SHENTONISTA

“It’s important to work hard, but you also need to be able to shut off from work sometimes, to maintain your health and well-being.”

“I derive comfort from things that make me feel at home, and which don’t make me nervous.”

“I’m currently studying Object and Jewellery Design, and what drew me to it was the combination of the aesthetic aspect of art with the practical aspects of design.”

“I’d like to have the ability to teleport to toilets immediately, because my stomach gets upset all the time.”

“I’m an architect, and what makes my work rewarding is that there is a clear end point, and a tangible product to look forward to when you complete a project.”

“I recently finally met my neighbour who lives on the same floor as me after two years. We were having a barbecue along our common corridor, and he came by and offered to make us a mustard vinaigrette.”

“Some customers have stayed with us for a long time, and there’s a sense of closeness when you know the habits and preferences some of them have.”

“The only genres of music I listen to are rap music, and show tunes.”

“I’ve lived in Bangkok for most of my life, and I’ll probably miss the people the most, because they’re all very kind and sweet.”

“If I could switch lives with anyone for a day, it’d be the late David Bowie—he was a brave creative genius like no other.”

“The best advice I’ve received is to be open towards people, and not judge people before you’ve had the chance to understand them.”

“The craziest adventure I’ve had was when I rode a motorcycle in Langkawi, going around to different places like hotels and restaurants, when I got into an accident. I ended up having to get stitches on my knee.”