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Leading Lady
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Leading Lady

She may once have been known for her appearances on Bangkok’s high-society party circuit, but these days NAPHAPORN “LEK” BODIRATNANGKURA is living up to her fabled family name by building on a century-old legacy. Diana Hubbell meets the former party-girl-turned-business-mogul

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May 2017
French Lessons
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French Lessons

Stephen Mccarty Discovers the Dark Side of Jazz-era China With Sinophile 

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4 mins  |
May 2017
First Impressions
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First Impressions

The old adage that first impressions are lasting certainly rings true in the case of a stunning new five-star residential development in Chalong Bay on Phuket’s unspoiled southern coast

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2 mins  |
March 2018
More Than Skin-Deep
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More Than Skin-Deep

Good health means a lot more than not being sick. At VERITA HEALTH MAHANAKHON, patients find ways to look and feel like their very best selves, too, Jinda Wedel discovers

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5 mins  |
March 2018
From Homeless To Billionaire
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From Homeless To Billionaire

The rags-to-riches tale of Phuket real estate tycoon ANDRES PIRA – he arrived in Thailand at the age of 20 with just 100 dollars in his pocket – is the topic of an upcoming self-help book. PUTTIPONG OUNGKANUNGVETH meets the inspiring Swedish entrepreneur.

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5 mins  |
March 2018
Colour Me Happy
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Colour Me Happy

Harry Winston’s beloved Winston Cluster now bears rubies, sapphires and emeralds too, learns Candice Chan

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2 mins  |
March 2018
Drink, Dine & Dance
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Drink, Dine & Dance

Forget white-gloved service and a glass-tinkling ambience. Southeast Asia welcomes its first “vibe dining” restaurant and bar, LAVO SINGAPORE, at the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands, where you can drink, dine and dance to your heart’s content, writes Manta Klangboonkrong

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March 2018
Traditions Run Deep
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Traditions Run Deep

The very exclusive SUSHI ICHIZU omakase restaurant might be a newcomer on Bangkok’s fine dining scene, but its roots in Japanese culinary tradition run deep, discovers Micaela Marini Higgs

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5 mins  |
March 2018
Knot Another Bag
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Knot Another Bag

For its 50th anniversary, Bottega Veneta launched a 30-piece collection of bags, including updated archival favourites and new limited-edition models. jacquie ang also charts the Knot’s evolution from hero piece to your new hardworking classic

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3 mins  |
May 2017
Drive On
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Drive On

Cartier revealed two new members to the Drive de Cartier family at SIHH earlier this year. Like their 2016 siblings, the timepieces are sophisticated, stylish, powerful and impressive – some of the best men’s watches the brand has made 

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May 2017
Art Imitates Life
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Art Imitates Life

Capturing human forms and emotions is what hyperrealistic sculptor Marc Sijan does best 

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3 mins  |
May 2017
The Best of Both
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The Best of Both

Anantara Seminyak Vacation Club in Bali Is a Luxurious, Quiet Hideaway Amid the Island’s Energetic Tourist Centres. A Perfect Place to Escape Without Becoming Totally Secluded 

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May 2017
Reachable Recharge
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Reachable Recharge

The wellness effect of a stay at Amanoi, in a remote part of south-eastern Vietnam, begins before arrival, as andrew dembina discovers

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3 mins  |
May 2017
All Aboard
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All Aboard

The third edition of the the Thailand Yacht Show – one of Asia’s premier experiential yachting events – is happening next month, and it promises to be the best ever!

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2 mins  |
January 2018
They Called Her Coco
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They Called Her Coco

Visionary, rebel, lover of diamonds, and creator of the iconic 2.55 handbag — Gabrielle Chanel continues to inspire and influence creations by her eponymous house even today, observes Candice Chan

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2 mins  |
January 2018
Return Of The King
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Return Of The King

Audemars Piguet’s new CEO of Southeast Asia, Jonathan King, is an industry veteran who knows the region like the back of his hand, observes Candice Chan

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6 mins  |
January 2018
Iconically Swiss
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Iconically Swiss

Blancpain and its Métiers d’Art Studio present a new, one-of-akind timepiece crafted in gold and in the brand’s cherished shakudō alloy, depicting a “battle of the queen cows” staged in front of the iconic Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps

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2 mins  |
January 2018
Science Friction
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Science Friction

It’s sci-fi, stupid! How shiny silver aliens can fry your brain cells.

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5 mins  |
January 2018
Urban Hideaway
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Urban Hideaway

A stay at The Shilla Seoul promises total comfort, standout dining and exceptional service at every stage, so does it live up to expectations? Alice Franklin  finds out

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3 mins  |
January 2018
Sensual Style
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Sensual Style

In a fast-paced industry, Pitchana “Janice” Ekachai’s self-titled fashion label is making a name for itself thanks to a very distinctive style.

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2 mins  |
July 2017
Perpetual Motion
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Perpetual Motion

Of all the horological complications ever created, the perpetual calendar counts among the most celebrated and useful. This is largely due to decades of dedication and craftsmanship from pioneering Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe.

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July 2017
A Distinguished Eye
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A Distinguished Eye

Two of Thailand’s distinguished Patek Philippe collectors share their thoughts on the brand’s heritage and its prowess with perpetual calendar complications.

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July 2017
A Precious Legacy
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A Precious Legacy

The youngest of four siblings at the helm of esteemed Thai jewellery empire Gems Pavilion, WORAWUT “FLOOK” AHCHARIYASRIPONG has been blessed with charming looks, success and a privileged lifestyle. Most surprisingly, he has remained a humble, laidback guy who prefers to lead a quiet life, 

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July 2017
Lap Of Luxury
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Lap Of Luxury

In the world of luxury travel, the details make all the difference. In Krabi, manta klangboonkrong discovers that PHULAY BAY – A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE, now seven years since its opening, is as dedicated to the small things as ever.

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July 2017
The Future Is Now
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The Future Is Now

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Deputy CEO Geoffroy Lefebvre talks to Candice Chan ahead of the SIHH in January about Polaris, a new men’s collection that’s riding the tech wave

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5 mins  |
February 2018
A Work Of Art
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A Work Of Art

Swiss watchmaker HUBLOT and RICHARD ORLINSKI, the world’s bestselling contemporary French artist, combine their know-how for a work of art – the first of its kind – which tells the time!

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2 mins  |
February 2018
Crown Jewel
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Crown Jewel

There was a time when the name “PHU QUOC” didn’t ring a bell – for most people, anyway. That’s changing fast, thanks in no small part to a spectacular hotel that’s put the idyllic Vietnamese island on the luxury radar. Vinee Rayananonda visits

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2 mins  |
February 2018
Me, You & The Deep Blue
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Me, You & The Deep Blue

Like a gleaming jewel in the Indian Ocean, the Naladhu Maldives redefines the true meaning of island escapades, candice chan discovers during a weekend in paradise

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February 2018
Why Didn't They Ask Jeeves?
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Why Didn't They Ask Jeeves?

The Lanesborough is home to a myriad of hedonistic delights, but the butler is the key to Zaneta Cheng uncovering the secrets of one of London’s great hotels

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February 2018
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Nuts Over Nata

First made by nuns nearly two centuries ago, the pastéi de nata still tastes like heaven on earth. Rathina Sankari seeks out guardian of the custard, Penélope Clarinha

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3 mins  |
February 2018

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