Beyond Thailand

Wonderfruit Music Director Phuong Le on removing Polygon Live, why follower counts mean nothing, and what she actually tells first-timers before they walk through the gates.

That question became her job. For the past several years she has been one of Wonderfruit's two Music Directors, responsible for the decisions that most Wonderers never see and occasionally never agree with. She fights for Thai artists to headline the same stages as anyone from Berlin or London. She runs the music team with two other people.

Every high season in Thailand begins the same way. People plan December. November gets forgotten.

That is a mistake. Chiang Dao in November is one of the best places in Thailand to be. And tucked into the jungle, two of the most unusual festivals in the country are happening within days of each other. Mycelium Festival is a music and arts gathering in the forest. Double Dick Tiger is 150 people, a Funktion One system, moonshine in bamboo cups, and cows near the speakers. This guide covers both in depth.