Nightlife

Few artists from Thailand have made it big in the international scene. One of those is Flim, a techno DJ whose signature style of abstract, dissonant beat-making has earned him praise in the international techno community and brought him a long way from high school cover bands.

Here are five of late venues, but keep in mind that closing times can change in the blink of an eye and surprise visits from the boys in brown can happen when you least expect it.

Cannabis remains a Class 5 narcotic in Thailand, where the plant remains frowned upon by much of Thai society - but not everyone.

South African artists such as Die Antwoord, DJ Mujava and Okmalumkoolkat have put their own twist on modern dance music from house to hip-hop. Less known abroad is Kwaito, a music from the townships that uses African sounds and samples to make music with a house sound.

BANGKOK — The first sunset of December will see the maiden voyage of a different kind of barge on the mighty Chao Phraya River, one that will set sail for music, art and culture.

Speaking English in a husky drawl somewhere between his native Kentucky and Malibu beach, Jaree is a mass of contradictions happily occupying one loud shirt at a time. His mop of long hair and slacker aesthetic belie a technical perfectionist who hovers over every knob, slider and setting in his studio to get it all just right.

BANGKOK — A popular nightclub in the heart of Bangkok’s entertainment district burned down early this morning, though there’s no report of any casualty.

It was only in the mid-2000s that Mark Lawrence – then a relatively unknown producer – gained worldwide fame as a South London dubstep icon.

Dope-beats producer Danny Scrilla says reggae, dub and sound system culture inspired him to make his signature style of laid back, dubwize beats. A native...

Reggae in Thailand? Though its roots are in 1960s Jamaica, the music has found its way into the hearts of people around the world including Thailand, where a vibrant scene which has spawned homegrown artists, DJs and festivals.