ANOTHER STORY, the concept store at EmQuartier that brings together designer product from all over the world, recently celebrated its first anniversary with a party on the theme “Ich Bin Ein Bangkokian” or “I am a Bangkokian”.

A treasure trove of products by more than 240 designers, both local and international, all of which are unique, creative and affordable, the store marked the occasion by launching special collections that underline the many charms of Bangkok. Designed by 5ive sis, Amazing Muaythai, Fillet Wood, Labrador, Mon Studio, OMY, Op, PAMI, Selvedge work, Talented, The sleeveless garden, Tiny Tree, UglyCute, and Wentworth Wooden Puzzles and each telling a unique story, the Bangkok pieces include a Giant Swing paper weight, the Amazing Muay Thai pop-up card, a Bangkok map postcard and a Bangkok-style terrarium. Customers have until July 10 to check them out.

Another Story’s vision of Bangkok is also being told through art, music, food, photography and design, with street-food push carts offering such local delicacies such as som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spicy minced pork), Thai desserts, lemongrass juice, bael juice, and colourful ice lollies.

The event kicked off with a show by Tachaya “Keng” Patumwan of “The Voice Thailand”, who covered the song “Krungthep Mahanakorn” with an arrangement unique to Another Story.

Hathairat “Oh Futon” Charoenchaichana led three of her fellow artists in a demonstration of live portrait painting while eight talented Thai illustrators – Sahred Toy, Suntur, Kapi, Poi Karanya, Anuwat Khaomanit, Jira Asavaruj, Jark Jarut and Pariwat Anantachina – showcased their visions of the city through a set of prints dubbed “The Bangkokian”.

Guests also enjoyed an exhibition by local photographers Dream Patit, Vibesvisual and Jakarin, who told stories about Bangkok through their lenses.

Another highlight was the announcement of Another Story’s Lotto, which spiced up the event and generated a big buzz.

Celebrities and fans of Another Story turned out in full for the party. Among the well-known faces spotted in the crowd were Pattreeda Prasarnthong, Jirat Pornpanitpan, Polpat Asavaprapha, Monlada Pongpanich, Shaya Na Nakorn, Kornkanok Yongsakul, Ploy Bhinsaeng, Prechanan Chamanan and Chulaluck Piyasombatkul.

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PO AND TIGRESS from the |hit “Kung Fu Panda” animated-film franchise showed the kids at the Baan Mahamek Home For Boys a few slick moves recently, courtesy of 20th Century Fox Thailand.

The cartoon characters in |life-size mascot form met the 80 youngsters – mainly orphans and needy kids – at the Eastin Grand Sathorn before heading back to their own home, not in China but the United States.

The hotel arranged a screening of the first “Kung Fu Panda” movie (as requested by the boys) to give a little something back to society on the occasion of its fourth anniversary.

Presents were distributed as well while one of the hotel conference rooms became a private movie theatre for the children, complete with a popcorn machine and hot dogs.

The boys giggled their way through the rough and tumble antics of the characters in the film and then, to their astonishment, Po and Tigress appeared in person. The mascots were entertained in turn with |the kids’ rendition of |”The Chang Song”.

The hotel’s executive chef, Stefan Nietsche, then invited the boys to a buffet banquet of their favourites – pizza, spaghetti, som tam, fried chicken, cake and, okay, more hot dogs.

General manager John Westoby, who served as host for the festivities, said later he and his staff had as much fun as the boys did. The youngsters were duly appreciative.

“On behalf of everyone here I would like to say thank you for arranging such a wonderful time for us,” nine-year-old Nong Win declared. “It was great fun and we really enjoyed the snacks during the movie. We all wish the hotel continued success and hope you’ll arrange more nice activities for us every year.”

Win then led the boys in saying “Khob khun krub” three times.

Baan Mahamek welfare director Areewan Lalitpipat also thanked the hotel staff and congratulated them on the Eastin Grand Sathorn’s anniversary. And a representative of 20th Century Fox Thailand said they were “delighted to be a part of a day that brings so much happiness to these young boys”.

After presenting each of the youngsters with sportswear, Westoby was all smiles.

“Being a family man myself, it makes me feel extremely humble to see these boys who’ve endured such a lot in their young lives, enjoying themselves immensely, and I am delighted that we could have the privilege of welcoming them to share this special occasion with us.”