The Ministry of Culture has rolled out a campaign encouraging young people to dress in “traditional” Thai clothing. Central Group and The Mall Group are now both offering discounts to people who dress in antiquated Thai costume, and even Burger King is giving out free hamburgers to those wearing national dress. Cheewachon “Naam” Piyason, 34, and Chada “Chancha” Wannapong, 30, belong to Taeng Thai Sabai Ngam Siam Phusa Niyom (Siamese Fashionista), a group dedicated to promoting Thai traditional clothing. We met up with them to see exactly how they interpret “traditional,” and what relationship this clothing bears to modern Bangkok life.

The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) handed Bangkok’s disabled citizens a victory in January when they ordered the installation of working lifts at all 23 BTS Skytrain stations. Here, BK talks to Suporntum Mongkolsawadi, the 47-year-old figurehead of a group behind the campaign to improve disabled access to public transport.

Base your next trip around these stunning locations as seen in Thai movies.

Want to eat at Bangkok’s best restaurants on a budget? Then eat at lunch. Here are some of the best mid-day fine-dining deals out there. By Natcha Sanguankiattichai and Nareerat Yoddamnern