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Boozy Slushie Bar Freezes Bangkok Brains

BANGKOK — Parich “Joh” Sanguamkul, 28, is as fun as the drinks he peddles: boozy slushies.

Bangkok’s First ‘Manga Cafe’ Pays Tribute to Japanese Master (Photos)

BANGKOK — Geeks who love reading comics all day now have their own “third place” for doing so at the capital’s first manga cafe.

DJ Dragon Interviews Solar Soul Star Pyra

Peeralada Sukawat, or Pyra, has come a long way since her humble beginnings lending her voice in collabs with the likes of electro-funkmaster Gramaphone Children and Thai rap duo Jayrun & Akarin.
Mayura Sinlee Seagrave, at right, trains a Thai worker at multi-national company Ultrafina. Photo: Michele Zack

From Struggle to Success, Lisu Hill Tribe Enters the 21st Century

A time-lapse display of globalization and its effects, the Lisu have in just a few years made the journey from stateless tribal minority to citizens in a new world economy.

Thai Potterheads Tap Into Their Inner Kid for Children’s Day

BANGKOK — “Lumos!” Akira Akkarakhitapisuit uttered in full Harry Potter garb as he waved his franchise-licensed wand.

Get Edgy at Bangkok Fest for ‘First Ideas’

BANGKOK — People, passion and great ideas will converge riverside later this month.

Curtain Call: Lido’s 50 Year Run to End in May (Photos)

BANGKOK — One of two independent cinemas in the heart of the city will close forever later this year, just a few days before its 50th birthday.

Dusit Thani Bangkok Postpones Closure Until January 2019

BANGKOK — An iconic five-star hotel in Bangkok postponed its date of closure until next January. The Dusit Thani Bangkok will remain open until 2pm...

Lido Lost, But So Long Scala? Apex Silent on Theater Fate

BANGKOK — Two endangered theaters in the heart of the city have rumored dates with the wrecking ball this year, and their owner is silent on a denial by the university landowner it is to blame.

Craft Beer, BNK48 and Bitcoin: Top Thai Trends of 2017

Tonight we bid farewell to 2017's curiosities and crazes to cleanse our palates for those of next year. But first a look back at the ...

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