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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.

From a trance party in a Roman temple to Japanese beat-boxing, this weekend offers something for everyone.

PATHUM THANI — Berlin DJ Wankelmut, aka Jacob Dilbner, will headline Kolour in the Park later this month, according to a full line-up for the event out Wednesday.

BANGKOK — The Land of Smiles will grin wider with a stand-up comedy fest packed with international comedians later this month.

BANGKOK — After winning three top honors at the Thai film industry’s annual awards show, an independent film seen by few will get another big-screen outing for those who missed it this week.

BANGKOK — An indie film related to the 1976 massacre at Thammasat University won three top awards Sunday night at the film industry’s annual awards show, with a fair share of the honors going to mass-market movies.

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.

"Logan" is not for the faint of heart – not just because of its brutal violence, but because it packs an emotional wallop you don't typically expect from a comic-book movie.

BANGKOK — Step off the Skytrain and into a dungeon. Eyes adjust to the darkness to find about 200 people slam screaming into each other.

Chris Menist and Maft Sai had just finished warming things up with vinyl selections of spiritual jazz, disco, Thai funk and roots reggae when the lights dimmed and out walked drummer Phusana Treeburut and guitarist Piyanart Jotikasthira.