K-Drama Addicts Panic as Top Pirate Site Stops Streaming
Thailand’s de facto source for feeding its addiction to Korean soap operas was forced to stop subbing and streaming new episodes to the dismay of panicked fans.
‘Motel’ Missed: TrueVisions Refuses to Release Film It Helped Make
BANGKOK — A new art film was banned for sexually suggestive scenes one day before its Thursday release, this time not by government censors but the production studio that funded it.
Full Moon Party Returns With Homage to Late King
SURAT THANI — One of the world’s most famous beach parties returned to Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
Bangkok Calligraphers Rediscover Beauty Made by Hand
When Chaiwat “Nine” Sriwilard took up calligraphy to impress a crush in a land far away, he didn’t know he would end up falling for the artform and quitting his job to teach others the craft.
Get Seared by the Fiery Photos of ‘Burning Love’ Saturday
BANGKOK — Love may burn the heart in flames, but not in every relationship is serene romance found. A rising photographer reflects on unconventional aspects of love through photos at an exhibition launching Saturday.
‘Lush’ Up Your Bath When U.K. Brand Lands in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Indulging in aromatic and colorful bath bombs will become much easier starting next month with the arrival of famous U.K. beauty brand Lush in Bangkok.
Witness Swiss Artist’s ‘Triumph of Fame’ in 15 Mins
BANGKOK — For 15 minutes, nothing separates audience and artist in the empty room, where they sit across from each other while inevitability is revealed.
That One Time Michael Jackson Came to Bangkok 20 Years Ago
BANGKOK — Wirintip Siriratanaanan remained in her seat for all of three songs. After that, with the world’s biggest superstar on stage, the high school sophomore leaped from of her seat when the funky bass line of “Smooth Criminal” began and ran to the stage.
Pet Lovers Play Cat and Mouse (and Puppy) in Bangkok’s Condos
It was soon after Katrina Ganikaa Lavery accidentally shared some pics with her landlord that she realized she had made a terrible mistake. Some of the photos showed her mom playing with Juju, her 2-year-old cat.
As Development Cannibalizes Chinatown, French Artist Preserves Pieces
BANGKOK — See the speed of change as years of development are compressed into a month in a room full of discarded materials.