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An artist’s rendition of the Chao Phraya exoplanet rising over the Chao Phraya River. Images: NASA and Wikimedia Commons

River of Stars: Exoplanet Named After Thai ‘Chao Phraya’ River

ERIDANUS — Thailand’s mightiest river and one of its tributaries are making their mark among the stars. 
A promotional image for "The Night I Fell in Love with Joshua Wong." Image: Qrious Theatre / Courtesy

Ghost of Joshua Wong to Haunt Right-Wing Trans in Bangkok Play

BANGKOK — A transwoman, a famed Hong Kong activist, and a psychiatrist walk into a theatre in a dark comedy stage play coming this November.
Chef Stefano Borra with truffles.

Mamma Mia! Bangkok’s Award-Winning Italian Chef Shares Food Horror Stories

BANGKOK — To ask for chili oil to go with pasta is an unforgivable sin. To drink wine in Thailand is usually to drink crap.
From the “Hello, Love, Goodbye” trailer. Image: ABS-CBN Star Cinema / YouTube

Highest Grossing Filipino Film of All Time To Romance Thai Theaters

BANGKOK — Blush to an intimate version of ASEAN’s people-to-people relations by watching attractive Filipinos fall in love onscreen, starting next Thursday.

Blood Drive, Ghosts, Booze Busts Mark Thailand’s 2019 Halloween (Photos)

BANGKOK — Some farangs like to insist “Thais don’t celebrate Halloween,” but reports from around the country appear to contradict that claim.
Stills from “Dark Flight” (2012), left, “Pee Mak” (2013), center, “Shutter” (2014). Image: Five Star Production / GMM Tai Hub / GMM Grammy

From Village to Airplane Cabin: How Thai Ghosts Evolve Alongside the Living

Two experts spent almost two years watching over 200 Thai horror titles to sift out the common characteristics of Thai ghosts in silver screen.
A file photo of durian mooncake.

Shop, Snack on Chicken Rice and Durian Mooncakes at Singaporean Fair

BANGKOK — Chicken rice, bak chang rice dumplings, and durian ice cream will make their way into the capital for the first-ever Singaporean government-sponsored festival dedicated to showcase the diversity of our southern neighbor this Thursday.
Arayha “Coco” Suparurk answers a question at the Miss Grand International pageant on Oct. 25, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela.

Miss Grand Thailand 2019 ‘Coco’ Finishes as 2nd-Runner Up

CARACAS, Venezuela — Thailand’s entry to the Miss Grand International pageant landed in the second-runner up, losing to Venezuela.
Photo: K-Village / Facebook

2019 Halloween: Here’s Something for Everyone to Do in Bangkok

BANGKOK — Here’s our picks for what to do this Halloween in the city, whether you’re raving to dance in costume to EDM, wanting to Instagram spooky food, roleplay in a bougie murder mystery, need somewhere to bring the kids, or even if you don’t have a costume yet.

Come Visit for Buddhism and Snow, Pakistani Amb. Invites Thai Tourists

BANGKOK — Buddhism and snow: these are probably not what Thais generally associate with Pakistan, but ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad named them as a hidden highlight that awaits Thai visitors.

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