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Amongst the many teachings of His Majesty the Late King, were the methods of self-sufficiency and sustainability that he urged farmers and Thais in the countryside to not only learn, but embody as lifestyles for change, sustainability and progress. This month we take you to the King’s Chang Hua Mun…
In case you haven’t heard, Bangkok has a new vintage market. If you miss what Rod Fai Train Market used to be before it became so “mainstream”, the Siam Gypsy Junction will be an exciting new venue for you. The Siam Gypsy Junction’s location is out past Bang Sue railway…
Located on the banks of the Tonle Sap and the Mekong river which provide freshwater and natural resources to its 1.5 million inhabitants, is Cambodia’s capital and centre of industrial activities and cultural heritage, the mystical city of Phnom Penh. The capital is located in the south-central region of Cambodia,…
The capital city of the Philippines, Manila, is a vibrant and interesting destination. A must-visit, if history and culture are of any worth to you and exploring new ways of living fascinates you. Manila is the second most populated city in the Philippines with a population of 1,652,171. The city…
There’s a new name in town vociferously banging on the doors of the “Top Uptown Bangkok Bars” list. This month we Check In at Chow, where New York Meatpacking District meets China Town 24/7. Chow is a fancy yet carefree and vibrant bistro which skilfully and beautifully transitions into a…
“Half a league from this city is a temple called Angar. It is of such extraordinary construction that it is not possible to describe it with a pen, particularly since it is like no other building in the world. It has towers and decoration and all the refinements which the…
Diamonds are marvelous things. They’ve been called a woman’s best friend. They’ve been sought after and coveted as objects of the most priceless value. They symbolize wealth, status, beauty and longevity. As Shirley Bassey sang it, diamonds really are forever. This month’s hot getaway is beautiful, priceless, symbolic in all…
Everybody in Thailand can be sure to have heard of PTT. The giant state owned Thai gas company is one of the biggest corporations in the country and is the only one to appear in the rankings of the Fortune Global 500 Companies, in which it marks the eighty first…
Anantara Angkor Resort in Cambodia’s, ancient capital of Siem Reap, is passionate about introducing guests to authentic indigenous experiences and the resort’s new ‘Breakfast at Angkor Tour’ offers a truly unique encounter very few travellers are privileged to ever engage in. Siem Reap has been dominating bucket lists the world…
Nakhon Ratchasima, better known as Korat, is the wondrous door to Isan,the Lao-speaking north-east, at the western edge of the Korat Plateau. The name Nakhon Ratchasima is both used for the city and the province of which it is the capital, and the shorter name, Korat, comes from an older…
Prehistory is one of the most fascinating concepts that humanity has ever laid its interest on. Perhaps because it is so remote and inaccessible. Perhaps because of the staggering differences between that which drew life back in the day in comparison to the mundane world of the twenty first century.…
Pafi Nunyakpe, marketing and sales manager at Beautiful World recently had this to say about True Arena Hua Hin’s FitNet fitness club, “I would have to say probably one of the best gym facilities in Thailand. I just spent 20 minutes walking around. Wow..just wow.” The FitNet Club is just…
The Amari Hua Hin Resort’s Shoreline Beach Club is open once again and looking better than ever after completing a major remodel and the building of a swimming pool. As before, the Shoreline Beach Club offers indoor and outdoor dining but the menu has been completely revamped. Lunch is available…
Chiva Som, the Internationally recognized Health and Wellness Spa in Hua Hin has an ongoing commitment to raise environmental awareness and preservation in our local community. They are proactively involved in conserving our valuable natural resources. They have several initiatives, policies and practices in place to viably sustain Chiva-Som’s business…
This month, the HOT Magazine team reviews one of the most exciting markets in Bangkok, sure to excite everyone and anyone who visits. Located in a smaller enclosure of the entire gargantuan Chatuchak Market, it is a fantastic way of spending a good weekend’s evening with friends, family or even…
– Hence from Verona art thou banishèd. Be patient, for the world is broad and wide. – There is no world without Verona walls but purgatory, torture, hell itself. Hence “banishèd” is banished from the world, and world’s exile is death. Then “banished.” – Conversation between Friar Lawrence and Romeo…