A Look at Those Who Built What They Will Never See
BANGKOK — The hands raising Bangkok’s luxurious spires live in a parallel world of tin-roof shanties, a glimpse of which will be available at an exhibition opening next week.
Samui Raises ‘Paradise Island’ for Songkran with Hip-Hop, Electro and More
SAMUI — A new festival will bring a highly anticipated lineup of hip-hop, electro, funk, reggae and more this Songkran to the southern island of Samui.
Gone With the Space Odyssey: 9 Classics at Vintage Bangkok Cinema
BANGKOK — Not many are old enough to have caught sci-fi masterpiece “2001: A Space Odyssey” in a proper cinema, let alone American war-rom sensation “Gone with the Wind.”
Nuclear Living vs. Chinese Tradition at ‘Made by Microwave’
BANGKOK — While the sight of a woman’s head in a microwave with six burning joss sticks may recall Sylvia Plath, the image is a local illustrator’s reflection on the collission of her heritage and modern life.
The Imperfect Love of ‘Echo & Narcissus’ in Mixed-Media
BANGKOK — The tragic love story of a cursed nymph who falls for a lovely man in love with his own reflection will be staged with a Thai dancer, Belgian pianist and visual imagery this weekend.
Chasing Life’s Purpose Through ‘A Line of Salt’
BANGKOK — A Swiss-American artist inspired by her faith will create a transient art installation from salt live Bangkok next month.
Missed Wonderfruit? Join Wondertoots and Win Social Media This Weekend
BANGKOK — Festival fiends who either missed Wonderfruit or didn’t get enough of the art and music festival can look forward to Dudesweet’s redefinition of the festival from another perspective this coming weekend for wanderers to live, love and … whatever.
Makeup Makeover: Startups Give Local Cosmetic Market a Refashioning
“Alex sounds like the name of an English gentleman. He’s proper enough for occasions with family, but you still want to put him on your lips,” said Pimpisa Chirathivat.
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.
See, Spin, Grind it All This Weekend in Bangkok
As mentioned here last week, the next few weekends will be filled with spectacular outdoor
festivals. This weekend alone will see Maya festival and Wonderfruit going off. However traveling to these outdoor fests may not be so convenient for some of you, so for those of you who decide to stay in Bangkok here are some events you should check out.
