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Friday, March 29, 2024

Junta’s Offer to Pay For Soap Sequel Likely to Flop

BANGKOK — The military government wants to jump on the bandwagon of a massively popular soap opera by funding its sequel, a move one media critic – and past experience – warns is likely to backfire.
Top: Lauren Magee, left, Dublin and the 2017 team, in action against Sinead Aherne, Dublin and the 2016 team, during the exhibition match March 17 at the Chulalongkorn University Stadium. Photo: Ladies Gaelic Football / Facebook

Far From Belfast, Gaelic Football Keeps Their Irish Up

The woman receives the ball and barges past a couple of players. Facing the H-shaped goal, she sets herself up and blasts it between the posts.

Silom Drag Queen Bar to Throw HBD Blowout

BANGKOK — A Silom drag queen destination is ready to level up its extravaganza-ness and blow a birthday candle or six later this month.

‘Big Ass’ Charged with Piracy For Playing Own Song

BANGKOK — Five rockers were charged Tuesday by a music label for playing a song from their back catalog.

Throw Coups, Deny Visas at Political Games Exhibit

BANGKOK — As the immigration officer of an authoritarian country, smash the “visa denied” stamp onto passports of huddled masses waiting in line. As an agent for Big Brother, tap into phones and stalk social media accounts. As the pet cat of Iran’s first democratically elected prime minister, meow along as the CIA ignites a coup to end his reign.

Bangkok Quickies: Where to Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day

BANGKOK — The capital will run green late this week through early next week to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Photo: GDH 559

‘Bad Genius’ Sweeps Suphannahong Awards

BANGKOK — A thriller on the national pastime of exam cheating that dominated the box office and was a hit abroad dominated all others at the annual film industry’s biggest award show last night.

420 Weed Fest to Light Up Bangkok Again

BANGKOK — Get lit on heady optimism at an event that’s part serious discussion and part wacky weed fest.
AkishibuProject will be among some of the popular acts at this year's comic con in Bangkok. Photo: AkishibuProject / Facebook

Idol Invasion: Overload on Cosplay, Cute at Bangkok Comic Con

BANGKOK — Every geek knows: There can be only one.

Kiss My Axe: Hurl Deadly Bladed Terror at Bangkok Range

BANGKOK — Got an axe to grind? Put both your mitts around the shaft and raise it behind your head, like you’re holding a back scratcher instead of a razor-sharp weapon. Take a moment to access your deepest rage and then hurl that thing.

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