Storm of Nerds, Rain to Descend on Siam Saturday
BANGKOK — Downtown’s busy Siam Square area will be more crowded than usual Saturday with two major nerd events going down as the effects of a powerful typhoon bear down on Bangkok.
See 6 Free Very Human Tales at Indie Cinema
BANGKOK — In 1988, more than 100 Vietnamese refugees were stranded in the Pacific Ocean for 37 days. By the time they were rescued by Filipino fishermen, almost half had died.
Junta Summons Activist Not Yet Released from Military Custody
BANGKOK —The Thai military junta has summoned a Redshirt activist that a human rights group says has not been seen since she was arrested by the military three weeks ago.
Most Bubble Tea in Thailand Exceeds Daily Sugar Intake: Consumer Foundation
BANGKOK — Milk, bubbles – and loads of sugar and preservatives.
The Foundation for Consumers released research on Thursday on 25 brands of bubble milk...
Graffiti Guru Alex Face Goes Gallery For ‘Alive’
BANGKOK — Glimpse the iconic three-eyed creature in the animal costume and know it must be the work of Alex Face. The prolific street artist is back with work that won’t be found dripping from a concrete wall but in a gallery.
Quirk, Kink and Death Play in Shadow at ‘Maison Close’
he two-page spread shows gorecore dead bodies. Flip. Semi-nude models cower on the next page. Flip. Another page turn returns to violent carnage.
‘Himmapan Avatar’ is Where to Find Fantastic Buddhist Beasts
BANGKOK — Walk through a magical forest of Hindu myth and see a man juggle flaming skulls as he rides a bird-man.
Two Foreign Tourists Hospitalized for Ayutthaya Train Crash
AYUTTHAYA — Two foreign tourists were among the six passengers severely injured in a train crash in Ayutthaya province yesterday, which was one of four train accidents to take place in the past week.
Thai Junta Leader Maps Out Reform Plan to Elections in 2015
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's military junta leader revealed a schedule of reforms and interim government expected to lead to general elections by late 2015.
‘You’re Beautiful’ Singer James Blunt to Serenade Bangkok (Canceled)
BANGKOK — English singer-songwriter James Blunt announced Wednesday morning that his next tour will include a date in the Thai capital.