‘Headache Stencil’ Exhibit Pushes Back at Media Silence on Sensitive Issues
BANGKOK — You don’t have to scour the alleys of Bangkok to find the latest display of the mysterious street artist Headache Stencil (those graffiti were usually erased in a few days anyway). Just head to the downtown neighborhood of Chidlom.
Upcoming Pro-Democracy Rallies to Invoke Hamtaro, Harry Potter
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy protests led by university students are planned throughout the weekend, and they continue to adopt pop culture into their cause.
Review: New ‘Muslim Rom-Com’ is a Recipe for Challenging Stereotypes
BANGKOK — Hijabs fluttering in Chao Phraya breeze during a passionate conversation, cooking beef soups from halal meat, and romance scenes with absolutely no romantic touching between men and women are featured in what is thought to be Thailand’s first Muslim romantic comedy.
Run Away From Pandemic at Bang Sean Marathon
CHONBURI — A marathon set to be held this November will go ahead even though the prospect of border reopening remains dim, the organizer said Wednesday.
Students to Stage More Anti-Prayut Rallies Across Thailand
BANGKOK — Protests against the government and its emergency powers in the coronavirus pandemic are set to continue for the fifth day on Wednesday, and many more are scheduled across the country throughout this week.
Meet the ‘New Normal’ Hobby Planted by Coronavirus: Gardening
BANGKOK — It’s a common joke among Bangkokians who locked themselves in their homes during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak that they discovered at least one new hobby in their solitude.
‘Wok Star’ Debuts on Bangkok’s American-Chinese Takeout Scene
BANGKOK — Sticky-sweet stir kung pao chicken is one of the breakout hits from Bangkok’s latest American-Chinese takeout place, Wok Star Express.
“Angel’s Bar” Enchants Visitors With Heavenly Cocktails, Thai Mythology
BANGKOK — Having a bar has always been Poompat Chinpongpanich’s dream. The dream came true in March, two days before the government ordered all bars closed amid a surge in coronavirus infection.
Museum Explores Contested History of Bangkok’s Most Political Avenue
BANGKOK — Perhaps no road in Bangkok is as contested in politics and in history as Ratchadamnoen Avenue, which runs for 1.2 kilometer in what used to be Bangkok’s city center in its older years.
See Jupiter At Its Most Glorious This Year on Tuesday
BANGKOK — View Jupiter at its brightest this year on Tuesday evening when the planet is in opposition.
