‘Generation Axe’ to Make Bangkok Heavy Metal Again
BANGKOK — Axes will wail, frets will be hammered and strings bent by a quintent of guitar virtuosos in Bangkok this April.
Be Irish For a Day in Pattaya St. Patrick’s Day Parade
PATTAYA — The streets of Pattaya will run green Friday to celebrate the Emerald Isle and the fifth-century Catholic saint who inspires people to drink alcohol every year.
Review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with New Dimension
The Disney "live-action" remakes, of which the new "Beauty and the Beast" is but one in an assembly line, are starting to resemble an iPhone software update. Click a button and that old cartoon interface changes Belle into Emma Watson, the Beast into Dan Stevens and maybe fixes a few bugs in the system.
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.
Party to Big Trance, Reggae or Japanese Beatboxing This Weekend in Bangkok
From a trance party in a Roman temple to Japanese beat-boxing, this weekend offers something for everyone.
Wankelmut, Adana Twin to Headline Kolour in the Park
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.
Just for Laughs: International Comedy Festival Returns
BANGKOK — The Land of Smiles will grin wider with a stand-up comedy fest packed with international comedians later this month.
Few Saw Thailand’s ‘Best Picture’ and That’s the Problem
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.
Indie Film on Massacre Wins Top Honors at Thai Film Awards
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.
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.
