Waraporn Surawadee, Folk Museum Savior, 81
BANGKOK — After a lifetime as steward to Bangkok’s past and a recent bout of fame for her efforts to save the Bangkok Folk Museum, former owner Waraporn Surawadee died Wednesday afternoon.
Oscars: Musical ‘La La Land’ Secures a Record 14 Nominations
History was made across Tuesday's 89th annual Academy Awards nominations, where the retro musical "La La Land" reaped a record-tying 14 nominations and a wave of African-American films, led by the luminous coming-of-age portrait "Moonlight," resoundingly toppled two straight years of "so white" Oscars.
French Artists to Ravish Patpong Brothel With New Perversions
BANGKOK — There are 45 galleries and art spaces to choose from next week for Galleries Night, and then there’s a Patpong brothel-bar which for one night will purvey another form of culture.
Court Fines Man Arrested for Operating Home Microbrew
NONTHABURI — A Bangkok man arrested for making and selling beer at home said he expects to be released on bail Tuesday morning after spending three days in jail.
Beam it Up Again as Thonglor Nightclub Turns 1
BANGKOK — Thonglor nightclub Beam will celebrate its first birthday by cranking up the light and sound Saturday.
Women’s Fights a Strong Part of One’s Expansion Plans
BANGKOK — The head of One Championship, Asia's leading mixed martial arts promoter, is aiming to almost triple the current number of events per year as it chases an ambitious expansion agenda.
After 3-Month Delay, PromptPay Fully Launches Friday
BANGKOK — A much-touted national e-payment system delayed for several months will be fully operational throughout the country Friday, a top finance official said Monday.
Bodies Electric: Japanese Dancers Bring from Tron-Inspired Show
BANGKOK — More than 20 dancers from Osaka will suit up in LED-lit costumes and show off some free-style moves in the dark for the first time in Bangkok.
Chinese New Year to Skip Chinatown
BANGKOK — The Year of the Rooster will have less to crow about this year as for the first time in many years, Chinese New Year will not be celebrated on Yaowarat Road.
Bangkok Pride Parade Postponed to End of 2017
BANGKOK — The capital’s first pride parade in a decade has been postponed to the end of the year due to ongoing mourning for King Bhumibol.
