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Rock Hard at Agnostic Front’s Bangkok Debut

BANGKOK — Eighties hardcore punk band Agnostic Front will touch down in the capital to rock out for the first time.

Full Moon Parties Back in Full Swing with 50,000 Travelers

About 50,000 tourists are enjoyed the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Surat Thani on Sunday night, causing local speedboat operators to increase the...

From Indie Beats to DJ Battles, Bangkok Has it All This Weekend

The monsoon is once again back in full swing, and that means flooded streets and even heavier traffic. This weekend don't expect to get the kind of sunny weather Bangkok is known for, as most folks will prefer to stay high and dry. For those who are willing to to venture off into the Venice of the East’s flooded roadways, this weekend offers many everything from DJ battles to Indie. Here are some of my picks for gigs to check out.

Bangkok Literally Sinking in Sex as Brothels Steal Groundwater

BANGKOK — So much water is used for sex in Bangkok’s brothels that it is contributing to the gradual sinking of Bangkok, officials have warned.

Talkin’ Loud: Gilles Peterson Headlines First Koh Tao Music Fest

His labels Acid Jazz and Talkin’ Loud kick-started the career of Jamiroquai and catapulted the likes of Incognito, MJ Cole and Roni Size into stardom. Today he runs his latest imprint, Brownswood Recordings, organizes the Worldwide Festival and, on Thursday, will be on Koh Tao to headline that island's first ever music festival.

Kiwi Hoppiness: Bangkok Bars to Serve New Zealand’s Boutique Brews

BANGKOK — It’s a chance for ardent beer and cider fans to savor award-winning drinks imported from New Zealand.

What’s Canceled, Closed and Open in Bangkok During Mourning Period (Updated)

BANGKOK — In the wake of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s death Oct. 13, the authorities have called for 30 days without entertainment.

Khaosan, Chinatown Street Markets Permitted to Stay

BANGKOK — To keep some of Bangkok’s traditional appeal, City Hall announced Thursday it would allow street vendors to remain in the Khaosan Road and Chinatown areas.

Bristol-Based Bass Music Pioneer to Blast Beats at Beam

Bristol based producer Anthony Williams made waves in the early 2000s dubstep scene releasing music under his Headhunter alias.

Boozy Slushie Bar Freezes Bangkok Brains

BANGKOK — Parich “Joh” Sanguamkul, 28, is as fun as the drinks he peddles: boozy slushies.

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