Thai Football Gets Cooler With New Look and Sound
BANGKOK — When Thai football wanted to update its image for the new year, it turned to an urban hipster with a rural heart to come up with something a little country, a little rock 'n roll.
Heaven and Hell Beckon From a Thonglor Stage
BANGKOK — Go on a romp through philosophy and religion next year with an absurd-existential play about a dead man the afterlife isn’t sure what to do with.
Visit Tibet’s ‘Roof of the World’ Without Breaking a Sweat
BANGKOK — Taking in the beauty and charm of Tibet no longer requires an arduous journey thanks to technology, which makes it possible to sample in comfort from a world away.
Take a Swing at Thailand’s Custom Piñatas (Photos)
BANGKOK — Unicorns with rainbow manes, a giant sugar skull, and even a smiling penis are among the Maneeporn Puangla’s piñata creations.
Abductions and Passion in North Korea at Alt Cinema
BANGKOK — Of all his alleged glorious talents, filmmaking held a special place in the heart of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. Problem was, his isolated nation made terrible films, so he concocted a simple plan.
Tune Into World Music at The Overstay
BANGKOK — Indulge in the world’s sounds at a hostel-arts venue in the Pinklao area.
Hear the Music of Rama IX at Musical Tributes to His Majesty
BANGKOK — Several of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol's musical compositions will be performed by two orchestras next week to commemorate the late monarch.
All the Sights of Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market (Without the Smell)
BANGKOK — No need to go to Tokyo to explore its infamous Tsukiji fish market, as a Japanese documentary will bring a taste of it in a film about fresh fish, farmers’ rights and gastronomers at the city center.
Do You Butoh? International Fest Starts Friday
BANGKOK — The flexibility and complexity of human flesh will take the stage Friday through six artists in the upcoming International Butoh Festival.
Biggest Mini Town to Open in Bangkok (Photos)
BANGKOK — Meet mini Hoover Dam, mini Anfield Stadium and a mini railroad roundhouse. See the mini people go about their mini lives as Thailand takes modeling to the next level with a sprawling town at 1:87 scale in the Ekamai area this week.
