James Chambers
Thrifting gears: The secondhand festival winning Bangkok’s retail market
From vintage clothing to emerging Thai fashion labels, Bangkok’s flea markets are thriving. DJs, drinks and independent brands draw thousands, offering a human connection missing from the city’s mega-malls.
Shone Puipia is the brand connecting with the world on a personal level, one design at a time
A riot of colour, patterns and experimental elements is on display in the collections of the Thai fashion designer.
Raising the bar in Bangkok: How Sitthan ‘Turk’ Sa-Nguankun reshaped the city’s drinks scene
We meet the Thai bar and nightclub entrepreneur to find out about his latest opening and why he keeps his establishments welcoming to all.
Philippine tourism is about to get a new identity under secretary Christina Garcia Frasco
Lawyer-turned-mayor Christina Garcia Frasco stepped onto the national stage in 2022 when incoming Filipino president Ferdinand Marcos Jr asked her to be his tourism minister. Tasked with steering the archipelago out of the pandemic…
Asia 2026 forecast: Vietnam, Malaysia and China lead the way
Here in Thailand, 2026 promises to begin with a bang. The country’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, who is currently in charge of a caretaker government, has called early elections even earlier than expected and…
Inside Dib Bangkok: Thailand’s most anticipated museum opening being watched by the global art world
Asia’s cultural glitterati are flying into Bangkok this weekend for the opening of Dib Bangkok, Thailand’s answer to New York’s Moma. Monocle gets an advance preview of the new contemporary art museum.
B-Quik: The automotive player keeping Thailand on the move
With the number of Thai car owners growing by the minute, this automotive-services company is focusing on the needs of all drivers, regardless of their type of vehicle.
