Exploring Bangkok With Jewellery Designer O Thongthai
Exploring Bangkok With Jewellery Designer O Thongthai
O Thongthai creates bespoke jewellery inspired by her native Thailand. "Thailand is the heart of gemstones," with Bangkok being one of the leading markets for gems. Worn by celebrities like A$AP Rocky and MIA, O's designs champion Thai culture and history, regularly visiting landmarks such as the Emerald Buddha temple for inspiration.
O Thongthai highlights her favourite spots in Bangkok to eat out authentically, find the best books and collect bespoke homeware that you are unable to find anywhere else in the world. From hot and spicy yellow curry to mangosteen juice, O's suggestions display the unique flavours of Thailand's cuisine.
If there's one thing you have to try when you're in the city though, O says, is "Pad Krapow rice topped with fried egg."
In this Guide
Central: The Original Store
“I love their book selection and gallery space. Moreover, I love the food at Aksorn by chef David Thompson on the top floor.”
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Art Resources
“Art Resources offers bespoke homeware from bespoke frames, skateboards, humidor and jenga cases. Basically you can customise anything you want there.”
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Khua Kling Pak Sod
“Southern Thai food at its finest. Order Southern Thai-style hot and spicy yellow curry soup with young coconut shoot and sea bass, stir-fried stink beans and prawns with ‘Kapi’ shrimp paste, stir-fried lump crab meat with fresh chilli.”
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FV
“FV stands for fruit and vegetable. The interior is one of a kind. The concept of the store starts from unwanted. For the products, they use local seasonal organic produce. I love the Lamduan, Thai flower-shaped cookie, and mangosteen juice.”
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100 Mahaseth
“E-Sarn or North eastern cuisine. Order Dry Aged tougeus, Larb Kon Muang (minced beef or pork with northern spice),Yum Kanom jeen Pork Jowl (fermented noodle with fried pork jowl and pla la salad).”
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After You Dessert Café
“If you are visiting Bangkok, you must try Kakikori Thai tea and my usual spot is After you at Silom Complex because its just steps away from BTS Saladaeng station. it’s the place that you should visit with a few friends, so you can order many things to share.”
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Restaurant Potong
“Is the place I want to check out once Bangkok is not in a locked-down. Its a new restaurant/bar owned by talented Chef Pam. The restaurant in China town area and the food is Chinese inspired. I cannot wait to try Chef Pam’s new restaurant and hang out at local bars in Bangkok Old town.”
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