Crazy Rich Bangkokians: Viral Instagram @BougieBangkokGirl Gets Political
@BougieBangkokGirl – or Bougie – agreed to be interviewed anonymously via email about the Instagram account’s underlying goal to politically awaken a notoriously apolitical demographic.
Watch the Best of German Flicks at German Film Week
BANGKOK — This year’s German Film Week will feature 11 films from Germany and guest countries, spanning love triangles to proletariat revolution.
Starting on Monday,...
Remixing Molam for a New Generation of Listeners
BANGKOK — The explosion of tracks that fuse molam with other genres such as hip-hop and pop are exposing Bangkokian ears to the traditional folk music of Thailand’s Northeast. But are the historical and cultural underpinnings of molam being lost?
Royal Barge Procession Set for Oct. 24
BANGKOK — A royal barge procession presided over by His Majesty the King will grace the river of Bangkok on Oct. 24, the navy announced Friday.
Making A Blockbuster Thai Film: The Studio Behind “Pee Mak” and “Bad Genius”
BANGKOK — There’s no magic formula behind Thailand’s highest-grossing films, says the studio behind “Bad Genius” and “Pee Mak.”
Making a hit movie is instead...
Can Bangkok’s Fitness Craze Makes Gains Across Class Divides?
BANGKOK — Bangkok will host the 11th Asia Fitness Conference (AFC) in October amid a burgeoning fitness craze. But is fitness in Bangkok the preserve of the middle class and wealthy?
Condo Calls Cops on Chinese Opera for Being ‘Too Loud’
BANGKOK — Unable to bear the melodic wailing of Chinese opera, condo residents called the police on a performance at a city center shrine Tuesday night.
Blind Eyes, Working Hands at Perception Massage
BANGKOK — After finishing giving a herbal ball massage, Nat puts on sunglasses and steps out of his workplace onto the busy road, cane in hand tapping the street.
Thai Mental Health Dept. Battles Earworms After Chip ‘N’ Dale Song
BANGKOK — The state mental health department has issued tips for people who just can’t stop hearing Chip ‘N’ Dale chirp in their heads.
Review: ‘Spider-Man’ Swings Again With a Successful Sequel
Peter Parker might be forgiven for craving a vacation as "Spider-Man: Far From Home" begins. After an emotional and strenuous last few movies with...
