Page 57 - Thirst Magazine Issue 1 (Feb 2017)
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BANGKOK














                                                                                  Words and photos by Kim Choong




                                                                                               hen the streets
                                                                                               of this large
                                                                                               and diverse city
                                                                                               transform from
                                                                                  Wday to night, local
                                                                                   eateries and food carts line the
                                                                                   narrow pavements and empty
                                                                                   spaces. With the help of some
                                                                                   locals, we worked our way through
                                                                                   these to find some hidden gems
                                                                                   amongst Bangkok’s nightspots for
                                                                                   some tipples.
                                                                                   IRON BALLS

                                                                                   A bar that doubles up as a distillery
                                                                                   where their gin is distilled on-site.
                                                                                   The establishment is enclosed in
                                                                                   grills shaped like a submarine with
                                                                                   a complex interior made of copper
                                                                                   and iron. Enjoy their cocktails,
                                                                                   some made with their own gin, in
                                                                                   the dimly lit bar which provides
                                                                                   some hidden corners for serious
                                                                                   chats.
                                                                                      Ironballsdistillery


































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