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Issasha

Issasha is a DJ and designer who curates parties in 

. The organiser of party Selecting Hearing, Issasha is a resident DJ at  

, where she plays a diverse mix of music including UKG, ambience, RnB, disco with the occasional Mo Lam mixed in. 

"Bangkok has a lot of variety, we have so much nightlife. The music scene is quite techno, electro, house and disco," she tells Trippin. "There are so many local rising star DJs, way more in the past." 

Below she share's her guide to the best spots to grab a drink, have a dance and enjoy some spicy grilled larb. 

The best choice for natural wines. You can choose your bottle and drink here. Good music and vinyls for your ears also.

Another new intimate club located in the heart of the city. Nestled between Chinatown's cocktail bars and founded by core members of the Bangkok nightlife community, this new offering is a jewel in the heart of Bangkok. A must go to in the city.

You will find everything here from cafes, bars, nights out, quirky restaurants and vintage shops. It's worth exploring on a visit to Talat Noi.

Very cool store, you can find a young designer brands here with a real community feel. They also have a tattoo shop upstairs.


BCR is a community radio station that offers more than just radio. It provides community support for Bangkok, raises funds for social issues and it’s a great hangout spot. It also also hosts workshops and other music related events which have created something of a community. I’m glad to be one of the resident DJs.

It's a rooftop space offering delicious yakitori style Thai Isan BBQ that is extremely affordable and delightful. Their craft beers go well with the grilled larb.

A cosy little cafe run by a lovely and knowledgeable owner. If you're a coffee snob, then I would highly recommend this spot.

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Arc Tribe

Arc Tribe is an independent publication based in Bangkok, focusing on photography from artists from across Asia. Co-run by photographer 

 and director/producer Prynlada, who are also behind media production agency 

, the duo are part of a bustling scene in Bangkok united by close-knit creatives who mingle in documentary clubs, boutique stores and intimate exhibition spaces.

Below they share their guide to finding creative inspiration in Bangkok.

A shop selling crafts and hosts pop ups with DJs and book launches with artists from places like Korea, Japan, New York. People in the independent publication community around the world come here.

They show cool documentaries from international places and indie films. 

They sell Isaan food, which is north eastern cuisine that’s often seen as homey comfort food, but the owner of the restaurant has made it chic and elevated. They use local ingredients and support people from the north east. A really cool space, sometimes they have DJs—or Mo Lam performers doing traditional folk song. It’s a little fancy, but a good place to try, really authentic.

This is at a venue called Warehouse, they bring good DJs, good vibes and the location is in an old factory.

They do photography exhibitions. I’ve exhibited two times, once solo and once as part of a group.

A compact, small gallery run by famous Thai photographer, Manit Sriwanichpoom.

If you like natural wine, head to Salon Kiku!

A lot of exhibitions showing new Thai artists in a modern way. Nice space, cute bookstore in there too.

Salon Kiku

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