Meet the ‘New Normal’ Hobby Planted by Coronavirus: Gardening
BANGKOK — It’s a common joke among Bangkokians who locked themselves in their homes during the peak of the coronavirus outbreak that they discovered at least one new hobby in their solitude.
‘Wok Star’ Debuts on Bangkok’s American-Chinese Takeout Scene
BANGKOK — Sticky-sweet stir kung pao chicken is one of the breakout hits from Bangkok’s latest American-Chinese takeout place, Wok Star Express.
“Angel’s Bar” Enchants Visitors With Heavenly Cocktails, Thai Mythology
BANGKOK — Having a bar has always been Poompat Chinpongpanich’s dream. The dream came true in March, two days before the government ordered all bars closed amid a surge in coronavirus infection.
Experts Denounce Religious Censorship on Modern Arts
BANGKOK — A group of academics and experts told a Parliament committee on Monday that crackdowns on arts deemed inappropriate to Buddhism are a danger to Thailand’s creativity.
Museum Explores Contested History of Bangkok’s Most Political Avenue
BANGKOK — Perhaps no road in Bangkok is as contested in politics and in history as Ratchadamnoen Avenue, which runs for 1.2 kilometer in what used to be Bangkok’s city center in its older years.
See Jupiter At Its Most Glorious This Year on Tuesday
BANGKOK — View Jupiter at its brightest this year on Tuesday evening when the planet is in opposition.
Ghostbuster Busted: TV Show Condemned for ‘Insulting’ Local Heroine
BANGKOK — The state media regulator on Thursday announced that it will summon producers of a ghost TV show for a reprimand after they allegedly slandered a heroine widely revered in Korat.
Straight Outta Bangkok: What It’s Like to be a Nigerian Rapper in Thailand
BANGKOK — On his way to film a rap music video, Junior was inexplicably stopped by the BTS guard – who did not stop anyone else.
‘Art Exhibit’ Hits Back at Censorship, Abductions of Dissidents
BANGKOK — In “Conflicted Visions Again,” six artists are gathered to give one message: urging the viewers to question the state of freedom in Thailand.
Thailand ‘Milo’ Switches to Durable Paper Straws
BANGKOK — The manufacturer of popular chocolate malt product “Milo” in Thailand said on Wednesday it ditched plastic straws in favor of a paper-based alternative, which the company said is more eco-friendly.
