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.
Muralists Paint ‘The Last Kill’ For Thai Wildlife
Ten muralists painted a vet clinic Friday as part of a distributed movement to demand justice for a black tiger poached in a wildlife sanctuary last month.
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.
Panther Protest Kept Alive as Property Owners Offer Space
First it was a black panther with a gunshot wound stenciled at a construction site. Then a black cat’s head appeared on a street...
Elephant Polo to Continue Despite Abuse
BANGKOK — The host of an annual elephant polo tournament said Sunday that one case of animal mistreatment does not merit canceling the annual event.
‘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.
Idol Invasion: Overload on Cosplay, Cute at Bangkok Comic Con
BANGKOK — Every geek knows: There can be only one.
Boobs and Rubes: New Hooters Coming to Silom
BANGKOK — Those unsatisfied with the level of sleaze strutting around Patpong will soon be able to stare at orange hot pants while gobbling wings and guzzling beer at a new branch of Hooters, the chain announced Friday.
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.