Monruedee Jansuttipan

Transgender actress Aisawanya “Amm” Areyawattana, 33, made history when the German-Thai feature film she starred in, Patong Girl, received the "Best Fiction" award at this year’s Grimme-Preis, one of the most prestigious awards in German television. BK chats to her about life behind the scenes and what the award meant to her.

8 years ago

city living

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | May 16, 2016

23 reasons why Hua Hin is hot right now

Hua Hin shakes off its sleepy seaside image with bold new developments and dramatic hotel revamps.

8 years ago

travel

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | May 12, 2016

Meet the Thai doctor-author who says marijuana can cure cancer

Dermatologist Dr. Somyot Kittimunkong, 51, made headlines recently when he released his new book, Marijuana is Medicine That Cures Cancer, in which he advocates the use of marijuana to aid patients suffering from cancer—the no. 1 killer in Thailand for 13 consecutive years. Here, he chats to BK about the possibility of legalizing marijuana in Thailand for medicinal use.

8 years ago

city living

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | May 11, 2016

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