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Contents

April – May 2017

Editor’s Note 16

Letters to the Editor 18 22

Contributors 20

New in Town 22
Create your unique travel experiences on KKDay; avoid hours of
tra c and long queues with honestbee’s online grocery delivery
services; indulge in tasty and healthy salads and steaks at
Ohkajhu; discover the ultimate virtual reality (VR) experience at
VR1 Café; explore the serenity of Hua Hin at the newly opened
Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa; and more. 30

Travel 30
VIP Access: Explore a Lost World: Discover thrilling adventures in
the prehistoric Lost World of the Amazon at the Centara Grand 48
Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya
Portugal in a Week: One traveller’s tale about her captivating week
exploring Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve in Portugal. (page 34)
Restful Retreats: Relax your body, mind and soul at four yoga
destinations in India. (page 38)

Cover Story 42 34
Star Struck: Re ned elegance and a fantastic sense of style may
de ne Yol Pranvarin Pame’s onscreen persona, but there is much
more to her character o -screen.

It Girl 48
A Love A air with Local Labels: While our near-obsessive
infatuation with international fashion labels will be eternal, some of
us also have a sizeable place in our hearts for home-grown talents
— as does makeup artist Marisa Sethi Khanijaon who aunts some 52
of her favourite Thai designers. 42

Beauty 52
Masking Makeover: Masking has recently taken the internet by
storm. Indian-based, beauty-blogger Devanshi Kapadia reveals
trendy beauty masks that will give you clean, glowing skin.

People 54
My Heart and I: A young woman, diagnosed with severe heart
problems in her 20s, describes how they became a source of
her strength.
A Journey to the Land of Opportunity: Through sheer determination,
wit, intellect and very hard work, Kenneth Singh Singleton, a Sikh
born in Bangkok, became a proud citizen and successful dentist On the Cover
in the United States of America. He speaks to Masala about his 54
journey that began in Korat, Thailand more than 40 years ago. Yol Pranvarin Pame e ortlessly
(page 58) poses for the camera

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