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CONTENTS

8 CALENDAR

Which events to check out in Bangkok this month.

10 Fashion

Make Me Water: Indian swimwear and resortwear brands cool enough for
the scorching days of summer.
12 Triple the Cheer: At Patiala Peg Bar and Grill, you get the perfect concoction
10 Munching

of cold drinks, Tandoor bar snacks, and authentic Indian fare – but make it a
triple!
14 Trending Now

On the Cusp: Surfing the sonic waves of India’s up-and-comers.
World-renowned comedian Vir Das poses for
16 Covered the camera on the cover.
12 Vir-ing Towards Hilarity: On the brink of his Mind Fool World Tour
in Bangkok, comedian Vir Das talks about never growing up and the ISSUE 161 | MAY 2024
importance of thought-provoking comedy. CHAIRMAN
18 what’s up, Bangkok? Ram Sachdev

All the latest offerings in Bangkok you need to know about.
PUBLISHERS
Raghav Sachdev
20 Nama-Slay! Raksha Sachdev
14 Sumati Huber imagines the articles that would be published if our problems ASSOCIATE EDITOR
made the news. Aiden Jewelle Gonzales
22 Getting to Aha! SENIOR WRITER
Mahmood Hossain

Darshan Mehta talks about how the concept of lagom can create a more
balanced approach to work and life. JUNIOR WRITERS
Ayush Madan
24 Spill the Chai Grace Clarke

AI Like New Technology, Do You?: How have community members used AI in
their everyday lives for everyday tasks? ART DIRECTOR
Jan Lorenz
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26 IN FOCUS SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Alend Razavi

The Cycle of Progress: Nathapol ‘Manvinder’ and Vorachart ‘Karan’
Sirinarang, the Managing Partners of Mr Kevin, a full-service laundry partner GRAPHIC DESIGNER
for businesses, have ironed out a winning business strategy. Watchara Teeracharuwan
28 Bling, Baaja, Baraat PHOTOGRAPHER AND
VIDEOGRAPHERS

Kripa Singh gives us tips on how to how to beat the heat for a summer
wedding. Thananat Thanaphirat
30 Atul Sethi from Farnam Tree gives insight into how to use the abundance of Jinn Thapsakul
24 Cash Course With Atul WEBMASTER

free information available to you. SALES EXECUTIVE
Rohan Gidwani
32 Masala Recommends BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
EXECUTIVE

Summer Lovin’: Classes and camps for little minds when schools are out for
the summer. Gurdev Singh
34 Musings of an Aunty Very Much Over 60 SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Rupal Nahata
26 Dolly Koghar gives her own, human tips on comprehensive and easy jean
care; while giving her generation’s perspective on dream destinations, past, SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE
Kritika Dusad
present, and future (page 35).
36 Sustainably Stylish MASALA PRESENTER
Geetan Kanwar

Aparna Sharma gives practical advice on how you can be sustainable and
stylish for a big fat Indian wedding. PROJECT COORDINATOR
Nikki Kumar
38 HOT SHOts

32 Happenings captured through the Masala lens.
@MasalaOnline
may flowers @masalamagazine

Welcome to the May issue of Masala Lite, where we invite you on a journey of celebration, inspiration, and discovery. +66 63 270 8009
From the vibrant hues of Indian swimwear brands to the emerging beats of desi music artists, we have curated
a lineup that reflects the diverse tapestry of our culture. Explore the flavours of Patiala Peg Bar & Grill in our EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE
Munching section (page 12) and dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in our Spill the Chai feature (page 85/3 Sukhumvit Soi 12, Klongtoey,
24). In our Cover Story (page 16), we shine a spotlight on the multi-talented Vir Das, while Masala Recommends new Bangkok 10110 Thailand.
classes and activities for your little ones this summer (page 32). So sit back, relax, and enjoy the pages ahead. As Tel: +(66) 2 253 9660 Fax: +(66) 2 653 3755
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