And it's not stuffy in the least.

Take that, Hong Kong.

Thirteen of the greatest hits from BK's weekly social commentator.

With the first Stylenanda counter and Japanese drugstore giant Matsumoto Kiyoshi having just arrived in Bangkok, we list some of the cool new products we got our hands on.

There are quirky pop-up pieces and dream-like cityscapes.

Kirsten Han on why the death penalty is bad for everyone, why click bait journalism is dangerous and why Singaporeans should question things more.

Returning this Nov 13-22 at SF Cinema, CentralWorld (7/F, BTS Chit Lom), the World Film Festival of Bangkok showcases the best works by emerging independent filmmakers from Asia and beyond. This year's films are themed "ASEAN Citizen." Among the highlights is the long-awaited return of Thai director Kongdej Jaturanrasamee (Sayew, Tang Wong). Here are are our picks.

The catch is that you have to have an advanced diver's license. 

MixMash Festival pulls together top names from the worlds of food and music this Nov 27-29 for a series of performances opposite CentralWorld.

Brought to you by 

Enjoy down-time on the quiet Klong Muang Beach.