This summer is heating up for indie lovers, with confirmed visits from the likes of Deerhoof, Mystery Jets, Postiljonen and Architecture in Helsinki. And things could get even better (see below).

The Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur has just launched their Majestic 24 service, which enables guests to choose their check-in time, and then check-out a full 24 hours later at no extra cost. 

Choose from Sca Jo's alien preying on pedestrians in Under the Skin, Colin Firth's portrayal of a former POW who worked on the notorious death railway in Thailand in The Railway Man, Paul Walker's last movie and arty director Parm Rangsi's first romance flick, in cinemas today (Apr 24). 

Where are you heading next? This week we're off to Chiang Mai and Kanchanaburi. 

Labeled a bad boy by the British press, footballer Jay Bothroyd, 31, has played in the English Premier League, Italy’s Serie A and been capped for England’s national team. Here, he tells BK about adapting to life after his big money move to Bangkok’s Muang Thong United and why you really shouldn’t believe everything you read about him. 

Wok & Barrel's closure leave a hole in your heart? Can't get enough of mod Sin fare? Either way, you'll want to check out these local classics with a twist.