James Chambers
Onion – The Mansion: The latest outpost of a fashion retailer born of a musician’s side hustle
Step into Sorasak ’House’ Chanmantana’s multi-label Bangkok shop Onion.
How The Lobb Club became Bangkok’s coolest tennis hangout
Five friends on holiday in Spain took inspiration from Mallorca’s courtside social scene and translated it into a future Bangkok institution.
From Bangkok to Bogota, these 23 innovative urban initiatives keep people moving and joyful
Fitness is often framed as a personal endeavour but cities can help to nudge us into healthier lifestyles. A charming playground, safe cycle lanes and well-designed waterfronts are a start.
The clinic selling ‘scientific wellness’ in the heart of Bangkok
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services is fast becoming a global leader when it comes to “scientific wellness”. Monocle visits the Lumphini neighbourhood clinic to glimpse what a true picture of health looks like.
Want to know Thailand? Get behind the wheel
Thailand is more than just sun, sand and sea. To understand the country beyond its beaches, you need to hit the road. Luckily, the brand-new ‘Thailand: The Monocle Handbook’ can give you a steer.
Thailand’s best bars and restaurants for drinking and dining in style
Seek out the best bites and well-poured drinks from Phuket to Koh Samui with our guide to Thailand’s top tables.
Bangkok’s urban oasis, Lumphini Park, turns a new leaf at 100
As Southeast Asia’s finest urban green space celebrates its centenary with a series of events and upgrades, it remains a vibrant microcosm of the Thai capital.
From boutique shops to brands with ambition, Shanghai’s retail scene is booming
Unlike mall-centric cities the world over, Shanghai’s retail scene is brimming with boutiques and full of confidence.
Where to shop in Shanghai – 15 retailers for fashion, furniture and more
From Ficus to Labelhood and Maison Uma Wang to Maison Dongliang, we compiled 15 of our favourite shops in China’s Magic City.
Red rising: Thailand’s The Barai spa grows into a full luxury hotel in Hua Hin
Newly reimagined, the spa-focused Thai wellness retreat invites guests looking beyond the conventional hotel experience.
