Autistic Students Paint Historic Ambassador’s Residence For Charity Sale
BANGKOK — Two dozen autistic students drew and painted a building steeped in Thailand’s diplomatic history before it was demolished last month, with the art now on sale for charity.
Durians, ‘Arrogant’ Englishmen: 19th Century Russian Explorer’s Journals About Siam
BANGKOK — The recently translated journal of a Russian explorer detailing his visits to Siam in the late 19th century bears surprising parallels with...
Thai-Farang Romance in ‘Soi Cowboy’ Still Rings True: Producer
Pregnant with the lovechild of one of her customers, ex-Soi Cowboy prostitute Koi sits around watching daytime soaps. Her boyfriend, Tobias, an overweight Dane,...
Renaissance Masterpieces Electrify Bangkok Exhibition (Photos)
BANGKOK — The creator of “From Monet to Kandinsky” has opened another immersive projection exhibition, this time featuring four Renaissance-era masters: Leonardo da Vinci,...
‘GOT’ Superfans Fight For The Iron Throne at Trivia Night
BANGKOK — Six teams competed for the Iron Throne (of Game of Thrones Trivia, that is) on Thursday night.
Though the competition saw no brutal...
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.
Condo Calls Cops on Chinese Opera for Being ‘Too Loud’
BANGKOK — Unable to bear the melodic wailing of Chinese opera, condo residents called the police on a performance at a city center shrine Tuesday night.
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.
