Official Optimism on Tourism Tempered by the Numbers
BANGKOK — “Life goes on” was the key message Thailand’s top tourism official conveyed Wednesday night at a public forum on how the country’s tourism is weathering the death of its longest-reigning monarch.
Hear Paradise Bangkok’s 2nd From the Band Itself at ‘Planet Lam’
BANGKOK — How Mor Lam can you be? Be among the first to hear and dance to new tracks from a talented Thai folk rock ensemble one night next month at a Thonglor area bar and music venue.
Where to Stuff Yourself on Thanksgiving in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Don’t have the properly equipped kitchen to braise that Butterball turkey, glaze the ham, stir the cranberry sauce and bake the cornbread – don’t bother.
K-Drama Addicts Panic as Top Pirate Site Stops Streaming
Thailand’s de facto source for feeding its addiction to Korean soap operas was forced to stop subbing and streaming new episodes to the dismay of panicked fans.
‘Motel’ Missed: TrueVisions Refuses to Release Film It Helped Make
BANGKOK — A new art film was banned for sexually suggestive scenes one day before its Thursday release, this time not by government censors but the production studio that funded it.
Run, Run, Run For Health and Fun in 5 Upcoming Races
BANGKOK — Running isn’t only for obsessive health-types, but can promote good causes or just be for fun. Here’s a list of interesting running events to join this month and in weeks to come.
Gov’t to Honor Late King With Nationwide Event
BANGKOK — The military government on Wednesday called on provincial authorities to organize mass events Tuesday in honor of His Majesty the Late King.
Full Moon Party Returns With Homage to Late King
SURAT THANI — One of the world’s most famous beach parties returned to Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
Gay Burma: See LGBT Myanmar on Screen in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Despite intense discrimination, people of various sexual orientations and identities have become more visible in slowly-liberalizing Myanmar.
Guns N’ Roses Tickets Go on Sale This Week
BANGKOK — One of next year’s most anticipated concerts is going ahead without delay and tickets go on sale this week.
