Historic French Ambassador’s Residence Opens to Public Sunday
BANGKOK — The French ambassador’s residence, arguably the most historically significant such home in Bangkok, will open to the general public Sunday for a...
From Tribal to Urban, Chiang Mai Expo to Explore Polar Themes
CHIANG MAI — See art inspired by century-old tribal weaving and Japanese ceramics among others when an exhibition premieres later this month at a...
Nordic Film Fest to Set Sail With ‘Kon-Tiki’ Sea Quest
BANGKOK — The epic journey of a Norwegian explorer who sailed on a raft 8,000 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean will be among the top eight films from Nordic countries to screen in Bangkok later this month.
Thai Compassion For Rohingya Wins Big in Venice
BANGKOK — A Thai movie dedicated to Rohingya refugees scored a premier prize at the world’s oldest film festival last night.
Indie Theater House RCA Coming Downtown as House Samyan
BANGKOK — Seeing indie flicks will soon be a lot more convenient for downtown denizens.
From Pakistan With Beats Comes ‘Alien Panda Jury’ to Safe Room
Many would assume Pakistan lacked a music scene because of its strict religious and conservative views, but like hip-hop group Public Enemy said, “Don’t...
Bangkok Cafes Brew Opportunity for the Deaf
BANGKOK — “I’m deaf but happy to take care of you. Please point the menu to order” a sign on the counter reads in English.
A Decade On, Libertine Outpost ‘Overstay’ Lives Up to Its Name
Inside a hostel sheltering sub-budget backpackers, an effeminate gay man slowly spreads his arms in tai chi movements. Across the room, other guests drink at the bar, chew on mushroom bruschetta and listen to Guerilla Poubelle blare from a laptop.
Gentle Humor Was the Lifeblood of Playwright Neil Simon
NEW YORK — When master playwright Neil Simon accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2006, he was visibly nervous. But his...
Train Under a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master in October in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Learn Brazil’s famed martial art later this year when an instructor trained by the discipline’s pioneers comes to the capital.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor...
