Battle of the Biennials: Which Will Define Thailand?
BANGKOK — Thailand will welcome not one but three major biannual art events next year – each billed as the kingdom’s “first” – with vastly different philosophies.
Phuket Pride to Skip 2018 for Bigger 2019
PHUKET — Organizers of the Phuket Pride festival said Friday the annual event won’t be held next year but will return in 2019.
Mosh and Bang Heads This Weekend in Bangkok
As a young lad in the ‘80s attending a Catholic school, one of my favorite pastimes was lunchtime, carving upside-down crosses into church doors while humming The Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the UK.” Needless to say, I was heavily into punk and metal in my rebellious junior high school years.
Joy-Baked Ceramics Cooking Up at Restaurant Gallery
BANGKOK — Four ceramic artists will display their culinary-inspired pottery starting Friday in a gallery located atop a downtown vegan restaurant.
Watch ‘The Killing Fields’ at Film Fest Promoting Thailand
BANGKOK — An acclaimed British drama on the Khmer Rouge will be among five films shot in Thailand that will be screened for free in a five-day festival from Friday.
New Art Space ‘Warehouse 30’ Sees Saturday Soft Opening
BANGKOK — A new 2.5 rai (4,000 sqm) art space will open to the public this Saturday on Charoen Krung Soi 30 with variety of activities.
Local Toy Designers to Gather in August Fest in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Designer toys of various colors, designs and inspirations will be showcased at an exhibition attended by their makers, who will share their techniques at a two-day event.
Sample Saturday Sounds as Bangkok’s ‘Kicks Fest’ Turns 1
BANGKOK — An alternative music gig series will return later this month, when it celebrates its first birthday with a mix of local and international bands.
Watch ‘Marmosets’ Tweak Frequencies Saturday at Kolour Live
It seems as if every producer or DJ is dabbling with techno nowadays. But in the case of Bangkok drum n’ bass veteran DJ King Kong, or Kritsada Vadeesirisak, transitioning from that genre to techno came naturally after spending hours experimenting and tweaking sounds on his hardware synthesizers.
Sample Sounds from Southern Africa at Thonglor Bar
BANGKOK — Southern African melodies will be performed by artists with traditional and contemporary vibes at a Thonglor bar.
