Events

BANGKOK — When someone goes missing, will he or she be remembered? Do the vanished feel differently from those who remain?

BANGKOK — When Laura Poitras turned the story of her reporting on Edward Snowden into a documentary, she and her fellow filmmakers were sued by a retired military officer for causing “irreparable damage to the safety of the American people.” Worse for Snowden, who’s been unable to return home for fear of imprisonment.

BANGKOK — From a black comedy about a pregnant transgender woman to romance blossoming from an orgy, 12 gay stories will screen over 10 days next month at the Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.

BANGKOK — See the visually enchanting volcanoes, glaciers and mountains of Chile and learn about its dark past through “The Pearl Button” (2015).

BANGKOK — If you missed the 100-plus crowd of vintage swing kids doing the Charleston around a Nakhon Pathom pagoda to jazz music earlier this year, then Lindy hop over to Charoen Krung Road later this month.

BANGKOK — Earfuls of live music, comedy and spoken word from a fistful of bands and performing artists will fill three nights of an underground Silom Road art venue this weekend.

BANGKOK — Get a taste of Vietnamese alt-metal on Saturday courtesy of Skeleton Loves Cupcake, who are coming from Saigon for their first show abroad.

BANGKOK — "Life is just a party, and parties weren't meant 2 last ... so if I gotta die I'm gonna listen 2 my body tonight," was Prince's advice to a distressed world.

Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter

BANGKOK — Tuesday marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. To celebrate sexual diversity Cho Why, an art space near Chinatown, is hosting a special event a few days in advance.

BANGKOK — An American photojournalist is coming to the Thai capital from Yangon to release his photo book of its iconic architectural landmarks this Saturday at an art space near Chinatown.