Fah Thai Magazine - Inflight Magazine of Bangkok Airways Issue Jan-Feb 2024
Fah Thai Magazine is an In-Flight Magazine of Bangkok Airways.
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HAPPENINGS<br />
THAILAND<br />
BANGKOK<br />
SPOTLIGHT<br />
Playful Retreat<br />
“Such a Small World” opens<br />
up a vast universe <strong>of</strong> leisure<br />
and social opportunities in<br />
<strong>Bangkok</strong>’s buzzing Talad Noi<br />
neighbourhood. Visitors are<br />
invited to explore a vibrant<br />
atmosphere <strong>of</strong> fun and creativity<br />
in what’s billed as <strong>Thai</strong>land’s<br />
first co-playing space.<br />
Here you can connect, mingle<br />
and enjoy games, movies, music,<br />
sports and art, or just chill out<br />
in the café. Features include<br />
theatre pods with room for two<br />
to 10 people and a cosy vinyl<br />
corner with a library <strong>of</strong> 6,500<br />
records. The site also <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />
space for creative rendezvous<br />
where ideas can be shared and<br />
cultivated. “Such a Small World”<br />
is located in a gorgeous, newly<br />
renovated heritage building<br />
called The Corner House in<br />
<strong>Bangkok</strong>’s creative hub. Open<br />
daily; 3rd floor, The Corner House,<br />
951, 35 Charoen Krung Road;<br />
facebook.com/people<strong>of</strong>smallworld<br />
ENCAPSULATING THE FUTURE<br />
Sukhumvit’s Emporium and EmQuartier<br />
have unveiled a distinctive sibling in<br />
the vibrant heart <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bangkok</strong> – The<br />
EMSPHERE. Embracing the “Future<br />
Retail” concept, EMSPHERE spans<br />
a vast 200,000 square metres and<br />
houses over 1,000 globally renowned<br />
brands in fashion, lifestyle, dining<br />
and services.<br />
Adding another piece to Sukhumvit<br />
Road’s jigsaw puzzle <strong>of</strong> retail and<br />
entertainment opportunities, The<br />
EMSPHERE encapsulates a diverse<br />
world <strong>of</strong> pleasing attractions under<br />
one ro<strong>of</strong>. Culinary delights range from<br />
local flavours to Michelin-starred<br />
establishments, while the retail side is<br />
anchored by IKEA’s first city concept<br />
store in Southeast Asia. Adding to the<br />
vibe is UOB Live, a music-and-leisure<br />
arena featuring cutting-edge technology<br />
and expansive seating that is expected<br />
to sharpen <strong>Bangkok</strong>’s entertainment<br />
edge. Open daily, 10am-10pm, 628<br />
Sukhumvit Road; emsphere.co.th<br />
MEXICAN DEEP DIVE<br />
After years <strong>of</strong> success with La Monita<br />
Taqueria, Chef Billy Bautista is inviting<br />
<strong>Bangkok</strong> diners to dive deeper into the<br />
wonderful ocean <strong>of</strong> Mexican food. At<br />
Santiaga, the chef and his team <strong>of</strong>fer a<br />
guided flavour tour through various regions<br />
<strong>of</strong> Mexico. Creative presentations are<br />
matched with rich flavours crafted from<br />
home-grown herbs and spices and herbs.<br />
Bold, beautiful and delicious, the degustation<br />
menu <strong>of</strong>fers a vivid gastronomical voyage<br />
through a wide array <strong>of</strong> Mexican dishes.<br />
Or you can zero in on your own favourite<br />
specialities with the à la carte menu.<br />
And since the chef never runs out <strong>of</strong><br />
ideas on his culinary journey, stay tuned<br />
for more creative, mouth-watering menus.<br />
Open Tue-Sat 5.30am-9.30pm; Above<br />
Billy’s Smokehouse 888/23-24 Ploenchit<br />
Road, Lumphini; +66 (0) 2651 4399,<br />
www.facebook.com/santiagabkk<br />
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