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CONTENTS

4 HOT DATES

May’s calendar of events and happenings around Bangkok.
6 MUNCHING

Whether you crave creamy ravioli or spicy butter chicken, PUBLIC All-
Day Dining’s culturally diverse menu takes you around the world, one
bite at a time.
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8 POINT COUNTERPOINT

Readers weigh in on matters of the heart in The Great Debate with a special
lakorn edition.
10 Hot or Not

Keep up with the top fi ve fads you need to be following or avoiding right now.
12 IN FOCUS Naveed Singh smiles for the camera at AIRE BAR

10 Jay Jhingran is a passionate hotelier who isn’t afraid to roll up his at Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit
sleeves for the betterment of his business.
14 FASHION ISSUE 92 | MAY 2018

Masala provides a quick look at modern fi lms known for creating a
fashion craze rather than a box offi ce success.
COVERED CHAIRMAN
Ram Sachdev
18 Flight instructor and pilot, Naveen Singh proves that when it comes to
14 pursuing your passion, the sky really is the limit. PUBLISHER
20 On the Radar Raghav Sachdev

With India’s sexual assault cases at an all-time high, what can we do as
global Indians to help protect women and girls? EDITOR
Gurleen Khanijoun Chawla
22 UP AND COMING SENIOR WRITER

All the latest off erings in Bangkok you need to know!
Christy Lau
23 DJ’S CHOICE
20 STAFF WRITERS
Looking to update your playlist? Here are the top 10 picks from
Bangkok-based DJ Ash that will keep you going for the month. Deboshree Banerjee
Ashima Sethi
24 TRENDING NOW GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
It is time to love and embrace your stretch marks by joining women from
all around the world who aren’t afraid to show off their natural badge Watchara Teeracharuwan
Justine Espinueva
of honour on social media with the hashtag #LoveYourLines. Read more
about this empowering beauty trend!
PHOTOGRAPHERS
26 FLICKS Steve Stephen
22 Sunil George
Our Bollywood spies bring you the latest on industry gossip and celebrity
tidbits, plus three new movies to watch out for (page 27).
DATABASE MANAGER
30 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 31). BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS
Megha Jogani
32 WHAT’S UP? Raksha Sachdev
23 Snapshots from the latest happenings around town.
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE
Bhoomi Wadhwa
Come Fly with Me

In a world where most of us aspire to follow in our family’s textile and real estate businesses, it is always wonderful to
meet a fellow passionate peer who is determined to tread upon a diff erent career path. Very rarely do we meet pilots
or fl ight instructors in our community, and even more exceptional, is when they fulfi l their dreams at such an early age.
22-year-old Naveen Singh proves that when it comes to pursuing your passion, you should never let the turbulence stop Masala Magazine
you from reaching for the skies. Read more about his inspirational journey in our fascinating cover story, ‘View from the
Top’ (page 18). EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE
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people stories, as we bring you the most up-to-date developments of the latest happenings in town. Happy reading! Bangkok 10110 Thailand.
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