As the second round of the annual Bangkok International Book Fair kicks off this week, we visit The Reading Room, a non-profit contemporary art library on Silom Road founded by Narawan “Kyo” Pathomvat, 35, without any public support. Now five years old, the library welcomes weekly events on top of its many regular visitors.

Because there's no place like home when it comes time for a cuppa.

There’s more to the tea junkie’s life than Harrods. A lot more. Here’s where the best cups are brewing, no matter your likings.

Lee Chatametikool, 38, has been editing films alongside director Apichatpong Weerasethakul for years. Now the award-winning editor has directed his own movie, Concrete Clouds (in cinemas now), inspired by the 1997 Tom Yam Kung financial crisis. BK talks to him about learning from past mistakes and why he would like to study economics.

Want to take perfect holiday snaps? Join these expert photographers on their next trip. 

The past and present collide in Nobori Thaijin, a stylishly-curated exhibition at Ari's Salt.

There's a new flea market in town, conveniently located in Silom and held twice a week.