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Funky Burger on Waiting So Long Before Releasing Their Single and Why They Love to Dance

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-17 00:00

BK: How did you guys come together?
Chai: We didn’t play together at first. I had my own band with friends, while Chai, Tong and Ball were playing together. We always met each other when playing at pubs in Chonburi, which is our hometown.

Topics: 
events
Type: 
interview / people
Author: 
Monruedee Jansuttipan
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>Wichai &ldquo;Chai&rdquo; Chutidetchpanya (guitar), Nattakorn &ldquo;Af&rdquo; Wongbhubpa (guitar), Pornthep &ldquo;Ball&rdquo; Poompraepan (drums), Ekkachai &ldquo;Tong&rdquo; Pongchawalit (bass) and Pakpoom &ldquo;Champ&rdquo; Charoenboonna (vocal) couldn&rsquo;t make a big break through seven years ago. But when they decided to change their name to Funky Burger and released dance single &ldquo;Ka We La Rue Wa Kid Tueng,&rdquo; they started getting attention.</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Tue, 2012-02-14
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Slideshow Headline: 
Funky Burger on Waiting So Long Before Releasing Their Single and Why They Love to Dance
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 17 (All day)

Chef Ian Kittichai on Why Culinary School is a Waste of Time and How He Used to Hate Cooking

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-17 00:00

I came from a big family, and we all had certain roles we had to perform. My dad sold insurance, my sisters sold soy milk outside our grocery stall and I had to go with mom to the market.
After school I used to push a cart selling curry around the streets. Then I had to make belts for my uncle until midnight. We had to work 365 days a year.
I used to hate cooking as a child. I never had a chance to think about what I really wanted to do.

Topics: 
restaurants
Type: 
interview / people
Author: 
Nick Measures
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>Chef Ian Kittichai has launched renowned restaurants around the world, recently launched his own Thai eatery, Issaya, in Bangkok, and is currently starring on the Thai version of Iron Chef. He takes time out from running his global empire to explain why culinary schools are a waste of time and how he used to hate cooking.</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Tue, 2012-02-14
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Slideshow Headline: 
Chef Ian Kittichai on How Culinary School is a Waste of Time and How He Used to Hate Cooking
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 17 (All day)

Rain Hill's Japanese Dining Options

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-17 00:00

2046

2/F, 02-261-7278. Open daily 5:30pm-midnight.

Topics: 
restaurants
Type: 
best of / recommendations / trends
Author: 
Pieng-or Mongkolkumnuankhet
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>We scope out the Japanese-heavy dining options at Rain Hill, Sukhumvit&rsquo;s latest community mall.</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Wed, 2012-02-15
Images: 
2046
Age nasu with cheese at 2046
Ramen Kio
Ramen Kio
Marugame Seimen
Marugame Seimen
Penguin Likes Chocolate
Penguin Likes Chocolate
Sweet it is
Sweet it is
House of Salad
House of Salad
Wine Connection Tapas
Wine Connection Tapas
Hong Kong Kitchen
Som Tum Dok Rak
Kasa
Kasa
Slideshow Headline: 
Rain Hill's Japanese Dining Options
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 17 (All day)

Bangkok Fashion Society's 2012 Spring/Summer Womenswear's Trend

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-17 00:00

Essentials

Disaya, Greyhound, Playhound, Sretsis: 1/F, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam, 02-690-1000
Kloset: 3/F, Siam Center, 989 Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam, 02-658-1729
Milin: 2/F, Central Chidlom, 1027 Ploenchit Rd. BTS Chidlom, 02-793-7777
Senada: 3/F, Siam Center, 989 Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam, 02-252-2757
Vickteerut: 2/F, Central Chidlom, 1027 Ploenchit Rd. BTS Chidlom, 02-793-7777
*Items will be available from March

Topics: 
shopping
Type: 
best of / recommendations / trends
Author: 
Nutthachai Bunluthangthum
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>The spring/summer womenswear&rsquo;s trend from the recent Bangkok Fashion Society (BFS) presentation is all about floral prints, soft colors, graphic arts and bright whites.</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Wed, 2012-02-15
Images: 
Disaya
Greyhound
Greyhound
Kloset
Vickteerut
Playhound
Disaya
Playhound
Senada
Senada
Sretsis
Slideshow Headline: 
Bangkok Fashion Society's 2012 Spring/Summer Womenswear's Trend
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 17 (All day)

Taxi Drivers Face Issues Too

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-17 00:00

Recent protests by the city’s cabbies have once again put taxis, drivers and their rates at the top of conversations. We love to hate our cabbies: the ones that don’t use a meter, don’t go to the suburbs, stink, grumble or worse. But what about the guys behind the wheel? What are their lives like? Read on to find out.

Topics: 
city living
Type: 
social issues / government / policy
Author: 
Monruedee Jansuttipan
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>Price hikes, more competition and passengers who don&rsquo;t pay&mdash;drivers have taxi issues, too.</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Wed, 2012-02-15
Images: 
Sawai Lakwangmol
Arun Mattay
Sombat Wanghom
Yossapat Pholprash
Pongsak Hongthong
Slideshow Headline: 
Taxi Drivers Face Issues Too
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 17 (All day)

From mature flick to rom com, Thanwarin talks about her new project Hak Na Sarakham

Submitted by sita srisawat on Thu, 2012-02-23 03:48

I was kind of a scaredy cat. As a child, I was very well-behaved and really obeyed my elders. I still don’t know how to ride a bicycle because my mom was afraid I would get hurt.
I felt like a girl ever since I was little. I liked wearing my mom’s clothes, liked her heels and playing with dolls. I even had a crush on a tomboy in sixth grade. She looked like she could protect me.

Topics: 
movies
Type: 
interview / people
Author: 
BK staff
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Images: 
Tanwarin Sukhapisit
Tanwarin Sukhapisit
Tanwarin Sukhapisit
Tanwarin Sukhapisit
Tanwarin Sukhapisit
Tanwarin Sukhapisit

All Ears: This Month’s Hottest Thai Tunes

Submitted by sita srisawat on Thu, 2012-02-23 03:48

Song: “Goodbye Bangkok”
Artist: Zero Hero Feat. Poomjit
Label: Lemon Factory
Zero Hero’s debut album Man Man is pure Thai rock n’ roll, and reminds us of the old band Sip Lor led by Hugo. After releasing the first promo single “Supan,” the fun continues with “Goodbye Bangkok,” which takes a sarcastic look at the craziness of life in Bangkok.

Topics: 
events
Type: 
best of / recommendations / trends
Author: 
Vasachol Quadri
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Images: 
Zero Hero Feat. Poomjit
Paradox
Kor Notapol Srichomkwan
Brown Flying
Slur
Tabasco
Zero Hero Feat. Poomjit
Paradox
Kor Notapol Srichomkwan
Brown Flying
Slur
Tabasco

Best Phones Under B5,000

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-10 00:00

Samsung Galaxy Mini

B4,990 | Specs: 3.14” touchscreen, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 3MP camera, 138MB built-in storage + up to 32MB SD card, 3G

Topics: 
tech
Type: 
best of / recommendations / trends
Author: 
Top Koaysomboon
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>So you want to make a call, take a picture and check your Facebook newsfeed once in a while? You don&rsquo;t need to break the bank for a new iPhone; just go for these budget-yet-functional alternatives.</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Wed, 2012-02-08
Images: 
Samsung Galaxy Mini << BK Pick
LG Lollipop
Nokia C2-06
Sony Ericsson Txt
Nokia X2-05
Samsung Galaxy Y
Nokia Asha 300
Nokia Asha 303
Slideshow Headline: 
Best Phones Under B5,000
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 10 (All day)

Bangkokians on Love, Sex and Relationships

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-10 00:00

 
What’s the worst thing someone has done or said to try to pick you up ?
Dutchan: Someone just came up and kissed me at the bar...fuck.
Arnaud: Someone said, “You are really cute. Are you a guy or a girl?”

Topics: 
city living
Type: 
interview / people
Author: 
Melissa Davidson
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>Ever wonder what the opposite sex really wants? Just in time for Valentine&rsquo;s Day (Feb 14), 25 Bangkokians dish the dirt about guys, girls, sex, love and relationships.</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Thu, 2012-02-09
Images: 
LEFT: Arnaud C. aka JstDaft, single / RIGHT: Jeremy A.,single
LEFT:John Belmont P.,ingle / RIGHT: Samuel R., in a relationship
LEFT: Jao S., it’s complicated/ RIGHT: Natthawatt Pete, in a relationship
LEFT: Hariti Y., engineer/ RIGHT: Nimma Sethi, 27, business owner
LEFT: Nao S., 31, single/ RIGHT: Ploy A. 22, single
LEFT: Dutchan J., single/ RIGHT: G.E., 22, it’s complicated
LEFT: Chirada Mint K., single / RIGHT: Anita P., in a relationship
LEFT: Noodie, in a relationship/ RIGHT: Jida, single
Tiffy, 25, in a Relationship
Slideshow Headline: 
Bangkokians on Love, Sex and Relationships
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 10 (All day)

The Begins on Their New Single and Musical Dreams

Submitted by sita srisawat on Fri, 2012-02-10 00:00

BK: How did you guys come together?
Tong: I wanted to create a band like the Bee Gees. I love the way they sing together. No one leads anyone. Thailand didn’t have this kind of band yet, so I talked to Boyd Kosiyabong and he supported us. We tried to find good male singers with beautiful voices and we found Sean, Wut, Mhai and Kevin, who is American. He used to play with bands in the US—Ashanti, Backstreet Boys—and in Japan; and then us.

Topics: 
events
Type: 
interview / people
Author: 
Monruedee Jansuttipan
Is it Evergreen?: 
No
Standfirst: 
<p>After their first album, Gold Medal flopped in 2009, The Begins, made up of Aphicha &ldquo;Tong&rdquo; Suksaengpetch (bass), Suppasit &ldquo;Sean&rdquo; Sakolthanarak (piano), Wut Wongsansern (guitar), Kittiwat &ldquo;Mhai&rdquo; Saengprateep (keyboard) and Kevin Biddle (drums), gave up on their musical dreams. And yet, they just released a new single &ldquo;Sing Tee Ter Kad&rdquo;. So are The Begins starting again?</p>
Last Fact Check: 
Tue, 2012-02-07
Images: 
Slideshow Headline: 
The Begins on Their New Single and Musical Dreams
Issue Date: 
2012 Feb 10 (All day)