Soldiers to Monitor Abstract Play Recognizing 1976 Massacre
BANGKOK — A provocative theatre troupe is again under scrutiny from the junta, saying it was told Tuesday that soldiers will be dispatched to watch their play tomorrow evening.
Def Jokes? Laugh at Canadian Stand-Up’s Hearing Woes
BANGKOK — Start next weekend with a laugh when a Canadian comedian steps onto the stage of a downtown comedy club.
As part of his...
Try Out These 4 Bangkok Podcasts (in English)
BANGKOK — Eyes tired of staring at screens all day? Give them a rest and open your ears to stories from the Thai capital.
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...
Renaissance Masterpieces Electrify Bangkok Exhibition (Photos)
BANGKOK — The creator of “From Monet to Kandinsky” has opened another immersive projection exhibition, this time featuring four Renaissance-era masters: Leonardo da Vinci,...
Finding Vivian Maier: Doc Night Uncovers Life of Secret Street Photog
BANGKOK — See the work, life and death of a mysterious nanny-turned-street photographer who secretly took thousands of proto-selfies in the 1950s and 1960s.
Tree That Saved Lives From 2011 Tsunami Feted Through Storytelling
SENDAI - Disaster, has written a story that frames the life-saving Japanese zelkova tree as a hero to teach people about the tsunami, triggered...
Open-Air Cinema to Screen Climate Change Doc Next Week
BANGKOK — As climate change threatens the world and Bangkok’s very existence, a downtown open-air cinema will host a documentary and discussion to raise awareness about its dangers to the environment.
Red Curry, Thai Omelette Among Oldest Thai Food: Expert
BANGKOK — Chicken red curry, crispy Thai omelette and chilli paste are three of the centuries-old recorded Thai dishes still common today, an expert...
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.
