Singing Mermaids and Mad Tea Parties at Bangkok’s Fantasy Cafes
Drive past Don Mueang Airport and Rangsit University, and among uniform townhouses on Ek Charoen Road it’s hard to miss the burst of bright...
Where to Keep Your Vinyl Music World Spinning in Bangkok
Let me wax lyrical about a place to press your very own record and where to shop for vinyl – including the mother-of-all vintage markets this weekend – in this my first NFTU of 2017. But before I start, I would like to give a shout-out to local artist TRK for the redesigned logo for the column.
Star Wars Won’t Digitally Recreate Princess Leia
LOS ANGELES — The makers of "Star Wars" have put a quick end to rumors that while Carrie Fisher has died, her Princess Leia may live on.
Somtow’s Back to Conduct ‘Chariot of Heaven’
BANGKOK — After conducting the royal anthem for audiences in the Sanam Luang and on a plane, composer Somtow Sucharitkul is back on the opera track with his latest work commemorating the 100-day anniversary of King Rama IX’s death.
After 11 Years, Pride Parade to Step Out in Bangkok
BANGKOK — The capital city will celebrate diversity in May with its first pride parade in 11 years.
Hang 10 Again: Flow House Returns Saturday For Children’s Day
BANGKOK — After a low-tide of financial difficulties shut its doors in December, the surf is up again at Flow House for at least one more day this Saturday on Children’s Day.
Thai Filmmakers Want to Bust Cinema Monopoly for Sake of Better Movies
BANGKOK — A coalition of filmmakers, distributors and movie lovers gathered Wednesday to demand equal access and fair competition for the Thai film industry.
Commuters Stuck as MRT Goes Back to Paper Age
BANGKOK— Subway commuters were met with an unwelcome surprise early Thursday morning when the electronic entry systems crashed system-wide and they were unable to enter the platform.
Find ‘La La Land’ in Bangkok at These 9 Jazz Bars
BANGKOK — With dream couple Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s retro romance seizing hearts and every Golden Globe it was nominated for, fingers have been snapping for “La La Land,” even before it was released in Thai theatres.
Sexy Kittens Partner With Babes for Charity Calendar Out Saturday
BANGKOK — Cat slaves who recently gathered to pose with their little masters for a sexy charity calendar will show their whiskers and tails Saturday at a launch party.
