See 7 of Bollywood’s Best at Indian Film Fest
BANGKOK — Think Bollywood films are just a lot of dancing and singing? Granted, there is a lot of that. But discover there's more than swirling saris in seven acclaimed Indian flicks coming to the big screen at the upcoming Indian Film Festival.
Berlin Jazz, Exhibitions to Polish German Friendship Jubilee
BANGKOK — Hear some Berlin jazz performed live and see fine films from Poland and Germany as those two nations celebrate celebrate 25 years of friendship.
Such Wonderful Toys: Imagination’s The Limit For DIY Action Figures
A brawny, three-headed man, a colorful chubby horn monster and a muscle man resembling Prayuth Chan-ocha sit on a wooden table.
Feel Good Hits: ‘Kidnappers’ And The Life Electric Saturday at Tempo Fest
In 1994, two producers got ‘90s icon Kejmanee ‘Pin’ Wattanasin to front their act, and the result was the breakout success of Kidnappers, an electric pop trio that were part of the kingdom’s modern musical renaissance. Their first album “Slang” remains a classic synonymous with that era.
Siam’s Leading Intellect-Inspired-Musical Restages
BANGKOK — To commemorate the 100th birthday of “an honest man in a crooked country,” a musical on the life of a leading intellectual by renowned theatrical director Pradit Prasartthong returns this month.
Englishwoman Follows Cootie Catchers to Distraction
BANGKOK — Distraction and disorientation inspired by crowdsourced origami walking guides are at the heart of a Bangkok-based artist’s mixed media exhibition that came about through her wandering the city.
Police Roused to Compel Apology From Woman Tourist For Wet Dress
PHUKET — Though the length was acceptable, some people thought it let too much light through.
Authorities Threaten to Ban Pokemon Go
BANGKOK — Telecommunications regulators threatened to ban Pokemon Go if developers refuse to restrict the areas where it is played.
‘Untrue Blue’ and The Presumed Joy of Being Middle Class
BANGKOK — Human misery transcends class, and a particular malaise is abstractly expressed in the photos of a recent film grad and self-confessed member of the hoi polloi.
The Aristocrats Are Back to Rock Bangkok
BANGKOK — Prog-rocking trio The Aristocrats return to Bangkok next month.
