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Friday, March 29, 2024

Interracial Love, Politics and Dance in ‘Happy Hunting Ground’

BANGKOK — What do Thai women want from German boyfriends? Why do some dream of moving to the West? What do farang men find by paying for love and affection after coming to Thailand? Stereotypes about sex tourism and interracial relationships at various levels will be explored through a physical performance on a Bangkok stage.

Books and Booze: Inside RCA’s ‘Not Boring’ Hybrid Bookstore (Photos)

BANGKOK — While the place makes sense at night, it’s unclear what to do on RCA when the sun is out. Those waiting for showtimes at House RCA have had little more to do than eat 25-baht omelettes or wander around Tops Supermarket.

Kontraband’s Nights Are Dark and Full of Bass

Think of those house parties when your mates’ parents were on vacation. The ones where everyone was drunk, people made out in the bathroom,...

Such Wonderful Toys: Imagination’s The Limit For DIY Action Figures

A brawny, three-headed man, a colorful chubby horn monster and a muscle man resembling Prayuth Chan-ocha sit on a wooden table.

Feel Good Hits: ‘Kidnappers’ And The Life Electric Saturday at Tempo Fest

In 1994, two producers got ‘90s icon Kejmanee ‘Pin’ Wattanasin to front their act, and the result was the breakout success of Kidnappers, an electric pop trio that were part of the kingdom’s modern musical renaissance. Their first album “Slang” remains a classic synonymous with that era.

All the Things: Music, Fashion, Art Collide in One Night of ‘Badassery’

BANGKOK — A trans glam rocker will join a celebrity architect, fashionistas and more for a perilously hip and artsy event in a literally old school venue.

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.

For Love of Country: Having Conquered Bangkok, DJ Maft Sai Takes Thai Music Global

Natapol, better known as DJ Maft Sai, is a Bangkok music geek making a big effort to preserve Thai music.

Tech Geeks to Ravish Pantip Plaza 2.0

BANGKOK — Those who liked Bangkok's original IT mall for its run-down, Blade Runner feels may be surprised next month when Pantip Plaza finishes...
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Human Hearts Singed by Southern Conflict, Seen Through Female Director’s Lens in ‘Island Funeral’

BANGKOK — Laila, a young Muslim woman from Bangkok, and her younger brother set out to find their aunt along with a Buddhist friend. Their search leads them to a remote and peculiar island off the coast of Thailand, where their assumptions are challenged.

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