Page 20 - Masala E-magazine Vol 9 Issue 5 April - May 2018

NEW IN TOWN

Calling all UNIQLO Fans!

Exciting news for fashion enthusiasts! Japanese clothing
brand UNIQLO has opened its fi rst standalone store in
Phatthanakan Soi 58. With 1,440sqm of fl oor space,
this fi rst roadside store in Southeast Asia also provides
a spacious parking space exclusively for its customers.
Promising a world-class shopping experience for all in
Thailand, the store features an extensive range of line-ups
for men, women, kids and babies. Situated in the suburbs
Furniture Empire 40 minutes away from the city, the store is accessible

by the Airport Rail Link. For more information, visit
The Swedish multinational furniture retailer IKEA’s second
branch, located in Rattana Thibet Soi 17/9 in Nonthaburi, www.uniqlo.com.
has been designed to be the biggest in Southeast Asia. With
three massive levels and 41 showrooms, the newly-opened
IKEA Bang-Yai also features a huge canteen that offers a
variety of snacks and drinks from their branch exclusive
menu. The store not only aims to provide a convenient
shopping experience for all, but is also an eco-friendly
branch. With an installation of 4,548 solar cells on the roof,
their eco-friendly facility management enables it to become
the fi rst retailer in Thailand to be certifi ed at the highest
level of Green Building Standards by Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED). The store is open from
Mondays to Thursdays from 10am to 9pm, and from Fridays
to Sundays from 10am to 10pm. For more information, visit
www.ikea.com.

Art for the Heart

Located on the second fl oor of Gaysorn Village, Leica Gallery
Bangkok has been established to promote a photographic culture.
Featuring works of internationally-renowned photographers and
showcasing local creative talents, the gallery also houses a café and
an outdoor balcony that overlooks the bustling city. With traditional
lai-Thai-kra-chang-patterned walls, the gallery has incorporated
“Thainess” into urban modernity to present the most interesting
artworks. If your inspiration kicks in, the gallery also has an attached
shop where you can buy Leica cameras. The establishment is open
every day from 10am to 8pm. For more information, visit their
Facebook page: @LeicaGalleryBangkok.

Living Green
Want to get started on a zero-waste lifestyle? The Refi ll
Station at Better Moon Café and Guesthouse in Sukhumvit
Soi 77 can get you on the right path. Here customers can fi nd
shower gels, bathroom cleaning products and body lotions,
as well as lifestyle products like silicone straws and bottles,
bamboo toothbrushes and foldable lunch boxes. The store is
open every day from 8am to 10pm. For more information, visit
their Facebook page: @refi llstationbkk.

20 Masala Magazine
APRIL - MAY 2018