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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Library of Rebels: Reading Room Conspires With Contrarian Greats

BANGKOK — Aung San Suu Kyi’s former aid and political prisoner Ma Thida will be among the world’s rebels to call a Silom mini-library temporary home, along with the likes of the Sex Pistols and Bob Dylan to Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche.

From Vinyl to Canvas Spins ‘Story’ of Thailand and Music

BANGKOK — Dueling loves for Thai music and vinyl drove one artist to canvas to reflect their charm and cultural context.

Missed Wonderfruit? Join Wondertoots and Win Social Media This Weekend

BANGKOK — Festival fiends who either missed Wonderfruit or didn’t get enough of the art and music festival can look forward to Dudesweet’s redefinition of the festival from another perspective this coming weekend for wanderers to live, love and … whatever.

Sample Sounds from Southern Africa at Thonglor Bar

BANGKOK — Southern African melodies will be performed by artists with traditional and contemporary vibes at a Thonglor bar.

Don Rickles, King of Insult Comedy, 90

NEW YORK — He was only kidding. Really. Don Rickles loved everybody: black or white, gay or straight, fat or thin. But don't get him started...

New BKK Taxi Service to Stress Passenger Safety

BANGKOK — A new high-end taxi service is set to launch in Bangkok this May in an effort to address persistent complaints about cab drivers who reject passengers or refuse to use meters.

Journalist Honored for Lese Majeste Reporting


BANGKOK — Unlike other crime reporters who haunt police stations for stories, Mutita Chuachang spends most mornings at prisons, pleading for just 15 minutes with her sources: those accused of defaming the monarchy.

Free Entry to National Parks for Thais on ‘Family Day’



BANGKOK — All national parks throughout the country will waive admission for Thai citizens for one day during the Songkran festival.

Open-Air Cinema to Screen Climate Change Doc Next Week

BANGKOK — As climate change threatens the world and Bangkok’s very existence, a downtown open-air cinema will host a documentary and discussion to raise awareness about its dangers to the environment.

World’s Largest Indoor Harry Potter Theme Park Opens In Tokyo

The world's largest indoor Harry Potter theme park opened Friday in Tokyo, welcoming fans hoping to immerse themselves in the fantasy world of the...

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