Why Thai Muslims Don’t Celebrate Loy Krathong (But Christians Do)
To the country’s second largest religious group, the river festival is empty of meaning, and to pay homage to it through gaiety is profane.
Turn Into Kafka’s Giant Bug as Biennale Returns to Bangkok, Chiang Mai
BANGKOK — Franz Kafka’s seminal work “The Metamorphosis” is famous for its theme of animalism, alienation, and absurdity – where a man turns into...
Movies About King, Katoey, Bad Monk Added to National Film Heritage
BANGKOK — Banned controversial movies, rare footage of early 20th century Siam, and the first-ever known film about katoey are some of the works selected for the National Film Heritage.
Vincero! For One Night, ‘Turandot’ Exhibited Grandeur in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Puccini enthusiasts gathered in a packed theater Wednesday night to view the first full-scale production of “Turandot” staged in the country in...
Not Just For Hipsters: Art Book Fair Back With Zines and Designs
BANGKOK — From illustrated books to collectible postcards, there’s something for everyone at an annual art book fair this week.
The Bangkok Art Book Fair...
SEA Junction: Where Southeast Asia Enthusiasts Cross Paths
BANGKOK — For those with a passion for Southeast Asia, all roads lead to SEA Junction in the heart of Bangkok.
Into its third year,...
Terracotta Warriors To March into Bangkok This Sept.
BANGKOK — Envoys of the first Emperor of China’s ghost army will march into Bangkok next month.
The Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday that...
Mock Parliament Art Exhibit Questions ‘Return to Democracy’
BANGKOK — New art installations launched on Tuesday urge visitors to question whether a democracy has truly returned after five years of direct junta rule.
Durians, ‘Arrogant’ Englishmen: 19th Century Russian Explorer’s Journals About Siam
BANGKOK — The recently translated journal of a Russian explorer detailing his visits to Siam in the late 19th century bears surprising parallels with...
Thai-Farang Romance in ‘Soi Cowboy’ Still Rings True: Producer
Pregnant with the lovechild of one of her customers, ex-Soi Cowboy prostitute Koi sits around watching daytime soaps. Her boyfriend, Tobias, an overweight Dane,...
