At 24, most people hardly know what they really want in life. But not Cesar Curti, who was recently crowned Mr. International 2011 in Bangkok. This Brazilian actor and model – who embarked on a personal odyssey about five years ago when he decided to forego an eight-to-six job at a mall to...
Meet the Flower Lady
TheStyle Paul
Ask someone what their first association is when they hear Valentine’s Day. The answer will most likely be either chocolate or flowers. Chocolate is Europe’s thing and anything decent in the kingdom will usually be imported, but the warm, wet, and sunny climate of Thailand is perfect for...
Romancing the River
TheStyle Paul
Most visitors who arrive in Bangkok know little about the river, and, of course, they are completely unaware of what the river has to offer. It’s understandable. The river gets little publicity. Travel brochures and guidebooks emphasize temple and klong tours, museums, restaurants, shopping areas, and nightlife. But then, strange as it might sound, any Thais and permanent residents who live and work in Bangkok aren’t fully aware of the river as well. The River of Kings is a truly magnificent waterway, one of the great rivers of Asia. For Thailand, it’s the nation’s life and soul. The river has been a principal factor in the...
In Theaters: February
TheStyle Paul
Star Wars Episode 1 (3D) Synopsis: When the evil Trade Federation plots to take over the peaceful planet of Naboo, Jedi warrior Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi embark on an amazing adventure to save the planet. With them on their journey is the young queen Amidala, Gungan...
British Polo Day Feb 18th
TheStyle Paul
This Feb 18th Thailand plays host to the British Polo Day. The 1-day special event will see the Thai Polo Club square off against The British Navy and Oxford Polo clubs. The Itinerary: 1400 : Guests Arrive Taittinger Champagne Reception 1430 : Oxford University vs Thai Polo Club 2 1530 :...
Bangkok Tattoo
TheStyle Paul
For many people, tattoos are markers, permanently holding the memories of where they’ve been, what they’ve gone through, and who they were. That’s why so many people get inked while in Thailand. The country has a way of getting into your skin in a figurative way and so people decide...
40 Years of Lookeast Magazine
TheStyle Paul
Time flies swiftly indeed. It seems like only yesterday when the magazine first came out in the market as one of the very first English-language publications to grace Thailand. Today, more than 40 years later, Lookeast Magazine is still alive and kicking – one of the few remaining titles that continue to withstand the many challenges the industry has had to face through the years. “Lookeast is like a warm wonderful host that invites travelers and expats into their living room,” said avid Lookeast reader Toon Hiranyasap, former matinee idol and presently executive director of Airport Vision at Suvarnabhumi Airport. “From years...
A Day of Pampering
TheStyle Paul
By the time you’re reading this, January 1st will have come and gone. Hopefully you’re holding steady on whatever resolutions you made. If you are, it’s time to treat yourself and your body to a pampering…and if you weren’t able to stick to your guns you might as well do something...
Ask the Concierge
TheStyle Paul
Yudhadanai Vesarach Chief Concierge, The Peninsula Bangkok So, you’re new in Bangkok. You want to explore the city. You need to know where to go, what to do, what to watch out for, what not to miss. Maybe you even need information on travel routes, available tours, schedules for outings,...
Chiang Mai Creative City
TheStyle Paul
Martin Venzky-Stalling has been working and living in Thailand in the last 24 years. Prior to moving to Chiang Mai, he was working in Hong Kong as senior vice president, international operations of PCCW/Hong Kong Telecoms; before that he worked as director of Ovum Consulting in London, and...