Entertainment

BANGKOK — The Japanese Film Festival returns in strong form for a 40th time this year with selected films to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Japan-Thailand relations.

PATHUM THANI — The Kolour folks are set to hit the grass and make waves again with two days of beats, art and gourmet food in a unique setting in March.

BANGKOK — Of all his alleged glorious talents, filmmaking held a special place in the heart of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. Problem was, his isolated nation made terrible films, so he concocted a simple plan.

BANGKOK — Indulge in the world’s sounds at a hostel-arts venue in the Pinklao area.

BANGKOK — Have a holly jolly Christmas eating German sausages, watching holiday classics, partying with fabulous drag queens and more this year in Bangkok.

BANGKOK — No need to go to Tokyo to explore its infamous Tsukiji fish market, as a Japanese documentary will bring a taste of it in a film about fresh fish, farmers’ rights and gastronomers at the city center.

BANGKOK — Meet mini Hoover Dam, mini Anfield Stadium and a mini railroad roundhouse. See the mini people go about their mini lives as Thailand takes modeling to the next level with a sprawling town at 1:87 scale in the Ekamai area this week.

BANGKOK — A Thai-Indian street photographer will show off what he got from capturing photos at a Hua Lamphong terminal platform at 10am for over six months at an exhibition this month.

Perhaps it's the cooler weather getting people out more but with December begun and NYE coming, expect Bangkok’s nightlife to get into gear. This weekend alone offers a feast for hungry dancing feet: Drum ‘n Bass, dub, house and even some Muay Thai fighter DJs are just a few offerings.

Adesse Versions, the alias of UK producer Kevin Gorman, will touch down Dec. 3 to work his magic on Whiteline’s upper floor, late-night haunt at Safe Room.