New Travel Bookshop Brings the World to Bangkok’s Old Town
BANGKOK — The owner of a new travel bookshop in Old Town says he opened the store for himself, as much as to encourage other booklovers to explore the world.
Wild Boars and Fried Noodles: This Year’s Miss Grand Thailand Costumes
BANGKOK — Miss Grand Thailand’s extravagant costume contest returned to the stage Wednesday night, with one costume even commemorating the rescue of the Wild Boars football team.
Nessun Dorma! Operas, Ballets, and More Coming to Bangkok This September
BANGKOK — None shall sleep this September, when foreign opera, ballet, and orchestral troupes march into the kingdom for Bangkok’s 21st International Festival of Dance and Music.
Thailand’s Ultimate ‘Friends’ Superfans Crowned at Trivia Night
BANGKOK — In the late 90s, Ratish Sachathamakul would go to his local Blockbuster and rent VHS tapes of the hit sitcom “Friends,” with each tape containing some five episodes.
Forget Boring Summit and Head to ASEAN Film Fest
BANGKOK — Though we couldn’t join world leaders at last week’s ASEAN Summit, us average Joes and Somchais can explore the region over the next two weeks through the annual Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival.
Exhibition Explores What It Means to Be ‘Very Thai’ and ‘Very German’
BANGKOK — If you’re Thai, it might be a graduation photo hanging in your living room. If you’re German, it might be an Aldi...
‘Predator’ Meets Samurai, The Joker at Ratchaburi Helmet Shop
RATCHABURI — A former art teacher is enthralling customers worldwide with motorcycle helmets modeled after the famed galactic hunter race.
Although Predator riders are known...
Teacher’s Charity Photo Exhibition Captures Kindness Around the World
BANGKOK — A science teacher’s photo exhibition will show at an Asok restaurant in June, with proceeds to go towards an education charity.
“Humans Around...
Swashbuckling Version of Twelfth Night to Invade Bangkok Stage
BANGKOK — A Shakespearean comedy is coming to New Phetchaburi Road – but with a swashbuckling twist.
The Bangkok Community Theatre is putting on an...
Return to the Roaring ‘20s at Scala’s Silent Film Fest
BANGKOK — Put on that cloche hat and have a night at the silver screens – the Silent Film Festival is in town.
Five silent...