Bangkok, Famed Capital of Free-Wheeling Fun, Goes Dark Indefinitely (Photos)
BANGKOK — In Bangkok's red light district Soi Cowboy, 7pm is usually the beginning of a long, neon night of music and enticement. But on Thursday’s historical night of Oct. 13, it was the end.
Miss Grand Thailand 2019 Ignites Netizen Rage for Calling Catriona Gray ‘Fat’
BANGKOK — What’s the worst thing a beauty queen can do for her popularity? Body shame a more popular beauty queen, of course.
Nicki Minaj to Drop Her ‘Super Bass’ on Bangkok for 1st Time
BANGKOK — The “queen of rap” will twerk her thinly-covered behind into Bangkok for the first time later this year.
Why Bangkok’s Fun is Ending at Midnight Again
BANGKOK — It’s Friday night. A group of friends finishes up at Havana Social in the Nana area at 1am and shares a cab to a Thonglor bar that doesn’t get going until the wee hours. Instead of finding a bumping DJ and press of bodies, they get a “Sorry, we’re closed.”
Thai Soap Offends Burmese With Royal Caricature
BANGKOK — A primetime soap portraying a Burma-like kingdom has drawn the ire of some in Myanmar who are demanding it be pulled off the air.
Miss Grand Thailand 2019 ‘Coco’ Finishes as 2nd-Runner Up
CARACAS, Venezuela — Thailand’s entry to the Miss Grand International pageant landed in the second-runner up, losing to Venezuela.
Thailand Bans ‘Fight of Gods’ For Damage to Buddhism
BANGKOK — A computer game that pits deities from different religions in brawls was removed Wednesday night from online stores in Thailand.
Dragon’s Guide to 5 Clubs For After-Hours Party People
Here are five of late venues, but keep in mind that closing times can change in the blink of an eye and surprise visits from the boys in brown can happen when you least expect it.
Coldplay Coming to ‘Viva La Vida’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK — British rock band Coldplay surprised their Thais fans by conforming they will stop to perform in Bangkok next year.
Great-Grandson of Last Burmese King Wants Thai Soap Canceled
BANGKOK — A direct descendant of Burma’s last king on Friday said he is offended by a Thai soap opera’s unflattering depiction of his great-grandfather’s court and called for it to be pulled from the air.
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