Funk All Night With Bangkok’s ‘Gramaphone Children’
Speaking English in a husky drawl somewhere between his native Kentucky and Malibu beach, Jaree is a mass of contradictions happily occupying one loud shirt at a time. His mop of long hair and slacker aesthetic belie a technical perfectionist who hovers over every knob, slider and setting in his studio to get it all just right.
Prayuth to Add 30 ‘Mostly Military’ to Rubber-Stamp Parliament
BANGKOK — The interim parliament on Friday voted unanimously to increase its membership from 220 to 250 in line with the military government’s request for more lawmakers to move a backlog of legislation before next year’s election.
‘Mr. Smith’ Asks: Is There Life After 40 in Bangkok?
BANGKOK — At the turn of a year, some might fear aging while others embrace it with grace. The almost-midlife crises of those turning 40 inspired stage director Nophand Boonyai’s latest dark comedy, “Happy New Year Mr. Smith.”
Mass Pokemon Go Gathering Saturday at Bangkok’s CentralWorld
BANGKOK — The elusive unity and national reconciliation of Thais will finally be realized Saturday, when the kingdom comes together as one in CentralWorld Plaza.
Interracial Love, Politics and Dance in ‘Happy Hunting Ground’
BANGKOK — What do Thai women want from German boyfriends? Why do some dream of moving to the West? What do farang men find by paying for love and affection after coming to Thailand? Stereotypes about sex tourism and interracial relationships at various levels will be explored through a physical performance on a Bangkok stage.
You Just Got 44’d : Prayuth Suspends Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — Invoking his emergency power, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday suspended the governor of Bangkok indefinitely without pay, citing an ongoing graft investigation against him.
Cops Investigating Mass Digital Theft of State Bank ATMs
BANGKOK — Police say they are seeking the perpetrators who stole more than 12 million baht from teller machines owned by the Government Savings Bank by infecting them with computer virus.
After Historic Defeat, Fractured Opposition Unlikely to Challenge Junta
BANGKOK — Things are looking bleak for opponents of the military regime which has been in power since May 2014.
Former Thai Political Prisoners Band Together ‘For Friends’
BANGKOK — When Patiwat ‘Bank’ Saraiyam took the stage Saturday night at the Royal Rattanakosin Hotel to play mor lam for the first time in public following his surprise release days earlier from prison, it proved an auspicious time and place to launch a group dedicated to supporting prisoners of conscience.
Books and Booze: Inside RCA’s ‘Not Boring’ Hybrid Bookstore (Photos)
BANGKOK — While the place makes sense at night, it’s unclear what to do on RCA when the sun is out. Those waiting for showtimes at House RCA have had little more to do than eat 25-baht omelettes or wander around Tops Supermarket.
