From Tribal to Urban, Chiang Mai Expo to Explore Polar Themes
CHIANG MAI — See art inspired by century-old tribal weaving and Japanese ceramics among others when an exhibition premieres later this month at a...
Nordic Film Fest to Set Sail With ‘Kon-Tiki’ Sea Quest
BANGKOK — The epic journey of a Norwegian explorer who sailed on a raft 8,000 kilometers across the Pacific Ocean will be among the top eight films from Nordic countries to screen in Bangkok later this month.
Canine Rockers Coming to Howl in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A pack of Japanese wolfmen are coming to overrun Bangkok in December.
From Pakistan With Beats Comes ‘Alien Panda Jury’ to Safe Room
Many would assume Pakistan lacked a music scene because of its strict religious and conservative views, but like hip-hop group Public Enemy said, “Don’t...
Animated Fantasy From the Emerald Isle at Irish Film Fest
A boy learns his sister can shape-shift into a seal in a hand-drawn animated fantasy inspired by Irish mythology at a film series reflecting some of ...
Cigarettes After Sex Coming For More Bangkok ‘Affection’
BANGKOK — After playing a sold-out show in Bangkok last year, an American ambient pop collective is coming back later this year.
A Decade On, Libertine Outpost ‘Overstay’ Lives Up to Its Name
Inside a hostel sheltering sub-budget backpackers, an effeminate gay man slowly spreads his arms in tai chi movements. Across the room, other guests drink at the bar, chew on mushroom bruschetta and listen to Guerilla Poubelle blare from a laptop.
Train Under a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Master in October in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Learn Brazil’s famed martial art later this year when an instructor trained by the discipline’s pioneers comes to the capital.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor...
Green-Eyed Monster to Stalk ‘Othello’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Get a flavor of Shakespearean theater next week when a troupe performs a famous tragedy at a downtown music hall.
As part of...
Thai Romeo & Juliet Returns to Bangkok Silver Screen
BANGKOK — Grab a rare chance to see a Thai film version of Romeo and Juliet, in which Romeo spends his time playing a bamboo flute and riding a buffalo in a Bangkok paddy field with Juliet.
