Our Hometown Spring 2013

Spring 2013

Our hometown:

115th on the Mercer Quality of Living Survey

1st and Hall of Famer on Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Cities

The city with the most Facebook users in the world

Home to the top two most uploaded places on Instagram

A pretty unique list if you will. It really makes you wonder, are the 20+ million visitors we got last year here to observe our quality of life or to figure out what T&L readers are talking about? To watch people FB-ing like mad or to join the crowds at Siam Paragon and at the airport uploading pictures to Instagram?

For people who know Bangkok, it is perfectly characteristic of this city. It is an acquired taste that once bitten into you will find surprising at first but then difficult to put down. It is a place that grows on you and for me it continues to do so every day.

If I had only one word to describe it, I would have to say it would have to be ‘charm’. Not in a cute, quaint kind of way but a disheveled, spontaneous, and from the heart way. It is the people, their smiles and their hearts, the simplicity of certain things like the fold of a banana leaf around an afternoon treat, to the complexity of flavors that unfold in our foods. We are kind of all over the place, not really great planners, do a bit of walking without sidewalks or patient drivers but are certainly creative, entrepreneurial and may I say, COMFORT VISUAL OF COURTESY PHOTO daring. Take our motorcycle taxis, probably a first in the world; it is a practical solution to a problem that could not be fixed. Somehow, some way this hodgepodge mix of extremes and variety of experiences makes our hometown a pretty spicy melting pot of the East and one we feel deserves its own issue. Jaan Living. Cosmopolitan elegance for a modern lifestyle. This sofa is a dream come true thanks to its softness that you could literally sink into for ever and ever. Casual – the look of the leather, practical – the matching boards. Design: EOOS. Welcome to our hometown.

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There was a time in Bangkok when the river was truly society, not only for their success in business but also share of hotel projects and our contribution to the pool Welcome to the lifeblood of the city and all economic and activities their individual achievement in the arts. Basically, they of constructive critique on all of them, we wanted to of historic significance took place along it, whether it can run some famous hotels and trading businesses and moderate our expectations a bit for fear of disappointment. was the transportation of teak logs down river and off to each perform Broadway musicals, become a street The Siam distant countries like Denmark or the visit of important photographer or act and lead an indie-rock band. All I can say is that I left thoroughly impressed and dignitaries from other parts of the world. satisfied. Not only for the owners who must be so proud I first got hint of the hotel from an antique dealer, as all of this great contribution to the city but for those like us The Chao Phraya definitely has a magical aura that you the items that I wanted for myself were already reserved who get to discover all the nooks and crannies that make can feel every time you are near. It is probably for this by Khun Krissada Sukosol Clapp, the youngest of the it so unique. It is the closest you will get to an hotel reason that we have so many of our most renowned family who is creatively involved in the hotel. And this museum and one that I would happily pay an entrance hotels along this great river, a few having achieved the was not just once but took place over a matter of years until fee to experience. The rest I will leave for you to explore status of being the best in the world. Visiting guests it filled more than a warehouse (I hear). Our expectations for yourselves… just don’t miss the library. always feel a sense of calm and relaxation being near it. got nudged up a notch higher when we heard that the The Siam renowned architect Bill Bensley was designing it. 3/2 Khao Road When we first heard of The Siam, we were not really Dusit, Bangkok +662.206.6999 certain of what to expect apart from the fact that the So it was with great excitement that we finally visited thesiamhotel.com family who owned it was well recognized in Thai this new gem on the river. Having been through our fair –5– –4– PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASIAN OASIS ASIAN OF COURTESY PHOTOS

To us, the best way to explore the Chao Phraya River, We usually have drinks and light snacks after 5 o’clock captain to anchor at the Flower Market pier so we can Journey on dubbed the River of Kings, is in the evening when long cruising upstream to catch the last daylight with the get some fresh flowers and garlands. Walking around tail boats finish their business of the day and a sense of spectacular views of the Temple of Dawn and the Grand the market at 10pm with countless roses, jasmines, calm returns to the waters. The river becomes magical Palace. Thai dinner is served while we go underneath and exotic flowers is a priceless experience. the River and serene. Our journey begins on the deck of an bridges and interesting topics about the architecture elegantly restored teak rice barge, the Mekhala. She has along the riverbank is discussed. By the time we get this On the weekend, you can rent the Mekhala to Ayutthaya, been converted into an intimate river cruiser with sun far up, the bustle of the city is long gone and the Thailand’s old capital, enjoying the countryside and stay deck and dining area. There are also charming tranquility sets in. There are some boats passing by overnight on the boat or at a riverside resort. Mekhala Boat by Asian Oasis +662.655.6246 air-conditioned cabins underneath with double beds occasionally but it starts to feel as if you were the only asian-oasis.com and ensuite bathrooms that can sleep 6 - 8 people. one around. On the return route, we often ask the –6– –7– PHOTO: MANOO MANOOKULKIT PHOTO: PHOTOS COURTESY OF BAN MAE YUI RESTAURANT YUI MAE BAN OF COURTESY PHOTOS

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Castle The true definition of a neighborhood restaurant, Ban dish of broad beans, served just when you sit down Mae Yui is home-cooked food that keeps you coming helps make it not just any street side joint. We usually Just recently unveiled to passersby through the demolition lead to the shrine at the top where you can see 360 back for more day after day. It is a natural fallback begin with one or two appetizers, either crispy rice and of an old theater, this architectural masterpiece has degree panoramic views of Old Bangkok and the famed option that does not bore you. Situated in a small soi in peanut dip or Northeastern sausages. If we don't order been hidden for several decades. Golden Mount nearby. The open walkways on the Aree, it sits in a small clapboard house that is in the our regular Khao Krapow or chicken basil on rice, we grounds are lined with shrines and manicured hedges. garden of the owner’s home. It is true al fresco dining would go for their pasta dishes, like Spaghetti Tobiko or Wat Ratchanadda, the beautiful Buddhist temple is On a good day, the park in front of the temple makes for a with a casual easy feel, colorful chairs, and an open Carbonara, which really hit the spot. located in the old Rattanakosin section and by far one of pleasant stroll. In the back, there is an amulet market kitchen. Founded by an aristocrat family who is fond of the most unique temple structures in Bangkok. In fact, which is a popular attraction among locals and tourists. fine food. They serve traditional Thai food using fresh For dessert, our favorites are the warm apple crumble the ‘Loha Prasat’ or The Metal Castle is the third brazen ingredients and thankfully MSG-free, with recipes that and bananas in syrup and coconut milk. When in palace in existence, modeled after the earlier ones in After the temple tour, you can reward yourself with the have been passed down for generations. season, the homemade plum mango ice cream is a India and Sri Lanka. The construction began in the early famous freshly squeezed orange juice and Pad Thai at special once a year treat but the staple is their Horlick’s 19th century or during the reign of King Rama the III but Thipsamai across the street. The restaurant is very popular and crowded during Malt ice cream. was only completed a few years ago due to the complexity lunchtime among office workers who are there for of its design. It was submitted to the UNESCO for noodles and pork satay. However, in the evening it The restaurant also offers catering service and free consideration as a future World Heritage Site. transforms into a relaxing and laidback space with a delivery within the Aree area. western menu and a limited wine list. The mix of The castle is a multi-tiered tower consisting of 5 towers candlelit chandeliers hanging from branches alongside Ban Mae Yui Restaurant of 36 meters high with 37 metal spires, signifying the 37 Wat Ratchanadda (Loha Prasat) 53/1 Soi Areesumpan 1 At the intersection of Ratchadamnoen Klang Boulevard umbrellas with jazz and bossa nova music create just Phaholyotin Road, Bangkok virtues toward enlightenment. Many columns inside and Mahachai Road the right mood. The service is always good and even +662.619.9952 create a labyrinth and the center tower has steps that Visitor Center call +662.224.8807 little details like their amuse bouche which is a small maeyui.com –8– –9– PHOTOS: MANOO MANOOKULKIT PHOTOS:

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