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CONTENTS

4 HOT DATES

February’s calendar of events and happenings around Bangkok,
plus an exclusive Valentine’s Day edition.
8 MUNCHING

Off ering a classy night fi lled with quirky cocktails and stunning views,
Vanilla Sky Rooftop Bar by Compass SkyView Hotel ticks all the boxes
8 for a memorable night out.
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 IN FOCUS Tired of waiting for Cupid? Check out Masala’s

14 Social media enthusiast Natasha Suntewari discusses the ins and top tips on fi nding love instead!
outs of being a lifestyle blogger.
16 FASHION ISSUE 89 | FEBRUARY 2018

As we enjoy Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnanimous production
Padmaavat, we can’t help but remember some of the actresses for their
iconic royal roles. CHAIRMAN
COVERED Ram Sachdev

16 18 Tips and tricks on fi nding love in the modern age. PUBLISHER
20 UP AND COMING Raghav Sachdev

All the latest off erings in Bangkok you need to know!
EDITOR
22 On the Radar Gurleen Khanijoun Chawla

When faced with a blazing inferno, would you know how to protect yourself? A
Christy Lau
few members of the community off er tips on what to do during a fi re emergency. SENIOR WRITER
24 STAFF WRITERS
20 DJ’S CHOICE
Deboshree Banerjee
Looking to update your playlist? Here are the top 10 picks from
Dubai-based DJ Nitesh that will keep you going for the month. Ashima Sethi
26 TRENDING NOW GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Watchara Teeracharuwan
Wondering how to jump on board the smart home bandwagon? It’s time
to stop doubting ourselves and learn about the diff erent components Justine Espinueva
and devices that make up one.
28 FLICKS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Sunil George
24 Our Bollywood spies bring you the latest on industry gossip and celebrity Steve Stephen
tidbits, plus three new movies to watch out for (page 29). DATABASE MANAGER
32 TIME PASS Pathomphol Kraiya

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 33). BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS
34 WHAT’S UP? Megha Jogani
Raksha Sachdev

26 Snapshots from the latest happenings around town. SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE
Bhoomi Wadhwa

The Triumph of (Online) Love!

This Valentine’s Day, it is time to stop pining after Raj from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and meet your potential hero
online. You may have been advised diff erently, but we don’t encourage you to only seek serious commitments. Spoiler
alert but not every relationship needs to lead to marriage! Use Masala’s guide for modern romance in our light-hearted Masala Magazine
cover story, ‘Kismet Connection’ (page 18). So stop waiting for Mr. Perfect and pick up your phone!
While putting together our exciting articles, Masala has also been revamping our upcoming February-March EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE
publication. The new design will represent our innovative and modern society. Stay tuned for a fresh and creative issue, 85/3 Sukhumvit Soi 12, Klongtoey,
as we introduce you to the voice of the Thai-Indian community. Bangkok 10110 Thailand.
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