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BANGKOK — On April 4, 1979, Santi walked into Lido to watch Chuck Norris action vehicle “Good Guys Wear Black.” He graded the movie a C. Two years later, at the same cinema, “Star Wars” got a B and “Grease” an A.

BANGKOK — During the Songkran holiday, three bartenders joined an 800-kilometer journey north to Chiang Rai to find new ingredients for their special drinks.

BANGKOK — A spike of citrus has infused fashion. From BTS to mall, beach and street – one familiar fruit has blotted out all others: the pineapple.

BANGKOK — Vintage-hunters have reason to rejoice with the recent opening of The Camp Vintage Flea Market.

BANGKOK — Past kings will be honored, rare cultural gems trotted out and parades staged tomorrow when the capital turns 236.

On Saturday, record stores worldwide will go all out for a day of meet and greets, as staff get to meet their customers, bands meet and perform for fans and – most importantly – limited edition vinyl, album re-issues and CDs are made for a day dedicated to old school music platforms.

BANGKOK — Best known for their evergreen ballad “More Than Words,” popular jam “Play With Me” and fast, squealing guitarwork, American rock band Extreme is coming to Bangkok in June.

BANGKOK — After checking out a Mon-style Songkran on Friday, we didn’t think we could find another authentic Songkran experience closer to central Bangkok – until we did.

BANGKOK — If revelers voted with their feet, the usual street scrum of water fighting on Khaosan Road proved a stronger draw than a government-sponsored cultural event nearby in Bangkok's old quarter.

BANGKOK — Traditional garb and garlands brushed shoulders with tank tops and water guns Friday where Lumphini Park meets Silom Road.