Dasa Book Café: Serving Bangkok’s English-Language Bookworms
BANGKOK — A decade ago, when Kindle was on the rise, Kaweewut Wuttiwibhu thought e-reading would spell the end of physical bookshops like his...
Durians, ‘Arrogant’ Englishmen: 19th Century Russian Explorer’s Journals About Siam
BANGKOK — The recently translated journal of a Russian explorer detailing his visits to Siam in the late 19th century bears surprising parallels with...
‘Lukas Graham’ To Play First Live Gig in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Danish pop-soul band Lukas Graham will embark on its first concert in Thailand this September.
The band will perform on September 28 at...
‘Queen’ of BNK48 Accused of Toting Fake Gucci Bag
Update: The performer has been suspended for a month by her parent group BNK48, citing her action as "an inappropriate model for the youth...
Thai-Farang Romance in ‘Soi Cowboy’ Still Rings True: Producer
Pregnant with the lovechild of one of her customers, ex-Soi Cowboy prostitute Koi sits around watching daytime soaps. Her boyfriend, Tobias, an overweight Dane,...
Shop Taiwanese Green Goods at Indie Craft Market in Bangkok
BANGKOK — For 11 days, 11 Taiwanese indie designers will sell sustainable, hand-crafted goods in a pop-up market.
The Pinkoi Eco Pop Up market will...
Alex Rendell: From Child Actor to Environmentalist
Alexander Simon Rendell, known as Alex Rendell, is following in the tradition of actors-turned-environmentalists such as Leonardo di Caprio – if Leo held camps for kids to scuba dive in Krabi, that is.
Tesco Lotus Express Drops Plastic Bags for Small Purchases
BANGKOK — Starting Thursday, Tesco Lotus Express and Tesco Lotus Talad will stop automatically giving plastic bags to customers who purchase two items or...
Here’s What the Condo Above Iconsiam Looks Like (and Costs!) (Photos)
BANGKOK — Nine months after the swanky Iconsiam mall opened on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the ultra-loaded are ready to move into the penthouses towering over it.
‘Mumford & Sons’ Land November for First Bangkok Concert
BANGKOK — British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons will perform in their first gig in Bangkok this November.
The quartet will perform on November 21...
