The Rattanakosin area, commonly called the Old Town, is tucked in a bend in the Chao Phraya River and encompasses some of the city’s most revered cultural landmarks. But beyond the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, there are also some excellent restaurants and beautiful riverside bars.
Wongchayuth “Yaa” Sukhowattanakij, 60, is keeping Thailand’s tradition of hand-drawn movie poster art alive. While most cinemas switched to printed posters decades ago, Yaa continues to produce watercolor artworks, though he now has a very different clientele. In this interview, he recalls the ups and downs of his five-decade career.
BK's debut B.A.D. (Bangkok After Dark) guide launched with an awards night on Nov 22, 2017, at Mojjo rooftop bar, Compass Skyview Hotel, in an event that welcomed over 200 guests comprised of bar-owners, mixology talents, drink industry professionals and BK Magazine partners. Find out which bars come out top in Bangkok’s newest drinking bible.
The Royal Cremation (Oct 25-29) will be the event of a lifetime. To help you pay your final respects, and to know how the Royal Cremation will affect life in Bangkok, we've put together this guide to the period.
