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CONTENTS

4 HOT DATES

December’s calendar of events and happenings around Bangkok,
plus a special holiday-edition version (page 6).
8 MUNCHING

Southern Thai cuisine, providing a haven for all seafood lovers.
8 Newly opened Thai Been off ers a contemporary take on classic
10 POINT COUNTERPOINT

Readers weigh in on matters of the heart in The Great Debate.
12 HOT OR NOT

Keep up with the top fi ve fads you need to be following or avoiding right now.
14 FASHION
12 Get inspired by some of the most stylish actors in Bollywood who have A trio of baking queens share their festive

recently posed for the covers of India’s renowned magazines. and sweet treats with readers this month.
16 COVERED

Three talented and passionate bakers gather to share their favourite
holiday-themed desserts. ISSUE 87 | DECEMBER 2017
20 UP AND COMING CHAIRMAN
Ram Sachdev
22 All the latest off erings in Bangkok you need to know about!
22 TRENDING NOW PUBLISHER
Raghav Sachdev
Bored of the usual romantic spots? Impress your partner with fun
and adventurous dating ideas. EDITOR
24 DJ’S CHOICE Gurleen Khanijoun Chawla

Looking to update your playlist? Here are the top 10 picks from
Mumbai-based DJ Sameer that will keep you going for the month. SENIOR WRITER
24 Christy Lau
26 FLICKS STAFF WRITER

Our Bollywood spies bring you the latest on industry gossip and celebrity
tidbits, plus three new movies to watch out for (page 27). Krishna Mawani
Deboshree Banerjee
30 IN FOCUS Ashima Sethi

Nick and Harleen Hargun’s venture into the wine industry proves that the
greener the grape, the sweeter it tastes. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Watchara Teeracharuwan
31 TIME PASS Lukasz Saczek
26 Justine Espinueva
Indian high-society etiquette guru Mrs Chauhan helps take your foot out of
your mouth. See what the stars have in store for you this month (page 32). PHOTOGRAPHER
33 WHAT’S UP? Sunil George
Steve Stephen
Snapshots from the latest happenings around town.
DATABASE MANAGER
Pathomphol Kraiya
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ASSISTANT BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Megha Jogani
Tis the season to be baking!
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE
Bhoomi Wadhwa
With the holiday season looming, most of us are prepared to enjoy fun-fi lled parties, where we overly indulge in Prerna Kishore
tantalising treats that become the main reasons for our rapidly-expanding waistlines. So why not dodge the possibility of
post-holiday weight gain and bake these desserts yourself by following our cover stars’ delicious recipes? Unlike sugary
sweets from typical bakeries, these recipes are healthier alternatives that allow us to enjoy our favourite indulgences
guilt-free. Tune to page 16, for an exclusive feature on ‘Bangkok’s Brilliant Bakers’. Masala Magazine
We aren’t done celebrating the festive season just yet. Don’t forget to check out our special holiday-edition calendar
if you are seeking the perfect place to enjoy this month’s cheerful vibe. As the year comes to a close, Masala wishes all
our readers a very Happy Christmas and New Year, and we hope to continue bringing you the hottest updates our EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE
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