THE SCENT ARCHITECT
How do you invent colours for the blind? Scent architect Chalida Kunalai has used her sniffing talent to achieve the impossible. Read more
SONGKRAN REVEALED
Explore the hidden depths behind Thailand’s world-famous splashing festival on a voyage through each region’s unique Songkran traditions. Read more
ART OF NOW
Contemporary Thai artists are changing global perceptions of Thailand at Singapore Biennale 2020. Read more
THAILAND’S TOP BEACHES
March and April are the sunniest months in Thailand, so here’s a guide to beaches and islands basking in summer fun or blessed with serenity. Read more
IN COLOURS WE TRUST
Sugato Mukherjee and his photographer friend, Soumya Bandyopadhyay, share their multi-coloured vision of India’s explosive Holi Festival. Read more
FASHION ODYSSEY
Tiyapayaphong Poosanaphong spent a decade sharpening his skills at renowned couturiers in Paris. Fashion fans in Thailand have been rewarded with his Bangkok haute couture label “Tipa”. Read more
LIVING LIKE A KING
Kings 500 years ago were already “glamping”, and now this term has been pitched to another level, from 7-star safaris to luxuriously furnished yurts. Read more
RIDE THE RAILS
Jump on board a Yangon Circle Line carriage for a slow-motion ride through the sights, sounds and smells of Myanmar’s daily life. Read more
NEW ROUTE TO THE PAST
If you’re a culture vulture, hop on Bangkok’s newly extended subway and zoom from the heart of the city to the old town of temples, heritage buildings and riverside cafés. Read more
BANGKOK EXPOSED
A different side of the world’s most visited city is unveiled in the shots of Pasuntra Dhebpunya, a photographer whose double-exposures bring a new twist to familiar Bangkok scenery. Read more
FIERY FLAVOURS
Phurich Tanawut and his friends blend chocolate with spicy Thai flavours to concoct unique delights that defy convention and keep winning international awards. read more
HEAVEN FOR STREET-FOODIES
Head to Malaysia’s old tin-town to tuck into Ipoh’s unique menu of mouth-watering delicacies – like ayam tauge, hor hee, rojak, kaya puffs or curry mee. read more
JOURNEY TO THE EAST
Famous for fruit, Chanthaburi and Trat in the East of Thailand have a lot more to offer – from rustic beauty and the country’s oldest cathedral to pristine beaches and stunning seascapes. read more
SIEM REAP ARTISANS
Wake up early to catch the sun rising behind Angkor Wat and then spend your afternoon picking up unique souvenirs at Kandal Village in the heart of Siem Reap. read more
PALETTE OF THE GOODS
In China’s sleepy Dongchuan district, farmers’ age-old battle with cruel nature has turned their fields into a magically colourful work of art. read more
LA ROCCA ROCKS!
Discarded shopping bags roar back to life on the fashion runway. La Rocca’s owner and creator, Rungrot Chankrachang, is offering a new and unique clothing line. Read more
ANCIENT THAI SMILES
As we explore the newly crowned Satun UNESCO Global Geopark, we discover the strong bonds ancient Thais enjoyed with their natural surroundings thousands of years ago. Read more
GOING DEEP
From feeding sharks to the thrill of a night dive – a photographer-turned-diving instructor takes us on an underwater adventure in the Maldives. Read more
CITY REBORN
See why the fresh-faced Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh is luring visitors again after decades of neglect. Read more
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
Revelers wash away sins in rituals of blood and gore at Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival. Warning: this festival is not for those with weak stomachs! Read more
A GOOD INFLUENCE
With over 2 million followers, Pearypie embarks on a mission to make Thai textiles a winning and cool combination – combat boots included. read more
STILL CRAZY FOR PHANG NGA
If a perfect holiday destination means tranquil shores with uninterrupted views of limestone mountains and spectacular waters, then Phang Nga is for you. Read more
CHENGDU’S LIVE MUSIC
Consider another side to Chengdu’s cultural offerings – an active, underground music scene that’s rivals most places in China. Read more
A CRAFTING SOJOURN
To continue their visibility and viability, we visit Chiang Mai to see how a tribe perseveres in keeping their way of life through handicrafts and weaving. Read more
Living with the Past
With a well-preserved history, one of Bangkok’s oldest neighbourhoods buzzes with European architectural influences and eateries full of Thai traditional favourites. read more
Modern Craft
In merging contemporary design with trusted handicraft traditions, an award-winning Thai designer produces attention-worthy work at home and aboard. read more
Animal Magic
Visit an elephant sanctuary considered one of Southeast Asia’s most ethical camps, and join in a routine that spends time walking, not riding, with the gentle creatures. read more
Myanmar’s Lake Placid
Indawgyi Lake nurtures a wildlife sanctuary, sustains its villages with natural resources, and in the middle of it all, provides a temple on water. read more
Stitch Through Time
In the elaborate costume designs belonging to Thailand’s traditional Khon theatre, each delicate stitch strongly narrates its own colourful story. read more
A Bridge Crossing
Travelling between Hong Kong, Macau and the Pearl River Delta gets easier with a new bridge and time for more fun. read more
Reef Responsibility
As coral bleaching remains an increasing issue, one man’s quest results in heroic solutions. read more
Getting Around
Vietnam’s innovative spirit relies on existing resources to move their population from the ground level up to mountain high innovations. read more
Fun Loving in Nha Trang
This coastal town has an established reputation for its resort offerings but its entertainment options make it the ideal fun getaway. read more
Mumbai Memories
For culture seekers, a classic destination like Mumbai, India remains a favourite. In photos, we capture the dynamism of this city in its daily life.read more
An Eco Life
To be a traveller these days means not just exploring the world but saving the planet too. We update the ways to lessen your impact on footprint. Read more
Farm Crusader
It’s not enough to know where your food comes from. For one entrepreneur in Chiang Mai, it’s also important to meet and dine with the producers. Read more
Water Transit
For a path less travelled, get around Bangkok quickly with a water boat service. Expect a journey of unusual stops and delectable food finds. Read more
Kuala Lumpur
To get to know this Malaysian capital, check out an extensive guide to neighbourhoods for the best in culture and history. Read more
Mountain Magic
An adventurous with a passion for mountains chose the awe-inspiring landscape of Mongolia to catch a Golden Eagle festival. Read more
Epic Holiday
From beach clubs to hidden beaches, Phuket is the place to be to have a blast or take a well-deserved break. With our list, go beyond the basic itinerary. Get on a yacht, seek out a quiet beach, or get your high with a spiritual visit. read more
Literary Art
Embroidery brings together our wordsmith and a circle of needle workers to produce a striking book. Using needle and thread for a beckoning cover, a Thai publisher weaves a colourful story in children’s literature. read more
Might of The Chams
In their heyday, the Cham people wielded major influence across Asia. Now only a small population of descendants and temples give testament to their legacy. read more
Buying the Fantasy
Live the dream life with a special feature on the hows and whys of real estate in Thailand. With the right real estate connection, have an island home in your future. read more
Float a Festive Boat
We tell a picture story of a practice that began centuries ago on a full moon night to connect with the water goddess. A ‘krathong’ boat becomes a colourful link for wishes to be heard. read more
BACK TO FOOD’S HISTORY
Adventurous palates always seek the next big thing. For Singaporeans with their food-obsessed reputations, going back in time seems to be the order of the day. read more
LIGHT MATTERS
Bangkok-based artist Eiji Sumi engages in light inspired work that dissects the concept right down to its smallest particles yet showcases them on a large scale.
BIENNALE TRIO
Thailand becomes a stage for art when works from renown local and international artists exhibit at three different points in time for three separate biennales.
DANCE AND MUSIC FEST
Bangkok plays host to a month-long celebration of dance and music with renown artists and performance companies.
THE WEDDING LIST
For the perfect destination wedding, Fah Thai’s list of places and wedding coordinators will be on hand to make your day special.
STORMING HONG KONG
In the vastness of an urban city like Hong Kong, there’s a lot to uncover. Our photographer embarks on a mission to do so despite inclement weather.
RETAIL REDESIGN
Hong Kong designers set the standards for traditional Hong Kong iconic souvenirs. read more
LOCATION SHOOT
A Thai director sees her travels unwittingly played out and reflected in her many films. read more
GOING THE DISTANCE
The delightful finds that make Chiang Mai and Hanoi an ideal getaway combination. read more
LESS HECTIC IN THE MYEIK ISLANDS
Our writer responds to the siren call to detox from a tech-ridden daily life at the unspoilt reaches of the Myanmar archipelago. read more
VIETNAM FUND-RAISER
Adventurous photographers capture wondrous and rarely visited areas on their ride for charity of Vietnam. read more
PARADISE GAINED
Lovers of Samui are not just visitors but local residents who make sure it stays a paradise. read more
ANTHROMORPHIC TALES
In a commissioned work for Gucci, a Thai illustrator takes to flights of fancy with animal characters. read more
FOR THE LOVE OF ARCHITECTURE
We seek out Phnom Penh’s heritage architecture and modernistic buildings designed by the late visionary Vann Molyvann. read more
MYANMAR BEAN TOWN
Phyin Oo Lwin in Myanmar, while known for its colonial past, creates contemporary history as a coffee-producing area. read more
NIGHTS IN ART
It’s an active year in art for Bangkok as the city preps for major art shows, including the debut of two biennales. Roving photographer Jesper Haynes is out on the town capturing the art crowd. read more
THE VIBRANT TASTE OF HOLI
The advent of spring is marked with colourful celebrations of Holi across India. Prachi Joshi takes you on a journey to explore its festive foods. read more
A COOKING WIN OF ART AND SCIENCE
After abandoning an early career using her skills a food analyst, our Top Chef winner finds contentment in a professional kitchen using her talents to create exciting cuisine. read more
THAI FOOD SCENE: AN ANCIENT REVIVAL
Followers of hip eats might start to find listings passe. Real foodies, those who live and breathe food alone, are seeking something more significant and meaningful beyond the story of a tasty dish. read more
CHENGDU IT YOURSELF
In a cuisine-rich place like Chengdu, no reservations are necessary to eat well – as long as you have no reservations in eating its bold, fiery food. read more
FINDING THE THAI SWEETS SPOT
Thai desserts, or khanom, are blissful treats with a ubiquitous presence. They inspired a popular Thai food blogger and a photographer to engage their sweet tooth and … read more
SOME RATES AND BITE
Life’s a beach on most days in Phu Quoc, but this getaway’s also resplendent with farm and food attractions that deserve equal attention. read more
OUTRE FITS THE BALL
We meet exuberant hotel designer Bill Bensley whose design flair for dramatic and luxurious lodging offers intuitive comfort and protects the land it sits on. read more
PHUKET’S PRESENT PAST
Before it became a popular island getaway, a younger Phuket was equally cool in its cultural offerings. read more
SAMUI ALL IN
By land or by sea, the island resort engages all our senses with countless activities. read more
CLASSIC, YET TEMPORARY
Capture a day in the life of a Chinese opera travelling troupe as they perform under the stars of a Bangkok night. read more
PHNOM PENH LONG WEEKEND
Once a city interrupted, Phnom Penh now shines with fast-expanding urbanisation and style. In a 3-day weekend, read more
DRESSING THE PART
An international costume designer lets us in on his world of dressing the stars with India as the guidign light for inspiration – read more
WEDDING WANDERLUST
Couples are opting to break from tradition and marry far from home, bringing friends and family to exotic locales for memorable nuptials. read more
FROM INDUSTRIAL TO HIP: WARESHOUSES SHED THEIR FORMER IMAGE
Fast-evolving Bangkok transforms from the fund own into the up and coming. Recently, a creative facelift in neglected neighbourhood spots means a chance to be more community in feel and artisan in movement. read more
COLOURFUL EXPRESSIONS: INDIA’S CLASSIC LOOKS
Primal colours in India’s quotidian life hold a mesmerizing joyfulness in their vibrancy. Photographer Dinesh Khanna captures the enterprising hues of vendors and their tantalizing goods and other ‘windows’ of opportunity to colourful street life. read more
BIDDING FAREWELL
All the Thai kingdom’s men and women come together in the name of art for a poignant send off to a much-loved monarch. read more
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
An acclaimed floral designer is sought after for his modern twists using traditional flora. read more
A YOUNG SAMUI
A retired doctor remembers a younger Samui before there were ‘tourists’. read more
GREEN PEACE
Our excursion to verdant and tranquil Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang results in top tips on where to max out on their charm. read more
IN FOODIE PURSUIT
While time is never enough to explore one of their favourite islands of gastronomy, our foodies re-visit Phuket to eat to their hearts’ content. read more
PHOTO OPTICS
A photographer choses a simple subject but expounds its meaning through black and white images. read more
FUN ART
Museums can be formal, staid buildings. Singapore’s museums light up their lives.
LINE BY LINE
An illustrator lets us in or what’s between the lines.
MYSTIQUE
It may be fun in the sun but Samui’s got its mysterious side.
DANANG ROADIE
An intrepid visitor joins the throngs of motorbike riders to live and eat.
WHEELS GO ROUND
To experience ancient history, get on a bike.
LIGHTS, CAMERA
A photographer plays with light and captures it magical effects.
STRAIGHT UP
A mixologist’s repertoire nowadays holds a liquid arsenal of pre-prohibition drinks and vintage cocktails to satisfy Bangkok’s ever-sophisticated drinking scene. Drink to your heart’s content in the soothing ambience of well-designed spaces spaces to match the mood. read more
GREEN CHOOSING
With one eye on protecting the environment and the other on keeping hotel guests happy, Tongsai Bay hoteliers make being green stylish and appealing. read more
IN FRUITION
Thailand’s main fruit provinces produce a smorgasbourg that justifies their name as the Orchard of the East. Our comprehensive guide points out the sweetness of the varieties at the height of summer. read more
ART ‘NOUVEAU’
Malaysia’s streetscapes become a surprise hit for our writer who finds contemporary street culture as an addendum to historical architecture. read more
IN PURSUIT OF REAL
The town of glorious temples and wild nature yields interesting eats for the locals. A morning walk through the Luang Prabang market shows what real foraging means. read more
EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD
A turn around the bend either meets with a narrow escape or a stunning landscape. For those who dare, do not Zoji-La. read more
SPLASH
Get your rattiest shirt ready for Songkran festivities with our briefing one the spirit of the water festival. read more
A GOOD EAR
We tune in to award-winning sound mixer Traithep Wongpaiboon and his insights on sound quality and its importance in making you like a movie so much. read more
FEAR NOT
Solo Travel these days means going it alone on a journey, but it does not mean being lonely. The best apps, gadgets and attitude might make it habit-forming. read more
ART MARKET
The global art world shows up for Art Basel Hong Kong in March while Shanghai also aims to be a major player in contemporary art. We give you the list of who’s there and what’s there. read more
GUANGZHOU
Guangzhou reveals itself to be an industrial port city with traditional architecture but a look around shows dazzling retail complexes and cultural landmarks with cutting edge design. read more
UNDERWATER
Stunning photographs of the underwater world of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand show the dance and sway of colourful and unique marine life. read more
CHINESE TREATS
How you love that nian ago cake you’ve been savouring during Chinese New Year depends on whether it’s made from a traditional recipe in Guangdong or elsewhere in China. Learn which dialect group’s varying traditions still translate into the same meaning and fun. read more
FANTASY REALM
Floor to soaring ceiling display windows in New York offers up a fantasy world of merchandising done in surprising ways. We take about how ‘paper cuts’ and their aesthetic assemblage create all things great and small in store windows. read more
ANOTHER ROAD
A recently screened movie inspired a long and adventurous road trip to Mandalay. Colonial history and unexpected nature deepens a writer’s connection to Myanmar. read more
AWAKENING
A visit to Koh Samui can go beyond the worship of the sea and sun to learning the practice of loving kindness. It takes just a few days at the Dipabhavan Meditation Centre to be enlightened. read more
RISING UP
Bagan always moves in mystical ways when you soar above the countryside in a hot air balloon. Photographer Simon Bond captures the magic at dawn’s early light. read more