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EDITORIAL NOTE

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                                                                  Nikorn Sachdev smiles for the
                                                                         camera at his home.






           New Year, Who’s This?




           From reflecting on the trials, tribulations, and indeed, triumphs of 2023; to gracefully
           walking into a new year of resolutions, we find ourselves embracing what life has to   Ram Sachdev
           offer, with renewed hope for the outcome of the coming days. This is a sentiment   Chairman
           shared in our Cover Story (page 52), as Nikorn Sachdev leads the charge in enriching   Raghav Sachdev
           Thailand, and accelerating the nation’s growth through the invaluable contribution of    Publisher
           the Thai-Indian community.                                                    Aiden Jewelle Gonzales
                                                                                            Associate Editor
           But getting down to business can also mean fun, as we find out from Tim Boda,   Mahmood Hossain
           the Managing Director of Topgolf Thailand (page 68). The entrepreneurial spirit   Senior Writer
           also comes in a stylish form, just like our It Girl, Simran Ratta (page 72). And when   Ayush Madan
           commerce meets relaxation, there are destinations such as Dusit Thani Hua Hin (page   Junior Writer
           80), converting Indian wedding dreams into reality.
                                                                                            Kunjal Kothari
           Keeping in line with traditions, we indulge in a hidden gem of Indian cuisine at EKKA   Jasnam Sachathep
                                                                                           Ruby Sirinarang
           Grill & Bar (page 78), as well as a newly-opened tapas rooftop haunt, LUZ Bangkok   Nina Phichitsingh
           Tapas Bar (page 76). However, while the Indian culture is alive and thriving in   Contributors
           Thailand, some community members reveal why they’ve never been to the Motherland,   Raksha Sachdev
           including their expectations for what they’ll encounter when they visit the land of their   Megha Jogani
           ancestors (page 64). But by no means do we discount the importance of our history   Business Development Managers
           and roots, and we ask superagers in the community their golden insights, cherished   Jan Lorenz
           memories, and their take on how technology and society has changed over the years   Art Director
           (page 58).                                                                        Alend Razavi
                                                                                         Senior Graphic Designer
           This and much more in the latest edition of Masala: a little business, plenty of   Watchara Teeracharuwan
           enjoyment, and a judicious amount of hope for the year to come.  Happy reading, and a   Graphic Designer
           Happy New Year!
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