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Contents

December 2017 – January 2018

Editor’s Note 16

Letters to the Editor 18

Contributors 20

New in Town 22 22

Travel 30
VIP Access: Heavenly AVANI: Check into newly-opened AVANI Hua Hin
Resort & Villas, a tropical paradise that o ers unparalleled comfort
and fun for all.
Travel to India: Tired of being on the waiting list for Gaggan? It’s time
to sample the real deal with our list of the best progressive Indian
cuisine. All you need to do is get to New Delhi (page 34).
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Cover Story 38
On Top of Her Game: Passionate and driven, Founder and Executive 30
Design Director of ASC Interior, Anita Srisakulchawla is a woman who
isn’t afraid to take risks, turning a childhood dream into a successful
business venture.

It Girl 42
The Bold and The Beautiful: Get an exclusive peek into 22-year-old
Pratibha Pahwa’s style evolution over the years.

Beauty 46
Girl Gone Green: Are organic beauty products really the answer to the
hidden dangers in our makeup bag?
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People 50 42
The Scientist: Bangkok-born Rachpon Kalra (Rajvir) speaks a 50
language unfamiliar to many. Currently residing in Australia, this
passionate go-getter is one of the few who delved into the eld of
quantum computing and nanotechnology.
Putting a Price on Success: With a career spanning almost two
decades, Priya Banerjee’s successful journey is nothing short of
admirable (page 52).
Business in Paradise: As the newly appointed Area General Manager
of The Angsana Laguna Phuket, Michal Zitek discusses the growing
market for destination weddings and his vision for the future of the
Angsana brand (page 54).

Home Kitchen 56
Lettuce Celebrate! Pratima Malhotra’s love for cooking has led to
delicious vegetarian recipes. She shares two that are not only easy to On the Cover
make but are also pleasing to the eye. Anita Srisakulchawla smiles
for the camera at Hyatt Place
56 Bangkok Sukhumvit

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