam.

TIME OUT TRIES... Andrew Martin, who heads the kitchen

of Jaew Jim Thompson, takes inspiration
from a dish that he encountered during a
visit to the northeastern part of Thailand
Nua Dip to recreate this smoky beef tartare. The
Canadian chef deep-fried betel nut until
Lhong Krung crispy and used it to flavor a smoked beef
tartare along with coconut, lemongrass
and tua neow (fermented soy bean). The
At Jaew Jim Thompson whole combination is a mouthful of tastes
ttttt and textures that are familiar yet
still exotic. ■

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Philtration
2 Soi Kasemsan 3, 09 2282 9005. BTS National Stadium. Open Tue-
Sun 19:00-2:00

IN A SHOPPING destination like Siam, where

drinking options usually point to rooftop bars
or terrace restaurants, Philtration is quite the
unexpected, though welcome, addition. For one,
this new cocktail bar will require you to descend
into the basement of a historic neo-Renaissance
mansion that belongs to Moh Mee, the famous
century-old medicine brand that’s long been
peddling herbal medicines such as Moh Mee
U-thai Refreshment Drops and Ya Nutt Moh Mee
snuff.
The structure is now a restaurant that also
houses a museum displaying an impressive
array of antiques, including a medicine cabinet
that acts like a gateway into the underground
passage that leads to Philtration. The dungeon-
like space used to be an apothecary, where Moh
Mee’s herbal potions and tinctures were created;
now it’s a stylishly dressed venue that welcomes
Pathum Wan tipplers.
Philtration’s drinks menu consists of 25
signature cocktails, each one created by the
bar team led by Shavinraj Gopinath. Different
medicinal herbs and spices go into these
modern-day mixtures, which themselves have
cheeky health claims. Start off the night with
Opium Den (B400), a mild and refreshing sipper
with hints of blue lotus, grapes and cha plu
WHAT IT IS... leaves, or Sam Kok (B380), a rum-based drink
A cocktail bar set with a touch of apricot and black tea rose. For a
within a century- stiff sip, go for the Philsper Martini (B420), an
old erstwhile Iron Balls Gin and vodka blend with the slightest
apothecary. hint of jasmine. Moh Meetini (B400) recalls the
venue’s storied past; the pungent, botanical-
WHY COME... driven concoction mixes Moh Mee U-thai
Drinks with cheeky Refreshment Drops with cumin, lemongrass,
health claims fennel, black pepper and makrut (makrut lime).
The Antique Cup of Tea (B420) is a drinkable
cocktail that can be enjoyed by many. The light
drink mixes Roku Gin, Oolong tea, elderflower
syrup and Benedictine D.O.M. The bar also has
punch bowls for bigger parties.
For visitors with an appetite, Philtration has
an casual set of bar chow, which includes banana
chips, and homemade pâté with breadsticks
and toasted bread. The bar promises more food
options in the future. ■ Etrin Basa

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Drink Insects in cocktail Liberation launches a new
cocktail menu inspired by insects

WHAT IT IS...
Cocktails
incorporating insects

WHY COME...
Where else in town
you could enjoy
creepy-crawly in
Waterbugs cocktails

LIBERATION DOESN’T SEEM to be slowing down. Weevil Rock You is a clarified milk punch more.
Shortly after celebrating its first anniversary that’s similar to a piña colada. The light and Previous visitors to Liberation may have tried
in February, the experimental cocktail bar refreshing cocktail combines Phraya Rum with its Waterbugs cocktail, which was created in
revamped its menu to include a set of drinks red palm weevil (a beetle that lives in palm trees), collaboration with Nammon Tonic Water. A
inspired by entomology. Yes, you read that right. coconut water, thyme and lemon. Take a bite of newly adjusted version is slightly lighter, and
Insects play a leading role in the new cocktail the toasted coconut slice that’s offered with the boasts a blend of Lanna Thai Spirit, essence
program (named Entœmology), one that we’re drink to enhance the weevil’s earthy and creamy of distilled waterbugs, and Nammon tonic.
sure will create a buzz. taste. Referred tones the bar’s version of a G&T, it is the
In this new menu, bartender owners And An Ant is a variation of Dirty Martini best way to either start or finish off your night.
Kitibordee “Gov” Chortubtim and Krit “Joey” but with Don Julio Reposado tequila and Each cocktail in the Entœmology menu is
Prakobdee look into the idea of entomophagy as Liberation’s very own queen ant vermouth. Each priced at B440. This is only a quick glimpse of
the diet of the future, and explore other ways to sip reveals how they’ve skillfully combined olive how Liberation would like to work with insects as
prepare and consume protein-rich insects aside brine with the vermouth made with queen ant. ingredients. There are more creations waiting to
from your usual deep-fried option. Using various Garnishes of dehydrated chamuang leaves and be revealed. We’re getting antsy at the thought.■
methods, the bartending duo have extracted queen ants enhance the drink’s flavors even Etrin Basa
“underrepresented” flavors from these insects,
and are mixing these into their new cocktails,
most of which showcase influence of classic
concoctions.
Liberation’s Silk Stalking is based on the Silk
Stocking cocktail, and combines a silkworm
and almond cream mix with Don Julio Blanco
tequila, raspberry syrup (instead of grenadine),
Creme de Cacao White and lactic acid. To finish
off the presentation, nutmeg, tonka beans and
black pepper are sprinkled on top. The drink is a
bit creamy with a mild sweet-and-sour aftertaste.
A silkworm garnish on the side adds some Silk Stalking An Ant
crunch and a savory taste to the the drink.

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 WHAT’S ON

The Invisible Man

Elisabeth Moss battles toxic masculinity
in a none-more-timely reimagining of
HG Wells’s sci-fi yarn.

A #METOO horror film that couldn’t be any
more timely if it shuffled into a courtroom with
a Zimmer frame, The Invisible Man retools HG
Wells’s seminal sci-fi novel into a tart statement
on toxic men and their gas lighting ways. It’s not
flawless —the supporting characters are thinly
sketched and intrepid plotholers will have a field
day—but it’s surprisingly smart and, crucially, it
has Elisabeth Moss to cover the bits that aren’t.  is respectful to the classic Universal monster
Moss can pull off Joan Crawford brittle and
Sigourney Weaver badass, and she holds it all
together as Cecilia, an architect traumatized by
her abusive tech entrepreneur husband, Adrian
Griffin (Oliver Jackson-Cohen). Within the
opening moments, she’s drugged him, scaled the
walls of their modernist seaside slab and legged
it. Soon, Griffin is reported dead by suicide. But
is he? And why have things started going bump
in the night? Is there a Hubbadook at large,
tormenting her from beyond the grave?
Aussie writer-director Leigh Whannell
(Saw), doubling Sydney for San Francisco, is a
natural fit for the material. The Invisible Man entire audience. You’ll find yourself scouring
the frame for this malign force in the tiniest
movie with which it shares its name (look out refraction of light. Whannell knows you’re doing
for a cameo from those trademark bandages), it, too, and lets scenes go on so long, you start
but this is no reverential retread. It has ideas of to doubt your own eyes. There shouldn’t be any
its own, specifically around the way an abusive doubting the magnetic Moss, though: she’s the
relationship can turn a life into a prison.  real deal. ■ Phil De Semlyen
Its greatest coup, though, is in gas lighting the à The Invisible Man is now in cinema

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SPOTLIGHT ON
Vanishing Bangkok: The Changing Face
of the City ß
See a side of Bangkok that you’ve probably
never seen before at this exhibition by British
photographer and writer Ben Davies. The series
looks at the city’s rich heritage and fading charm
through black and white images shot over the
past five years with a large-format Linhof film
camera.
àUntil 30 Apr at RCB Photographers’ Gallery, River City Bangkok.
Free entry 

The Sea Remembers Us

Thai artist Niam Mawornkanong, who’s known
for his hypnotic art, is back at it with his seventh
solo exhibition, where he uses the vast blue
ocean as the focal point in his paintings. 
àUntil 10 May at S.A.C. Subhashok The Arts Centre, Sri Sukhumvit 39

D17/20 -- Design in South East Asia

Admire over 100 eclectic pieces of craftwork
created by 43 designers from France, Thailand,
Indonesia and Vietnam.
àUntil 31 May at Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC). Free entry

Panoramic
This exhibition by Thai singer and songwriter
Apichai Tragoolpadetgrai, better known as Lek
Greasy Cafe, allows you to discover how sound
can alter visuals and vice versa. 
à29 Mar-26 Apr at Seenspace Soi Thonglor 13

The Art of Tasting

YELO Cafe joins up with The Breakfast Club to
host "The Art of Tasting,” an exhibition where
you can literally taste what’s on display. Guests
get to try dishes inspired by the artwork created
by The Breakfast Club’s chefs. ■ Khemjira
Prompan
àUntil 14 May at YELO House, 20/2 Soi Kasemsan 1

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 SPOTLIGHT ON

Discover
Travel domestic
4 local destinations you can visit when going abroad
is out of the question. By Kenika Ruaytanapanich and
Phavicth Theeraphong

IN THESE RISKY COVID-19 times, traveling abroad, especially to high-risk

countries, is strongly prohibited (unless you don’t mind self-isolating for
at least two weeks or possibly being denied entry at your port of arrival).
So if you still feel the itch to get out, why not consider traveling within the
country? Here are some off-the- beaten-track local destinations that allow
you to get away from the crowd, enjoy a bit of serenity, but also discover
something new.

Naan SEE MORE

This hidden gem in Northern
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Thailand, once a part of the ancient
BANGKOK/
Lanna Kingdom, is where regional
charm and natural beauty converge.
Get close to Mother Nature at Doi
Samer Dao where each sunrise is a Khon Kaen
spectacle and oceans of constellations One of the biggest cites in Northeastern
reward campers once the sun sets. Or Thailand is known for its prehistoric
drive down Thanon Loy Fah, a series attractions. The Pho Wiang National Park offers
of scenic highways flanked by trees hikes through archeological sites that have
and green pastures. Make a stop at Bo unearthed fossils of dinosaurs that lived 100
Klua where villagers produce high- million years ago, while the complementary
quality salt using traditional ways. Dinosaur Museum features the dinosaur bones
themselves. For prehistoric thrills of a different
kind, you have Dinosaur Water Park, the region’s
biggest aquatic theme park. Design buffs should
find some time to visit the province’s own
Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)—
it has a special exhibition that showcases
materials and textiles unique to Northeastern
Thailand.

Nakhon Panom
Said to be the most scenic Thai city by the
Mekong River, Nakhon Panom boasts beautiful
religious sites, such as Pratat Renu Temple, a
striking pink, uniquely shaped pagoda, and
Saint Anna’s Church Nong Saeng, a white-
washed spired structure built in the 1920s.
Other points of interest include Ban Na Chok,
the former residence of Vietnam’s Ho Chi
Minh. Apart from taking a lazy boat ride down
Southeast Asia’s longest waterway, going for
an evening stroll down the Third Thai-Lao
Friendship Bridge is one of the most scenic ways
to see the Mekong.

Trang
It’s overshadowed by more popular Southern
Thai resort cities like Krabi and Phuket—and
that’s a good thing. Trang offers quieter
vacations at a tropical destination boasting
more than 40 islands, including Koh Kradan
and Koh Hong, where white sandy beaches and
turquoise waters are not unfamiliar sights; and
Koh Libong, which is best for dugong sightings.
The island is also home to a famous stone bridge,
which is at its most photogenic during sunset. ■

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