3 Years Later, Photo Bangkok Festival Returns Bigger, Better
BANGKOK — Three years after it splashed into venues across the capital with images and events, a triennial citywide photo fest is coming back for an expanded second edition.
Mock Parliament Art Exhibit Questions ‘Return to Democracy’
BANGKOK — New art installations launched on Tuesday urge visitors to question whether a democracy has truly returned after five years of direct junta rule.
Cannes First, Then Thailand for Restored ‘Lost’ Classic
BANGKOK — A long-lost Thai film from the 1950s has been completely restored and will show at Cannes next month.
Play, Learn, Be the Exhibit as Museum Goes Interactive at CentralWorld
BANGKOK — See jellyfish drawings come to life and swim in a giant virtual aquarium, roll a light ball to change its color and sound, learn about changing sea levels and take spectacular selfies at CentralWorld.
Poet in Hot Water for Comparing Yingluck’s Ears to Her Vagina
BANGKOK — A poetry laureate and national artist is facing pressure to have his title removed for composed what was seen as a lewd poem which compared fugitive former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra’s ears to her vagina.
Hate ‘Girl From Ipanema?’ This Bangkok Jazz Club is For You
No city more than Bangkok has had a more acute thirst for jazz yet wasted its potential, a Harlem-seasoned jazz trumpeter sermonized at the recent reopening of his jazz club.
‘Naga’ Belch Nearly 800 Fireballs Into Sky (Photos)
NONG KHAI — Bang Fai observers who camped out along the Mekong River to see the waters erupt with fire from the maws of magical serpents weren’t let down Thursday night when nearly 800 fireballs shot into the sky.
Are You #HeForShe? Bangkok to Act Up For Gender Equality
BANGKOK — Powerful arts from around the world will converge on Bangkok for eight days to demand an end to gender inequality.
DJ Whatdafrog to Represent Thailand at Red Bull 3Style World Championship
The MC announces his name and Whatdatfrog enters the booth to the cheers of his fans. The all-night practice sessions and years of battling have left the master Turntablist unfazed.
Shibuya in Isaan? Udon Thani Gets Crosswalk Makeover
UDON THANI — Travelers to Udon Thani City may be forgiven for momentarily thinking they’ve stepped out of Isaan and into the beating commercial heart of Tokyo.
