Monruedee Jansuttipan

B-Floor Theatre's Ornanong Thaisriwong: 'I stand for free speech'

Ornanong Thaisriwong, 34, caused a massive stir last month when the restaging of her solo theater performance Bang-La-Merd, part of which detailed her ordeal registering her play with the army, attracted a nightly audience of plainclothes soldiers who recorded each show. Here, she tells BK about the thrill of performing live and the duty artists owe to society.

9 years ago

city living

By Kanin Srimaneekulroj | Mar 07, 2015

Ananda Everingham's Hotel Yayee in Chiang Mai is full of low-key charm

Surprisingly, the Ananda branding doesn't come at a premium.

9 years ago

travel

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | Feb 27, 2015

Rod Fai Market founder Pairod Roikaew: 'Honesty can't be bought'

From his humble beginnings as a street-peddler of antiques, Pairod “Rod” Roikaew, 41, is now the millionaire-owner of the Rod Fai Market, one of Thailand’s most popular night markets. Having just opened a new branch of the market at Ratchada, BK visits him at the Srinakarin location, where he shares with us his success story, as well as his perspectives on business and life.

9 years ago

city living

By Kanin Srimaneekulroj | Feb 22, 2015

Lard Yai, Phuket

Tha Pae. Photo: Cait Stewart

Pai. Photo: TAT

Kad Kong Ta. Photo: Peerarak Pichayakul

Eat, Walk, Shop: Thailand's best walking streets

The country's most charming shopping streets.

9 years ago

travel

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | Feb 22, 2015

Sri Panwa's new Japanese restaurant pairs premium ingredients with stunning views

Can’t afford a sleepover at Phuket's stellar high-end resort? At least grab some sushi.

9 years ago

travel

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | Feb 10, 2015

Experience life as a travel writer in Cambodia

Eat, Learn, Love with a pro.

9 years ago

travel

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | Feb 04, 2015

Kidnappers' Traithep Wongpaiboon on Bangkok's vinyl revival

Veteran musician Traithep Wongpaiboon, 45, managing director of Kantana Sound Studio, made headlines last year for his sound editing in Wong Kar Wai’s film The Grandmaster, which won him a gong in the Golden Reel Awards, the self-described Oscars for sound editors. Now he’s plotting his music career comeback next month as one half of the pioneering electro-pop duo Kidnappers, after 10 years off the scene.

9 years ago

city living

By Monruedee Jansuttipan | Feb 02, 2015