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Interracial Love, Politics and Dance in ‘Happy Hunting Ground’

BANGKOK — What do Thai women want from German boyfriends? Why do some dream of moving to the West? What do farang men find by paying for love and affection after coming to Thailand? Stereotypes about sex tourism and interracial relationships at various levels will be explored through a physical performance on a Bangkok stage.

Books and Booze: Inside RCA’s ‘Not Boring’ Hybrid Bookstore (Photos)

BANGKOK — While the place makes sense at night, it’s unclear what to do on RCA when the sun is out. Those waiting for showtimes at House RCA have had little more to do than eat 25-baht omelettes or wander around Tops Supermarket.

Wait Not Over For Loved Ones of Jailed ‘Wolf Bride’ Actress

BANGKOK — Two farmers from Phitsanulok province continued waiting outside a Bangkok women’s prison for Pornthip Munkong to go free Friday, much as they did every day last week.

Kontraband’s Nights Are Dark and Full of Bass

Think of those house parties when your mates’ parents were on vacation. The ones where everyone was drunk, people made out in the bathroom,...

A Society of Trivial Things Reflected in ‘Parade of Toys’

BANGKOK — Three newcomer artists join forces in reflecting on social discrimination through pop art in Parade of Toys exhibition.

Such Wonderful Toys: Imagination’s The Limit For DIY Action Figures

A brawny, three-headed man, a colorful chubby horn monster and a muscle man resembling Prayuth Chan-ocha sit on a wooden table.

Feel Good Hits: ‘Kidnappers’ And The Life Electric Saturday at Tempo Fest

In 1994, two producers got ‘90s icon Kejmanee ‘Pin’ Wattanasin to front their act, and the result was the breakout success of Kidnappers, an electric pop trio that were part of the kingdom’s modern musical renaissance. Their first album “Slang” remains a classic synonymous with that era.

Englishwoman Follows Cootie Catchers to Distraction

BANGKOK — Distraction and disorientation inspired by crowdsourced origami walking guides are at the heart of a Bangkok-based artist’s mixed media exhibition that came about through her wandering the city.

Authorities Threaten to Ban Pokemon Go

BANGKOK — Telecommunications regulators threatened to ban Pokemon Go if developers refuse to restrict the areas where it is played.

‘Untrue Blue’ and The Presumed Joy of Being Middle Class

BANGKOK — Human misery transcends class, and a particular malaise is abstractly expressed in the photos of a recent film grad and self-confessed member of the hoi polloi.

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