Art on Walk: Ratchaprasong Street Art Returns Next Month
BANGKOK — Ratchaprasong skywalk is drum-rolling the arrival of local street artists who will bring some”‘hip” to the commercial heart of Bangkok.
Internet Laughs Off Khon Controversy With Wonderful Memes
BANGKOK — As debate over a tourism video using khon characters dominates the national conversation, the internet has weighed in with an abundance of humor – and a fair amount of contempt.
Watch 9 ASEAN Films Free Starting Sunday
BANGKOK — Preview a Thai film made in Myanmar and other cinematic gems of ASEAN starting Sunday at Ramkhamhaeng University.
Opening Weekend For Bangkok’s New Alt Cinema
BANGKOK — This wet weekend check out Bangkok’s new independent mini-cinema.
Chinese Moms Love Their Gay Kids in ‘Mama Rainbow’
BANGKOK — A gay-positive Chinese documentary which challenges conservative notions of family and prevailed against censorship at home will show in Bangkok next month.
Selfie Series: History Seen Through Lens of Vanity at BACC
BANGKOK — Movies, music, theatre plays and talks. While a variety of events will mark the 40th anniversary of the Thammasat University massacre, one artist has a unique approach.
Join a Public Jam to Celebrate Miles Davis in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Bangkok jazz musicians are welcome to bring their weapons of choice to join or just enjoy a jam session to commemorate American trumpeter Miles Davis 25 years after he died.
Khon Can’t Kart: Tourism Video Latest Front in Culture Wars
BANGKOK — Masked demons ride go-karts, take selfies and make coconut pudding in a new music video from the tourism authority that a former cultural watchdog has deemed offensive.
The Battle For Bangkok’s Little-Known Folk Museum
BANGKOK — When Waraporn Surawadee’s no-rise neighborhood near the river was threatened by an eight-story residential project earlier this year, the folk museum caretaker decided to put her money where her mouth was.
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.
