Influenced by Shan and Burmese traditions, Chiang Mai silverwork is different from that which you’ll find further south. Silver has been a tradition in the Lanna area since a large influx of Burmese silversmiths arrived here in the 13th century. In the Wua Lai village, just south, and within walking distance, of the Chiang Mai […]
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Art galleries and art experiences in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Everyone seems to agree: while Chiang Mai is incredibly rich in antiquities and crafts shops, fashion venues, and museums, it still has a way to go in terms of the number of art galleries operating within the city environs. Three of our favorite galleries are listed below, as well as a couple of art schools that promise to […]
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Given its significant number of yearly visitors, it’s not really surprising that the island of Phuket has a number of good stores dealing in antiquities. As in the rest of Thailand, much of the best that you’ll find in these shops in Burmese in origin. With the exception of the Soul of Asia shop in […]
Read the rest of this entry »Email, internet, & telephone in Bangkok
Email access in Bangkok is easy virtually everywhere along the Sukhumvit and Silom BTS Skytrain lines, and in hundreds of other places in the city. Don’t ignore the different sois (streets) branching off of main thoroughfares, as generally, hourly rates are cheaper there. Signs advertising email access frequently hang from upper stories, easy to […]
Read the rest of this entry »Shopping Macau: boutiques, antiquities, and art galleries
You can buy just about anything in Macau, from designer clothing, to jewelry, to antiquities, and pay less than you would in neighboring Hong Kong. Avenida Almeida Ribeiro is where you’ll find jewelry and Chinese goods, and upscale boutiques are centered around Senado Square, and in major casinos as well. Antique furniture stores and art […]
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We’ll assume you already know about the casinos. So what do you do if you’re not into gaming? 1) Go to a museum! The Macau Museum of Art is in a wonderful new building on the waterfront, and had two world-class exhibits when we were there. Go to our Macau museums page for […]
Read the rest of this entry »Bold color fashions from Bangkok: Introducing Muung-Doo’s Masiri Tamsakul
Masiri Tamsakul’s striking, colorful fashions seem to literally leap out at unsuspecting Bangkok fashion enthusiasts, their playful, yet elegant lines showing themselves off boldly in timeless designs, ready for urban, resort, and elegant occasions. As a child, she enjoyed drawing and sketching, and later developed a passion for advertising, getting her BA in Mass Communications […]
Read the rest of this entry »Bangkok’s Fashion Trio: Introducing Chai Jeamamornrat, Patsarun Sriluansoi, and Sunshine of Headquarter Bangkok
It’s always exciting to see the work of a young, talented designer, and here, the experience for Bangkok fashion enthusiasts is trebled at Headquarter Bangkok, where three extraordinary designers have pooled their creativity to create three distinct, but complimentary lines at their own boutique. They use high-quality fabric from Japan and Hong Kong, among other […]
Read the rest of this entry »From Thumbelina to India: Bangkok Fashion Designer Nat Mangkang of Kloset
One of the leading lights of the Bangkok fashion industry, Bangkok-born Nat Mangkang chuckles today when he recalls his studies in the field of Human Resources. “I was always reading fashion magazines,” he remembers, “and I acquired a number of friends who loved fashion as much as I did.” Soon, his friends were asking him […]
Read the rest of this entry »Sassy Bangkok fashion wear for everyday use: Introducing Kay Sachakul of The Oddyssee
When Prin “Kay” Sachakul says she wants her fashions for young women to be accessible for the average Thai lady, she means it. In the world of Bangkok fashion, she’s an iconoclast. Rather than locating her shop at a glitzy complex, she put her first shop on the second floor of the slightly down-market Siam […]
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