Thailand’s Buildings Tell Story of East vs. West
The rise of Western architecture in Thailand – then known as Siam – a century and a half ago is a tale of intercultural tensions, blurring class structures and changing habits such as polygamy, according to a historian.
Apichatpong’s ‘Love in Khon Kaen’ Gets Thai Premiere, 3 Years On
NAKHON PATHOM — Three years after its release, a drama by a renowned Thai filmmaker will finally show at home for the first time.
Who Killed Ambrose? Canadian Mystery Puts Chinatown Audiences in Play
BANGKOK — A century ago, a Canadian tycoon vanished mysteriously, just one day after selling all the theatres he owned.
Techno Fades as Bangkok Loses Itself to Hip-Hop
BANGKOK — Less than three years after Beam opened as Bangkok’s premier temple to techno, it recently dropped the bass for the last time and demoted all the higher-BPM beats to its ground-floor bar.
‘Happy Endings’ Take a Grim Turn When Joan Cornella Returns
BANGKOK — Find out what Thailand’s “happy endings” are for the king of dark, surreal comics.
Music, Culture to Set Sail on ‘Bangkok Island’ Barge Party
BANGKOK — The first sunset of December will see the maiden voyage of a different kind of barge on the mighty Chao Phraya River, one that will set sail for music, art and culture.
Carnal Choreography: ‘Party Animal’ to Debauch Silom Library
BANGKOK — Inspired by a wild night at Berlin’s most notorious techno club, a Thai choreographer will take over a Bangkok library to explore sexuality, gender and animal movement.
Anti-Coup Punk Concert to Make Comeback at Thammasat Uni
BANGKOK — Anti-coup punk bands on Friday announced a comeback next month of a concert they were forced to cancel last minute in September.
Temples of Art: Biennale Brings Reason to Revisit Riverside Wats
BANGKOK — The first-ever Bangkok Art Biennale is underway with so many things to check out.
With ‘My Country’s Got,’ Thai Rap Voices Rare Dissent Against Junta
A rap video criticizing the junta had been watched nearly a million times on Facebook and YouTube as of Wednesday, less than 24 hours after its release.
